Interview With Vegas Masquerade
Tell us a bit about each of you and what got you into music?
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My name is Andy and I play lead guitar in Vegas Masquerade. As a kid i always wanted to play some kind of instrument. Then one day at a fair I saw my first guitar. It was a Bass signed by some famous bass player. Soon as i saw it I knew I wanted one and wanted to play music. My mom not knowing better bought me a regular guitar and I stuck with it.
Hey my name is Adam. I play drums for Vegas Masquerade, I’ve been playing drums since I was a lil kid. I use to set in my room and watch headbangers ball and drink beer with my dad out of a sippie cup.
My name is Matt and I play bass in Vegas Maquerade. I’ve been playing bass since my early teens. What got me into music was watching Guns and Roses, Motley Crue and all the 90’s hair metal bands on tv. They were always was with hot chicks and drinking Budwieser. I thought that was bad ass, so I started playing bass.
Hey my name is Patrick and I’m the frontman for Vegas Masquerade. I’ve been singing since I was lil kid. I guess what got me into singing was knowing that I had a good voice and I always wanted to be in a band. I joined Vegas Masquerade last year and we’ve been kickin ass ever since.
Hey my name is Bryan and I play rythem guitar for Vegas Masquerade. I’ve been playing guitar since I was a lil kid. I like all types of music so I cant say what influences me. I love jamming with my band and playing on stage is one of the biggest highs you will ever have. I dont know what would do without music and Vegas Masquerade.
Who is in the line up of Vegas Masquerade and how did you meet?
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Well it started with Matt and Adam but they soon found me (Andy) through a friend and kept me ever since. Patick and Bryan came along after their band split up. We all were in former bands and we joined forces after previous bands split. We all have grown tight as friends and hang out all the time.
How long have each of you been playing and how did you get into metal?
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We all have been playing our instruments and singing since we were kids but we’ve been in the band together for a year. We have always loved metal growing up.
What has been your greatest experience as a band?
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The show at Hooligans when we walked out on stage in front of 500 people cheering for us.
What other bands have you played with?
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Way to many to mention but we always like jamming with our boys A.S.G.
Who in the band writes the songs, or is it a group effort?
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Well I (Andy) usually come up with the guitar licks and Adam pieces it in with drums and Matt adds his touch. Then later come back and finalize it.
What plans do you have in the future for Vegas Masquerade?
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Stay on the road as much as possible.
Do you guys have other hobbies other than music?
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Drinking, Hunting, we love to Party!!!!!
Who has been your craziest fan?
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Adams dad
What is something that you think everyone should try?
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People need to try to do stuff out of the norm. That makes for good coversation.
Now I gotta ask, how did you find our site and what do you like about it?
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We found out through myspace. We like your sit b/c it based around getting musicians heard. That in its self is bad ass
Something that I ask everyone is do you have a dream car, what is it?
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87 Trans Am
What do you think was your biggest mosh pit?
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About 250 kids going at it
Anybody ever get hurt at one of your shows? Have one of you ever got hurt at one of your shows?
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Yea people somtimes get hurt. We haven’t gotten hurt yet but we would like too. lol
Is there anything you would like your fans to know about that I havent asked?
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We want our fans to know that we love them and that The South Is Coming!!!!!