Auditory Transcendence with
Bullet To The Heart
Interview by Ken Morton After facing life’s trials firsthand, Chicago 4 Piece Alt-Metal/ Hard Rock band Bullet to the Heart was inspired to write music to help others through the issues that challenged them; mental illness, addiction, and personal identity. Their latest album is entitled Transcendence, and it’s an adventure in sounds that is ultimately cathartic and captivating. Bullet To The Heart has opened for the likes of Butchers Babies and Diamante - and are anxious to expand their own friend and fan base known as The Bloodline. Highwire Daze recently interviewed the members of Bullet To The Heart to find out more about this amazing band on the rise! Introduce yourself, tell me what you do in Bullet To The Heart, and how long the band has been together. Audrey: Hi I am Audrey Queen. I’m the vocalist and Co-Founder of Bullet To The Heart. The band has been together since January of 2017. Draven: Yo! My name is Draven DC and I’m the drummer and Co-Founder of Bullet To The Heart. Tom: I’m Tom Monroe and I play bass. Brian: Hey I’m Brian Benischek I play Guitar. Where is the band based out of and what is your local music 50
scene like there? BTTH:- The Band is based out of Chicago, IL. Our music scene is very dynamic. There’s a lot of competition between bands, however there is also a great support system within that local scene as well. It’s very challenging to find those who want to build you up instead of tear you down. It’s the constant struggle of being in Chicago. It’s a big city so there is plenty of music pretty much all the time. Things definitely changed after Covid. Finding good and honest promoters has been a little scarce but that’s how the ever-evolving unforgetting City Works. Is there any overall story or concept behind the album title Transcendence? Tom: The album title is taken directly from the song Birth of a Tragedy. I think that song in particular and this album in general represent a Transcendence for us as musicians and as songwriters to a more meaningful, nuanced and introspective approach to our music. Audrey: Transcendence is the epitome of wanting more for ones self but falling short. There will always be something trying to hold you back. With perseverance, time, and the support of others, nothing can stop you. From the first song to the last there is a voice pushing you forward, making sure you achieve the greatest version of yourself. Even though darkness lurks around the corner, the smallest of lights can create the brightest stars. December 2021
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