Interviews: The Rekkening

On this new occasion, we have had the opportunity to interview the Metal/Punk band, The Rekkening 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 plan it or come out just like that?

Trasee Lynn (Lead Vocals): THE REKKENING band name came out of an abusive relationship Trasee Lynn was in, the guy used to call her his Reckoning, he broke 3 of her ribs one day and she picked up the kitchen table and threw it at him, told him to get out of her home and said now I’m THE REKKENING.

Travis (Guitar Player answers below): Lol, ask Trasee; she is the Rekkening. 

2. Why did you want to play this genre?

Trasee Lynn (Lead Vocals): This genre has always spoken to my soul. It helps me get out my angst from the trials and tribulations of everyday life.

GoReDzilla: I have always leaned toward the aggressive and rebellious side of music. My first exposure was bands like Venom, Black Flag, Slayer, Napalm Death, The Clash, Iron Maiden, Dio, Motorhead, Sabbath, etc. The power and ferociousness that came across in the music and most importantly what they were saying with the lyrics instantly hooked me. It opened Pandora's box of ideas, ideology, music, and eventually musicianship I never could have predicted.

Travis (Guitar Player answers below): Cool guitar! 

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

Trasee Lynn (Vocalist) & GoReDzILLA are the main representatives of THE REKKENING. Trasee Lynn met GoReDZilla at a guitar clinic and showed him some songs she had written on her acoustic guitar (Selena), he heard something in the songs and helped Trasee Lynn to create THE REKEKNING. Travis came on board a few years later and has now been an important part of the band for about 8 years. We always have revolving drummers lol.

Travis (Guitar Player answers below): Nope, met on craigslist and auditions specifically to join the band.

4. Each band member's favorite band?

Trasee Lynn: Alice Cooper

GoReDzilla (Bass/Creator answers below): Dillinger Escape Plan, Slayer, Living Colour, Bodycount, Motorhead, are a start lol.

Travis (Guitar Player answers below): Probably Frank Zappa for me

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?

Trasee Lynn (Lead Vocals): All of our songs have been written about a real-life story that Trasee Lynn has gone through, her inspiration is to empower our fans to stand tall no matter what life throws at you!

GoReDzilla (Bass/Creator answers below): All of our songs have been written about a real-life story that Trasee Lynn has gone through, her inspiration is to empower our fans to stand tall no matter what life throws at you! 

Travis (Guitar Player answers below): Want cool places to play cool guitar

6. Where was your last gig?

GoReDzilla: An crazy underground punk show in Montreal pre-pandemic.

Travis (Guitar Player answers below):  Marche à Coté in Montréal

7. Where would you like to act?

Trasee Lynn (Lead Vocals): We have always wanted to play Europe, Brazil, Argentina, etc.

GoReDzilla: We have always wanted to play Europe, Brazil, Argentina, etc.

Travis (Guitar Player answers below): Some big outdoor festival somewhere.

8. Whom would you like to feature with?

GoReDzilla: Alice Cooper would be a dream come true on so many levels.

Travis (Guitar Player answers below): Snarky Puppy, the Aristrocrats, Michael Lee Firkins 

9. Whom not?

Trasee Lynn (Lead Vocals): We would never pass on an opportunity to play!

GoReDzilla: Opening for a K-Pop band probably wouldn't go well, well for that audience anyways, we would still kick the shit outta the place though lol We would never pass on an opportunity to play! 

Travis (Guitar Player answers below): Eh, I would sell out in a heartbeat 

10. Have any of you ever suffered from stage fright?

Trasee Lynn (Lead Vocals): Not really Any tips for beginners on how to beat that? You just have to believe in yourself, or picture your audience naked lol.

GoReDzilla: The first show I played the singer quit a week before the show so I re-wrote lyrics to the 7 or 9 songs we had and said fuck it let's do this shit! First time on a real stage and all of a sudden singing and led the band. My knees were shaking for the first 3 songs or so. We emptied the venue of “the regulars” and the punks of the street heard the craziness and started filling the venue. The 80 yr old security guards didn't have a clue of what a mosh pit was or what to do about it. Priceless! 

Travis (Guitar Player answers below): Only at the beginning. Play your first show and you will realize it's not that bad!  

11. What bands have you inspired the most?

GoReDzilla: In a lot of ways every band I've ever seen, you never know where or how inspiration or a new approach will come from in music and expressing yourself. 

Travis (Guitar Player answers below): 100s upon 100s. Special mentions to SRV, Joe Satriani, Tommy Emmanuel, and Dizzy Gillespie

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

Trasee Lynn (Lead Vocals): 

GoReDzilla: Trasee Lynn was asked multiple times to sign women's breasts lol and she did.

Travis (Guitar Player answers below):  "Do I have spots on my skin? I ask because I'm part reptile and I will burn in the sun"

13. What do you think of your fans?

Trasee Lynn (Lead Vocals): Our fans are amazing! They continue to support us and always engage in our performances.

GoReDzilla: I have met so many and have actually become friends with a fair amount, especially in the local scenes. I adore people connecting with what we do, it means everything and justifies all the hard work, sacrifice, and investment you make. Our fans are amazing! They continue to support us and always engage in our performances. 

Travis (Guitar Player answers below): Super cool people

14. What do you think of our site?

Trasee Lynn (Lead Vocals): Absolutely Stellar! It’s an honor for us to be included. Thank you.

GoReDzilla: I've been blown away by the number of bands on the site and the level of talent they have. I am also very impressed by how many bands are from so many countries. Crazy good times just trying to go through them and hearing so much wild music. Absolutely Stellar! It’s an honor for us to be included. Thank you.

Travis (Guitar Player answers below): Super cool site.

15. Something to add?

Trasee Lynn: I have always leaned toward the aggressive and rebellious side of music. My first exposure was bands like Venom, Black Flag, Slayer, Napalm Death, The Clash, Iron Maiden, Dio, Motorhead, Sabbath, etc. The power and ferociousness that came across in the music and most importantly what they were saying with the lyrics instantly hooked me. It opened a Pandoras box of ideas, ideology, music, and eventually musicianship I never could have predicted.