Virulent...Here comes the Boom!!

Last year I went to see Wayne Static at Club Red and before his performance there were some local bands that took to the stage. One of the bands that stood out to me was the band Virulent. A year later I started this blog and they were the first band that came to mind and I thought what would be better then blogging about it. An interview with the band!! I got to talk to Matt Nisbet one of the guitarist for the band, But before we get into all that lets do a quick Bio...From Phoenix Arizona. Experimental Death core, Album out called "Empire".  Band Members..
                                                  Mike Neve-Vocals
                                     Matt Nisbet-Guitar and Programming
                                 Barrett Gardner-Drums and Programming
                                                  Allan Foster-Bass
                                                  Kieth Piske-Guitar
                            Swagy Kush-Electronics and Back up Vocals

Now that you got a little feel for them here is the interview with Matt Nisbet.

Munster-What Brought you guys as a band to try experimental death core?

Matt- When Mike, Barrett, and I got together to first start this project,we just wanted to write low-tuned aggressive music but still include some of our more melodic inspirations. Once we released our first free EPs at shows and online, the fans are the ones that labeled us as "experimental death core". We figured they would know best and went with it.

Munster- You guys opened for Wayne Static, What other bands have you opened for? Or would you like to open for?

Matt- We have had the opportunity to open for Soulfly, The Browning, Carnifex, Solus Deus, We are the Riot, Spineshank, Incite, City in the Sea, Silent Planet, As well as all of our awesome friends here in town, Pelvic Meatloaf, Play for Blood, Autumns End, Blessedbethyname, Sicmonic, Howitzer. So much talent here its hard to keep up! We would love to open for bands such as Glass Cloud, Volumes, The Acacia Strain, Emmure, Deftones and whoever will have us out if it fits.

Munster-Songs such as "Mr. Joshua" and "Chuggernaut" are they a collaborative effort for writing the lyrics?

Matt- Mike Neve writes 100% of the lyrics for us.

Munster-First concert you guys watched growing up that drew your inspiration to perform today?

Matt- Hmmm. Never really thought about this one before haha. Probably a mix of seeing Fear Factory, Pantera, Nirvana and Deftones a few times back in the day.

Munster-If you could recommend a song for first time listeners off your new album "Empire" which one would it be?

Matt-Hard to pick just one for us.We aim to setup our albums to flow front to back as a preferred set list, but if you want to skip around at first you cant go wrong with "Duct Tape Smile". Its probably one of the best mixes of what we do all in one song.

This concluded the interview. On June 5th They had a show at Joes Grotto in Phoenix AZ and Myself along with another Munster was there to enjoy there badassery ! In short Ladies and Gents if you have not heard of them well you need to get off your ass and do so! Trust me you will not be disappointed. Album out now "Empire" get it on Itunes! Check them out on Facebook and Twitter and the website Virulent Official.

Check em out!! Also Virulent is this upcoming pick of the week!! Thank you guys for an amazing  show and for taking the time out to meet us!!