[jamesreuter]

Now that Andrew has joined, ask him questions about the band...or anything.

PLEASE DO NOT ASK WHEN THEY ARE COMING TO YOUR CITY!


NO, ANDREW DOESN'T REMEMBER ANY OF THE PLACES/VENUES/SHOWS HE'S BEEN TO (BECAUSE HE WAS HIGH OR DRUNK OR BOTH) SO STOP ASKING ABOUT IT -JORDAN

NO OVER-PERSONAL OR JUST PLAIN USELESS QUESTIONS!!!

KarmaPolice, on Dec 24 2008, 06:36 PM, said:

Did anyone in the band ever date Ryann?

tsauce, on Dec 24 2008, 10:10 PM, said:

what was it like in the last couple years of high school for the band?
Like were you sort of known through out the school or "popular'?
did you think you were going to be as successful as you are now at that point in time?

This post has been edited by jamesreuter: 26 December 2008 - 05:57 PM

[mforsman]

I have pasted Andrews responces below so this can be used as a reference and also to help stop questions being asked that already have an answer.

The next set of questions will get a separate post.

Band/General:

kilzero, on Oct 27 2008, 09:59 PM, said:

wut is ur favorit drum

Floor tom, its like a cannon.

JMR, on Oct 27 2008, 10:02 PM, said:

How long has Frank had his dreads?
6 or 7 years I believe.
When will you come to Indianapolis?

What are the lyrics to the new songs?

I dont know, sometime after the new year. This next tour is western states. Gotta ask , they change a lot too.

mark, on Oct 28 2008, 12:20 AM, said:

Im sick of hearing about gibson and orange endorsements....howd you get involved with creation drums...ive never heard of them until i saw you playin them...is there some story behind this?

The drummer from Fear Before the March of Flames worked for them, I needed a drum sponsor and they were cool with taking me on. The company has since been sold and I dont know anyone working for it now, so I will prolly be getting a different kit/sponsor sometime in the near future.

JMR, on Oct 28 2008, 04:38 PM, said:

How much impact has Frank had on the old songs and the new songs for POTH and the new record?

They are a thousand times tighter, and we are able to put more difficult bass parts in them. He picks up parts really quickly also.

POTH:

JMR, on Oct 27 2008, 10:02 PM, said:

What caused you guys to finally decide to release Phantoms on the Horizon and why in this fashion?

We had an opportunity for some free studio time, we wanted to put something out before the new year, they are way overdue to be redone, and we just felt like it. Haha, we had been kicking the idea around for awhile and this seemed like a great time to do it. Plus we got to surprise everyone!

CujoEtner, on Oct 27 2008, 10:02 PM, said:

How many tracks are gonna be on PotH?

5 main tracks with interludes between.

CujoEtner, on Oct 28 2008, 04:42 PM, said:

Did Frank's addition to the band have any impact in the sudden decision to record the album?

Nah, other than knowing the bass parts would kick more ass now.

Monty, on Oct 28 2008, 04:25 PM, said:

How much have you guys changed the Ghostships for this record compared to the old demos? And are there keys?

The songs are pretty much the same, but there are lots more instruments this time around... There are some that have never been in any fall of troy song ever.

Personal:

Sleepy Dinosaur, on Oct 27 2008, 10:02 PM, said:

Oh but seriously, Andrew, what are you listening to these days?

The Carter III
Capillary Action
talk radio

alejo, on Oct 27 2008, 10:45 PM, said:

Andrew....between you, Thom, and Frank...who is most likely to end up on Dateline NBC: To Catch a Predator? If you, age and description of the girl.

Tim. haha

I will be coming through when i can and condensing this topic down. Hopefully this will help Andrew and allow for more questions to be answered.

[mforsman]

Alright here is the next set of questions. Post questions and they will be quoted here. After quoting and transferring Andrews answers over all posts will be deleted. Hope that helps.

CujoEtner, on Oct 28 2008, 08:49 PM, said:

Well knowing there's only 5 parts now, what happened to Part 6 and Semi-Fiction?

Part 6 was always semi-fiction and when we did manipulator we thought about it and realized it didn't fit with the rest of the songs. We originally wrote 1-5 and after those were complete we wrote 6/semi-fiction and it showed, it wasn't consistent with the rest. For everyone who's worried there won't be enough on the record, I can tell you its just under 40 minutes so there is actually a lot on there for an ep.

Shhhh, on Oct 28 2008, 10:54 PM, said:

I wonder if the interludes have vocals or just instrumental?

I dont want to give it away. They sound like abandoned robot factories ten-thousand-years in the future. (dunno if i used hyphens right there but im stoned and it felt good(im gay) - a beautiful lady named ashley wrote that cos shes stoned too)

mark, on Oct 29 2008, 12:23 AM, said:

Will we be able to buy a hardcopy online and have it shipped to us?

Possibly, my brother and me (like that nickelodeon reference?) are working on something far cooler than that but i would like everyone to be able to get a physical copy of the cd at some point, possibly after all the tours are done.

CujoEtner, on Oct 29 2008, 07:46 PM, said:

Are you going to play anything else besides Phantom on the Horizon on the next tour? And if you are, can we expect more new songs from the LP being released in March?

There will be old shit and the newest shit, along with PotH played straight through. Its gonna be an event and I highly recommend coming out.

And when can we expect the tour dates?

Sometime in the next week I think. I have them but have been told to keep them under wraps so as to not "ruin the surprise". Ha.

kilzero, on Oct 29 2008, 09:11 PM, said:

Would you rather have a cannon instead of a floor tom?

Ideally I would have both, but if I could have one that reloaded automatically in under a 32nd note of 4/4 time, I would take that over teh regzzz.

Jordan, on Oct 29 2008, 10:43 PM, said:

If you could add one person (preferably living) from any band to your current line up, who would it be and why?

George Harrison cos I just wanna kick it with the dood. Best mustache evar.

JMR, on Oct 29 2008, 03:53 PM, said:

What's the cover art for poth?

In one incarnation it is being done by 's roommate. There will be an individual drawing for each part as well. I just got it tonight, and the black demon and the captain are sweet, I have the captain as my background right now.

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How do you feel about the recording quality for this EP?
Do you think it matches, or exeeds the fan-favorite quality of the Demo's?

We recorded with Casey Bates who is more versed in Pro-Tools than anyone I know or have ever seen. The demos were recorded in Nuendo and we all know how much you love those. To me the EP sounds like a fuller more kickass version of the demos. The drum sound is still fairly sharp while not being obviously digital. I think it exceeds the demos because it sounds similar but much better. When I heard part one with just guitar bass and drums, I was concerned that it was too close to the original, but as we added other instruments and vocals it took on a life of its own.

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Also, would you say alot of parts have changed in-song? Or have the songs remained similar to their demo'd versions.

Almost nothing has changed except for the bass parts and a few other little things that probably only me and would notice.

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Over the last year, do you feel the band has stepped it up a few knotches? if so, what do you think the fall of troy offers now then before?

Yeah I do. I feel like we are more together as a live band since Frank joined. A lot of bass parts have been changed too, frank can play with fingers and thats something we've never been able to do.
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thanks again doods, more than happy to see so many people participating. if you have questions unrelated to the band i will try my best to answer those as well, and i will always answer respectful questions about the band best as i can. you guys are fun, this seems like the cream of the crop of the old forums.

[Jordan]

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2.) To clarify, because i want to know, you plan on releasing all three of the new songs that you guys have played (Vomiting, Keel-Hauled, Battleship) on a LP to be made later? or what exactly are these songs going on? (People tell me four different things, and i just need some clarification from a band member).

Yeah those songs are from the full length we are writing for after Phantom. We have ten songs written and will prolly write 8-10 more. There is a ton of new stuff just waiting to be recorded.

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3.) When (AND IF, BUT HOPEFULLY) you come to chicago, do you know what venue you are playing/would like to play (if not already chose and all)?

No clue, prolly on the tour after this one, I would love to hear some suggestions.

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Can we get your participation in No-Shave November?

I just shaved and I could go back to the beard/stache but looking young feels good. One time a lady tried to guess my age and said "32" and that was with a kickass mustache. Since then I've felt weird about having one.

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Personally, what band(s) would you love to go on tour with?

The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Minus the Bear, Radiohead. Anyone I respect really. TV on the Radio would be more realistic but still I dont think theyd take us out.

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Favorite Mexican food dish?

I had these deep fried hard chicken tacos the other day, I dont remember what the actual name was, it was just amazing.

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Can you tell us if the tour is starting or ending in Seattle?

Neither, we will be playing Spokane and Tacoma at the end however. Look for a Seattle show sometime in the holiday or new year season.

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Any chance you're coming back to the U.K. any time soon?

Yeah prolly after the New Year.

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Better yet, any chance you're coming to Scotland anytime soon?

I would guess if we're coming over there we will hit Scotland. I'd like to do Edinburgh, but we'll see, if we do get to Scotland it'll be Glasgow for sure and maybe Edinburgh. I prolly spelled that wrong.

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Also, how much money would it take for you to seriously consider getting a mullet?
What's your price, dude?

500 Scottish pounds. I hate that haircut and my hair is not suited for it.

[androoeff]

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(alejo @ Oct 30 2008, 07:10 PM) What was your favorite Saved by the Bell episode? If you didn't watch the show, say the one when Jessie starts taking drugs, because that's the correct answer. [I NEED THEM TO STUDY!!!!]

That one is good, I think the one where the famous guy comes to the school to shoot an anti-drug ad, and then tries to get them to smoke pot is pretty classic tho.

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add a keyboardist?

Maybe a touring one at some point, but the band will prolly always be a 3-piece at heart. Its just been that way for so long it would be weird to change, I'll never say never though.

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(dylantheworm! @ Oct 30 2008, 09:36 PM) What do think about the recording quality for Manipulator? For me, that was a major gripe, and I think it was many others' as well.

I like some things about it and I dont like other things, the cymbals aren't loud enough in my opinion and the vocals are too loud in parts too. But I love the snare sound and the clean guitars. When we were mixing, we had Matt mix each song individually as an experiment, with every other record we get a base mix and tweak it when we need to. At the time we thought it sounded really cool, but as time progresses opinions change.

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(dfeingold @ Oct 30 2008, 10:56 PM) Does that eventful thing on your myspace, where you can "DEMAND THE FALL OF TROY" in your city really make a difference, or not so much?

If there was a crazy amount of people from a place we would probably consider going there if we hadn't planned on it, or had never been, but I think for the most part our fans ignore or don't think those things matter so its hard to get a read on how many people actually want us to come in reality. Basically if you make it make a difference, then it will.

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(JMR @ Oct 31 2008, 03:05 PM) Would Frank rather be called Black Frank, or, Frank Purple?

Probably just Frank, but I have a nickname for him.... haha

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(CujoEtner @ Nov 1 2008, 02:02 PM) Can we expect some tracks of off Phantom up on the Myspace soon?

I would think so, but maybe not a whole one, or one of the short ones, because theres only 5 tracks, and we kinda want to save it for as close to the release as possible. Maybe not though, maybe we'll put em all up.

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(Monty @ Oct 31 2008, 04:22 PM) Do you guys ( and Andrew) still have nightmares about the van crash in Canada?

No, usually my band-related nightmares have to do with me and deciding for me to play the guitar for a whole show, getting to the show, setting up, walking out to a huge crowd, and realizing I have no idea how to play our songs, but just keeps telling me to try. Pretty irrational, but thats it.

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(alejo @ Nov 2 2008, 11:30 AM) What were you for Halloween? Two parter, what was your favorite Halloween costume ever?

A bag of Jelly-Belly's, and either a barrel of toxic waste, or a Snapple Pink Lemonaide bottle, with a close third being a Ghostbuster with "Forsman" on the breast. My mom always made the best ones.

[mforsman]

PERSONAL:

heavyheavybrobro, on Nov 4 2008, 09:13 PM, said:

new question, are you guys still in contact with tim? if so, how is his goofy ass?

I talk to him every couple of weeks. I think hes doing well, he's making music, and last I heard he was delivering ice. I know hes coming to record in seattle, i dunno when tho.

dfeingold, on Nov 4 2008, 10:22 PM, said:

When can we expect to see east coast tour dates? anytime soon? in spirit of the election, who is your canidate this year, and why?

I have no idea when east coast dates will be up, prolly sometime after new year. I voted for obama, I just trust the guy.

love dem hoes, on Nov 5 2008, 06:27 PM, said:

Just wondering when you guys are gunna hit up Australia again? Did you have fun last time you were out? Be honest...

As soon as possible. That was one of the most epic trips/tours I have ever had. Its like Hawaii mixed with England.

JMR, on Nov 5 2008, 06:38 PM, said:

1.Since you stopped using the Vistalite, have you ever considered turning back to Ludwig?
2. I've seen Frank with different bass rigs. One was Tim's, but I've also seen two Marshalls...? What's his rig?

(I love Ludwig, just by the way)

If they would sponsor me sure, their shit is too expensive to just buy. I'm cheap and broke haha.

Same as Tim's. I think his head blew or something when he used the Marshalls.

(I love Ludwig, just by the way)

Nathan, on Nov 5 2008, 07:03 PM, said:

can you verify that no one in the band is either a) a hologram or B) a robot? we know the technology exists.
there's been some discussion on the topic, and i think that its important that we know this information as fans of the band.

Haha, well I havent known Frank that long, so he is still suspect. But as for me and , we just made deals with the devil.

CujoEtner, on Nov 6 2008, 04:37 PM, said:

What do you think is the best show the entire band as a whole has ever played, and what show do you think you gave your own personal best performance?

Is there any song you guys don't enjoy playing anymore, or do you still like them all?

We've had some really good ones in or around LA, like at the Glasshouse, the Troubadour, Chain. It's hard to tell what my best one was, because even if I'm killing it, if something else goes wrong it taints the whole show in my eyes.

Used to hate Cut Down All the Trees and FCP but theyve both come full circle and I highly enjoy them again.

POTH:

CujoEtner, on Nov 4 2008, 09:16 PM, said:

Also, now that Phantom on the Horizon has been recorded, will the band be a little bit more open to requests since you probably won't hear "GHHHHHOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSTSSSSSHHHHIIIIIP!" every few minutes at shows?

Hahaha, for this tour at least there wont be enough silence for anyone to yell that. But afterwords we'll prolly be cooler with it. Just dont yell "mirrors".

Shhhh, on Nov 6 2008, 04:37 PM, said:

Andrew, since the EP is gonna be in the online store, how many copies are you bringing on tour vs. how many will be available online?

Not sure yet, there will be copies at each stop though. All I know is the intial run will be 3000.

kilzero, on Nov 5 2008, 07:15 PM, said:

dearest andrew; give us TWO CONSECUTIVE WORDS that are heard in any song of the new album.

"teeth digs deep" I am feeling nice.

joeneau, on Nov 6 2008, 12:47 PM, said:

andrew, how did you guys remember tracks like part 3 that havent been played in so long?
have you guys practiced it when you got a chance, even tho it wasnt in the set?

We just played it so many times when we were first writing it that its like a fable or a story you know well from when you were younger; if I can remember the beginning, I can pretty much get the whole thing because I just know how the 'song is supposed to progress. I dunno, haha it just works.

[Jordan]

Another round since the last one wont let me do anymore quotes

Tyler said:

What is the entire story of that old school beef between you guys and heavy heavy low low if there is any? If not what is the real story ?

It was some bullshit over girls. Nothing important. I will mention that I had nothing to do with it haha.

Mark said:

Any opinions on the band red museum or Ilia in general?

Nah

Fattitude said:

Will you put our link up on your myspace?

Maybe, what is it?

Answered by Mike lol- http://www.jussoliforums.com

heavyheavybrobro, on Nov 8 2008, 01:04 PM, said:

why did tim hate mirrors so much?

Cos hes br00t41 and that song made him cry.

Kevin, on Nov 8 2008, 12:38 PM, said:

At 0:11 in "A Man. A Plan. A Canal. Panama.", you hear a sound excerpt in the background of someone saying "...take the field with a black man". Who is saying the clip, why did you put it in the song and are there any other little things in songs that are kind of slipped in like that?

ANSWERED BY Shhhh: It's just a radio frequency that cut into Thom's amp. I like how serious you were though haha.
Yeah, I think its from an NPR piece.

dfeingold said:

1.) any new info on how the EP is coming along? (mastering/mixing process, artwork, anything else that's relevent)

2.) will the myspace be re-did with some new crazy layout stuff from the new EP?

3.) any memories from any chicago shows you have played? maybe not huge, but anything worth remembering?

Pretty much all done, about to be or is being pressed. I just want the final copy in my hands haha.

Possibly, that would make sense.

Party in the school bus in the back at Reggie's, showing up like 20 minutes before we went on with the Deftones, one of the craziest small shows we have ever played with melos, damiera, and portugal at some super weird venue. Chicago is always awesome times.

vince the tuna said:

this probably wont get answered, but this is totally legit, when will you guys be playing bigger venues, cus im tired of hearing about you guys going on tour, only to find out your still playing tiny ass venues... like me for instance, i live in the philly area, and you have so many options, and yet all i see is you guys playing the first unitarian church, or other small venues... how about going to more of a theatre setting, say the TLA at the Filmore in philly, or the Troc in philly

We'd love to, I just dont think enough people know/care about us for it to be an economically sound show. The club would prolly lose money and that means they would rather not. Or maybe I'm wrong and we could fill a place like that, I just dunno.

JMR said:

1.)Who are you main influences on drums
and
what is your impact on the other parts?

2.) When and Why did you first start using double pedals

3.) Will there be any music videos for POTH?

I really love Nick DeWitt (Pretty Girls Make Graves). He blew me away when I was younger. Also Mitch Mitchell (sad to hear he passed), Bonham, Mark Gajadhar or however you spell it, and Ringo cos he played the perfect parts for the songs. I dont understand the second part of your question.

Before Doppelganger because every other drum you can hit with two seperate limbs and I wanted fair and equal rights for my bass drum.

Doubtful. Unless someone wants to pay for a sweet one.

Kyle said:

1. If given the chance, would you do small shows in college towns? This would also mean all over the us and not in a selected portion of the country...

2. Do you check out roadside attractions while on the road just for the hell of it?

3. If you did a tour in Texas, what texas band would you play with and why?

If it was finacially viable. I got kids to feed!

Sometimes. We love Little America in Montana. Most of the time we're just trying to get to the venue so we dont have to be in the van any longer. We saw one of those "Thing" signs on our last tour and would not shut the fuck up about going to it, but I was driving so I had control. Someone looked it up on wiki and it was a native american mummy or some crap. So Im glad I kept driving. Whenever we see an amusement park there are always cries to "call the venue and tell them we broke down and cant make it" so we can go, but that has never happened.

Pack of Wolves, cos its Tre from At All Cost and he is one of the best people in texas. Eric Mugatu is also one of the best people from texas but not in it.

Shhhh said:

I figure since playing all the ghostships live, straight through, is pretty sick, will there be any filming for a DVD on this tour?

Prolly some webisodes. Maybe a DVD sometime. One of you forum people could come out and film it though.

[Jordan]

NEXT ROUND. ANDREW FEEL FREE TO EDIT THIS POST WITH THE ANSWERS

Kyle, on Nov 18 2008, 06:14 PM, said:

everyone loves the thing!

1. Who comes up with the names of the songs?

2. What is the strangest title that you guys thought about for a song?

3. What is your favorite place to eat (or get food) while on the road?

1. A mix of me and usually. I have Symphony and Tom Waits off the top of my head, and he has had classics like We Better Learn to Hotwire a Uterus and What Sound Does a Mastodon Make?

2. I always wanted to name one Don't Stop in Tillicum. Just say it fast. It kinda only works if yr from washington.

3. Jimmy John's. Done.

Tom Selleck, on Nov 18 2008, 09:23 PM, said:

ah damn, wanted to ask this before you answered again...anyways...how often do you and frank chill, like only when your recording or do you guys hang like everyday?

Sometimes a lot, sometimes not a lot. Frank was just back home in cali for a couple weeks and I think I saw like 3 or 4 times. Thats prolly cos I'm a recluse though.

fundus, on Nov 19 2008, 03:22 PM, said:

any memories from the euro shows you have played?

Too many. Mostly just awesome crowds and fun times after. One time I bought hash from a kebob shop owner in london. When he came back from the rear of the shop he walked around the corner with a huge knife and I thought he was going to stab me, but he pulled out a huge brick of hash and chopped off a block. Worst fear to super happy in like 2 seconds.

CujoEtner, on Nov 19 2008, 04:32 PM, said:

Since it has been discussed here lately, what are the top 3 songs you would like the Fall of Troy cover at a show?

The Beatles - Daytripper
Radiohead - Subterranean Homesick Alien
Something by Prince maybe Kiss

Monty, on Nov 19 2008, 04:43 PM, said:

Which album/song do you think conveys the "true" The Fall of Troy sound, and why? If you can't pick one, do you guys think you've found your sound with the new full-length, or are you still going to progress?

They are all just different points in the progression of the band. I don't think we'll ever be a band like pennywise or the offspring or the ramones where they dont really differ from a set formula. That said our new album is different, our stage manager Shay (who's top band is prolly The Smoking Popes, and if you havent heard them they are not like us at all) thinks its the best stuff we've written. We haven't played it for anyone else really, other than the songs we've done live and recorded for the web.

CujoEtner, on Nov 20 2008, 05:59 PM, said:

Ever consider changing the Sledgehammer intro from Raining Blood to something else every once in a while to shake things up? Because a King of the Hill theme song or Bulls on Parade intro would be sweet.

Sometime soon.

alejo, on Nov 21 2008, 12:28 AM, said:

Whatever happened to Holley of Troy? How long have the Persians captured her for? Did one of you guys try to pull out a cheesy "trojan horse" line on her?

Holley is doing good, we see her every now and then and its always a big love-fest. We might have to snatch her back up at some point but shes happy i believe.

alberto, on Nov 21 2008, 03:11 AM, said:

DO YOU REMEMBER PLAYING A SHOW IN STOCKTON IN A BASEMENT OF A CAFE THE SUMMER THE GHOSTSHIP DEMO WAS RELEASED..
IF SO I WUZ THERE OMG

Yah, who'd we play with, A Kiss Farewell and The Woods right?

CujoEtner, on Nov 22 2008, 01:44 AM, said:

So I noticed this in videos lately. Shows you guys play away from Seattle seem to be a bit more intense than those performed here. Why do you think that is? Or do you see no notable difference?

I dunno, usually we are at the end of a tour and all tired and stuff, so if you see that maybe thats why. But honestly for me sometimes they are more intense and sometimes they are less in seattle.

[mforsman]

dfeingold, on Nov 22 2008, 11:08 AM, said:

1.) what do you, andrew, feel that bands biggest accomplshment(s) is/are to this day?

2.) waterfall backdrop for the next tour? haha you guys need to get on that shit soon man, i'm expecting it one day!

3.) have you guys ever talked about/considered doing a live cd/dvd combo, or just dvd or cd? or is that something you guys aren't interested in releasing ever?

1. Guitar Hero III, every album, trips overseas. Anything that lets me know that there are people out there who are appreciating it.

2. Its been done by others, so we are working on other stupid ideas haha.

3. Yeah, it will happen at some point. We just have some other things to do first.

Yuneit, on Nov 23 2008, 01:44 PM, said:

who sings on the end of the macaulay ghostship demo version? is that tim?

Yeah, he wasn't the best singer at that point so we put all that filter on it.

tayzlord, on Nov 22 2008, 11:53 AM, said:

Hey so is the split EP with the # 12 ever gonna happen or is that just like a rumor?

Is the saxophone thing that's in the keys version of part V still there?

CAN YOU PLEASE PUT ONE SONG UP ON MYSPACE?

1. Maybe someday, I'll talk to Alex about it tomorrow ha.

2. No horns on the new EP.

3. Maybe.

CujoEtner, on Nov 23 2008, 07:46 PM, said:

Will and/or Frank ever join the forum?

is a no, Frank is a maybe.

moggieman, on Nov 23 2008, 08:43 PM, said:

has always written the basslines?...even before frank joined?

Most of 'em yeah. Frank has more of a hand in it these days tho.

Nathan, on Nov 24 2008, 06:55 AM, said:

as there been any considerations of a tera melos/tfot spit?

I've never talked to them about it but may have. I'd love to, I just wanna put out as much stuff as possible.

fevian, on Nov 24 2008, 02:11 PM, said:

What are your thoughts on Coheed & Cambria's music?

Old stuff is good, but I've never been super into it. I could hum you some parts but I wouldnt be able to tell you any names.

Cesk, on Nov 24 2008, 05:29 PM, said:

How would you guys feel about people suporting the band doing street art (stickers, stencils, wheat-pastes, etc,.)?

That would be rad, if anyone does or has, please PM and send me some pics.

fevian, on Nov 24 2008, 11:43 PM, said:

Another question:
A lot of guitarists look up to Thom because of his style and the tone he uses. We all know his set up, but can we know his amp/pedal settings to get the signature distortion. I've heard it's the Turbo Tube Screamer and Big Muff Pi working together, but I wanted to make sure if it's cool. Thanks!

Ill get back to ya on that.

joeneau, on Nov 25 2008, 09:51 AM, said:

andrew, over the last few years theres been an ongoing verbal war of 'when are you releasing the ghostship demos?' 'they'll be released at some point, can't you be enthusiastic about what we're writing now?'

1) Were you boys every board of the actual tracks or was it just the constant nagging?
2) if you were fed up of them, has re-recording them re kindled your love?
3) if you weren't fed up, would you say that it was the constant pressure for a release that made you record them before your next full length? or have you always been looking ofr an opportunity to get these out?
thanks

1. No, they have always been my sanctuary when any other song got old.
2. -
3. I always wanted to do it, and fate just made it possible and easy when it did, so I think now was just the time it was supposed to happen.

[Jordan]

Ok maybe Andrew did give up on us. Next round:

tsauce, on Nov 27 2008, 02:37 PM, said:

I've noticed you guys listen to a lot of music on the more poppy side of things. Was there ever a phase where you would listen to the more underground shit, like Hella, Lightning Bolt and stuff like that?

Oh yeah, I'll still throw on Wonderful Rainbow or Hold Your Horse Is from time to time. I love Battles and Daughters and other strange bands haha. There is a very weird one in Seattle called Capillary Action that I think is great.

tayzlord, on Nov 28 2008, 05:54 PM, said:

in a man a plan a canal panama, the lyrics go "
Lost my sense of direction, de-railed, eject, off the starboard side.
Who am I to demand their lives? Their fate is mine.
Will I survive?" was this intended to be gs pt 8?



will part 6 be recorded as something else?




also i want to thank you for coming on the forums, it sucked when the boards closed because there was no connection with the band, oh btw poth = AMAZING

1. No, I think just loves ocean metaphors.
2. 6 is Semi-Fiction, so its already out.

jamesreuter, on Nov 28 2008, 05:58 PM, said:

did you guys cream your pants to the breakdown in Chapter V:The Walls Bled Lust

Yeah, to me it sounds like a demon puking blood and fire. Which is exactly what I wanted.

Jacob, on Nov 29 2008, 01:11 AM, said:

Andrew, since I see your on, just let us know who did the lady-sounding parts on III

Ryann Donnelly from Schoolyard Heroes

Zach, on Nov 29 2008, 01:15 AM, said:

Hey Andrew, how come switched a lot of screaming parts to singing?

He liked how it sounded more.

CujoEtner, on Nov 29 2008, 01:17 AM, said:

How'd the show go tonight?

It was stressful leading upto the actual show, because our CD's weren't delivered to the venue so our TM had to go with the promoter to the Fedex office, and so merch was all wacky. The kids were cool, but I think a lot of people didn't know what was going on with us playing Phantom. The music was fun though. I would give it a B- overall. Not too bad for the first show of the tour.