INTERVIEW: AMY GRIFFITH (ULTRAVIOLET)

Amy Griffith (UltraViolet) Photo: CMG Photography* I’ve interviewed the guys from Inertia (Buffalo tech death) several times since they released Teratoma in 2018. Most recently in August of this year, I chatted with Inertia’s drummer, Doug Griffith Jr, about the band, gear preferences, music, and life in general. However, I’m embarrassed to say that it […]

INTERVIEW: MARY FANTRAZZO (LOVEBOXX)

Mary Fantrazzo (Loveboxx) Loveboxx first hopped on my radar over the summer when I interviewed their former bassist for our ALL-RHYTHM edition. This time around, I was curious to know what their vocalist, Mary Fantrazzo, had to say about the band’s cross-genre efforts in a scene filled with bands trying to satisfy one niche or […]

INTERVIEW: MAKENZI DICKERMAN (BOUND AND QUARTERED)

Makenzi Dickerman (Bound and Quartered) I normally don’t interview multiple people from the same band (unless I’m purposely interviewing full bands of course) but I cannot contain my excitement for the epic return of Southern Tier slammers, Bound and Quartered! They’re one of the heaviest, most exciting locals from Upstate New York I’ve heard in […]

INTERVIEW: ROSEMARIE LORENTI (BD2)

PHOTO BY LEE HOFFMAN* Rosemarie Lorenti (BD2) I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with these guys at Mister Goodbar on August 27th and I was beyond entertained. These guys pull off a very lively set, complete with covers WITHIN covers (you have to see/hear it to believe it), scripted wrestling antics, energetic original […]

INTERVIEW: DEANNA KANIA (P.S.YOU’REDEAD)

Deanna Kania (p.s.you’redead) Fans of ear-piercing, high-pitched dissonance mixed with more core-oriented riffs will LOVE p.s.you’redead! They’re basically the Tony Danza Tap Dance Extravaganza, or even the Chariot of Buffalo, NY, and if you’re unfamiliar with even those household names, you’ll want to at least do some research into this very intense niche of heavy, […]

INTERVIEW: KIRSTEN MILLIRON (MILLIRON DESIGN)

Kirsten Milliron (Milliron Design) For many in the Rochester music community, Kirsten won’t need any introduction. But for those unfamiliar with Kirsten’s reputation, let me start by saying that there is an amazing human being at work behind her many photographs and works of graphic design. Kirsten is a tremendous advocate for a peaceful, inclusive, […]

INTERVIEW: LAUREN ELIZA (DRAMASCREAM)

Hailing from Endicott, NY, DramaScream have been on my radar for several years now. I’ve always admired their ability to play the fringe of metal and rock, while keeping things interesting, energetic, heavy, and in-the-pocket, from start to finish. A big part of the band’s life-force is of course, vocalist, Lauren Eliza – a true […]

INTERVIEW: BILLIE PAGE (TRANSMISSION DANCE PARTY)

Billie has been a part of Wretched Sound since early 2021, but that wasn’t our first introduction. When we first met, she was the singer of Buffalo hardcore aficionados, Wrong the Oppressor, a project that is unfortunately on hiatus at the moment. Currently, she is most active as the founder and key proponent of Transmission […]

INTERVIEW: LATISHA MAWHINEY (BOUND AND QUARTERED)

Latisha Mawhiney (Bound and Quartered) I first met Latisha back in 2017 when one of my old bands played Auburn, NY whilst on tour. Latisha and her husband Randy were front row, center, headbanging and supporting the whole time. We talked for awhile after that, and I instantly fell in love with their collective energy. […]

INTERVIEW: VINCE MAYER (GRIZZLY RUN)

Last November, we had Vince here as a solo artist, talking about his personal brand: VINCE MAYER DRUMS. Today, however, we’re exploring him as the backbone of Buffalo heavy hitters, GRIZZLY RUN, now that he’s been behind the kit for them for what is coming up on a year or so. Vince is someone you […]