METAL MAIDEN OF THE MONTH
September 2010
CHELSIA ROSE
The
Metal Pit's "MAIDEN" of the month for September 2010 :
Chelsia Rose, vocalist for SICK ASSEMBLED
Name : Chelsia Rose
Home : South Florida, USA
Band Myspace: Myspace.com/sickassembled
Personal Myspace: Myspace.com/ChelsiaRose
Band Website: WWW.SICKASSEMBLED.COM
Chelsia Rose, vocalist for SICK ASSEMBLED
Name : Chelsia Rose
Home : South Florida, USA
Band Myspace: Myspace.com/sickassembled
Personal Myspace: Myspace.com/ChelsiaRose
Band Website: WWW.SICKASSEMBLED.COM
Metal Pit : Hello Chelsia, thanks for stopping by the Metal Pit to chat with us
today.
Chelsia: "Thank you so much for having me. Myself and the band feel honored to be a part of this, and you being from my hometown "The Burgh" doesn’t hurt either..haha. "
Metal Pit :Ok Chels be honest are you craving a Primanti's Brother's sandwich right about now,haha?(Primanti's is this killer sandwich you can get in our hometown of Pittsburgh where they throw fries and coleslaw on top of just about any meat you could imagine then pile it between two thick slices of Italian bread....nothing like it my friends.)
Chelsia : Actually they have a franchise right here in Florida so I can satisfy my Primanti's jones anytime, haha.
Metal Pit : Ok sorry....back to business,you are the vocalist for the band Sick Assembled, can you tell us about the band's origins and what made you want to be their singer?
Chelsia: Well actually, the band was formed once I responded to an audition that my guitarist (Craig) and bass player(Brad) put out seeking a female vocalist. They were actually in a previous band together. What made me want to be a part of the project was some of the music that Craig had posted on his myspace. They were finished full recordings that he had done himself except no vocals. His sound was great and familiar to what I had in mind of what I wanted my band to sound like.
Metal Pit : If I had never heard of your band or listened to one note of your music,how would you explain to me what Sick Assembled is all about?
As far as genre goes, Heavy, melodic rock. As far as image, I always say I should of grew up in the 70’s. I’m all about the earthy 70’s rock era look with and kick ass metal rock sound. I have to say that I am traditional in many of my ways, so I would say were about being inspired and inspiring others. Its all about that moment whether your on the stage or in the crowd where your deep inside the music and it "lifts you up or seduces you", and you feel how your supposed to feel at all times. Its about the connection and where the music can clarify your views.
Metal Pit :Ok, for potential new fans "Who is Chelsia Rose"?
Chelsia: "Oh Jeez…ha ha ha. I would say that Chelsia Rose is many things. Firstly A mother, wife, daughter and friend. Then I’d say an Artist of many forms. I certainly don’t do music to be idolized, but to give back to others what many musicians have given me. If I have done that for at least a few souls I am happy.
Metal Pit : By the way "Sick Assembled" is a very cool name
for a band, who came up with it?
Chelsia: "Sick Assembled" is actually a lyric from a song "Washed Away" which is actually the first song I wrote lyrics for and sang when I auditioned with Craig & Brad. The lyric is "Its all sick assembled flowing right out of your veins". It portrays anything you want really, whether it be life or circumstances…."its all sick assembled together"…ya know what I mean?
Metal Pit : Can you tell us a little about the other guys in the band?
Chelsia : Sure, there is Craig Demsky who is on guitar, he and have a great connection, when were writing songs we can just say one word or give a look and know what the other is meaning. He has a great musician history, he is actually a drummer as well, this is his first band as a guitarist. Then there is Brad Pridemore on bass, he owns the great studio where the band has practiced and recorded for the past 4 years. His playing is always tight and he’s always good for a laugh or cheering up. Dusko Marincic who hails from Venezuela. came on board last, He is a great, reliable dude which is hard to come by these days in a world of flaky ass drummers.
Metal Pit : The band is from Florida (U.S.),what is the Metal/Hard rock scene like there?
Chelsia: I can say for a fact that its not what it used to be. The whole music industry now is torqued. There is a pretty good local scene, the true metal heads, rockers and musicians including Sick Assembled do our best to keep a steady scene going. Hip-hop and Latin or Pop music definitely have an upper hand as far as scouts.
Metal Pit : Currently, the band has a self produced demo out, can you tell us about some of the tunes on the demo and when can fans expect a full length cd from the band?
Chelsia: That six song EP was released in 2007. We had only so many printed so those are long gone. The songs we still jam. Any fans can expect demo’s when they come to a live show! I like to toss free ones from the stage to the people who look like they deserve it, ha ha. We also sell them for about 5 bucks. We always like to update our demo’s with our latest tunes to keep it fresh for the fans. Fans can look forward to purchasing online songs, Cd’s , and merch online soon!
Metal Pit : I really like the tunes "Verge of War" , "Ghetto Vampire" and "Sheep like you",who writes the lyrics for the band because I think they are very creative and thought provoking?
Chelsia: I write all the lyrics and the melodies for the songs. Thank you by the way…My lyrics are just as important to be heard as much as the music. "Verge of war" is a favorite that I wrote, its about battling, whether it be a relationship or all the way to politics. "Ghetto vampire" (like that name huh? Haha) is a song I wrote when I was going through what I like to call my "succubus phase". Its about female power, seduction, sin and a little bit of vanity. Let’s just say I’m past that stage. (smiles deviantly) . "Sheep like you" is about awareness and how most people live their lives with their head's up their asses, kinda the whole "Is ignorance really bliss?"deal. Some of the lyrics,.. "Easier to be oblivious, more simple to be blind".
Metal Pit : In my opinion,there is a spirituality to some of your songs, no not religious but just a vibe I get, is that correct at all and if so where does that come from?
Chelsia: It probably comes from my crazy voodoo ass. Ha ha, I’m just kidding. I do not do voodoo fyi, I am a very spiritual person, I ‘feel’ everything around me and base my life on vibes, intuition and God.
I think its also just an overall vibe of everyone in the band excreting themselves….whoa that sounded dirty. Haha.
Metal Pit :Please Chels,there will be no bodily excrement on the Metal Pit,ok....haha?
Metal Pit : The band has a video for the song "Devil's Sidewalk" which kind of shows you all in a different light as it is an acoustic song.I love the vid and every time I watch it I come up with a different meaning as to what the lyrics say to me.Who came up with the concept for that video and how do the lyrics relate to to it?
Chelsia: Thank you for appreciating that Nick. I am excited to say that we are currently working on a "Devils sidewalk 2", a heavier non-acoustic version, so you can look forward to that. I came up with the concept, and as you know wer'e not laughing all the way to the bank just yet, so I grabbed my video cam and started creating. Craig and myself are the only ones in the vid because its just the two of us performing the song. I actually wrote the first half and chorus lyrics of that song when i was 14. I was stoned walking to the 7-11 with my uncle, he was telling me stories about NAM while I was dazing out staring at the sidewalk. You’ll also be entertained to find that the "my stomach is full of emptiness" line was cause I had the munchies…hahaha! But on a serious note the songs main base is about temptation.
Metal Pit : Was it fun making that video and is that something you would like to do more of in the future?
Chelsia: Absolutely! Craig and I had a thousand laughs shooting that, and the under water scenes were so much fun, my mom actually shot some of those! You can DEFINITELY look forward to more Sick Assembled videos in the near future. We do currently have some live footage and vids on our you tube.
Im gonna plug it, youtube.com/sickassembledmusic
Metal Pit : How did you get involved in music and who are some of the Metal/Hard rock bands that have influenced you in your life?
Chelsia: To sum it Tool. Maynard, no matter the project, he never fails to wow me. I also enjoy the hell out of Korn, a lot of people are afraid to like them for some reason. But I was listening to them since about 11 years old and I recently saw them for the 7th time at Mayhem Fest and Holy shit…amazing kick-ass performance, that’s how its supposed to be done!
"Also I know it’s not very metal but I am a huge Elton John fan, he has been an inspiration & his songwriting is classic. I still get goose bumps every time I hear "Tiny Dancer". ( Go ahead and laugh metal heads) haha"
Metal Pit : If you had the opportunity,what band would you love to tour with?
Chelsia:Tool, Korn, Godsmack or Rob Zombie
Metal Pit : Who are some of the women in the scene today
that you admire and what do you think you can learn from them?
Chelsia: I totally dig Juliette Lewis Live, her moves are sweet. To answer the second half of your question…I’ll know when I learn it.
Metal Pit : Yeah Juliette Lewis is a badass for sure....she was brilliant in "Natural born Killers" as well.
Metal Pit : Have you noticed more females showing up at your live shows and if so,do you look at yourself as a type of role model for them and maybe you can inspire them to be strong like you and never listen to negative things like "You cant do this or that because you are a chick"?
Chelsia: Yeah, there are definitely chicks who come and enjoy my music. I’ve had a lot of compliments after shows from men and women. I would say its 50/50 actually. I remember this one girl told me I had a great unique voice like she has never heard, and that most chick bands have the average high pitched "girly" voice. I’ll always remember her and be humbly thankful.
I think if I can inspire any one to be fearless and go for what they want,then great.
Metal Pit : Women in Metal and Hard rock are getting more popular daily but do you think some bands are guilty of jumping on the female bandwagon and at times are overlooking pure talent for the sake of putting a pretty face on a cd to help sales?
Chelsia: Probably. It definitely helps the "attention grabber factor", But don’t expect that from Sick Assembled. We are in it for the heart and the balls of the music. But in the end everyone wants the American dream.
Metal Pit : Do you think the music industry is still prejudice when it comes to female performers in Metal / Hard Rock and at times does not take them seriously because of all the age old stereotypes that still exist today and what can Chelsia Rose to do break down those stereotypes?
Chelsia: Maybe a bit or depending on the person that opinion is coming from, but I think a lot of walls have been torn down. It’s just my job to walk through, leave a giant footprint and make a bigger pathway.
Metal Pit : Chelsia you have a very distinct and powerful voice, have you had any professional training and what kinds of things do you do to take care of your voice between shows?
Chelsia: I have never had any professional lessons. I try to sing everyday to keep my "instrument" conditioned even on the days I don’t have band practice. Believe it or not I am always singing show tunes and Disney songs around the house broadway style…loudly, hahahaha!
Metal Pit : In reading some of your previous interviews and checking out your Myspace page there were a few things about you that just jumped right out at me such as the fact that you are very driven and all business when it comes to this band. I admire your spirit and determination and your commitment to you music comes across to me loud and clear. Where do you see this band going in the immediate future and beyond?
Chelsia: Thanks for noticing man. Playing bigger and better shows, spreading the "Sickness" and writing and recording. Our next step is Management, and with that will come touring. You can fill in the lines in between.
Metal Pit : What do you and this band have to do to go to the next level?
Chelsia: Maybe some self funded touring & Getting signed.
Metal Pit : You have that artsy kind of free spirit vibe to you that really comes across in your music and when you perform live, do you kind of "go outside of yourself" when you are on stage? In other words is there a "performing Chelsia" and then when the show is over "Everyday Chelsia" comes back,haha?
Chelsia: Absolutley not. If anything I am more inside myself and just get that 30 or 45 minutes to share with everyone. If you asked any of my close friends they will tell you I am a very expressive human being on and off the stage, I don’t mean to jag my own junk here but, I’m funny as shit too!
Metal Pit : No worries,no one will "Jag your junk",we all think your pretty funny,haha.
Metal Pit : In your spare time what kinds of things do you enjoy doing?
Chelsia: I love spending time with my husband, son and mom and friends. I love to paint, eat, drink wine, listen to my Pandora radio, burn candles, shop and decorate my house.
Metal Pit : Is your family cool with what you do and is it hard sometimes to wear so many hats such as singer,
writer, artist, promoter, wife, mom......it has
to get a little overwhelming at times right?
Chelsia: Umm, I’d have to say yes and no. It all balances out quite nicely at the end of the day. It would be hard for me if I had to tour for long periods of time without seeing my family, and there are days when I feel like deleting my Myspace and facebook , moving to the country and popping out a few more kids. Haha but I shortly head back to reality. I’m very happy and blessed.
Metal Pit : What are some of the things that piss you off about the music business and how do you think musicians and fans alike can come together to change things?
Chelsia: I just get angry when I see talentless sell outs getting signed for the wrong reasons. It sucks because whatever is on the radio or internet or tv is what people are "brainwashed" to like. Its not about the core anymore. Very few great bands will get to where they are meant to be, at least currently. I think Mtv should be effin shot down. The only time they play music is like 5-7am and it’s the commercial shit over and over. Not more heart all $$$$. I think more people should stop neglecting underground and local bands, and take a chance.
Metal Pit : Yes I agree, Mtv is a complete embarrassment and pretty much a waste of time for any serious band that wants to play Metal or Hard Rock.
Metal Pit : Where can potential fans of the band find out about your music and merchandise?
Chelsia: www.SICKASSEMBLED.COM You can find all of our links to other sites, such as Myspace, face book, and you tube there.
Metal Pit : Ok,Chelsia......you have the floor,is there anything at all you would like to add to this interview, maybe something I did not cover or just something that you wanna get off your chest?
Chelsia: If I could get something off my chest it would be a message to say for people to release themselves from self imprisonment and not to let negative claws or fear consume them. Don’t let your past define you. One of our songs "Rediscover’ is all about rediscovering love and acceptance on all levels in a very down to earth way. I advise all to let those lyrics sink in deep, even myself.
Metal Pit : How does it feel to be chosen as the Metal Pit's Maiden of the month?
Chelsia: It feels great and I’m humbly honored. I hope I can inspire and reach who ever needs reaching. (smiles) I just want to say Thank you so much Nick, for taking the time and being solid.
Metal Pit : Chelsia,on behalf of myself and the Metal Pit,we want to thank you for taking time with us today. I really like the band and it is very refreshing to me to see the fire and passion in you about what you are doing,no doubt it will pay off for you someday my friend. I wish you and the guys all the best and look forward to seeing you play live sometime soon.
Horns up brothers and sisters...........
Nick Rohm.
Chelsia: "Thank you so much for having me. Myself and the band feel honored to be a part of this, and you being from my hometown "The Burgh" doesn’t hurt either..haha. "
Metal Pit :Ok Chels be honest are you craving a Primanti's Brother's sandwich right about now,haha?(Primanti's is this killer sandwich you can get in our hometown of Pittsburgh where they throw fries and coleslaw on top of just about any meat you could imagine then pile it between two thick slices of Italian bread....nothing like it my friends.)
Chelsia : Actually they have a franchise right here in Florida so I can satisfy my Primanti's jones anytime, haha.
Metal Pit : Ok sorry....back to business,you are the vocalist for the band Sick Assembled, can you tell us about the band's origins and what made you want to be their singer?
Chelsia: Well actually, the band was formed once I responded to an audition that my guitarist (Craig) and bass player(Brad) put out seeking a female vocalist. They were actually in a previous band together. What made me want to be a part of the project was some of the music that Craig had posted on his myspace. They were finished full recordings that he had done himself except no vocals. His sound was great and familiar to what I had in mind of what I wanted my band to sound like.
Metal Pit : If I had never heard of your band or listened to one note of your music,how would you explain to me what Sick Assembled is all about?
As far as genre goes, Heavy, melodic rock. As far as image, I always say I should of grew up in the 70’s. I’m all about the earthy 70’s rock era look with and kick ass metal rock sound. I have to say that I am traditional in many of my ways, so I would say were about being inspired and inspiring others. Its all about that moment whether your on the stage or in the crowd where your deep inside the music and it "lifts you up or seduces you", and you feel how your supposed to feel at all times. Its about the connection and where the music can clarify your views.
Metal Pit :Ok, for potential new fans "Who is Chelsia Rose"?
Chelsia: "Oh Jeez…ha ha ha. I would say that Chelsia Rose is many things. Firstly A mother, wife, daughter and friend. Then I’d say an Artist of many forms. I certainly don’t do music to be idolized, but to give back to others what many musicians have given me. If I have done that for at least a few souls I am happy.
Metal Pit : By the way "Sick Assembled" is a very cool name
for a band, who came up with it?Chelsia: "Sick Assembled" is actually a lyric from a song "Washed Away" which is actually the first song I wrote lyrics for and sang when I auditioned with Craig & Brad. The lyric is "Its all sick assembled flowing right out of your veins". It portrays anything you want really, whether it be life or circumstances…."its all sick assembled together"…ya know what I mean?
Metal Pit : Can you tell us a little about the other guys in the band?
Chelsia : Sure, there is Craig Demsky who is on guitar, he and have a great connection, when were writing songs we can just say one word or give a look and know what the other is meaning. He has a great musician history, he is actually a drummer as well, this is his first band as a guitarist. Then there is Brad Pridemore on bass, he owns the great studio where the band has practiced and recorded for the past 4 years. His playing is always tight and he’s always good for a laugh or cheering up. Dusko Marincic who hails from Venezuela. came on board last, He is a great, reliable dude which is hard to come by these days in a world of flaky ass drummers.
Metal Pit : The band is from Florida (U.S.),what is the Metal/Hard rock scene like there?
Chelsia: I can say for a fact that its not what it used to be. The whole music industry now is torqued. There is a pretty good local scene, the true metal heads, rockers and musicians including Sick Assembled do our best to keep a steady scene going. Hip-hop and Latin or Pop music definitely have an upper hand as far as scouts.
Metal Pit : Currently, the band has a self produced demo out, can you tell us about some of the tunes on the demo and when can fans expect a full length cd from the band?
Chelsia: That six song EP was released in 2007. We had only so many printed so those are long gone. The songs we still jam. Any fans can expect demo’s when they come to a live show! I like to toss free ones from the stage to the people who look like they deserve it, ha ha. We also sell them for about 5 bucks. We always like to update our demo’s with our latest tunes to keep it fresh for the fans. Fans can look forward to purchasing online songs, Cd’s , and merch online soon!
Metal Pit : I really like the tunes "Verge of War" , "Ghetto Vampire" and "Sheep like you",who writes the lyrics for the band because I think they are very creative and thought provoking?
Chelsia: I write all the lyrics and the melodies for the songs. Thank you by the way…My lyrics are just as important to be heard as much as the music. "Verge of war" is a favorite that I wrote, its about battling, whether it be a relationship or all the way to politics. "Ghetto vampire" (like that name huh? Haha) is a song I wrote when I was going through what I like to call my "succubus phase". Its about female power, seduction, sin and a little bit of vanity. Let’s just say I’m past that stage. (smiles deviantly) . "Sheep like you" is about awareness and how most people live their lives with their head's up their asses, kinda the whole "Is ignorance really bliss?"deal. Some of the lyrics,.. "Easier to be oblivious, more simple to be blind".
Metal Pit : In my opinion,there is a spirituality to some of your songs, no not religious but just a vibe I get, is that correct at all and if so where does that come from?
Chelsia: It probably comes from my crazy voodoo ass. Ha ha, I’m just kidding. I do not do voodoo fyi, I am a very spiritual person, I ‘feel’ everything around me and base my life on vibes, intuition and God.
I think its also just an overall vibe of everyone in the band excreting themselves….whoa that sounded dirty. Haha.
Metal Pit :Please Chels,there will be no bodily excrement on the Metal Pit,ok....haha?
Metal Pit : The band has a video for the song "Devil's Sidewalk" which kind of shows you all in a different light as it is an acoustic song.I love the vid and every time I watch it I come up with a different meaning as to what the lyrics say to me.Who came up with the concept for that video and how do the lyrics relate to to it?
Chelsia: Thank you for appreciating that Nick. I am excited to say that we are currently working on a "Devils sidewalk 2", a heavier non-acoustic version, so you can look forward to that. I came up with the concept, and as you know wer'e not laughing all the way to the bank just yet, so I grabbed my video cam and started creating. Craig and myself are the only ones in the vid because its just the two of us performing the song. I actually wrote the first half and chorus lyrics of that song when i was 14. I was stoned walking to the 7-11 with my uncle, he was telling me stories about NAM while I was dazing out staring at the sidewalk. You’ll also be entertained to find that the "my stomach is full of emptiness" line was cause I had the munchies…hahaha! But on a serious note the songs main base is about temptation.
Metal Pit : Was it fun making that video and is that something you would like to do more of in the future?
Chelsia: Absolutely! Craig and I had a thousand laughs shooting that, and the under water scenes were so much fun, my mom actually shot some of those! You can DEFINITELY look forward to more Sick Assembled videos in the near future. We do currently have some live footage and vids on our you tube.
Im gonna plug it, youtube.com/sickassembledmusic
Metal Pit : How did you get involved in music and who are some of the Metal/Hard rock bands that have influenced you in your life?
Chelsia: To sum it Tool. Maynard, no matter the project, he never fails to wow me. I also enjoy the hell out of Korn, a lot of people are afraid to like them for some reason. But I was listening to them since about 11 years old and I recently saw them for the 7th time at Mayhem Fest and Holy shit…amazing kick-ass performance, that’s how its supposed to be done!
"Also I know it’s not very metal but I am a huge Elton John fan, he has been an inspiration & his songwriting is classic. I still get goose bumps every time I hear "Tiny Dancer". ( Go ahead and laugh metal heads) haha"
Metal Pit : If you had the opportunity,what band would you love to tour with?
Chelsia:Tool, Korn, Godsmack or Rob Zombie
Metal Pit : Who are some of the women in the scene today
that you admire and what do you think you can learn from them?Chelsia: I totally dig Juliette Lewis Live, her moves are sweet. To answer the second half of your question…I’ll know when I learn it.
Metal Pit : Yeah Juliette Lewis is a badass for sure....she was brilliant in "Natural born Killers" as well.
Metal Pit : Have you noticed more females showing up at your live shows and if so,do you look at yourself as a type of role model for them and maybe you can inspire them to be strong like you and never listen to negative things like "You cant do this or that because you are a chick"?
Chelsia: Yeah, there are definitely chicks who come and enjoy my music. I’ve had a lot of compliments after shows from men and women. I would say its 50/50 actually. I remember this one girl told me I had a great unique voice like she has never heard, and that most chick bands have the average high pitched "girly" voice. I’ll always remember her and be humbly thankful.
I think if I can inspire any one to be fearless and go for what they want,then great.
Metal Pit : Women in Metal and Hard rock are getting more popular daily but do you think some bands are guilty of jumping on the female bandwagon and at times are overlooking pure talent for the sake of putting a pretty face on a cd to help sales?
Chelsia: Probably. It definitely helps the "attention grabber factor", But don’t expect that from Sick Assembled. We are in it for the heart and the balls of the music. But in the end everyone wants the American dream.
Metal Pit : Do you think the music industry is still prejudice when it comes to female performers in Metal / Hard Rock and at times does not take them seriously because of all the age old stereotypes that still exist today and what can Chelsia Rose to do break down those stereotypes?
Chelsia: Maybe a bit or depending on the person that opinion is coming from, but I think a lot of walls have been torn down. It’s just my job to walk through, leave a giant footprint and make a bigger pathway.
Metal Pit : Chelsia you have a very distinct and powerful voice, have you had any professional training and what kinds of things do you do to take care of your voice between shows?
Chelsia: I have never had any professional lessons. I try to sing everyday to keep my "instrument" conditioned even on the days I don’t have band practice. Believe it or not I am always singing show tunes and Disney songs around the house broadway style…loudly, hahahaha!
Metal Pit : In reading some of your previous interviews and checking out your Myspace page there were a few things about you that just jumped right out at me such as the fact that you are very driven and all business when it comes to this band. I admire your spirit and determination and your commitment to you music comes across to me loud and clear. Where do you see this band going in the immediate future and beyond?
Chelsia: Thanks for noticing man. Playing bigger and better shows, spreading the "Sickness" and writing and recording. Our next step is Management, and with that will come touring. You can fill in the lines in between.
Metal Pit : What do you and this band have to do to go to the next level?
Chelsia: Maybe some self funded touring & Getting signed.
Metal Pit : You have that artsy kind of free spirit vibe to you that really comes across in your music and when you perform live, do you kind of "go outside of yourself" when you are on stage? In other words is there a "performing Chelsia" and then when the show is over "Everyday Chelsia" comes back,haha?
Chelsia: Absolutley not. If anything I am more inside myself and just get that 30 or 45 minutes to share with everyone. If you asked any of my close friends they will tell you I am a very expressive human being on and off the stage, I don’t mean to jag my own junk here but, I’m funny as shit too!
Metal Pit : No worries,no one will "Jag your junk",we all think your pretty funny,haha.
Metal Pit : In your spare time what kinds of things do you enjoy doing?
Chelsia: I love spending time with my husband, son and mom and friends. I love to paint, eat, drink wine, listen to my Pandora radio, burn candles, shop and decorate my house.
Metal Pit : Is your family cool with what you do and is it hard sometimes to wear so many hats such as singer,
writer, artist, promoter, wife, mom......it has
to get a little overwhelming at times right?Chelsia: Umm, I’d have to say yes and no. It all balances out quite nicely at the end of the day. It would be hard for me if I had to tour for long periods of time without seeing my family, and there are days when I feel like deleting my Myspace and facebook , moving to the country and popping out a few more kids. Haha but I shortly head back to reality. I’m very happy and blessed.
Metal Pit : What are some of the things that piss you off about the music business and how do you think musicians and fans alike can come together to change things?
Chelsia: I just get angry when I see talentless sell outs getting signed for the wrong reasons. It sucks because whatever is on the radio or internet or tv is what people are "brainwashed" to like. Its not about the core anymore. Very few great bands will get to where they are meant to be, at least currently. I think Mtv should be effin shot down. The only time they play music is like 5-7am and it’s the commercial shit over and over. Not more heart all $$$$. I think more people should stop neglecting underground and local bands, and take a chance.
Metal Pit : Yes I agree, Mtv is a complete embarrassment and pretty much a waste of time for any serious band that wants to play Metal or Hard Rock.
Metal Pit : Where can potential fans of the band find out about your music and merchandise?
Chelsia: www.SICKASSEMBLED.COM You can find all of our links to other sites, such as Myspace, face book, and you tube there.
Metal Pit : Ok,Chelsia......you have the floor,is there anything at all you would like to add to this interview, maybe something I did not cover or just something that you wanna get off your chest?
Chelsia: If I could get something off my chest it would be a message to say for people to release themselves from self imprisonment and not to let negative claws or fear consume them. Don’t let your past define you. One of our songs "Rediscover’ is all about rediscovering love and acceptance on all levels in a very down to earth way. I advise all to let those lyrics sink in deep, even myself.
Metal Pit : How does it feel to be chosen as the Metal Pit's Maiden of the month?
Chelsia: It feels great and I’m humbly honored. I hope I can inspire and reach who ever needs reaching. (smiles) I just want to say Thank you so much Nick, for taking the time and being solid.
Metal Pit : Chelsia,on behalf of myself and the Metal Pit,we want to thank you for taking time with us today. I really like the band and it is very refreshing to me to see the fire and passion in you about what you are doing,no doubt it will pay off for you someday my friend. I wish you and the guys all the best and look forward to seeing you play live sometime soon.
Horns up brothers and sisters...........
Nick Rohm.
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