Anyone who hasn’t had the privilege of having listened to this next band’s talents, are really missing out! After the impact they’ve had on the UK perhaps they’ll be crossing the seven seas to treat the rest of the world with their legacy. Never backing down, they’ve had two hit singles this year alone and have now scored a deal with a major production label for three additional Albums. We caught up with Dan from the tight-knit band “Unending Massacre” consisting of; talented Drummer come Guitarist Dan, backed up by lead singer and rhythm guitarist Tasha and bassist Grace, and their current affairs before their UK tour in a few weeks time. Here to talk to us today, we have “Unending Massacre!
First of all; thanks for coming in to talk to us guys.
Really, the pleasures all mine; it’s an honour to be representing my band for ‘RAW!’So, let’s get straight into it, what made you so interested in metal music?
As a small child my parents pushed me towards their era’s music; Metallica, Lynrd Skynrd and Meatloaf, this greatly influenced me as I grew up exploring the similar genre of music, listening to the likes of Bullet for My Valentine, Slipknot and Bring Me The Horizon. I developed a passion for the music and idolized the artists-
As a small child my parents pushed me towards their era’s music; Metallica, Lynrd Skynrd and Meatloaf, this greatly influenced me as I grew up exploring the similar genre of music, listening to the likes of Bullet for My Valentine, Slipknot and Bring Me The Horizon. I developed a passion for the music and idolized the artists-
-And that’s why you learned to play Drums AND Guitar?
Exactly! I love being able to play my instruments, it gives me the freedom to explore every musical thought that pops into my head and occasionally that develops into a full blown album track!
Wow! I truly envy you; I would love to be able to just mess around and play something off the top of my head. Improvising!
Haha! It is very helpful at times but most of all it just keeps me sane after a bad day!
So you write all your songs yourself I believe?
Yes, I do, with the help of my band obviously; together we just seem to click and come up with what we believe is at least half decent music.Well I assume with the support of most of the country I can safely say that you do indeed create some fantastic music; truly inspirational! How does it feel to know you’ve touched so many people with your music?
It’s truly an astonishing thing to consider that so many people like listening to what we’ve written down… It’s hard to get to terms with how far we’ve come as a band.
It’s truly an astonishing thing to consider that so many people like listening to what we’ve written down… It’s hard to get to terms with how far we’ve come as a band.
So, as founder of the band, how did you find your fellow band members; Grace and Tasha?
Well Tasha and I met under very odd circumstances…Oh! What circumstances were they then?
Okay. We were at a party, and had never met each other before, but she came up to me, very confident, and introduced herself asking me “Are you Dan Slater? The drummer?” and we got to talking about music. We spoke for hours about what influenced us and what made us so passionate about music.
Okay. We were at a party, and had never met each other before, but she came up to me, very confident, and introduced herself asking me “Are you Dan Slater? The drummer?” and we got to talking about music. We spoke for hours about what influenced us and what made us so passionate about music.
How was that an “odd” circumstance?
Well… the problem was I was hammered at the time and this story is only what Tasha has told me had happened that night! She wrote her number in my phone and I was curious who she was the next day… So after my hangover had subsided I called the number and after a brief catch up about the previous night we organized to go for a jamming session and the rest is history.
Sounds beautiful! What about the story of you and Grace then?
Not quite as embarrassing but basically-
No-no-no, we want the full story here Dan.
Haha! Okay. While messing around in a rehearsal room playing different riffs and beats I heard a catchy bass riff from the next room, I stopped to listen for a bit and then couldn’t help myself from going in and seeing who this incredible musician was; I opened the door to the next room and low and behold Grace in all her ‘heavy-metal’ glory and as she turned around the thought of creating a three piece band just sort of hit me.
Wow! That’s a truly moving story. Let’s focus more on you for a moment. Are there any women in your life at the moment?
Oh dear, I was afraid you might ask that. Well, there’s one girl I might and things are going pretty well but it’s pretty secret at the moment so I won’t reveal WHO she is… All I can tell you is that she is in another band at the moment and our paths cross quite often on tour so we do get to see each other pretty often.
Oh dear, I was afraid you might ask that. Well, there’s one girl I might and things are going pretty well but it’s pretty secret at the moment so I won’t reveal WHO she is… All I can tell you is that she is in another band at the moment and our paths cross quite often on tour so we do get to see each other pretty often.
Ooh La La Dan! Love is in the air I see! I was wondering; are there any artists you would like to make some songs with?
Oh wow. I’ll have to think about this!
Please. Take your time!
Please. Take your time!
Hmmm… Okay, I would die to make a song with Bullet For My Valentine, purely because they’re British and I LOVE their music.
I can see that working out! That would be a chart topping single right there!
Oh I don’t know about that-
Oh I don’t know about that-
It would be! We should set this up!
Hahaha! Okay I’ll let the band know to start practising!
Hehe. Tell me about your upcoming US tour then.
Well, we’re off in a couple of weeks’ time! It’s really exciting but so daunting at the same time. We’re starting off in California and working our way east across the States, all the way to New York City!
Wow that sounds amazing! How many shows are you playing and is there any venue you’re looking forward to playing above the others?
We’re playing 33 shows across 26 states. Or is it 26 shows a across 33 states? No it’s definitely the first one. But I think the best venue will be the first one; The LBC!
So many of the true heavy metal greats have played on that stage.
I know! It’s so gratifying to be accepted by the venue that’s hosted the likes of Avenged Sevenfold. I think after we play there I might die from happiness.
I truly hope not! I don’t think we’ve heard enough of you lot yet! Unending madness definitely has more in store in my opinion.
I hope you’re right! We will certainly try our absolute hardest to deliver our best every time. It’s all for the fans!
Thanks for coming in to talk to us here at ‘RAW!’ and good luck with the tour!
Haha, thank you! Thanks for the opportunity to talk to you!
