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So this week I thought I would change up the pace a bit so I called up good ol’ Sebastian De Villa, gutarist and backup vocalist for Toronto based band this., and sat down to ask him all about this. and their upcoming plans for the future.

Adrian: Hey Ian thanks for taking the time to do this interview with me. I’m sure this will be an eye opener to those who have yet to even taste what this. is all about.

Ian: Sweet.

Adrian: Now for my first question to start things off, how did this. exactly come into existence?

Ian: Paul and Daryl were in a named Glib back in high school while me and my brother Chino were part of a band called Acquired Equation. Chino and I met Paul in high school, and we did a thing in Rising Star in 2003 and after that we got a bass player named Eric who totally screwed us, and then Daryl joined us as our bassist 3 years ago.

Adrian: What do you feel makes this. unique from most bands out there in the world today?

Ian: A combination of both harmonies, 80’s style solos and screaming, melodic screaming and not just you know barking in the mike just like an actual melody. We also have very catchy lyrics which is also a good thing too.

Adrian: What bands would you say have influenced you the most as a whole?

Ian: Foo Fighters a lot and we follow in their footsteps and just grunge basically. I mean each of us do have mixed influences, like a little of this and a little of that, something different in each of us, but basically the Foo Fighters for the most part.

Adrian: Now you just got off tour with Sons of Butcher touring all of Western Canada, what was that whole experience like?

Ian: It was awesome, made a lot of new friends, saw a whole lot of new things, and got to see basically all of Canada for pretty much the first time, had an awesome time, Sons of Butchers are awesome guys, awesome times with them and yeah basically just an awesome time the entire way.

Adrian: Now let’s talk about your new upcoming album, how’s it coming along so far, and does it have a title yet?

Ian: Don’t really have a title yet, 14 tracks and it’s fully recorded, 6 tracks have already been released as an EP, and it’s just pretty much been a fun time. Been working on it over the last 5 years, done independently, with just a bit of help on the side but it’s basically been financed out of our own pockets.

Adrian: Any release date yet on the new album and would you guys consider going on yet another full out tour to promote the new album?

Ian: I don’t know yet. We’re aiming for next year to release the whole 14 tracks. We’re just working on some new album artwork, we also need to get some loose ends tied up and then when we’re ready we may head south and maybe Europe or something sometime next year.

Adrian: Now let’s face it, you guys have a pretty loyal fan base, myself including, you guys seem to take more time out to chill with the fans than most other bands do, you think more bands should do this sort of thing?

Ian: Definitely because the fans are the ones paying to get into the shows, and buying merchandise, and everything like that. They’re like the bosses, that’s how I feel and it’s always a good time to chill with the people who like you.

Adrian: One question that has also been on my mind, rockers such as yourself must end up getting quite the attention from the ladies?

Ian: I wouldn’t say that but there is some attention, just be careful who you’re going out with but I’m sure the ladies mean well , just got to be careful.

Adrian: If you could have any super power in the entire world what would that superpower be and would you use it for good or for evil?

Ian: Mind control because if you have mind control you could pretty much do anything and I would use it for good like if someone’s trying to blow up the world I could just stop them and stuff because it’s my world your messing with, just keep the world from chaos pretty much.

Adrian: Finally where can everyone check out your band for more information on this. ?

Ian: There’s our website www.thismusic.ca which is under construction at the moment but should be back up in the next little while with more content, banners, and much more.

Adrian: Awesome talking to you Ian, look forward to the new album and more amazing rocking concerts, I think this will show everyone out there what this. is all about and more. Oh and by the way Happy Birthday tomorrow.

Ian: Thanks bro, and glad you’re still in one piece from that accident, thanks for the support man and look forward to seeing you again at our shows in the future.

So that wraps it up for the interview but be sure to tune in next week when i review their concert I attended on Saturday the 26th at The Black Swan. Keep on rockin’.