Nemesis3- The band's press material describes their music as- "A unique, modern sound with diverse influences and real vocals unlike any rock band. The solid hooks and full sound are nothing like a typical 3 piece! The rhythms, melodies and lyrics will grab you instantly! With every tight and high energy performance, live shows are where N3 prove themselves."
Nemesis3- http://www.myspace.com/nemesis3
Lineup:
Marc Wasmund (lead vocals, guitar)
Dann Singer (drums, backing vocals)
Graig Lindgren (bass, backing vocals)
Nemesis3 Interview:
1. How did the band get started? And how did you come up with your name?
Marc Wasmund: Pretty typical scenario actually...I found a flyer in a music store saying 'new local rock band looking for lead singer'.
I called the number and we got together to see what happens. Everything went well for a while but the common changes began; new guitar player, then a new bass player, then a new drummer. Soon I became the only guitar player, as well as lead singer, and we added another new bass player. Within a few years I was the only original member from the group whose flyer I answered in the first place. The members we had at that point are the current members today.
The way we came up with the name was very random. We wanted something powerful, catchy and one that makes you think a little. But no one had any ideas that stuck. We decided to look through the dictionary and pick out random words. About an hour later, we stopped on the words beginning with the letter 'N' (you can see where this is going). When we made it through to the word Nemesis...we all looked at each other and said: “That's not bad, it could work”. We read through all of the definitions. The first, second and fourth definitions were kind of 'blah' and didn't really do anything for us. Then we read the 3rd definition; "An undefeatable enemy or foe; an indestructible opponent". Since we all agreed the 3rd definition of the word was the coolest and best sounding, Nemesis3 was born. Having started as a four-piece band, the number 3 has nothing to do with the amount of people in the band. It just happens to work out that way with our current lineup.
2. Your press material mentions that your band is not the typical 3 piece rock band. What makes you different?
MW: In the past, most 3 piece rock bands were known for playing straight punk music and/or just 3 chord 'burner' songs with no real musical depth. It always seems difficult to get a full sound out of a 'typical' 3 piece. Unless you liked the band Rush, who threw in some keyboards as well, nothing really stood out. What we've incorporated into our music (completely by accident) is more diverse song writing. We use stronger, more melodic vocals including backup vocals and the occasional 'guttural' tones for the more aggressive sections of songs. Lyrically we try to focus on topics that many people can relate to in their own way, while adding powerful guitar and vocal hooks to keep the music interesting. Our rhythm section is always tight and driving so you can feel the music as well as listen to it. Also, everyone carries their own weight when writing music in this band. It's not just one person doing all the work.
Graig Lindgren: We hear from people all the time after our shows that they can't believe we're a 3 piece. Our blend of great guitar work, melodic bass playing, and colorful drumming mixed with well-thought-out arrangements makes us stand out from the crowd.
Dann Singer: We don’t go out our way to be different or "non-typical", we just are what we are.
MW: True dat!
3. What do you want people to be saying while leaving after attending one of your band's shows?
MW: First I hope they say "wow", then I hope they say "Where can I get a CD?", and finally "When's you're next show?". On occasion we'll hear "What the heck are you still doing here?"
GL: I agree.
DS: We just want to get to the next level. We love the great feedback we get but we know this is a war not a battle. One show does not make or break a band.
4. What bands would you like to have the chance to open for?
MW: LIVE, Tool, 10 Years, Breaking Benjamin...
GL: Chevelle, Seether, Led Zeppelin (laughing)...
Dann: Tool, Sponge Bob (LOL)!
5.What music do you have out there for purchase? And where can people buy it at?
Our debut, 12 track, album "Scream as Needed" released on a very small indie label. You can buy it at Border's Books & Music, CD Warehouse, all the download and mp3 sites, our myspace and, of course, our live shows.
6.How are things going with the band's new release? And when will it be released?
MW: We have around 14 unrecorded and newly written songs ready to record. We hope to start recording them this spring. With the help of our new management company, we plan to shop our music to all the labels very soon.
7. Do you have any tours planned in support of it?
MW: We play shows all the time anyway.....but again, with the help of our management, we're starting to expand our gigs and fan base with better booking outside of our home area. Full touring would be amazing but if it can't pay for our regular bills at home, we really can't leave our 9-5's.
GL: We'd love to though. We talk about it constantly.
Short Fun Type Questions:
1. Favorite Food?
MW: Sea food
GL: Filet Mignon (medium rare)
DS: Anything Taco Bell.
2. Dog or Cat Person?
MW: Dog even though I have 2 cats (ugh)
GL: Dog (I have 4 - not mutts, they're hybrids...Jazz, Macy, Oreo and Onyx)!
DS: Neither.
3. Surfing or Skiing?
MW: Skiing (snowboarding, snowmobiles)
GL: Water skiing.
DS: Surfing.
4. Vinyl or CDs?
MW: Some of both, I don't buy too much music unless I reaaaaaaalllllly like the artist.
DS: CD's.
GL: Vinyl? Really? How about ipod?
5. Global Warming Yes or No?
MW: Yes...we're all going to die (LOL)
GL: Read "State of fear" by Michael Crichton, it may change your mind.
DS: Seems cold this winter, no?
6. Sport's Car or Motorcycle?
GL: Both!
DS: Sports car.
MW: Motorcycle for now.....both when our next album goes platinum (LOL again)
Michael Stollaire- http://www.michaelstollaire.com
Michael has been singing lead vocals, and playing lead guitar/keyboards in rock bands since the age of twelve. He recently took some time out of his busy schedule to do an interview with us.
Our Interview With Michael:
1. You've played a wide variety of musical styles over the years, from 1950's rock to thrash metal. What style is your favorite?
Indeed, I think that one of the most important elements of success that is often overlooked is flexibility, along with being consistent and persistent, never letting anyone steal your dreams away. My favorite style of music is actually arena rock, like Nickelback, Creed, Good Charlotte, Evanescence, etc...
2. Who are some of your musical influences?
Great question, and my influences are eclectic, as shown on my most recent album, "Holy Avenger," which will be released on February 29th, at my gig at the infamous WHISKEY A GO GO on Sunset Strip. I've been influenced heavily by bands from ABBA to ZZ Top, and you can even hear elements of The Beach Boys in the layered vocals that I like to do, especially on tracks like "Liquid Gold."
Mainly, my style is hard pop rock, so you can see how bands like Nickelback, Creed, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Evanescence, etc., showed themselves, like the Gothic piece, "Hell Comes Alive Here Tonight."
3. What projects are you working on now?
Well, I have to admit that I have started working a little on my next album, "Lightning Strikes Twice," recording some demos, and also, I've been approached by several companies, including Chevrolet, for tracks to use in commercials, film, and TV, which I am developing, for instance, "Cruisin' In My Chevrolet." One of my targets for the future, is placing as many of my songs as possible in soundtracks, in fact!
4. Do you have any touring planned?
I'm glad you asked! You can refer to my MySpace page for more information:
http://www.MySpace.com/theankhproject
as I have a booking agent, manager, and promoter, working feverishly on booking dates, to support the release of "Holy Avenger!" The first date is booked at THE WHISKY A GO GO, on L.A.'s infamous Sunset Strip:
http://eventful.com/events/west-hollywood/music-michael-stollaire-live-at-the-whiskey-a-go-go-la-friday-february-29-2008-/E0-001-009139117-6
I also have several dates in New York City, at The Pussycat Lounge and The Fortune Cookie Lounge. Currently, we are targeting festivals and colleges/universities, so that by the time Summer hits, we are really ramped up and rocking!
http://eventful.com/events/nyc/music-michael-stollaire-the-pussycat-lounge-new-york-city-/E0-001-009119786-2
http://eventful.com/events/new-york/music-michael-stollaire-live-at-the-fortune-cookie-lounge-nyc-march-30th-and-april-17th-2008-/E0-001-009136561-2
http://eventful.com/events/new-york/music-michael-stollaire-live-at-the-fortune-cookie-lounge-nyc-march-30th-and-april-17th-2008-/E0-001-009136567-6
HERE IS THE BIG DEAL ABOUT TICKETS AND GETTING A FREE ALBUM:
Cost:
$12 At the Door or Via PayPal:
http://www.PayPal.com
Using:
michael.stollaire@ehiinsm.com
If you mention that you heard about this offer through Indie Music Stop, I will give them a FREE DOWNLOAD of my entire album, with each ticket purchased, or vice-versa… if you buy the album, I will give you FREE VIP TICKETS to any of my concerts, world-wide!
5. Where do you draw your inspiration from for your songs?
A variety of different sources, to be totally honest. Some of them come from my real life, and the experiences that I am going through, or love and romance, of course. At other times, it's the places that I have travelled through, the people I've met, my history, how I envision my future, or the lives of the significant people in my life. For example, "This Country Boy Can Rock," is about my life as a boy, in a small village in upstate New York, called Scottsville, where I constantly dreamed of living in Los Angeles ~ now, that dream is my day-to-day reality, and the track tells the story of how that dream became true.
6. You've worked both as a solo artist and in a band which do your prefer and why?
Well, I do prefer being a solo artist, as I have total say over what material is produced, and how it is created, from start to finish. I consider these songs like my children, in a certain way, and so it's VERY important to me, how they are presented to the public… it's like a piece of me that is being shared with the world, if you know what I mean. I also like hand-picking the people I work with, like my GREAT producer, Dave Morse, and Suzahn Fiering, who is doing such a wonderful job promoting me, and giving me great advice, from her countless years in the music industry ~ I can't thank them enough! On the other hand there are big plusses being in a band, like the comradarie, team effort, and the familial bond that is created between the people involved. At times, I miss this, being a solo artist, and see myself gravitating again to join a band, as long as the time and opportunity are right.
7. Anything we missed that you would like to tell the readers?
Of course! The most important thing I want to say in this all-too-brief interview is THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE BOUGHT MY ALBUM AND BOUGHT TICKETS TO SEE MY CONCERTS! Every day, I think of what's going on in my life, and how just a few months ago, I was walking around Waterford in Ireland, casually recording demos of some of my originals, just because I had "Write a rock album,"on my list of things to do before I die? Well… a few short weeks later, after posting some of my tracks on one of a billion or so music portal websites in Los Angeles, I was approached by a concert promoter, to open a stadium show in San Bernardino, as he loved "I Can't Let You Go," which then led my being approached by a record label in Hollywood, who asked the right question at the right time: "We would like to work with you, but need to know… What is the biggest show you ever played?!" Within hours, the contract was being faxed to me, after they listened to "Little Princess," "Just Like Yesterday," and later, "Watch Her Walk," which after receiving the magic touch from Mr. Morse, turned into the Top Three tracks on "Holy Avenger."
This is my roundabout way of telling everyone: DREAMS DO COME TRUE!
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