#young graves

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Our Interview with Young Graves

1. What is your names & what do you play in the band? Hector Sabino - vocals Chris DiBella - guitar/vocals James Reilly - bass/vocals Quintin Fernandez - drums 

 2. • How did the band get started? In late-2013, myself (Chris) and 2 previous members who worked at Guitar Center together just started writing/practicing. Eventually after realizing it was more serious then just basement jamming, we went through a vocalist or 2 before enlisting Hector. The other 2 members (James and Quintin) found their way into the mix early 2015. 

 3. •What has the funniest thing that has every happened to you on stage? I wouldn't say it's funny, per say. But one time, a guy was air punching or whatever during our set and actually hit me in the face. I didn't mind because I knew it was accidental, but he left a note on our merch table with his personal info in the event I wanted to sue and that he understood completely. Also, that I was handsome. Thanks, Greg. 

 4. •If you had 1 million dollars in the music industry what would you use it for? Honestly, I'd throw a charity battle of the bands. Winning band donates to a charity of their choice. 

 5. • If you could tour with any band or musician dead or alive who would it be with & why? MISERY SIGNALS/POISON THE WELL/GLASSJAW/YOUNG GRAVES WORLD TOUR. But seriously, those three. PTW was my first "heavy" piece of music I ever acquired, and I don't think I can ever put on one of their albums without listening to the rest. MS because each album of theirs came out at significant times in my life, and I can associate a good majority of their songs to specific instances in my life where I needed them the most. And Glassjaw because who the fuck wouldn't wanna tour with Glassjaw?

 7. What do you think of the media frenzy over mental illness meaning should we talk about it more in the world? Yes. 110%, yes. It's sad that even in 2017 there are people who look at those diagnosed with a mental illness or depression and have the audacity to suggest "hey man, life's not that bad! Just cheer up! Everything is always ok!" And even between those who suffer, everyone deals and copes with their issues in their own unique way, and I think that if society exercised a lot more empathy (a pretty basic human trait, in my opinion) then there'd be a lot more attentive care given to those who need it. 

 8. Have you ever dealt with depression or any other mental illness & if so how did you handle it? I was diagnosed with severe anxiety/manic depression in 2011. I spent some time overseas in Iraq in my early and mid-twenties. My first tour over there (2006), there was a lot of fighting because it was during the "surge" period of Operation Iraqi Freedom. By my third time overseas (2010-2011), it was most definitely a lot calmer and Iraq and Kurdish people had gotten more comfortable with American military in their daily lives. But because it was so different and calmer, and because I was taught earlier in my career that "something could always happen", I ended up having really bad anxiety attacks because I was constantly expecting the worst in a relatively peaceful community. Like my brain literally could not handle that I was completely safe in a place that, 5 years prior, I could've easily been killed. Now, again, everyone suffers and copes differently. What helped me was talking to someone. A completely neutral, third party, non-biased individual who would just listen. Being able to vent and say the things I felt without judgement definitely helped to not have them floating around in my head all day. 

 9. What would you say has been the most difficult or hardest part of your life so far? My dad died when I was 12, leaving my 6 siblings and my mother (who never remarried) to continue to grow. Even 3 tours in Iraq doesn't come close to the struggle of growing up and watching your family hurt.

 10. What would you tell a fan that is struggling with self harm ? I'll say what someone very wise told me once: "You're in 2 feet of water, and you're drowning. Stand up. Suicide and severe harm is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Please talk to someone. If you don't like what they said, talk to someone else. Didn't like that either, find another who'll listen. Don't stop until you've found someone who can help. Every few minutes, someone commits suicide in the US. And the minute after that, a family is left to deal with that pain. You matter. You matter so much to someone. You are the reason that someone smiles."

 11. What is like when a fan comes up too you & tells them your music saved there life or get them though hard times in life? It definitely makes you take a step back and almost knocks the wind out of you (in a good way). When you connect with someone through each other's heartache, it reassures each of us as to why we're doing this. We've never cared about playing in front of large crowds, we'd much rather have 1 kid losing his mind at his first "rock show" and leaving with a smile. 

 12.  Does any of your songs talk about anything dealing with depression or self harm or anything along them lines. Our song "Overwhelm" I think would be the best example for this. There's a line that says "I write this letter to a future me", and the following lines after are ensuring the listener that they understand they're not perfect, that there's definitely struggle, the things you had planned in life won't always work out, but that it's ok that those things happened because you're still alive to hear the message. 

 13. What would you tell some ones that scared to ask for help because they don't wanna be looked at differently. That that's ok. And that you should ask someone for help only when you're ready. Someone will be there with open arms when you are. 

 14. Do you think we as society should be able to have a conversation about mental health without being judge or looked at differently & do you think we should be able to talk about it in our school systems? Absolutely to both of those questions. I think since it's gradually becoming more of an issue not just in adults, but also younger kids that we should definitely be open about the discussion. And as far as being discussed in schools, it's imperative that kids are made aware of the issues that could potentially be affecting their friends or family members. Getting children to understand this at an earlier age would definitely prepare them to face or combat it as an adult. 

 15. Do you think the media should look at mental health in a positive light, more then just jumping to conclusions on the news? Yes. The media often uses the word 'illness' and it sometimes casts a negative connotation over a completely common condition. I think, and going back to the school question, if the media spent time showing stories of constructive individuals who cope with their condition successfully, it would help to erase the dismissal of the issue.

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HEIRLOOM ARTS THEATRE Presents... Friday, August 14th @ Heirloom Arts Theatre 155 Main St Danbury, CT 06810 **Tickets on-sale Fri. 7/3 at 10 am** Stray From The Path (Sumerian Records) Stray From The Path is a four piece alternative hardcore band, hailing from Long Island, New York. Stray has made it their mission to tackle the often untapped issues that plague the society of the human race. From the law enforcement, to the individuals in bands that take advantage of the sacred supporters of this music scene, Stray shows no mercy in their lyrics when they see injustice. Comprised of Thomas Williams on Guitar, Drew York on vocals, Dan Bourke on drums and Anthony "Dragon Neck" Altamura, the band strives for a style of music that is not common in the modern age. Without the crutch of computers, and the perfect pace of a click track, stray delivers an unpredictable, raw emotion that feeds off the energy of the people. With the supporters of the band acting as the fuel to the fire, stray has only intensified as their career marched on. With their latest effort "Subliminal Criminals" due out August 14th of 2015, we are about to see a side of Stray that we could all see was coming, but are still not ready for it. LISTEN: https://goo.gl/NZ1L2x with Special Guest's: Too-Tall Grizzly Young Graves GOD OF WINE -- Doors: 7:00 PM Tickets: $12-$15 ($10-$13 ADV) All Ages: Yes For All Upcoming Heirloom Show Info, Please Visit: www.heirloomarts.org www.facebook.com/heirloomartstheatre www.heirloom-arts-theatre.tumblr.com/ www.twitter.com/heirloomtheatre www.instagram.com/heirloomarts

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Album Review | Young Graves "Temper" |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| The 5 piece tristate metal core group "Young Graves" has come out and is coming fast with a heavy punch. Call 2002 back, someone's doing it the right way again. Very rarely is this genre of music done the right way, it's hard to keep a sound well when bands so talented as August Burns Red exist; but the band is showing some hope for the genre. "Temper" is the bands debut release, and there was no hesitating with that. Which was a smart move on their end, being that the best way to really get people's attention to a new name, even with a history, music speaks for itself. The 5 song EP executes the genre and what this band is about so well. "Betrayer" takes it away, already just one song in and it's hitting you like a thousand fists. Very melodic all in all, you're going to get the same taste from each song, in their own ways the band conveys that heavy "breakdown" sound without just simple open chords, and they also go into the transition so well. While staying angry as all Hell, it also takes it's own twist on the sound. This EP isn't mind blowing to the genre, but as we said; it is showing hope. It's showing bands still want to be unique and heavy at the same time. Another track to watch for is the one they released the music video for prior to the album, "Devolve". The track is a hit, singled either do a band justice or they end up being the only good song on the record; in this case it's a good constant. You get a good median with this track, not the best, but it does a good job giving listeners a taste of the bands future releases. All in all, the tristate melodic hardcore band is doing things, and doing them smart. What do we want to see? Another album after they hit the road and write, there's not a doubt in our minds that this band can write music. We just hope with another release they step up their game even more, and it wouldn't be shocking if what they release next is a game changer. Listen to "Temper" here: http://younggraves.bandcamp.com

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Allentown, PA melodic metalcore act Young Graves have released their debut EP "Temper" on Bandcamp! Stream and purchase the EP at http://younggraves.bandcamp.com/ FFO: Counterparts, No Bragging Rights, Capsize, Gideon, Texas In July.

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