Founded in 2010, the Italian hard’n heavy band “BangOut” has two albums; they’re style characterized by a modern sound is aggressive and powerful, keeping at the same time solid roots in music wich is influencing since the early years totally dedicated to pureblood straight hard rock, those years gave birth to the first studio album “ROTTEN ROLL” that followed them back and forth between gigs, tours and festivals. After a period off to the point of the current line-up, Nash (lead vocal - rhythm guitar), Fill (drums), Mäkk8 (bass - vocal), Vic (lead guitar - vocal), the “bangers” decided to lock themselves in the studio to let the band's evolution come out, so there it is “PARADISE ’99”. The new album has its own brand new powerful style, contaminated by a spread scissor from pop, to grunge, hard rock, and heavy metal.
– Tell us about your latest release: how would you describe your sound?
The sound on our latest album has definitely evolved compared to the previous one. We wanted something more modern than the classic hard rock/sleaze approach we had before. We leaned more towards metal, experimented a lot, and even incorporated some electronic elements. Overall, the sound is heavier and more contemporary, while still staying true to our roots.
– What do you write about?
Our lyrics mainly revolve around our personal experiences, emotions, fears, relationships, struggles, and anything that inspires us in one way or another.
– What do you listen to when you are at home?
Personally, I listen to pretty much everything — and I genuinely mean that. My playlists are totally unpredictable. I’m a compulsive music listener and I follow whatever resonates with my emotions at the moment. That can range from hard rock and metal in all their variations to Italian singer-songwriters, rap, blues, and even classical music. I don’t set boundaries, and I’m always searching for new sounds — although that doesn’t mean I like everything.
– Your favourite live performance so far?
If I had to choose a single live performance by a band, I’d say Guns N’ Roses – Live in Tokyo 1992. As for festivals, Monsters of Rock 1991 in Moscow was an absolutely incredible event.
– Tell us a funny story that happened in a studio or on stage.
One of the funniest moments dates back to 2016 during our promotional tour in Russia for Rotte Roll. One night in Kirov, at a biker clubhouse, we discovered after a couple of songs that it was our former drummer’s birthday. From that moment on, every few minutes a massive Russian biker would step on stage and force him to drink a huge glass filled with a mix of different alcoholic beverages in one gulp. It’s a miracle he managed to finish the show and walk off the stage on his own — and I’ll spare you the details of how the night ended.
– Your favourite albums?
There are so many it’s hard to narrow them down, but the first five that come to mind are Appetite for Destruction by Guns N’ Roses, Shout at the Devil by Mötley Crüe, Master of Puppets by Metallica, Dirt by Alice in Chains, and Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden.
– A musician you would like to meet for a beer?
I’d definitely enjoy having a beer and a conversation with Duff McKagan.
– What would you ask for backstage, if you were the most important band on earth?
I’d better not answer that one — it could get me arrested!
– What are your plans for the near future?
To play live as much as possible. We want to tour, promote the album, and reach a wider audience. The stage is where we feel truly alive, and performing live as much as we can is definitely a top priority.