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Horror punk is one of my favorite sub genres of punk rock. It’s the “Red headed step child,” so to say, that corporate greed has yet to spoil it. These bands are few and far between, which means fewer that can call Christ savior. Blast from Oblivion is a new solo outing from Splatter Guts out on the SkyBurnsBlack label and not the usual Horror Punk outing.<\/p>\n
Joshua Lory:\u00a0When did you start playing music? Was there a certain band that inspired you to get into playing?<\/strong><\/p>\n Splatter Guts: I started really young. Around 8 years old playing various instruments. I couldn’t choose just one. I liked changing it up. There wasn’t a certain band that really got me to start playing. I just loved music and wanted to play to create something original.<\/p>\n On the album you play drums, bass, and guitar. What is your favorite instrument to play?<\/strong><\/p>\n When recording various instruments it’s a pain in the gut! I try to be as perfect with every instrument when in the studio. So it takes a lot of time & stress when recording each instrument. But… Just to play in general & have fun I\u2019d probably say Drums. It releases a lot of stress & anger when I have it (Laughs). Playing live I like to be the front man. I can get a crowd going & I love doing it.<\/p>\n What is your studio set up?<\/strong><\/p>\n I’m old school! No computer crap! I love digital. I have a 8 track MRS:802B ZOOM Recorder & it\u2019s fantastic. It has a lot of great effects. I hook up my Behringer 16 track Europower 3000 mixing board to it & record through that. The mixer also has a lot of cool effects. It’s easy for me to work with & comes out sounding beautiful. You just gotta know what you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n Describe your recording process, do you start with click, drums, guitar?<\/strong><\/p>\n Well, with the To Hell & Back<\/em> album it was random. I had a few drum tracks I laid down & wrote to that. Then I had great guitar riffs I tracked & just worked off of that. I pretty much made it up as I went. I played what I felt & what sounded original & went with it. There’s a lot of different things you can do when writing & recording. I’ll probably go in a different direction with this next album I’m doing. Recording wise.<\/p>\n How did you hook up with Joshua and Sky Burns Black Records?<\/strong><\/p>\n I was on the lookout for a label. Zvi Tacussis from bands Diamoth & Black Leather recommended Sky Burns Black Records. I contacted Josh & sent him my music & ideas. He added me to his label & everything just took off from there.<\/p>\n Where did you pull lyrical inspiration for To Hell & Back<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n To Hell & Back<\/em> is about Horror! Horrors dealing with Drugs, Alcohol, Hate, Anger, & much more. It all relates to past experiences.<\/p>\n Do you have a favorite genre of Horror movie?<\/strong><\/p>\n A Favorite Genre of Horror or Favorite Horror Movie? I wouldn’t say I have a favorite genre of Horror. I Love all horror except paranormal & a lot of newer horror movies coming out. Favorite Horror Movie? (Laughs) Can’t choose just one. I’ll name you a few…. Evil Dead Trilogy, The Wolf Man, Hellraiser, The Invisible Man, The Last Man On Earth, Re-Animator, Hatchet, Tales From The Crypt Show, Creepshow, the original Invasion Of The Body Snatchers, & many more.<\/p>\n Where did the band name come from? Where did the name Splatter Guts come from?<\/strong><\/p>\n Blast from Oblivion has transformed into something more than it originally was. It is something so unreal & extraordinary. There are many thoughts that appear in the mind. Where they come from & how they are processed is a decision one must choose wisely. Being unaware of what we do in life happens often. Blasted with deception I guess you could say. Being oblivious to yourself. It’s hard to give a short answer (Laughs). It has great meaning. The name Splatter Guts merely comes from my love of Horror.<\/p>\n Is there a meaning behind the half skull make-up?<\/strong><\/p>\n Of course. Again, for my love of Horror. Also… Half man, Half Monster. Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde I guess you could say. It relates to past experiences. The Man I am today & the monster I used to be. Even though I am not that monster I used to be anymore…. It is still something that haunts me & I will always have to live with. Nobody is perfect & we all have skeletons in our closets. I have to remind myself of this & keep fighting it.<\/p>\n I’ve seen photos on line from a video shoot, what song is the video for? What is the back story of the video?<\/strong><\/p>\n I don’t wanna say yet what the song is. I am nowhere near famous or anything of that, but I still want to keep it secret until the video is released. The back story I can tell you. If you have seen the behind the scenes video that is out or seen pictures…. then you know it\u2019s all blood and gore (Laughs). Of course it\u2019s all about horror & killing & all that good stuff (Laughs). But it has to do with Splatter Guts the Monster going on a killing spree. Relating to the past in a metaphorical sense. Moral of the story is doing something you’ll regret for the rest of your life. So there is good that comes from this video.<\/p>\n When do you feel a real relationship started with Christ Jesus in your life?<\/strong><\/p>\n This is something I rarely speak of. To be completely honest… I never really thought of it. To the many times I repented & the first time I accepted Christ It never really felt real. It was a decision I made because I really truly believed. It has been an on & off thing since I first accepted. I guess if I had to say…. It would be recently I feel it\u2019s more real now than ever & that is only because of the music & lyrics I have been focusing on. It has kept me centered & given me a lot to think about.<\/p>\n What role does your faith play in your music?<\/strong><\/p>\n Hmmmm…. How do I answer this with it making sense (Laughs)? The music revolves around my faith. Simple as that pretty much. What do you mean?<\/p>\n I think the simple answer is just fine. You mentioned a new album in the early stages and we talked about the video, so we covered what’s coming up for you. Where can people find you, follow you, support you, and buy your music?<\/strong><\/p>\n Ha Ha Cool Man. People can find me everywhere! If you\u2019re looking to download ITunes & Amazon is best. To order The CD & any merch go to\u00a0Skyburnsblack.storenvy.com<\/a><\/strong>. If you order To Hell & Back<\/em> you get a free poster & pins as well as other stuff with it. It’s worth it to get the CD. Also find Blast from Oblivion on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, ReverbNation, Spotify, You Tube…..I think that\u2019s it (Laughs).<\/p>\n Any final thoughts?<\/strong><\/p>\n I’d like to thank you for taking the time to interview Splatter Guts & Blast from Oblivion. Thanks to anyone who supports me. Keep Horror Alive & Stay Frightened!<\/p>\n