ATP
For the record, who's answering the interview?
THE RECASTS
Mando- Frontman
Maxx- Drummer
A.M. Smash- Guitarist
Hunter- Bassist
Scotty- Guitarist
 
ATP
What is your band's name? How did you come up with that name?
THE RECASTS
Mando- Maxx and I came up with the name one day while discussing what we wanted to accomplish as a band. A RECAST is a sudden change. We wanted people to know they too can RECAST themselves one day, and never look back becoming a better person or getting away from a situation.
Maxx- Yea def a new beginning
 
ATP
So who's in the band and what instruments do you each play?
THE RECASTS
Mando- I am the frontman/vocalist, Maxx plays the drums, A.M. Smash and Scotty play guitar, Hunter plays bass and keyboard.
Hunter- Slapadabass
 
ATP
How would you describe your sound. What makes you unique?
THE RECASTS
Mando- Our sound is a combination of Punk and Metal, but screams emotion and power. We try to really push what we feel in every instrument, behind every lyric. We do it all together, there isn’t really someone who has more influence than anyone else.
Maxx- just breakin the mold an not tryin to sound like anyone else an just be doin our own thing
Scotty- I'd like to say that were a creating progressive Texas rock rock n roll. Our songs will stick in your head and have you humming our tracks when not listening or catchin us perform.
Hunter- We haven’t incorporated any keyboard into any of our songs as of yet, but we do have something special in store.
 
ATP
What bands have influenced each of you?
THE RECASTS
Mando- I’d say just off the top of my head, Lit, Lenny Kravitz, Metallica, Myles Kennedy, The Heroine, One Eyed Doll. Those would probably be the most influential as far as bands are concerned.
Maxx- Metallica. Misfits. Punk music. Shit hell even country
Scotty- My goodness, where to start cuz i could keep ya here for days so... bands to impact me and influence me to this day are Pantera, Slipknot, Mudvayne, Deftones, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Soundgarden, Tool. Later progressing to harder bands like Norma Jean, As I Lay Dying, and Every time I die.
Hunter-As a music lover I take something away from everything I hear and like, so it’s difficult to list them all, but for this particular project, Pantera, Between the Buried and Me, HORSE, old school Underoath and Atreyu. Also, Geddy Lee from Rush is a big one for me considering the combination of instruments he plays.
 
ATP
How experienced are you on the stage, a virgin or whore?
THE RECASTS
Mando- I get on stage every chance I get. I wouldn’t call myself a whore but i’d definitely say I always want it. More of a stage nympho haha.
Maxx- Haha yup ima fuckin slutty whore
Scotty- Stage exp? Im talking Madonna "like a virgin"
Hunter-I’ve dipped my toe in the pool of possibility.
 
ATP
How would you describe your shows?
THE RECASTS
Mando- I’d call our shows very powerful and eye catching. We aim to put on a great show every time out. No matter what else is going on or who is there, we want to put out a great show.
Maxx- Just fuckin balls to wall rip shit up. Go in do work. An out!!!
 
ATP
Tell us about your favorite show and why?
THE RECASTS
Mando- hmmm I would say every show is great and memorable. I don’t think I have a favorite, but my first show ever always stays in my mind when I think of where we have been and what we have done.
Maxx- Agreed. It's been a few an far in between but. All are just intense
Hunter-I went to a Recast show before I joined the band. It was just Mando, Maxx, and Smash. My favorite show, though, isn’t one of ours. Circa Survive every time. I met my beautiful rescue/soul-mate at a Circa Survive show.
 
ATP
Tell us about your worst show and why?
THE RECASTS
Mando- I would say, when we played 3 shows in 3 cities in 24 hours. That 3rd show, we were drained and really tired. We left it all on the stage, but there wasn’t much left at that point.
Maxx- Haha yup I fuckin slammed my dome in the bottom of a pool. Not cool. But oh well. It was tiresome but just flyin by the seat of my pants
Hunter- First show. Nerves.
 
ATP
Tell Us About Your Dream Show, who you'd like to play with and where?
THE RECASTS
Mando- Honestly, our next show is always our dream show because I never take any of them for granted. I am happy to do each one! But doing a show with Lenny Kravitz or Lit someday would be amazing!
Maxx- Just to headline our own show. Baby steps.
Scotty- Dream show would be any show in the future we the Recasts play together and impact a life or lives. Anyone who is willing to listen at our show would be like a dream to me so i can say thatd be mine.
Hunter- Led Zeppelin for our troops.
 
ATP
Do you have a street team and how can you join?
THE RECASTS
Mando- We don’t have one yet, but we will have one up soon. Probably by the new year we will have one.
Hunter- We are the street team. Get with us on Facebook, or visit www.facebook.com/therecastsband.
 
ATP
Do you have a record label and if not are you looking for one?
THE RECASTS
Mando- We dont have one yet, but we will be looking soon! When we start looking for one, we will want a label that is wanting to be on our journey with us, and one that will see us for more than a band.
Hunter- I just don’t want to give away half of my money.
 
ATP
What are your plans for the future, in a year, 5 years?
THE RECASTS
Mando- Well we are writing for our album right now, so release a single, video and album by June 2015. A stateside and European tour down the line. The Recasts will never die, so you will find us somewhere, doing what we love!
Scotty- i see my brothers and i continuing the love of making music and spreading it. Wherever it takes us, we will be putting 210% no matter what takes. Push for progression is what i aim for and with that attitude and all of our dedication we will strive! I have aspirations to see us touring in 5 years whether it be locally or national so keep an ear and eye out, We are The Recasts!
Hunter- Really, Mando is the man with the plan. His lead has brought us this far, and I’m uber-excited about where it’ll take us from here. Next year is pretty much “Down in stone,” but 5 years from now? I, above several other aspirations, want to be a more versatile musician.
 
ATP
Finally, do have any words on what Arm The Pit means to you?
THE RECASTS
Mando- Arm The Pit to us is exactly what I feel the world needs, being there for each other. I think thats something that we’re losing, something that we need the most. Serving my country, I do it because I love our people. Humanity to me is beautiful, and very underrated. Thank you for sticking by us Arm The Pit. We appreciate all you guys do!
Maxx- Arm the pit is fuckin awesome an any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks again
Hunter- Arm the Pit, to me, means bringing our fight to you, the fans. Mobilizing the local guy, who could do some serious damage, but doesn’t have a ride to the battle. Arm The Pit means the world to brothers like us, and without you our journey would be that much more of a challenge. Thank you so very much.
 
 
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