Interviews: Ecclesiast‏

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In this new occassion we have had the opportunity to interview the Metal/Metalcore band Ecclesiast, from USA. Check out this band and give them a like on their FACEBOOK PAGE.

1.Where did you get the idea for the band name, you planned it or came out just like that? 

After several different ideas, and changes, the original members finally came to a conclusion that the band would be branded as, "Ecclesiast". Meaning "From the Heart", and Ecclesiastes, as "Teacher/Preacher" this name was to display not only one of uniqueness, but a message in itself.   

2.Why did you want to play this genre? 

For each of us, metal was somewhat of a calling. The abrasive riffs, crushing rhythms, and screeching leads was something new and fresh to our ears at a very young age, and it just stuck. We wanted to play something that's very visceral, organic, and from our very souls; all the while spreading the word of God, and glorifying all things in his name.   

3. Did you know each other before the band was formed? 

Before the band was formed, I [Tyler] didn't know either Joseph, or Nick at all. Not through mutual friends, or even any previous banda; It's a blessing that we've all came to know one another and work so well together. 

4. Each band member favorite band? 

Joseph: Demon Hunter 

Nick: Oh Sleeper 

Tyler: Sleeping Giant 

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs? 

For myself [Tyler] past experiences, as well as present situations spur a bout of creativity within my mind. Sometimes, it's a bit hard to relay the emotion that's being felt from my mind to my instrument, but other times something really interesting happen. Music happens. As for Ecclesiast as a whole, we each draw from our own personal experiences, the trials and tribulations that we each go through in our lives, and release it all in a very sincere, very honest way. 

6. Where was your last gig? 

Our last gig was actually in Nick's (Our drummer) basement. It went great, there was a fantastic turnout and we were so humbled to have played alongside some incredibly talented bands. 

7. Where would you like to act? 

Honestly, we all would love to play anywhere we get the chance to. No place is too small, or 'not good enough' for us to play a show there. We just love playing music and having a great time. 

8. Whom would you like to feature with? 

Nick: For Today 

Joseph: War of Ages 

Tyler: Gideon 

9. Whom not? 

To be fair, we don't really have an answer for this; the sky may be the limit, but we will always remember where we stand in humility, and character. We'd love to feature with any band, no matter how big or small. 

10. Any of you has ever suffered from stage fright? Any tip for beginners on how to beat that? 

Joseph: My 1st skit that required acting that I did live. So after that experience I figured out music was more my thing than Acting! 

Nick: My first open mic night at a biker bar that my uncle played at a lot, I played "Killing In the Name Of" and when I got up to the drums I saw everyone staring at me and I felt my arms turn to spaghetti and I couldn't keep time to save my life it was really bad. 

Tyler: I used to be a part of Troy Buchanan's "Express" show-choir, so performing was something I was a little used to, but we went to Florida, I believe my Freshman year and performed at a Hard Rock Cafe and there was quite a bit of people there, so I was pretty nervous. My palms got sweaty and my neck did this weird thing where it like tensed up, haha, good times. 

11. What bands have inspired you the most?  

The bands which have inspired us the most would have to be War of Ages, Oh Sleeper, Gideon, Sleeping Giant, For Today, Extol, Demon Hunter, and many more. 

12. What's the weirdest thing a fan has ever asked you for? 

"Can you sign my shampoo bottle?" 

13. What do you think of your fans? 

We in Ecclesiast love our fans. Without an audience, without anyone coming to our shows and showing the amount of support they do, we would be no where. We thank everyone who has even given us the time of day, or gave us a listen, or anything to contribute to supporting what we're doing. It means the world to all of us and we are so grateful for the people's continued encouragement. 

14. What do you think of our site? 

We think your website is awesome! Just wanted to say thank you for having us do this interview, we each appreciate it so much, and are looking forward to working with you guys. 

15. Something to add? 

If anyone was to get one thing from what we're doing and the music we put out, it would be that what we believe in, what we want for everyone, is love and a just nature. We want each and everyone to be able to enjoy what they're doing in their own lives and relay that to their peers, and strangers alike. It's incredible what a helping hand and a simple smile can do to help someone out, or brighten someone else's day up, so get out there, meet someone new, and create lifelong friendships that will be forever fulfilling.

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