[Xfire] matteox: Hello! We are very pleased to welcome everyone to our second chat of Music Week with our special guests, 3 Inches of Blood!  *insert metal scream*! Please welcome our special guests who will now introduce themselves and start taking your questions!

roxxxorocknrollclown: hey everyone its nick and shane from 3 inches of blood

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: What would you consider your type of 'metal'?

Answer: shane: just straight up metal!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: : WafflesxCore: What the hell is Wykydtron all about?

Answer: nick: wykydtron is about a space robot sent to earth to take over the world!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: Lenenae: What other groups inspire you? Past and Present?

Answer: shane: ac/dc, slayer, zz top, zeke  nick: black sabbath, manowar, rainbow

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: SilverSwordsman: What kind of drum set does the drummer have? I didn't see it when you came to the hartford underground –

Answer:  its a PDP/DW set

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: Moist.Jgxworker: What are your favourite games, and do you play gamesS?

Answer: nick - i play tons of games! my longtime favorite currently is world of warcraft, but on the road i play my psp a ton. lately its been nhl 07, dungeon siege and tekken dark resurrection

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: WafflesxCore: Do you guys watch a lot of metalacolypse?

Answer: shane - hell yes we do!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: SexyJames: whats your favourite album youve made so far? your latest one?

Answer: nick - fire up the blades! we couldnt be more proud of the way the record turned out and the way all the different influences came together to create what we think is the most diverse 3iob record yet

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: BFM_Knight †┌╦╤─ iPwn™: What do you think of bands that sing about political issues?

Answer: shane - those bands have every right to sing about they want to. i enjoy certain political bands. hanving said that, we keep our politics to ourselves. were all about fun, and escaping whats going on in the world

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: bcmike420: When the new album was composed, was the music written for the lyrics, the lyrics for the music, or was it a truly collaborative effort with you all there for the "cheap beer and bong hits" at once?  BTW, you f'n rock!!

Answer: nick: the music was written before the lyrics for the most part. but we all work on the music and beer and bong hits together!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: BFM_Knight †┌╦╤─ iPwn™: What band would you most like to play a concert with?

Answer: shane - slayer    nick - judas priest!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: BFM_Knight †┌╦╤─ iPwn™: What do your parents say about you being in this band?

Answer: nick - my mom loves the band actually. its pretty funny, shes never been into metal. but she came and saw us open for iron maiden. and now she walks around with this shirt that says heavy metal momma

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: Xabi: Who did you listen to most at the age of 12-15, roughly, and has this influenced on your music?

Answer: shane - metallica, the whole reason i play the way i do is because of james hetfield. im a huge fan of rythm guitar players. hetfield and malcom young from ac/dc both influence me a lot.

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: SilverSwordsman: If i challenged the whole band to a duel, and I choose a mace, what weapon would you choose to fight with (and it can't be a gun, since your too ghetto to use one)?

Answer: nick - the almighty warhammer! sign of the hammer be my guide!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: Chuckles: How was it having joey of slipknot help with the new album?

Answer: shane - it was great, helped the band focus on our goal of getting those songs exactly the way we wanted them. our individual performances and also our band performances were greatly aided by joeys years of exp. many lost nights of partying as well!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: WafflesxCore: How do you think you guys have progressed as a band from Advance and Vanquish, to Fire Up The Blades?

Answer: shane - the bands never been a tighter unit and more focused than we are now.    nick - i think this group of musicians can realize any sort of metal song that we'd ever want to write!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: Xabi: How do you think the RR Street Team do? Are you proud? Ever met them? (I'm part of it :D)

Answer: nick - the RR street teamers are great! they help get the word out to places we cant. im stoked to meet anyone who wants to help or love the metal cause

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question:  Xabi: Are you a fan of supposedly 'true metal' bands like Manowar, or do you think it's overhyped twaddle? 

Answer: nick - i like manowar a lot, but a lot of the other "true" metal bands i cant really hang with. little too much frilly shirts and wierdness

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question:  anticitizen: Do you listen to any of the 'extreme' types of metal (such as death/black, etc)?

Answer: shane - yes, i love extreme metal. pig destroyer, soilent green, agoraphobic nosebleed. i also really like certain black metal bands such as behemoth, enslaved. stuff like that

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: UTZ|swartsengagger: what do you prefer that the audience does : a normal mosh pit, a circle pit, a wall of death or just jumping up and down.

Answer: nick - all of the above! we love it when people can come rock out with us any way they please!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: BFM_Knight †┌╦╤─ iPwn™: What has been your worst touring experience? Van break down?

Answer: nick - in feb we were on tour with cradle of filth. we were in the north eastern united states. and it was 20 below 0. out heater core broke so we had no heat. but also was spewing anti freeze fumes up through the vents. so we had to drive 8 hours to the next city with the windows down, no heat and it was 20 below! that was crappy. but the shows make it all worth it!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: Raelos - レイロス: Would you ever consider growing a large viking beard?

Answer: shane - already there!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question:  Rën&Stiмpy: one of the singers looks as though he would have a low voice. what inspired him to sing so amazingly high?

Answer: nick - cams influenced by guys like bruce dickinson, dio, ian gillan, halford and stuff like that. he just practiced to guys like that. the classics!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: ĐąŕﻼŴǻŧĕŕ۞: Ride Darkhorse Ride thats one of my Favorite songs to but who rideing the darkhorse eh? 

Answer: nick - we are all riding the darkhorse!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: SexyJames: Is it a coincidence that one of your logos looks like world of warcraft? i noticed that the other day.. 

Answer:  nick - we have one banner thats similar that was giving to us by fans in germany!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: SexyJames: Is it a coincidence that one of your logos looks like world of warcraft? i noticed that the other day.. 

Answer: shane - haha maybe! but were cheap and dont have lots of money. so breaking guitars means less of our actual guitars!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: Moist.Jgxworker: What do you love about the Ozzfest?

Answer: nick - i love hanging with all the bands, and meeting fans at the FYE tent everyday. that by far is the best part for me

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: Raelos - レイロス: What are your stances on guitar tabulature?

Answer: shane - it fucking rules! just today i bought guitar world because it had working man by rush in it. its a good idea for anyone learning. young or old. it always helps!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: SilverSwordsman: Would you fight along side Bruce Cambell in an epic battle to save the kingdom from evil?

Answer: shane - of course i would, wouldnt you?!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: Moist.Jgxworker: Would you have long hair if you weren't in a metal band?

Answer: shane - yes! i love it

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: sakuzawarrior: What you guys think about pop music?

Answer: nick - todays pop music is not the best in my opinion. but odin help me if i dont love a little abba!

 

[Xfire] matteox: It seems they are having techinical difficulties! Be back soon! *insert peppy elevator music*

[Xfire] mbg: in the meantime, everyone should do their best 3iob impression in the unofficial chatter room

[Xfire] matteox: Yay they're back! Welcome back!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: Moist.Jgxworker: Do you still like ozzy osbourne since he isn't in black sabbath anymore?

Answer: nick - ill always black sabbath the most, and some of ozzys early stuff. now adays he does what he can

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: teamunique.bnl m3taal: What role does religion play in your music? (I would really like to hear it because of a school project)

Answer: nick - religion only inspires songs is a way of destruction i would say hehe

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: tikiwargod: how has touring with avengedsevenfold affected the bands popularity?

Answer: nick - the shows we did in canada with a7x helped us a lot in eastern canada where were still trying to build a solid fan base!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question:  BFM_Knight †┌╦╤─ iPwn™: Alice Cooper likes to Golf on his spare time before shows. What does 3 Inches of Blood do before shows?

Answer: nick - some of us ride bikes, some of us play video games, but all of us usually drink!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: BFM_Knight †┌╦╤─ iPwn™: Do you guys get to chose where you play? or is it all the Label's choice? 

Answer: nick - its more up to local promoters who have dates availible

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: SOS-Jolt: What do you think you would be doing if there is no 3 Inches of Blood today?

Answer: nick - i probably would be in another metal band, hopefully doing the exact same thing. once your in, your hooked. there is nother greater to me in this world than playing metal that people can have a good time to. i love it more than anything else.

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: Carthris: What kind of beer do you guys drink? Bow Valley! woo!

Answer: shane - a brand called "old style pilsner", brewed by molson

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: BLASTOISE: Often when metal bands achieve commercialness/extreme popularity, they become unpopular and unattractive to the hardcore metalfans. What do you think of this? Do you want to stay "underground" or would you like to become more mainstream? 

Answer: nick - we will always be underground and stay as true to the streets as possible. thats what we love, and thats what we do

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: *USO*ĦathoЯ|HC|: Well when you guys are not plunding Villages and burning castles down what do you guys do when your not on the road or the studio 

Answer: nick - we spend time with family, and rehearse new songs and write new riffs. also lots of us love camping. drinking in the woods around a campfire!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question:  Moist.Jgxworker: What do you like most about your fans?

Answer: nick - we have the best fans ever! the fans of metal are people that will never let you down as long as you dont let them down. we try to write songs that we love and that the fans of metal will love. so that all of us can organize in halls and have a great time together!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: freakolivier: howlong does it actually take to write a song and have everything tiptop to produce it?

Answer: shane - 10 seconds, because when you worship the devil, satan processes information into your brain at 10 second intervals.

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question:  Xabi: Can you think of a band similar to yourself, by which I mean the vocal style?

Answer: nick - running wild, immortal, priest, rainbow! stuff like that

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: sakuzawarrior: Does Cam had have any problems with his voice (power/heavy metal is quite exhausting for vocalist) and how he keep shape of his voice (lot of beer? :P)?

Answer: nick - i must say, cam pipes has one of the strongest most consistant voices ive ever heard. night after night, the dude always sounds good. all i can say, it may be magic!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: BFM_Knight †┌╦╤─ iPwn™: What is the most embarrasing moment on stage?

Answer: nick - when the PA goes out, or theres sound problems. thats the worst!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question:  BLASTOISE: How do you look upon the development of metal music from it's birth 'till today? Is metal better today than it was before? I'd also love to hear your views upon the scream/growl vocals being used more and more in modern metal.

Answer: nick - i love classics. there are some modern bands that are doing awesome original stuff for metal, but its mostly in the underground. screamy vocals can be great with the right application. but i will always the singing, and the melody of a classic metal song.

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: freakolivier: howlong did it take to grow ur viking beard? lOl

Answer: shane - 1 year and 11 months

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: Xabi: I currently have long hair, down to past my shoulders. Would you reccomend growing it further, and going crazy, or trimming it and keeping it at a similar length to what it is currently?

Answer: nick - LET IT GO!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: <CNN>DGMurdockIII: Are you ever going to start a official fan club? 

Answer: nick - weve actually been talking about that recently. hopefully something can be put together before the end of the year. maybe call it "the goatriders" or something?

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question:  tikiwargod: if you could trade your metal band in for anything in the world would you? 

Answer: nick - to quote a favorite band of mine, "no fucking way!"

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: Raelos - レイロス: How would you feel about a street team to spread awareness in other states you aren't scheduled to tour in? 

Answer: nick - its awesome. it helps us out so much! and we thank all of you for that!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: Xabi: As I'm 15, are there any tips that I can take early on to grow the most effective and the best viking beard around? 

Answer: shane - straight up, DONT SHAVE! however, if you just got the peach fuzz mustache goin on. shave until it comes in thicker

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: Carthris: Any plans for a 3 Inches of Blood movie with one of your albums as a soundtrack, sort of like Daft Punk did? That would be amazingly cool 

Answer: nick - not as of yet. but damn that would rule! as long as the movie wasnt like KISS meets the phantom of the park

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: SIL3N7HAWK.: are you guys going to have any new T-shirts for the new album? 

Answer: nick - we got several on the current tour!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: WafflesxCore: What do you guys like on your Pizzas? 

Answer: nick - check this: sausage, pineapple, and olive!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: *USO*ĦathoЯ|HC|: Will there be a new Cd coming out in the next year that is more epic more ass kicking headchopingness than fire up the blades 

Answer: nick - hopefully we can do another one, or at least start on it at the end of 08. we got a bunch of riffs still on the table

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: SilverSwordsman: If your tour bus broke down in from of my house, and you saw me run out the front door in the nude with a pen and paper for an autogrph, would you give it to me regardless of my lack of clothing?

Answer: nick - haha sure!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: *USO*ĦathoЯ|HC|: What did you guys think of Rob talking about you guys on the radio when he heard Goatriders horde? 

Answer: nick - THAT F**KING RULED!  dream come true for sure

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: teamunique.bnl m3taal: When will you be coming to the Netherlands and smoke a big spliff with me? 

Answer: nick - were working on it for november!

 

roxxxorocknrollclown: Question: Xabi: What are your views on drugs (not alcohol 

Answer: nick - if youre into it, play ball

 

[Xfire] matteox: Ok, that concludes the chat with Shane and Nick of 3 Inches of Blood!! Thank You to our special guests and thanks everyone for participiating.  Now onto the prizes! If you are one of the winners PM me for instructions on how to claim your prize!

[Xfire] matteox:

10 Signed 3 Inches of Blood Posters

 

1. Sexyjames

2. BFM_knight

3. Silverswordsman

4. Blastoise

5. Sakuzawarrior

6. Raelos

7. 202_jolt

8. =ihm=

9. Darkwater

10. Moist.jgx