What is your full name?
Brad King
Do you have any aliases?
No
If you had an alias what might it be?
Mr. Alias
What bands are you actively involved with?
Alienatör
What was the first instrument that you played?
Piano
Tell me about one of your first musical memories?
Listening to the beach boys in the car with my dad
What was the name of the first band you were in?
Can’t remember.
Tell me about the genesis of Alienator.
Started as a 2-piece in 2014
What inspired the name Alienator?
It means an unpleasant or obnoxious person, so there you go.
How long did it take you to write and record Regrets?
2.5 years
If you could insert yourself into any one band what band would it be and why?
Black Flag
Have you ever heard a song and immediately wished you had written it? If so… What was the song and artist?
The Green Manalishi. Fleetwood Mac
Do you have any non-metal musical inspirations?
Yes
What’s a non-metal song that you'd like to do a cover of?
None
What band have you played with that has really impressed you with their live show?
Femur
Do you have a favorite venue to play at?
No
Do you have a pre-show ritual?
Stretching
What is your favorite thing about touring?
Meeting nice people
What is your least favorite thing about touring?
The price of gas
Is there a city that you love to hit while on tour?
Vancouver
What’s the weirdest experience you’ve had on the road?
The vehicle breaking down constantly.
The year is 2009. Where are you at and what are you listening to?
Vancouver. Lots of live music
What advice would you give young musicians that are just starting out in the music business?
Keep your day job.
What is an absolute band killer?
Heroin
Have you ever recorded a song that you really didn’t like, but somebody else in the band really did?
No
What’s the longest time you’ve gone without bathing?
No idea
What’s one thing that most people don’t know about you?
It’s a secret
Is the Fistful of DOOM show in the top 10 of your favorite music podcasts?
I’ll be sure to check it out.
You’re driving cross-country and you can only listen to one album the whole time. What album will it be?
Metal machine music
You are writing a book about your life thus far. What is the title of that book?
How to win friends and influence people
Neurosis or Melvins (if you had to choose)?
Melvins
Waffles or Pancakes (if you had to pick one)?
Who cares?
Star Wars or Star Trek (if you had to choose)?
Neither
Favorite band t-shirt you own?
Cop shoot cop
Shahi paneer
Favorite book?
Webster English dictionary
Favorite movie?
Wild at heart
Favorite album?
Funhouse
Favorite video game?
No
Favorite Professional Wrestler?
Terry Funk
Big thanks to Mr. King for taking the time to answer my questions. I appreciate you. However, I regret to inform you that I believe the title to the book about your life has already been taken. Nonetheless, I command anyone that is reading this interview to click on the link so generously provided below and cram some Alienator into your ear holes. Seriously, do it. NOW.
~El Pedo Caliente (aka Uncle Jameson host of the Fistful of DOOM show)
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