Artist of the Day | MIDNIGHT GALLOWS
ARTIST OF THE DAY
01.11.2020
MIDNIGHT GALLOWS
LOCATION
Regina, SK
GENRE
Stoner Metal, Doom
CURRENT MEMBERS
Mitch Rogers (Drums)
Jason Thiry (Guitar, Vocals)
With the current pandemic, the state of the music and touring industry has dramatically changed. Where were you when everything was brought to a halt?
Luckily we weren't out on the road when everything really started to close down. I had just started a new job so there was some anxiety about how things were going to play out. We were fortunate to be able to stay working.
How has that affected your plans for the coming months? Did you have a tour planned, upcoming album release?
We actually had a full length mastered and ready to go before live music stopped, but things got held up as I finished drawing the album artwork. We couldn't make a decision about what the right choice was for a physical release before the pandemic, and definitely blew our window for a live release. Ultimately, it worked out as we teamed up with Bart of Wasted Wax Records out of Medicine Hat and that gave us the kick to commit to the 12" vinyl LP, regardless of the pandemic. We released the record on July 24th this past summer and I have to say that we were very happy with the support we got locally and abroad.
What have you been doing to fill/make the most of your new-found free time at home?
I think a lot of bands are bunkered down and trying to write their way through this thing, and we're no different. We're using the time to experiment and build material for the next album.
What was the first thing you did/place you went to now the country is starting to slowly re-open?
Oh, nothing too exciting, went for some beers on a patio.
Do you have a message for everyone at home reading this?
I think people just need to be aware that while live music has slowed or stopped in most places, our music communities are putting out stellar material right now. Dead Quiet and Black Thunder have put out some great albums this year, for example.
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