If you haven’t heard of The Wrath then you obviously live under a rock and need to get out more…shame on you. The Wrath who formed in 2003 has had a number of line up changes over the years but unlike some of their counterparts the band has outlasted most marriages. Their sound is a blend of punk rock with a rockabilly fusion, and we are loving what we are hearing from Tommy, The Wrath's lead vocalist. Mention of inclusion of a double bass and a supercharged rhythm section is enough for us to get crazy excited.
We are super excited to see The Wrath this weekend who have been on a short hiatus from playing live to work towards the release of their second full length album that should be out very soon. We are hoping to be treated to some new music when the guys play the Wallapalooza Festival Gold Coast on Sunday 7th. We spoke to Tommy Creeper not so long ago at the Wallapalooza BBQ and he agreed to a Q & A..cheers Tommy!
Tell us about how the band formed, where you’re from and how long have you been together? Are you all original members?
I formed the band in 2003 when I wanted to put together a band that would focus on having an outlet for energy rather than following a genre. We are from the Gold Coast. The Wrath has had line up changes over the years so I’m the only original….
How would you describe the band’s style and who are your influences?
Essentially we’re a rock’n’roll band but we draw on alot of different influences from different subcultures. We’re not like anybody else out there and that’s the intention.
What inspirations do you draw on?
Life in general, our peers that are making great music, the bands we look up to and world we live in...
Tell us about some highlights or low points of the bands career?
We’ve had the opportunity to play and tour with some of the bands that shaped our youth such as The Misfits, The Meteors, Tiger Army, Nekromantix, Good Riddance, No Use for a Name, 69 Eyes and Pulley just to name a few.
Are the songs a collaborative effort or does the band have a main songwriter. How does the music affect the lyrics and vice versa?
The music side of things has always been a collaborative effort and the lyrics and vocal arrangements has always been my department.
How would you describe the evolution of the band’s sound?
The sound has always been a constant evolution with different members bringing their own flavour and also a group decision to try and write different songs. The new album will be our most diverse set of songs to date.
What’s different in the music industry today compared to when you first started and what would you do differently if you where just entering the industry today?
The internet changed the way bands promoted themselves alot. Its great to have another medium to promote your music but I also think it has made people lazier.
Which of your song/s are the most fun to play live, or which songs are you most proud of?
We’re proud of all the music we have written. The new songs off the new album is definitely the best stuff we have written to date.
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What should we expect from the band in 2015, or what’s the plan for the band moving forward?
2015 will see a new album, new songs, it will see us back on the road and also the introduction of the new supercharged rhythm section and the inclusion of the double bass to our music. to say we’re excited is an understatement.
Name some of the bands you grew up listening to?
We’re punk rock kids at heart so we grew up listening to stuff like Rancid, The Misfits, Dead Kennedys, The Ramones, The Cramps, etc, etc, which then opened us up to different subcultures and influences. This list could go for on for awhile…
If you could play in any other band, who would it be?
See the bands above….
Who did you see at your first ever concert?
The first legit concerts that made me want to play music was seeing Bodyjar and The Living End play Crash’n’Burn in Brissy when I was in high school. The Summersault festival around the same time was a pretty big influence also with bands like Beastie Boys, Sonic Youth, Rancid, Jawbreaker and Bikini Kill.
What album do you have on repeat in your stereo/ipod?
I just got back from the Punkrock Bowling Festival in Las Vegas so I’ve been smashing alot of the bands from the show on my stereo but in partiular, the new album from Agnostic Front, The American Dream Died.
In your opinion, which local or Aussie band/s should we be watching out for, or who do you think are genuine standout’s at the moment?
Too many to mention but probably King Parrot, Clowns, Darkshadows, A Man called Stu and Darkc3ll are all good friends of ours doing amazing things abroad and holding the aussie flag high for us overseas...
Name some of the bands you grew up listening to?
We’re punk rock kids at heart so we grew up listening to stuff like Rancid, The Misfits, Dead Kennedys, The Ramones, The Cramps, etc, etc, which then opened us up to different subcultures and influences. This list could go for on for awhile…
If you could play in any other band, who would it be?
See the bands above….
Who did you see at your first ever concert?
The first legit concerts that made me want to play music was seeing Bodyjar and The Living End play Crash’n’Burn in Brissy when I was in high school. The Summersault festival around the same time was a pretty big influence also with bands like Beastie Boys, Sonic Youth, Rancid, Jawbreaker and Bikini Kill.
What album do you have on repeat in your stereo/ipod?
I just got back from the Punkrock Bowling Festival in Las Vegas so I’ve been smashing alot of the bands from the show on my stereo but in partiular, the new album from Agnostic Front, The American Dream Died.
In your opinion, which local or Aussie band/s should we be watching out for, or who do you think are genuine standout’s at the moment?
Too many to mention but probably King Parrot, Clowns, Darkshadows, A Man called Stu and Darkc3ll are all good friends of ours doing amazing things abroad and holding the aussie flag high for us overseas...
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