I Am The Avalanche

I Am The Avalanche are back with their new album Wolverines which is coming out in March. I chat to Brett “The Ratt” Romnes (drummer and also producer) about it all. So read on.

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1. Are you happy how the new album has turned out?
I believe it is the best music we have created as a band. The entire process went very smoothly and the songs came together in such a natural progression. I am more than happy 🙂

2. What was the inspiration behind the album?
Hardships, friendships, love, heartbreak.

3. Was the songwriting process different to earlier releases?
This record was written through demos that we would pass around and make changes over the course of a year. With Avalanche United, it was written over the course of at least 6 years on tour, at home and during rehearsals. This one has more continuity.

4. How was the recording process different to earlier releases?
Our last recording was recorded throughout a 6 month period where I would meet with each member individually to complete the parts. It was arduous and complicated because all of us had day jobs and would only be recording at night. With this record we spend a month at The Barber Shop Studios in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey with everyone present. We were able to escape many of our usual obligations and focus solely on making this album.

5. What do you like about touring?
Being able to share our music with as many people as possible. It isn’t easy being away from your loved ones and friends for months / years at a time but there isn’t much that matches the feeling of playing a show with your friends and supporters singing every word and pouring their hearts out.

6. Will we expect an Aussie tour from you guys soon?
🙂

7. What do you hope people will get out of the album?
I always hope that any listener will come closer to knowing that they are not alone. Everyone goes through hard times and good times alike, yet a lot of people hold those feelings in. I hope these songs help them on their own personal journey.

8. What does connecting with your fans mean to you?
Everything. It is why I make music..to connect to people.

9. How does social networking help with the band?
The ability to directly message fans and have a personal conversation that we may not have time for after our shows.

10. If you could have any body in a video clip who would it be?
Spinal Tap