MISERY SIGNALS Bassist On Working With Producer DEVIN TOWNSEND

September 15, 2008

MetalSucks recently interviewed MISERY SIGNALS bassist Kyle Johnson. Johnson shared his thoughts on the band's new record, "Controller", working with producer Devin Townsend, and what separates the band from the rest of the crowded pack of metal bands. An excerpt from the interview follows below.

MetalSucks: What can you tell us about working with Devin Townsend? Is it true the skullet is dead?

Kyle Johnson: The skullet is gone... and don't quote me but I think it's permanent!!! Devin is an amazing individual and we were very fortunate to be able to hook up with him again on "Controller". He helped us out quite a bit through the process and had great ideas and suggestions... Not to mention he is a master of sounds! The production on "Controller" is by far our favorite to date. I mean, after this last album, I can't really imagine ever going anywhere else.

MetalSucks: How do you feel that "Controller" is different from your other albums, if at all?

Kyle Johnson: I feel that the songs are much more focused than anything we've ever done before. Devin really helped us to trim the fat on a few key tracks and really bring everything together as a whole album, rather than going from track to track with nothing tying it together. I also think that it's really just the perfect blend to everything we have done in the past. To me is represents the band the best. It's what we have been working towards for the last five years.

MetalSucks: If a fan can only afford to buy one album this summer (we'll pretend no one ever illegally downloads music),why should he or she choose "Controller"?

Kyle Johnson: Well like you mentioned earlier... There are a ton of heavy bands out there nowadays... And, I mean, if you're after the band with the cool image or crazy over the top stage show or most plays on MySpace, then so be it. But if you're still in it for the music and emotion behind it, then I think "Controller" is what you're looking for. The dynamic that the album has to offer can appeal to kids who like metal, hardcore, melody, tech, punk rock, etc... A little bit for everyone.

Read the entire interview from MetalSucks.

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