We were like 16 or 17 when we came up with that name. I dont really remember how we even got it. It was like lyrics in a song and it was pretty awesome. So we decided to use it and we regret right now. Like people ask us about the name and its really embarrasing
Your band is pretty young considering that the average age is 20 years old. Yet you have accomplished more than bands who are twice as old as you. How does it to feel to have a fan-base with kids as old or older than you?
I think it�s awesome. This has been something we all wanted to do since we were kids. Ever since I picked up an instrument, it�s always been a dream. I think it�s awesome to be young and be able to do this. We thought if we did it in five years from now it would be too late. We just figured we would do it while we are young and see how far we can take it. We are lucky as far as we been.
Since becoming a band in 2001, you have encountered many accomplishments such as playing Ozzfest and sharing the stage with metal-god Iron Maiden, selling out national headlining tours, and becoming a high-demand band here in the U.S. How does it feel to reach this level of success within only 5 years of actually becoming a band?
Its crazy you know, four years ago I would never thought we would come this far. I don�t even think about it, it just kind of happens. It�s like whoa! This is one of those things when you start a band; these are things you joke about. Like to play Ozzfest, you tell your friends �It would be sooo sweet to play Ozz Fest� Now it�s like we�re on that shit. It�s ridiculous, we have just been really fortunate to be on the tours we have and to experience it is neat.
You are signed under Trustkill Records, one of the biggest hardcore labels in the U.S. today that include bands such as Bleeding Through, HopesFall and many others. How does it feel to know that you are representing this label and how did the band adapt to such a high energized demand for IDT?
I think it�s great. Trustkill has been amazing to us. Trustkill has always been the label we wanted. We have listened to all the Trustkill bands when we first got into hardcore so it�s an honor to be on Trustkill. We decided that Trustkill was the best for us when we were deciding to sign to a label we would choose to be on. We figured it would be the best environment for us and it has worked out pretty well so far. It�s Awesome.
How does it feel to be touring with fellow-label mates Bullet For My Valentine? And how does this tour different from other tours you have been on such as Ozzfest?
Bullet For My Valentine has been awesome to work with, they are awesome dudes. I think we should really be playing before them. They are awesome musicians. I guess it�s an over-seas thing. This is their first U.S. tour and it�s a pleasure to have them.
You have toured all over the U.S. since becoming a major record band. Have you noticed a change in the music scene just between the different towns you have played?
Every town is different, and the hardcore oriented scene has brought out more metal kids. We are hoping to bring out a wider scene and not get into trends. That�s the worse thing about a show when kids are not familiar with another style or scene. Its always conflicting. If its heavy and you like it, you don�t have to beat up someone because they don�t like it, or any other way. We should all listen to it together
How do you think the band has changed since your first EP release, Forever Scorned, such as instrumental, lyrical content, and relationship within the band itself?
I think we mature a lot as musicians. We know what we want to do more than we were when we released the EP. Its like, �here are some cool riffs, lets make it heavy�. Now we are trying to expand and go further with our talent. You can only do so much with one style. We just want to try something different and see how many heads we can turn.
Is there a new record in the process and what can fans expect to find different on it? Also, when can fans expect to see IDT back here in Pittsburgh?
After this tour which ends in a week or two, we are going to be writing a new album when we return home. As far as what fans can expect, I�m not really sure if it�s going to sound different. It�s still going to be heavy and it�s still going to be us but it�s going to be us at a new level. And as far as coming back to Pittsburgh, Not Soon Enough.
Most genres of music are associated with a certain type of "look" such as clothing and such. Yet you see fans coming to hardcore shows wearing different types of genres that normally aren�t usually associated with the hardcore scene. It seems as if a lot of the hardcore kids are leaning more towards the �Hip Hop� style of clothing. Do you think that music genres should integrate as far as clothing styles?
I think people should be able to dress as they want. I don�t give a shit as long as you�re happy. I think its common sense for people to wear whatever they want. They don�t have to look a certain way to be cool.
)We read over your interview with Maris the Great, that�s some pretty funny stuff and some awesome pictures. So we ask you this, if you could kill off any band, who would it be?
(IDT busts out laughing and looks and shouts OH NO!!)� Still Remains�naw�pretty much any band that we have toured with basically that have become friends with us. Not realistic you know, just metaphorically�