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OhioOnline strives to bring you the latest cutting edge music from around the state, acts who have made impacts in their home markets, if not the region. But this month, it's time to go back to a simpler time and spotlight those folks with their home spun ways, the Amish. Actually, when it comes to the Hostile Omish, is the band part of the sect or not? OhioOnline music correspondent Peanuts caught up to Twinsburg lead guitarist Filth regarding the long time band's less than simple ways and their new 17 song disc, "As The World Churns |
| OO: |
How did you get mixed up with a banned substance like electricity? |
| F: |
"Growing up, my older brother Skwid, now our drummer, was in a couple bands and that got me interested in playing guitar. I taught myself how to play and later taught my older brother Dirty Dave, our bass player, how to play. We never took lessons, we just sort of learned as we went, writing songs that matched our skill level at the time. Some of the earliest songs are as simple as nursery rhymes." |
| OO: |
Are you an Ohio native? |
| F: |
"I was born in Bedford and went to Bedford High, as did my brothers." |
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What national artists influenced the band? |
| F: |
"The Misfits, the Dead Milkmen, Dead Kennedys, Suicidal Tendencies and the Smiths were constantly the background music of my childhood." |
| OO: |
Describe the band's music. |
| F: |
"We believe we have come up with our own style. We are admittedly a punk band, but our music also contains metal, grunge, comedy, polka and so on." |
| OO: |
What national acts would you match up with in concert? |
| F: |
"We've played with the Misfits, Circle Jerks, Mojo Nixon, Agnostic Front, Dead Milkmen, Dropkick Murphys, Mushroomhead, Dread Zeppelin and many others that worked out pretty good so far." |
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Anyone from around Ohio you want to mention? |
| F: |
"Lazy American Workers out of Toledo. They broke up a couple years ago because the guitarist joined Gwar." |
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By my count, this disc is number eight for the band. |
| F: |
"It's been in the works five years and is our best to date, although our next project is half written and we're trying to get a live DVD out by Halloween." |
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Where was the disc recorded? |
| F: |
"We cut the new one at Audioworks in Parma with engineer Eddy Tomecko. It took us close to twelve sessions to record and mix. We took our time and concentrated on writing good, solid tunes. The fans will love this one." |
| OO: |
Sounds like you like this studio. |
| F: |
"This is the fourth project we've recorded there. The studio has a great sound, is affordable and Eddy is fun to work with. He's also producing the live DVD." |
| OO: |
Favorite Ohio venues? |
| F: |
"Currently, we enjoy playing the Underground in Sandusky. Peabody's in Cleveland and the Jigsaw in Parma tie for a close second." |
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Long term plans? |
| F: |
"Things are really snow balling for us right now. We signed a two release deal with Jib Machine Records. We are currently talking with management companies about a deal. We're selling downloads and ringtones. We're planning a spring 2008 tour which will take us all over the nation. Our goal is to land a distribution deal and book some spots on the Vans Warped tour next year. Our songs are also being shopped to video game companies, so maybe that will happen, too." |
