*Brad is a hardcore spittin, movie lovin, car speedin motherfucker. He also plays in a band called In Regret from my stomping grounds of Columbia, SC. Here he goes...*
SJ: Alright Mr. Marino, what are your thoughts on the current state of hardcore?
i believe that most of everything going on in hardcore is good right now for the most part. kids having fun and taking out positive aggression at shows is what its always meant to me and thats what i see going on so i feel thats a good thing. there are some who have chosen to give up and indulge in other things but i feel that it only shows those left that truly care and thats important. hopefully it will continue to go the way its going now for the most part.
SJ: What does the band name IN REGRET mean to you?
to be honest, it means absolutely nothing with a little bit of anger towards the name in my mind. i don't want to go too far into detail on this but i feel quite strongly about getting across my point for the name of my band. it was entitled to us by the thought of it sounding "cool" and "catchy" by certain members who i will not place blame on. none of us are in fact "in regret" about anything that we have done, to my knowledge at least. there has been discussion of a name change (especially on my part) but we will see what happens.
SJ: How does the songwriting process go for you fellas? Give it to me.
I have more lyrics written than we will ever get put into instrumental tracks. i started writing them 2 years prior to being in this band in hopes of getting to shout them out to an audience who could feel something of what i feel and now i have the chance to do that and couldn't be more greatful. with that being said, the lyrical part of the songs are already done in a sense. the guitars are written next, started by steve or vinnie (whoever has an idea for a new song at the time). then usually drums are put to the guitars. finally bass, as well as my input with lyrics of course according to how the lyrics will function with the instruments and how everything instrumentally feels to me for the words i will be singing to it.
SJ: So there are a lot of different personalities and crazy dudes in your band, tell me...in the event of a horrible accident that brought on extreme hunger, which one would you EAT first and why?
I would eat Dom (bass player) just in case they somehow came back to life as zombies or any kind of monster with intent to kill. Dom (being the tallest, fastest, and strongest) would probably be the hardest to deal with so i'd feel safer knowing he would only be feces in a matter of time
SJ: You seem to have a strong affinity for the arts of motion picture. What is the best movie ever made?
this is a very tough question because i love movies and have seen too many, (those) more times than any human being should. but i will give an answer and to start off i will say in my opinion, Martin Scorcese is the best director of our time. Anything by him is phenomenal and if I had to pick his best i would say "The Departed." so my opinion for best movie ever made would be that.
SJ: Where does Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure stand on your list of top movies? Don't you feel it contains a strong message for America's musical youth?
i've honestly only seen Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure one time (i know, i know). but i enjoyed it to a radical extent and feel everyone, not just youth interested in music should view it and take something from it. one of our guitar players (steve) is actually in the movie. i'm sure he would love for you to partake in viewing his acting career at it's peak.
SJ: What does In Regret hope to accomplish?
the ideal goal for this band as whole is to tour as much as possible, which doesnt seem easy in any aspect but we wouldnt have it any other way. its part of what hardcore is all about to us. a huge goal for me is to reach out to the audience with the lyrics i write and hope at least one person feels what i am writing the way i feel it. maybe feel that they are not alone in the struggle that is our everyday lives.
SJ: What does In Regret hope to NEVER accomplish?
never accomplish, eh? well i'd have to say that would be losing the message we have to deliver to our crowd. no matter what happens in this scene, to us hardcore lives and we maintain that emotion at all cost. we never want to lose sight of what we started.
SJ: One of your guitar players looks very similar to Youth of Today/Judge/Shelter axe-man Porcell. Did Porcell bang his mom?
HAHA! i don't believe so but who knows. anything could happen in this crazy fucked up world we live in. that would be kind of cool though i suppose.
SJ: What would be your dream show (In Regret on the bill)? 5 bands maximum (doesnt have to be hc).
for me: This Is Hell (if you know me this is obvious), Strongarm, Shai Hulud (original line-up), American Nightmare, and Van Halen (not Van Hagar).
SJ: What would be your NIGHTMARE show?
playing with korn or i.c.p. would probably be the answer to that one.
SJ: What is on the horizon for In Regret?
new tunes, farther travels, and more pit calls.
SJ: That's it, place any SHOUT OUTS or fuck you's here. PEACE/WAR.
shout out to columbia/augusta/charleston kids that continue to come to our shows and support us. no fuck you's, i'm a real nice guy. feel free to say what's up.
*Check out In Regret @ www.myspace.com/inregret803 and support em*
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