Rockezine.com interview with Since The Flood on Feb 25, 2007

with Luke on Feb 25, 2007


		For the people who don’t know you, could you describe what Since The Flood is? STF is a hardcore band from the Boston area of Massachusetts USA.
		Before signing to Metal Blade you guys were on Ironclad Recordings owned by the singer of Unearth. How did he discover you? We’re actually from the same area as Unearth, and I live in the town next to where they got their start. Dave also toured with them playing guitar for a summer, so we’ve had close ties to Unearth for a long time now.
		No Compromise will be your Metal Blade debut. Have you guys already noticed any changes being on a big label? Absolutely, the level of professionalism is night and day. We’re getting lots of great press, as well as great promotion! We’re really happy with MB and the work they’re doing.
		Massachusetts is known for its metal/metalcore bands. Is it hard for a hardcore band to get attention over there? To a certain extent. It’s tough for new bands to get a chance sometimes, but at the same time they get the chance to play with tons of great bands as well. You need to make yourself stand out. Maybe that’s what makes so many bands from the area great.
		You guys toured Europe with Madball. Do you see any difference between the American and European crowds? Absolutely. Europeans drink way more…haha. The crowds in Europe were incredible. They had so much passion and energy every night no matter what. And the turnouts were incredible no matter where we were. American crowds are great too, but being in Europe is definitely an experience.
		What’s the craziest thing that ever happened to you on stage? Hmmm. I can’t think of anything too crazy, but I’ve fallen off the riser, been kissed by a guy, been shocked, and had things fall on me…haha. Pretty good stuff.
		Is Since The Flood a fulltime job for you or do you have a job beside the band? We all work day jobs when we’re not on tour. I’m a mover, Chuck’s a carpenter, Dave’s a farmer, and Rob works for an electrician.
		What are the future plans for Since The Flood? Basically we’ll be hitting the road as hard as we can. We have some stuff coming up including a run with Madball and Death Before Dishonour, as well as a run with Ramallah and Seventh Star. We have more in the works, but nothing I can mention yet! Keep your eyes peeled, you’ll be hearing about it!
		Any last words, anything I left out? Thanks for having me, and make sure to check out No Compromise!!!
(Sander Oldersma)