Interview With Volk Rising
Have you always been interested in music? What is your story and how did you start making music?
I picked up the guitar at 9, learned a bunch of chords. Heard Metallica at 15 and learned Master of Puppets
Started writing my own music after learning Metallica…
What are you working on now? Any future releases we can look forward to?
New Album out very soon.
What Is Your Ultimate Goal In The Music Industry?
To enjoy making and playing music for others!
What Has Been The Biggest Challenge In Your Career Thus Far?
Trying to keep a Band together!
How do you go about writing a song? Do you have a melody in your head and then write the other music for it or what’s Your typical songwriting process?
It starts with a Riff tied to a riff and an arrangement of riffs tied together, add lyrics and record a rough version! Then the Bass and of course the Drums…
How do you feel the Internet has impacted the music business?
Free music everywhere means slim pickings for songwriters.
List some famous musicians currently on your playlist?
In Flames, Pantera, Orbit Culture, Metallica, Megadeth
What Did You Do Before You Started Making Music?
I was Born
Would you have any advice for young people wanting to follow in your footsteps?
Never give up, don’t listen to nay naysayers
If you could change anything about the music industry, what would it be?
Get rid of the fine print
How do you feel about originality?
Yeah, you must be Original
Is there anything else we should know about you? or Something that you would like to add?
Music saved my life!
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