Drive A Are Not a Political Band -- Exclusive Interview
Posted on Apr 27th 2011 2:00PM by Allyson B. Crawford
Comments
Western Publicity
"We just toured so much the past two years... For a while, the only promotion was touring so it was cool to grab fans organically," Drive A singer Bruno Mascolo recently told Noisecreep.
The band is currently on the road with Hollywood Undead, touring behind their new album 'The World In Shambles.' While the title might sound fatalistic, it isn't all so negative -- or political.
"[The album is] not really political, I would say it's more personal," explains Mascolo. "There's a song on the record called 'The World In Shambles,' and despite the name, it comes out as a positive thing, like 'The world is in shambles but I resist to let it take away my bliss.' The album is like your world that you live in... You might think it is falling down or completely destroyed, but the album is all about trying to convince people that there is a light at the end of the tunnel."
Mascolo says the mission statement of the band is to "pursue your dream." While that might sound strange coming from a band that uses anarchy symbols, it isn't all that complicated. Really, Mascolo says, the anarchy symbols are no more than a cool logo -- and the band is definitely not anti-government.
Continues Mascolo, "The anarchy flag to us is an emotional thing. It's like oppression -- not f--k the government. Oppression from everything."
Buy Drive A albums
All the AOL Music info you want to know
Blake Shelton's 'Healing in the…
The BootAndrew H. Walker, Getty Images Nine days after the deadly tornado that touched…
Chief Keef Receives Apology From Katy…
The BoomboxFacebook Will Chief Keef accept an apology from one of pop music's biggest stars?…
2 Chainz Prepares Sophomore Album for…
The BoomboxKevin Winter, Getty Images 2 Chainz will be a busy man this summer. The rap titan…
Kellie Pickler Named 'Dancing With the Stars' Champion
Beyonce Releases New Anthem, 'Grown Woman'
J. Cole Performs 'Born Sinner' on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,' Reveals Competitive Spirit Against Kanye West
Blake Shelton Joins NBC in Organizing Oklahoma Tornado Benefit Concert
Blake Shelton Will Return for Season 5 of 'The Voice'
New Trayvon Martin Evidence Features Incriminating Photos, Texts From Teen
Toby Keith Returns to Help Family, Friends in Moore, Oklahoma
Jodi Arias Jury DEADLOCKED
Toby Keith Says His Hometown of Moore, Oklahoma 'Will Perservere' After Deadly Tornado
Killed Soldier In London Attack Identified
Black Hippy Release 'U.O.E.N.O.' Remix
What It's Like To Talk To A 2-Year-Old
Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Foundation to Aid Moore, Oklahoma Animal Rescue Efforts
Surgeons Remove Giant Hairball From Tiger
Taylor Swift Dominates at 2013 Billboard Music Awards
Helen Flanagan Launches PETA Campaign As Only She Knows How
Brave Woman Stood Down Armed London Attackers
'DWTS' Shakeup Ahead?
LOOK: Photoshop Mistake Is Seriously Cringeworthy
Teenager's 'Awww'-Inspiring Drawing Wins Big At Google
PHOTO: Dog Guards Dead Victim's Body After Oklahoma Tornado Disaster
Pope Francis Says All Who Do Good Are Redeemed - Atheists Included
REVEALED: Disturbing Trend In Human Intelligence
WATCH: Heckler Hijacks Obama Speech On Drones, Gitmo
Wolf Blitzer's Embarrassing Moment With Tornado Survivor
Man Reportedly Beheaded In Brutal Assault In London Neighborhood
Help For Heroes Killing
NY Times Eviscerates Obama White House
10 Children Confirmed Among The Dead After Oklahoma Tornado
Has Katie Holmes Moved On?
The World's Most Powerful Women
WATCH: The World's First Digital Photo
Who Won 'DWTS'?
