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ll Out War’s ‘For those who were crucified’ (released in 1998) was one of the records that opened a new window in the extreme music world back in the days and led me to discover heavy, metallic hardcore. AOW is definitely one of my fav bands of all time, so it was more than a pleasure for me to talk to the vocalist, and driving force of the band, Mike Score about their latest album ‘Crawl among the filth’, the new world order and his job as a teacher.
Bozeth, original member of Merauder. 1993 is when we really started to play a lot of shows outside our home area. By 1993 we were playing out as much as possible and when we really started traveling all over to play shows. At the time, and even now, it was very difficult for us to find like minded and like sounding bands to play shows with. We did manage to find some life long friends during that time period though. There was a lot of turmoil throughout the 3 decades of your career, line up & record label changes, breaking ups and reunions. But after all, AOW keep going on after all these years with you as the only original member. How hard was / is to maintain the band and what’s the driving force behind it?
Interview conducted in mid April 2020. Pictures provided by Danelle Dombrowski. www.facebook.com/Alloutwar666 www.instagram.com/alloutwar_official Hey Mike! Thanks for accepting this interview. What’s going on in NY these days? Are you in quarantine?
So, a critical question! AOW started back in 1991 or 1993? I’ve heard 2 different opinions, so I guess it’s time to clear this out!
All Out War has had its ups and downs with many line up changes all the way up to 2013. Erik and I have been constant since 1992, but the current line up first started playing together in 1998. Between now and then different people have come and gone, but the 98 line up got back together in its entirety in 2013. Since then we have released two full lengths and one EP. It’s the most consistent and productive All Out War has ever been musically. The driving force behind this band has always been the passion for the music. We don’t care what outsiders think, don’t care about scene politics, and do what we want. We have always been outsiders and we will continue to be. We like it that way.
All Out War actually started rehearsing in the fall of 1990, but our first show was in the fall / early winter of 1991. AOW grew out of former members of a band called A.W.O.L. and Chris
Do you want to shed some light to your breaking up in 2004? The band announced that you were unable to continue and that’s why they stop. What happened back then?
Thank you for your interest in doing an interview with All Out war. It is much appreciated. Right now, everything with the exception of essential businesses are closed and we are living a very secluded existence. I’m working from home and spending time with my family. Life is unreal at the moment.
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