IWRESTLEDABEARONCE Interview (IWABO)

Recently on a stop on the All-Stars Tour, Steven Bradley (guitar) and John Ganey (guitar) of IWRESTLEDABEARONCE took time out to speak with BareBonesMusic.com. Evil G. discussed with the guys their new album, RUINING IT FOR EVERYBODY (Century Media), the critical and fan reaction to the album, the song writing process for IWABO and why they think they can draw in more new fans with this album because the songs are more cohesive, easier to understand than the last album, yet has more hooks and is also weirder, heavier and better written than ever before and some of the ways the band's unique song titles come about including the song, "It Is 'Bro' Isn't It?" They also talk about some of the aggressive encounters they've had on tour with fans, how one of their most popular t-shirts came out of an ignorant, negative message posted on a metal reviews site, and how IWABO is not only "ruining" music for everyone but apparently Van's shoes and other "non-metal" attire. Steven also talks about why he started his own t-shirt line, the messages behind the designs and how part of the proceeds are being used to help the VH1's "Save The Music" Foundation and the band's passion for such a cause. The guys finally follow-up with the IWABO touring schedule, some of the things they like best about playing in Europe and explain how they still have fun hanging with the fans at shows and online. PLUS live performance footage.
IWRESTLEDABEARONCE:
www.iwrestledabearonce.com
BARE BONES MUSIC NETWORK:
www.BareBonesMusic.com
VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC:
www.vh1savethemusic.com/

[@kittenswithketchup]

"I don't see the point of being in a band and not hanging out and talking with fans." That's what I wanna hear from musicians.

[@Skeluz]

Awesome interview. Great answers.

[@Errcyco]

This was them at their prime.. like the first half on Warped 2012.

[@GhostChamberR3]

Does anybody know where John is now? He was such a good composer for this band... I'd love to follow his other projects.

[@yotubewow]

YES THIS NEW ALBUM IS SO FUCKING GOOD IT'S ALL UNBELIEVEABLE! (yes I have to use caps)
i've been listening to the new album NON-STOP a whole week now! :)

[@51sixseven8]

I am going to admit that I don't love this band, but wow what a down to earth and understanding guy, both of them actually

[@yotubewow]

@kittenswithketchup My opinion can't be any closer yours! that's so damn true, I fecken smiled so hard when he said that! also supersweet interview, don't you agree? :)

[@TomsDuality]

epic

[@fatefatefate]

I talked to Steven for a while lol one time

[@cockasuck]

"produced it little gooder"...:)

[@heartamiel]

@Hellcasters ok

[@sloppyscootz2]

im 13 and i wanna be steven when im an adult :)

[@baskorobonnie5745]

So, whats up now? Do you make it?

[@blackthorn2200]

slayer that you came out god speed, being a homosexual is going to be a uphill battle for you

[@dancingwithcalvin]

@Hellcasters
I never liked this band. The girl is talented but when I want to listen to REAL chaotic math core, I listen to the real deal: THe Number Twelve Looks Like you.

[@sloppyscootz2]

what?

[@sepulchere1]

son of a bitch lol

[@HIRAMECLARKEHOPS]

They need to lay off the drugs