Welcome to the METAL PIT'S METAL MAIDEN OF THE MONTH section. This is
where we will feature each month a Metal Maiden that is either a fan of
METAL or in a METAL band. We will find out how they got into METAL and
why they are METAL fans. For previous Metal Maiden's of the Month see
the bottom of this page. Or just click in the drop down box and click
on Previous Metal Maidens.
SEPTEMBER
The September Metal
Maiden Simon hails from VA, USA. She is guitarist for metal band MOMENT OF VIOLENCE
BIO/INTRO
SIMON is known for shredding guitars and
destroying minds with her 7-string method and skills. With a full on
endorsement from BC RICH, her unique VIOLENT style has dominated the
underground hardcore metal scene. She stands alone in the metal world
not accepting of female generals, but the war is just beginning........
NAME:
Simon (ViolentKor™)
HOME:
VA, USA
MYSPACE PAGE:
myspace.com/violentkor
BAND MYSPACE PAGE: myspace.com/movmetal
BAND WEBSITE: http://www.momentofviolence.com
THE
METAL PIT: Why do you listen to Heavy Metal?
The energy. The release of aggression.
THE METAL PIT: How or what got you into listening to Heavy
Metal? Awe man! Where do I begin? I’d have to say Metallica and Suicidal
Tendencies got me into metal. Nothin in particular got me into it. I
was ready for it.
THE METAL PIT: Your top 5 Metal bands?
Suicidal Tendencies
Metallica (Pre-Black)
Slayer
Pantera
Soulfly
THE METAL PIT: Favourite concert you have ever seen?
Soulfly
THE METAL PIT: What is the best thing about going to a Metal Concert?
Live performances RULE!!! The SWEAT, The STENCH OF AGGRESSION!
THE METAL PIT:
If someone says to you
"Why do you listen to Heavy Metal?" What is your response?
Because it pisses you off.....
THE METAL PIT: What was the first metal concert you saw?
Metallica
THE METAL PIT: What is the best part of being in a metal band and performing live?
There is no feeling that comes CLOSE to the feeling of performing LIVE! THAT’S why I do this. Its either this or jail.
THE METAL PIT:
Outside of Heavy Metal what is most important to you in life?
Metal IS life.
THE METAL PIT: What is your
favorite Metal album of all time and why?
Soulfly - Dark Ages (AWESOME solo's MARC RIZZO IS DA MAN!)
Lamb of God - Sacrament (Perfect cd.)
Metallica - Master of Puppets (Flawless)
Suicidal Tendencies - Prime Cuts (SUICIDAL FOR LIFE! most of the best on this cd)
Pantera - Vulgur Display (Aggression at its finest)
Pantera - Far Beyond Driven (See above)
THE METAL PIT:
What is the best club/bar you have ever witnessed a heavy
metal show
at?
Soulfly - 9:30 Club
Lamb of God - NorVa
THE METAL PIT: As a member of a Metal Band what musicians or bands influenced you the most to want to be in a metal band?
Randy Rhoads
Dimebag
Pantera
Metallica
Suicidal Tendencies
THE
METAL PIT: Why did you want to be a
METAL MAIDEN of the MONTH? To REPRESENT!
THE METAL
PIT: As a female metal guitarist do you still find it hard to be taken seriously in the metal world?
If you have talent you are taken seriously.
THE METAL PIT:
If you could bring back any METAL band from the past and be able to see them live what band would it be?
Ozzy w/Randy Rhoads
Pantera
THE METAL PIT: What would your advice to a young female wanting to be in a metal band?
Git’ in da’ Pit and take no SHIT!
THE METAL PIT: Thanks
for being the Metal Maiden for September. Any closing thoughts to the
viewers of THE METAL PIT?
Thanks and yes they're real.
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MAIDENS OF THE MONTH
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MAIDEN of the MONTH, please send me a EMAIL
with a picture or pictures and a brief bio on why you think you should
be a Metal Maiden, or if you have a website or myspace page let me know
and I will take a look.