Portland, OR trio HISS has a new record on the way, A Cheapened Crown, out August 21 via Diptirid Records, Hex Records, and the band.
The band features Robert Comitz (guitar/vox) and Kirk Evans' (bass/vox) -- both formerly of Still/Form -- joined by Chase Hall -- formerly of Marriage + Cancer. As Hex puts it, "HISS is comprised of the heaviest players of both bands."
John Garwood (Coming Down – guitar) SPB: What is your favorite record store – either locally or something you’ve discovered while traveling? Garwood: Needle Drop Records in Rochester, NY. I’m a little biased considering the owner, Russ Torregiano, is a long-time friend and brother in rock. I’ve been loitering around … Read more
Hex Records SPB: How do you typically find the bands you sign to the label? Hex: There’s a secret cabal of labels that select bands through an ancient ritual and lots of blood… wait, I just gave too much away. Honestly though, it’s a mix of keeping up with what … Read more
Dylan (Colonial Wounds – bass/vocals) SPB: Is there a particular musician who inspired you to start playing your instrument? Dylan: Bass was the first instrument I learned to play and it was Hunter Burgan of AFI that inspired me the most at that point. The first song I tried to … Read more
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