Interviews: Spread Eagle

On this new occasion, we have had the opportunity to interview the Metal band Spread Eagles from the USA. 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?

We had been working very hard in our previous bands for years. When Spread Eagle came together, we were ready, and we got a recording contract offer quickly. It was even before our very first gig. We needed a name fast to sign the recording contract. We had written the song called Spread Eagle, so our manager suggested using that.

2. Why did you want to play this genre?

There was never any question. When you add up all our influences, combined with our street survival experiences, this is exactly what we wanted to be.

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

Yes. Paul DiBartolo, Tommi Gallo and I had been in a previous band for four years. When that band broke up, Paul briefly joined a band with Ray West. That band didn’t work out, so the four of us got together.

4. Each band member's favourite band?

Wow, that’s too difficult to answer. I’ll choose a handful: Aerosmith, AC/DC, Fugazi, Sabbath, Van Halen, Guns N’ Roses, Pink Floyd, …

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?

That’s a really great question that I don’t know the answer to. Perhaps a longing to communicate? Or a curiosity of unexplainable artistic/spiritual connections? Also, there’s an element of “purging” involved, which is healthy.

6. Where was your last gig?

Our last gig was this past weekend at Fitzgerald’s in San Antonio, Texas.

7. Where would you like to act?

We’d love to go to South America. I haven't been there in a while...

8. Whom would you like to feature with?

We’d be interested in playing with any large, successful Metal or Rock band.

9. Whom not?

I can’t think of anyone, unless our styles clash.

10. Have any of you ever suffered from stage fright? Any tips for beginners on how to beat that?

Remember that you only need to be a good version of who you already are. That is certainly attainable, so there’s no need for any fear. And also, never use backing tracks!

11. What bands have inspired you the most?

Any band that refuses to give up. Stones, AC/DC, Maiden, Priest, Gn’R.

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

Marriage.

13. What do you think of your fans?

Without them we’d be nothing and just sitting on our couches.

14. What do you think of our site?

Breathing The Core is great. Covering many different styles of interesting heavy music.

15. Something to add?

See SPREAD EAGLE 100% LIVE on ‘The Brutal Divine '26 USA Tour’.

Nov 6 - Destin, FL - Club LA

Nov 7 - St Petersburg, FL - CJ's Backstage

Nov 13 - Mebane, NC - Whiskey Sowers

Nov 14 - Ronda, NC - Copperhead Road

Nov 20 - Lowell, MA - Taffeta Music Hall

Nov 21 - Hamden, CT - Space Ballroom

Dec 3 - New York, NY - Arlene’s Grocery

Dec 4 - Clifton, NJ - Dingbatz (Xmas party)

Dec 11 - Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer

Dec 12 - Newark, DE - Halftime (Xmas party)

LISTEN TO SPREAD EAGLE:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7zHsOl9ubyE9f0sKiCOfet

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/spread-eagle/43487078

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SpreadEagleBand

SPREAD EAGLE SOCIALS:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spreadeaglenyc

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spreadeaglenyc

X: https://twitter.com/spreadeaglenyc

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spreadeaglenyc

SPREAD EAGLE OFFICIAL WEBSITE:

https://spreadeagle.us

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