ISSUE #100 – MARCH /APRIL 2006
WOOD and The Final Destruction
By Kenneth Morton, editor of Highwire Daze
WOOD has been rockin the Los
Angeles area for several years, collecting awards and gaining a good amount of
hardcore metal fans along the way. With a new album entitled, ‘FINAL
DESTRUCTION” coming soon. And their high profile, live shows, their future
looks great! Lets check into what these hardcore heavy metal bad boys are all
about…
Introduce yourself; tell me what you do in Wood,
and how long the band has been together?
WOOD: Bobby Richards/drums for two years, Mike Moore/lead
guitar, back up vocals for 1 year, Founder and original band members Hawk/lead
vocalist, guitar and Franko/bass
What are your impressions of the local
Los Angeles
music scene and how does Wood fit into the scheme of
things?
WOOD: The local scene has changed tremendously; fans don’t
hang in the LA clubs like they did. These days it’s all about the Internet and
websites like Myspace, search engines, webzines, emails, chat rooms and online
radio. WOOD has been called a “promotional machine” and we are constantly
promoting our band/music on-line and off with flyers, running ads, going out to
the clubs and after parties. We stand out as one of the most talked about metal
bands of the underworld.
Describe the music of Wood to someone who has never
heard it before?
WOOD: Old school Metal meets DISTURBED, KORN, METALLICA and
BLACK SABBATH
How close are you to finishing Final Destruction,
and is there any story behind the album title?
Wood: FINAL DESTRUCTION will be out soon, no release date
has been set. But your going to have to read the lyrics yourself, I don’t want
to ruin the ending.
Where do you get the ideas for some of the lyrics
you write?
WOOD: From insight and things that are in plain in sight.
What was it like working with James "Zota" Baker
from the legendary band War?
WOOD: He heard our demo and said “ Hey, there is something
definitely here”. He wanted to produce us. Which led to a spec deal in which he
was actually unable to produce because he was on tour and too busy. We did record
three songs in a great studio for FREE because of him. Unfortunately, they got
shelved because nobody was signing metal bands unless they had 50,000 albums
sales under their belt. Which is why we are doing our own full-length album.
Describe a live Wood show for those of
us who have
yet to see you play?
We are the “hard-core Metal Bad Boys” and live up to our
name. When we hit the stage there’s long hair, sweat, leather and mayhem. By
the time we leave the stage there’s a crowd of fists in the air, everyone
shouting WOOD, WOOD, WOOD!!
What was it like opening for such noteworthy bands
as WASP and Metal Church?
WOOD: It was an honor to share the stage with bands we these
bands we grew up with.
What made you decide to do a cover of
Fairies Wear
Boots by Black Sabbath?
WOOD: BLACK SABBATH is what influences us, among others. And
we feel we do a great rendition of it. Besides the fact our fans go crazy when
we perform this song.
How did your New York summer tour go? Any
interesting stories to tell about your adventures in
the East Coast?
WOOD: Our NY tour went great! We picked up a whole new fan
base on the east coast. Some are coming here to see us perform at NICKSTOCH
west 2006 – Saturday May 13th 7PM. But our adventures/stories and
memories of the East Coast are X Rates, (have Hustler contact us),ha ha
Does any of the band members have side projects
outside of Wood?
WOOD: Mike Moore is a guitar player for the band Mr. Crowley
a tribute to Ozzy and Bobby Richards keeps his chops up in a cover band,
AMERICAN PIE.
What do you think of the band Morning
Wood? Any
touring possibilities?
WOOD: Never heard of them?? Touring hell YES!! As soon as “FINAL DESTRUCTION’
is completed!
Los Angeles rock and roll groupies – reality or
myth?
WOOD: Oh ya it’s a REALITY!!
What’s up next for Wood?
WOOD: Touring and promoting FINAL DESTRUCTION
Any messages for your fans here in the
Los Angeles
area?
Wood: Wood thanks all of you for your support. Keep those
fists in the air” A special thanks to our photographer Mike Cavanaugh for
running around after us, our manager, publicist, family and Highwire Daze. You
make it happen, thanks for supporting Indie music and hope to see you all at
NIKSTOCK West 2006!!
To contact the band call our hotline (818) 781-9089 Email thebandwood@earthlink.net
www.THEBANDWOOD.COM And don’t forget to check us out at WWW.MYSPACE.COM/THEBANDWOOD
Thanks for taking the time to answer these questions!
Ken Morton