Many DIY labels and smaller labels basically in your own backyard that probably would have been willing to do it. IE: With so much going on at the time in NYHC when “My Rage” came out how is it that One Step Ahead Records from California was able to sign you up to put out that album? There were so Still only be directed at the individual who deserved it in the first place.

Also, I know I'm not a generalizing bigot, so any insulting terms used from bygone days will People have become is that comedy will be wiped from the face of the earth, and we can't let that happen. My main worry about how politically correct Everything will be as it was because there's an angry truth to some of it and goofy comedy in the rest. All our songs, including the ones that could easily be considered offensive, wereĪll based on real life experiences from my youth. Pieces lyrics and think about changing things up at all or are you just going to leave things as they were originally done? Has the thought of it even come up when you thought about putting theĪrmand: I didn't get into hardcore because I was politically correct, or to play that role. IE: Since Rest In Pieces’ initial time together as a band the world (including the hardcore scene) has become a much more politically correct place. Beyond that, any earlier songs we'd touch might be a little obscure, but die-hard Pieces fans would be sure to know them. The set list will definitely feature every song from the “My Rage” album, as well as a few songs from “Under My I'm also getting my voice in shape at home. In and dedicating a month and a half to it. They'll be the most rehearsed members, with Craig and I coming IE: Have you kicked around ideas yet for the set list you will play? Have there been any band practices yet and how many would you like to get in before the show to get sharp?Īrmand: Rob and Danny have been getting together since we confirmed the show, and tell me everything's going great. Should sound more solid than ever in the past. With a drummer as good as Danny with us, Pieces IE: Who are the people who will make up the band Rest In Pieces on May 21st at the Black 'N Blue Bowl in NYC?Īrmand: It'll be Rob (Echeverria) on guitar, Craig (Setari) on bass, Danny from Biohazard on drums, and yours truly on vocals. Its crazy how many years can slip by between friends It's coming together now though because we finally got Rob's contact info after being out of touch for so long. Long have promoters (not just BNB) been asking you to put Rest In Pieces back together and what made this year different from previous years where you finally said yes?Īrmand: We've been approached to reunite for a number of years but never felt the time was right, and because Sick Of It All's touring commitments were too heavy. IE: For a few years now it seems like Rest In Pieces has been a popular fan choice when the names for the Black 'N Blue Bowl are announced but a reunion never came to be until 2017. 20 Questions With Chris Wynne Of In Effect.No Redeeming Social Value- Euro Weekend 2019.I can’t stop talking about my fantastic experience, and have recommended RIP to friends, work colleagues - everyone! My new taxidermied friend, Ben, as I call him, may not be perfect, but he is the embodiment of wonderfully enriching experience. So we learn lots from each other as well as Nat. The students that RIP attracts are an eclectic group from a diverse range of backgrounds. The mood shifts into a celebration of achievement - though not without consternation at times (the process isn’t easy!). Once the scalpel blades are safely restored to the sharps container, the bubbles are poured, and the students relax. I think the word class should be substituted with educational party. “The Beginner Rat Taxidermy Class was one of the best and most memorable days of my life - half a century’s worth! Nat tackles the combination of science and art in an intelligent but approachable way, spiced up with her wicked sense of humour and devilish, fun personality.

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