Interviews: CRNKSHFT

We have had the opportunity to interview the Heavy Rock band CRNKSHFT from Canada. Check out the interview and follow the band on their  FACEBOOK PAGE.

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

It just came out like that at the time. This was back in 2015. It just kinda fit. 

2.Why did you want to play this genre?

It’s the music we love, we want to keep it alive and well! We love the energy It creates!

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

Nobody from the current lineup knew each other before joining.

4. Each band member favourite band?

Geoff - Dream Theater/Opeth

Shane - Pantera/Nirvana

Eric – Tool/Slipknot

Andrew – Nirvana/Lamb of God

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?

Honestly, Shane is a machine, the ideas are endless. That combined with the time Geoff and Shane have spent writing together. Songs come together quickly and we know whether we have a keeper or not almost right away.

6. Where was your last gig?

The Railway Club in Vancouver BC in February 2020 weeks before the global shut down

7. Where would you like to act?

We want to get to Europe and the USA as soon as we’re able.

8. Whom would you like to feature with?

I mean in a perfect world I Prevail or Five Finger Death Punch would be a dream come true

9. Whom not?

I mean beggars can’t be choosers as they say, so as long as its hardrock/metal were open to pretty much any opportunity.

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

Yes definitely, the best way is to put the work in, trust the people around you. And take a couple of shots and go for it!

11. What bands have inspired you the most?

Pantera, Nirvana, Lamb of God, Killswitch Engage, Slipknot. To name a few.

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

No comment.

13. What do you think of your fans?

They are everything, without them were four guys getting sweaty together in a tiny room

14. What do you think of our site?

We love how you’re bringing the community together! Everything is straight forward!

15. Something to add?

Honestly, we just hope our site is as effective when it’s finished lol