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By Chris Brower, Jayplay reviewer
Thrice and its heavy-rock sound has been making a name for itself during the past few years. The band is currently on the road promoting its incredible new album, Vheisu. Guitarist, keyboardist, vocalist and all around good guy, Tepei Teranishi sat down to talk about the new album and connect the dots that led the group to this point.
Q. Vheissu is a big change from The Artist In The Ambulance. When you were writing these songs, what were you trying to do differently?
A. It was not a conscious decision. We've never been big into "screamo" or "emo" or "hardcore" or whatever it's called and we don't like being pigeon-holed as that. This album is more or less our tastes making a way into our music.
Q. What were you hoping to achieve with this album that you didn't with The Artist In The Ambulance?
A. We really rushed that record. With that one, we gave ourselves three months to write it and then we had a tour planned after it. On Vheissu, we gave ourselves time to write. We wrote for nine months.
Q. What is your favorite song to play off the new album?
A. Oh, that's a tough one. It'll probably change, but for now it's "The Earth Will Shake." It's just really fun.
Q. What is a typical day on tour like for you guys?
A. Nothing too exciting. Wake up, sound check, hang around, eat, play, eat again.
Q. What is it like touring with Kansas City's own Veda?
A. They're awesome. We've known them for a year now, because we have the same manager. We weren't sure how well our audience would react to them since they sound so much different from the other bands on this tour. They really stick out, but they've been going over very well.
Q. Two years ago, you played El Torreon and now you just sold out the Beaumont. What do you think helped you guys reach this point?
A. I think it was just a natural progression. Our fan base has been steadily growing over the last few years. Our last album broadened our fan base. Also, music video channels like Fuse have been playing our videos.
Q. Do you have any pre-show routines/rituals you like to do?
A. (Laughs) Not much, just stretch and warm up my voice.
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