Hello REVILUTION! Thank you for your time today. Tell us what is new in your world?
Marie B, vocals: Hello, and thank you for the interview. Well, we are working up some new songs and heading to a local recording studio on Saturday to lay down two of them. (Thanks to Scott Flint for putting up the money for it, and finding the studio AND making the arrangements to do it.) We have a drummer but he got West Nile Virus and will not be involved. It has been difficult on all of us, not knowing if he would be attending events and gigs with us, thinking he would show up only to get a call or text that he is incapable of even holding drumsticks, worrying about him and if he would be okay or not. Looks like he’s not okay nor will he be for the next 8 months. I’ve coined Dan, Scott and myself as The “Tripod of Power” as a result, because we have been holding the band together in spite of all the drama that has been going on since we lost our last four members. (Incidentally, it was good to see Brandon but it was really difficult to see him so messed up. We did go visit him.
Scott Flint, guitar, vocals: We have a lot going on, it’s gonna be a busy year with writing, recording, and performing. It’s a great way to start the new year.
Dan Seitz, vocals, guitar: We’re pretty busy, putting together songs to record and scheduling dates and venues to play live. We’re actually laying down tunes that Scott wrote, which I’m very excited for, with he and Marie taking on lead vocals for a couple of them. Very cool stuff, and an awesome expansion of the REVILUTION sound.
You have announced new music will be coming in 2020 – do you have a release date yet?
Marie: I’m not sure when we will have enough material for an entire album of ten songs but as I said, we are recording two of them this Saturday. I’m also starting to create a music video for one of the songs that will be really fun if Dan and Scott like my ideas.
Scott: We don’t have a set date for release yet, but it will be very soon.
Dan: We’re going to release some singles first, one at a time, to give people a taste of what’s to come.
How does this album differ from the last album your released?
Marie: Since the last full album was created entirely by Dan and I, this one will be very different. This time we have input and creative assistance from our management team, Scott Flint and Scott Travis. Also I’ve got a fan who is waiting for another Jeep song which has sort of been back burnered for the time being. Having these other influences has amped up our sound. The new songs are punk and blues influenced so they sound similar to previous material but evolved. Scott’s writing is catchy in a different way. His hooks are more obvious than Dan’s are. No disrespect to Dan’s writing. It is different. That is in no way an insult because they’re both the best music writers in the world in my opinion. Listeners are more likely to get the songs stuck in their head once they hear them.
Scott: The new album has all new killer songs on it that show more in-depth focus on each band members style and talents, but still has the REVILUTION formula that makes our music sound so good.
Dan: All of our previous releases have been with me as the primary composer and vocalist. Adding Marie’s voice and style has smoothed out the rough edges, and adding Scott’s voice and style will give us a wider audience reach. I’ve never wanted REVILUTION to be pigeonholed as just one genre of music, so having different people with different influences and experiences contributing to the sound will help us become the world-wide phenomenon that has been my goal since I was seven years old and first decided I wanted to make music as a career.
When you are writing new music and you need to get your creative juices flowing – what is something you do?
Marie: So far I haven’t really had to force my creative juices. When I get an idea I write it down the same as before. I find that’s when the best ideas come. Truly divine inspiration comes when it comes. Only time will tell if it’s a good idea or not.
Scott: All I have to do is strap on my guitar and I’m ready to create. I also have guitars in every room in the house for when that inspiration hits, even in the bathroom (laughing).
Dan: I just pick up a guitar or bass (or sit down at the piano) and start noodling. I’ll go through and play stuff I know, maybe play around with the structure, and if a neat riff suddenly flies out of my fingers, I’ll see if I can expand on it until it’s a viable song.
We see on Facebook that you are already kicking 2020 with some amazing shows. Tell us your favorite part about being on the road and playing live?
Marie: The best thing about playing live is connecting with the fans. When I’m up on stage during a live performance, part of what I do is crowd engagement. Every audience is different but the music unites us in a way that goes beyond everything else. In fact, our music is even breaking down genres. I think that comes from the listeners being more open to sounds from genres they wouldn’t typically listen to. So, the listeners have become more diversified in their music taste.
Scott: The best part of touring for me is when the audience is really digging the music and the energy you get from them is incredible, it’s the best high there is. And meeting new people and making new friends is truly the best part.
Dan: I’m always nervous that an audience isn’t going to like the music as much as I do. I’ve seen the little golf-claps that some bands get when people are just being polite, and thankfully that’s never happened to us. When we start playing to an empty venue and then suddenly there are people in front of the stage rocking and moshing, or the “meh” vibe for the previous band dissipates when we get rolling, that’s the greatest feeling ever.
Now what is your least favorite part?
Marie: Rocking my ass off for the crowd and not getting paid for it. Also the fact that most clubs don’t have coffee or hot water for tea.
Scott: What I don’t like about touring is all the holidays, anniversaries, and birthdays we miss with our families.
Dan: $4.00 glass of Coca-Cola (not Pepsi). Band members should get free sodas, in my opinion.
Anything else you would like to share?
Marie: Absolutely. I would like everyone to listen to and play more music. When musicians die, they leave behind all the music they created. By playing it, we are continuing to allow their influences to affect us and evolve beyond the artists lifetimes. Immortalizing them. Honoring them. Respecting the artists for their sacrifices and contributions in their lifetimes.
Scott: Thank you to all our fans, you are all amazing.
Dan: 2020 is the year that Metal makes a comeback, so buckle up!!!
Where can we find your music online?
Dan: http://www.revilution.com, http://www.reverbnation.com/revilution, https://open.spotify.com/artist/5YZIzh1BTo6dKUx2YUDVGG
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