In Control.
2) How did it get that name?
It was the name of the Stalag 13 LP that came out in 1984 on Upstart Records. They were one of our favorite old school Nardcore bands.
3) How would you describe your music?
Straight up hardcore. Fast parts, moshes, good lyrics, even a couple melodic songs. We're not afraid to change it up and do our own thing.
4) Who is in the band and what do they play?
Ryan - Vox, Zack - Guitar, Tony - Drums, Jason - Bass
5) What is the scene like in your community?
We have a good scene right now with two awesome clubs...Pat's Warehouse and The Ojai Womens Club. It's good times. Most of the kids are in high school and some are even younger, so for the most part no one is washed up or jaded yet. Everyone pretty much supports bands of all styles accross the board.
6) Who are the bands influences?
Musically, a lot of the 80s HC bands like Judge, Youth of Today, Killing Time, Cro Mags, etc. I also like a lot of the 90s NYHC like Madball, Bulldoze, 25 ta life and shit, and mellow shit like Bad Religion, Screechin Weasel, Lifetime. It's a solid mix that makes for good tunes. As people I'm motivated by people around me that I see as an inspiration. Kill Your Idols is one of the hardest working bands, and they aren't making lots of $$$ but still help out smaller bands and take them on tour. Out here our friends Diehard Youth inspire me a lot cuz they are truely posi kids that put a smile on my face cuz I'm down a lot.
8) How many groupies does the band have?
No groupies, the only girls who go to shows in this area are in high school and I'm not down with that. I've never scored a girl cuz I've been in a band, unfortunately.
9) Have any members of the band had problems with heroin?
Not yet.
10) How many pills do you take with your alcohol?
I eat sunflower seeds while I drink.
11) What is your favorite drink?
Miller High Life is what I drink the most. I also like any root beer that's on tap.
12) Do you smoke weed?
Not much anymore, a few times a year maybe.
13) Do you skateboard?
Not since elementry school.
14) What do you think of skating these days?
It's cool, I wish I could, it looks fun. Like anything else these days there's a lot of fashion involved too which can be good or bad.
15) How many tours have you been on?
One full US and one west coast tour. We're doing another full US tour starting in May and going till the end of June.
16) Have you played with any big acts?
Big is relative. Bane is the biggest HC band that we've played with. We've played with them 5 times I think.
17) Will you ever sell out?
I dont know what you consider selling out, but probably.
18) How old are you?
22.
19) Any advice on how to pick up on chicks?
Don't be yourself and dont be nice, girls hate that.
20) Do you like Kid Rock?
If I had to choose Limp Bizkit, Korn, Godsmack, Linkin Park or Kid Rock I'd choose Kid Rock cuz he has a sense of humor at least.
21) Do you have any questions you’d like to ask yourself?
Nah I've learned to not question myself and just try to let things pan out.
22) Are there any up and coming bands you’d like to
mention?
Diehard Youth from Tehachapi CA. Within a Dream from Oxnard, CA. Annihilation Time from Ojai/Goleta, CA. Damage Done from SLO, CA.
23) Have you ever been to Cheyenne, WY?
Nope.
24) Have you ever heard of a band called FELT?
Nope.
25) How many people usually attend your shows?
Locally if its a weekend, 150.
26) What did you think of the magazine?
Looks good.
27) What song would you like to have played at your funeral?
"What a Wonderful World" by Louie Armstrong. "That Feel" by Tom Waits.
28) Have you ever been in any fights?
Who hasnt?
29) Have you shows ever caused a riot?
Not yet.
30) Have any kids been killed at your shows? What is the closest that has
come to happening?
Just kids getting their heads busted open stage diving or dancing. That's how it goes.
31) Famous Last Words? How would you recommend people get a
hold of you?
E-mail address? Web Page?
www.geocities.com/inxcontrol
www.indecisionrecords.com
[email protected] is my email addy. Take care,
Zack