So is matt filling in for johnny temporarily until he comes back from europe ? If i heard that correctly, n waz just done becuz of how tight the timing was
@@krazejo11 my life, i dont do social media nor youtube like that, buh in all honesty i really wish jonny hadnt chose that instead of choosing us as his fans n music
Never heard of Slaves, but I love Matt and know he will bring a whole new dynamic to the band. I think it's awesome that all of you have different backgrounds, yet are coming together out of love for what you do to make something great. I look forward to hearing more from you guys.
Never heard of Slaves but been following Matt’s career since The Voice, in which he is the best singer ever among all seasons. Great that Matt has joined this band, will definitely give it a try
It's really interesting to see two different fanbases from different genres/mediums come together for a band. I'm curious to know how you find their music? Are you still following Matt and RCD or do you find the music too heavy for you?
@@Vyngraven I mean, it's not really an opinion dude. Instant Grat surpassed pre-Tilian first-week sales with 15k, Mothership with 19k, and (apparently) Artificial Selection with 29k. They have almost 1mil monthly listeners on Spotify alone and SwanFest drew in 15k people this March. I can't speak to Emarosa's numbers (past or present), but they seem to be doing just fine. Why is that surprising?
Goddamn I love how happy these guys are...they definitely deserve it after all the bs theyve been through, and hey...bands like Fleetwood Mac, and Led Zeppelin have songs made in the styles of each band member, and it just adds so much more to the overall sound..soo....embrace the diversity!
Glad you guys did this interview. (Shout-out to the overused royalty-free rock in the background lol); but I am glad they found Matt and even more glad they (later) decided to change the name of the band. It just makes sense to with the new Era/singer. 🙂
I love JC(Jonny Craig) and couldn't get over it. You guys as a band...damn, so glad you are who you are! Your music together is fucking legit. Matt had to fill a big shoe but he pulled it off and your band kept it's originally of sound. Zack!!!! love the beat man! As I said, it was a big and last-minute choice, but I still love Craigs riffs. but Matt pulled it off..."IT WORKS", LOL I still love Jonny Craigs. Wes,
Dude Jonny is an amazing singer but he's just one of those guys that you can't 100% count on and it's honestly held him back from becoming a superstar. Matt's voice is amazing and I honestly don't think y'all could have done a better job in picking a replacement vocalist because damn, the Dude can SANG!!
@@seanjxmes If you're set to go on a month long tour of Europe with your band and you bounce last minute without telling your band why, it's a problem. Johnny is an amazing artist, but he has a lot of demons and baggage that come with his addiction and it takes a toll on the people around him, not just him.
Hughesy and Annalise Surprisingly he’s very supportive with the whole thing! And is reassuring fans that say it won’t be the same without him to give Matt a chance because he’s got a lot of potential. Him and Colin are also on good terms so I’m glad everything worked out
He came from the voice and was mainly a pop artist. Like he auditioned with 1,000 years, that song that was in twilight or something. His voice is really good tho and fits with basically everything so it doesn’t shock me that he was able to do it without knowing much about the scene.
As someone else pointed out, he wasn't in this music scene. I don't think Matt paid attention to the post-hardcore and metalcore scene that much. So it's impressive just how smooth he blends in. This band's creativity is underrated. I think their versatility comes from the fact that they have members with such a wide variety of tastes. I hope they don't become too soft and fall-off like Hands Like Houses and Emarosa did.
I really wish the best for these guys, they seem super nice and were put in a shitty predicament... but personally I listen to slaves for Jonny. I'll check the new music but I'm keeping my expectations low.
@@tbash96 queen argued and fought all the time because freddy was an alcoholic and drug user but they never kicked him out....johnny should be like bitch this is my band I started it get the fuck out.
@@mattjamess6014 It was Johnny who decided to leave, the band didn't kick him out, of course Slaves can't force Johnny Craig if he really doesn't want to sing
I don't know anything about this band, but when your old guitar player wrote all your prior material, how about you show some f*cking gratitude? Instead of being all "hurt" about it?!?! It's not that difficult to chime in with ideas. But since you led him compose everything, It's probably because you were fine with riding on his coattail....
Sorry but Matt singing Jonny's songs makes no damn sense. Most of the songs are very personal to Jonny. This band needs a new name 4/5 original members are gone. Rename yourselves the Ship of Theseus because that's what this band is.
I'm not buying the "I'd never heard of Johnny Craig." I'll give the Slaves, they're a well kept secret. But Johnny has been one of the most famous or infamous faces in the emo/punk/post hardcore (whatever) scene for more than a decade.
Yeah but I'd argue that's not Matt's scene at all. Based on his solo music I'd say definitely more of an indie pop/rock kinda dude with some folk influences. *shrug*
As someone else pointed out, he wasn't in this music scene. I don't think Matt paid much attention to the post-hardcore and metalcore scene. So it's impressive just how smooth he blends in. This band's creativity is underrated. I think their versatility comes from the fact that they have members with such a wide variety of tastes. I hope they don't become too soft and fall-off like Hands Like Houses and Emarosa did.
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So is matt filling in for johnny temporarily until he comes back from europe ? If i heard that correctly, n waz just done becuz of how tight the timing was
@@briannarivera3211 Jhonny was kicked out the band mate he's not coming back
@@askewlewyyy2594 why tho
Brianna where have you been 😂
@@krazejo11 my life, i dont do social media nor youtube like that, buh in all honesty i really wish jonny hadnt chose that instead of choosing us as his fans n music
Very professional of them to not bash Jonny and throw him under the bus for his self destructive ways. Excited for their new album
jay hundley they were so nice and professional it was refreshing!
I believe Heavier is actually a perspective to Jonny's situation. Great way to honor him.
Johnny - The voice of many great bands, face of none.
Matt is a great replacement for Jonny, I love Jonny and all the bands he’s been with but I wish Matt all the luck in the world! Great new song boys!
You know it's not a Johnny Craig band if it didn't have a complicated line up history
Jonny craig made awesome bands and they really got big but sadly he is not in these bands! Dgd and Slaves
@@yesh6545 no shit Sherlock and you forgot about emarosa
You guys need a bigger couch
Wait Matt didn't even know the band or the songs and he just fucking went for it!? What a bad ass, love Matt & this new direction even more now. Wow.
He wasn't super in the scene at the time
Never heard of Slaves, but I love Matt and know he will bring a whole new dynamic to the band. I think it's awesome that all of you have different backgrounds, yet are coming together out of love for what you do to make something great. I look forward to hearing more from you guys.
Watch this new album be the best work they have ever done. Johnny finds musicians and then when he leaves that's when they take off
Only one of these guys was with Johnny.
i love how stoked they get to finally be able to talk about them not only jonny. this band is going to be great.
yeah i can confirm, because Dgd did become a great band! Jonny is like the lucky charm
Never heard of Slaves but been following Matt’s career since The Voice, in which he is the best singer ever among all seasons. Great that Matt has joined this band, will definitely give it a try
It's really interesting to see two different fanbases from different genres/mediums come together for a band.
I'm curious to know how you find their music? Are you still following Matt and RCD or do you find the music too heavy for you?
This story is ridiculous haha wtf, dude is crazy for stepping up like that
KT saving bands left and right!!
I have a feeling that Matt can scream but wants to drop a fire ep with it
Theyre gonna be really good now like dgd and emarosa i love jc but every band he leaves gets great
Like Dane Cook in good luck chuck
Dgd is steady now but not as big as they were. Emarosa just fizzled out in the wind. Jc is curse to bands.
@@Vyngraven No way lmao. DGD, since Instant Grat, is bigger than they ever were. Emarosa seems to be doing fine, especially with their new album.
@@xXWinter720Xx You can have your own opinion.
@@Vyngraven I mean, it's not really an opinion dude. Instant Grat surpassed pre-Tilian first-week sales with 15k, Mothership with 19k, and (apparently) Artificial Selection with 29k. They have almost 1mil monthly listeners on Spotify alone and SwanFest drew in 15k people this March.
I can't speak to Emarosa's numbers (past or present), but they seem to be doing just fine. Why is that surprising?
MATT keep it up we the fans WELCOME YOU
Good on you guys for not bashing Jonny, and Matt is the best!!!!!!!!
Goddamn I love how happy these guys are...they definitely deserve it after all the bs theyve been through, and hey...bands like Fleetwood Mac, and Led Zeppelin have songs made in the styles of each band member, and it just adds so much more to the overall sound..soo....embrace the diversity!
Glad you guys did this interview. (Shout-out to the overused royalty-free rock in the background lol); but I am glad they found Matt and even more glad they (later) decided to change the name of the band. It just makes sense to with the new Era/singer. 🙂
I know Jonny’s got his stuff but be thankful for his gift. None of you guys would even be thought about if Jonny wasn’t involved!! Halla
Tyler H exactly
Get off your alt Jonny.
I love JC(Jonny Craig) and couldn't get over it. You guys as a band...damn, so glad you are who you are! Your music together is fucking legit. Matt had to fill a big shoe but he pulled it off and your band kept it's originally of sound. Zack!!!! love the beat man! As I said, it was a big and last-minute choice, but I still love Craigs riffs. but Matt pulled it off..."IT WORKS", LOL I still love Jonny Craigs. Wes,
Dude Jonny is an amazing singer but he's just one of those guys that you can't 100% count on and it's honestly held him back from becoming a superstar. Matt's voice is amazing and I honestly don't think y'all could have done a better job in picking a replacement vocalist because damn, the Dude can SANG!!
He look like the neighbourhood vocalists
Yewh, I see the resemblance
What happened to the music video?
the dude wearing the alcatraz shirt needs some space on the couch lmao.
That couch is too damn small for 5 dudes haha
Oh look. Johnny got kicked out of ANOTHER band... I’m so surprised...
to be fair, leaving your band by themselves as the lead singer hours before a show... he kicked himself literally
How do you go into a studio with no music written?? 🤯
Most albums happen this way... from pros
Ryan the temp? Is that you?
😂 Haaaa! That's a good one.
Hahaha Johnny Craig quits another band yet again
He didn't quit, he was kicked out.
@@Arabel1 dude he fucked them up! try to understand! he LET THEM DOWN! you just saying thing like out of the blue
@@yesh6545 Arabell is right he was kicked he didn't just quit on his own accord.
@@seanjxmes yeah because he let them down
@@seanjxmes If you're set to go on a month long tour of Europe with your band and you bounce last minute without telling your band why, it's a problem. Johnny is an amazing artist, but he has a lot of demons and baggage that come with his addiction and it takes a toll on the people around him, not just him.
Never heard of Jonny Craig or slaves ?!!! WHAT?! Lol 😂
Jonny not gonna be happy but so what. Good idea With the addiction hotline and donations.
Hughesy and Annalise
Surprisingly he’s very supportive with the whole thing! And is reassuring fans that say it won’t be the same without him to give Matt a chance because he’s got a lot of potential. Him and Colin are also on good terms so I’m glad everything worked out
3:20 how is he in this music scene and hasn't heard of Johnny before?
Spencer Whiteout right? I think that was fake of him! Lol
He came from the voice and was mainly a pop artist. Like he auditioned with 1,000 years, that song that was in twilight or something. His voice is really good tho and fits with basically everything so it doesn’t shock me that he was able to do it without knowing much about the scene.
As someone else pointed out, he wasn't in this music scene. I don't think Matt paid attention to the post-hardcore and metalcore scene that much. So it's impressive just how smooth he blends in.
This band's creativity is underrated. I think their versatility comes from the fact that they have members with such a wide variety of tastes. I hope they don't become too soft and fall-off like Hands Like Houses and Emarosa did.
I really wish the best for these guys, they seem super nice and were put in a shitty predicament... but personally I listen to slaves for Jonny. I'll check the new music but I'm keeping my expectations low.
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I know a vocalist,who would fit perfectly.Contact me Slaves for details,if things change.
Slaves was johnnys band really low to kick him out when he started it.
Really low of him to choose drugs over his band.
@@tbash96 queen argued and fought all the time because freddy was an alcoholic and drug user but they never kicked him out....johnny should be like bitch this is my band I started it get the fuck out.
@@mattjamess6014 It was Johnny who decided to leave, the band didn't kick him out, of course Slaves can't force Johnny Craig if he really doesn't want to sing
Jonny Craig again..what a waste of talent.
I don't know anything about this band, but when your old guitar player wrote all your prior material, how about you show some f*cking gratitude? Instead of being all "hurt" about it?!?! It's not that difficult to chime in with ideas. But since you led him compose everything, It's probably because you were fine with riding on his coattail....
Sounds like he was controlling more than them "riding coattails"
@@MrPresidentBrobama and maybe that's the reason they had some decent success? Also mainly of course because of Jonny.
no more original members, way to beat a dead horse.
But what’s wrong with the new song heavier?? It sounds just like a song from beautiful death
dude jonny kick himself out of the band! in other word, he let them down
Sorry but Matt singing Jonny's songs makes no damn sense. Most of the songs are very personal to Jonny. This band needs a new name
4/5 original members are gone. Rename yourselves the Ship of Theseus because that's what this band is.
don't make the same mistake as DGD and let johnny back into the band when hes ready
I'm not buying the "I'd never heard of Johnny Craig." I'll give the Slaves, they're a well kept secret. But Johnny has been one of the most famous or infamous faces in the emo/punk/post hardcore (whatever) scene for more than a decade.
Yeah but I'd argue that's not Matt's scene at all. Based on his solo music I'd say definitely more of an indie pop/rock kinda dude with some folk influences. *shrug*
As someone else pointed out, he wasn't in this music scene. I don't think Matt paid much attention to the post-hardcore and metalcore scene. So it's impressive just how smooth he blends in.
This band's creativity is underrated. I think their versatility comes from the fact that they have members with such a wide variety of tastes. I hope they don't become too soft and fall-off like Hands Like Houses and Emarosa did.
matt is so much better for the band🙌my opinion