Levi Benton's (Miss May I) Metal Mum!

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    Checking out a new interview withMiss May I’s Levi Benton, I definitely did not expect to read just how rad his Mum is. Possibly one of the most metal Mum’s out there, this guy must have had one hell of an upbringing! Find out below…

    Did you go to heavy music festivals as kid?

    I remember going to see Ozzfest and it was crazy. I saw Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Black Label Society I mean Slipknot was planning on the small stage! This was in Columbus, Ohio, and I think I was in the fourth grade and it was my birthday present from my mom. My mom went out and got me a VIP pass so I got to meet all of the bands and to this day I still have all of the pictures posing with those guys. It was a wild day.

    Your mom has become sort of famous for really being into metal.

    My mom is more metal than I will ever be. Shes covered with tattoos, shes much stronger than Ill ever be and shes really tough. Im a big pushover but she doesnt take crap from anybody. Shes just like metal guys should be. Thats my mom. Shes our number one fan. I save all of the T-shirts from every tour and she has all of the flags our band has ever flown. My mom is my best friend in the world and I cant wait to see her when this tour hits the Midwest. Her name is Stephanie and I know shell be reading this right now I love you, mom! See you soon!

    And she raised you as a single parent, right?

    Right. And she did amazing job with all of us. Shes just always been into the music. I remember her taking me to see Ted Nugent when I was really little and I totally remember the very first show I ever saw in my life. My mom took me to see Hootie & the Blowfish along with the Black Crowes. She put me up on her shoulders so I could see everything and its one of the best memories that I have.

    The new song Gone seems to have a special connection with the fans.

    Yeah, that was our intention. We get so many letters from fans and that song is written from their point of view. Its a heartbreak song that comes from lots of heartbreak letters. Its all about how people have got to move on and get through life, all told from the point of view of a fan. Its a very personal song and it means a lot to us that the fans are embracing it the way they are. I think thats a song thats really going to grow for this band as the years go on because theres a lot of emotion there to hang onto.



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Checking out a new interview withMiss May I’s Levi Benton, I definitely did not expect to read just how rad his Mum is. Possibly one of the most metal Mum’s out there, this guy must have had one hell of an upbringing! Find out below…

Did you go to heavy music festivals as kid?

I remember going to see Ozzfest and it was crazy. I saw Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Black Label Society I mean Slipknot was planning on the small stage! This was in Columbus, Ohio, and I think I was in the fourth grade and it was my birthday present from my mom. My mom went out and got me a VIP pass so I got to meet all of the bands and to this day I still have all of the pictures posing with those guys. It was a wild day.

Your mom has become sort of famous for really being into metal.

My mom is more metal than I will ever be. Shes covered with tattoos, shes much stronger than Ill ever be and shes really tough. Im a big pushover but she doesnt take crap from anybody. Shes just like metal guys should be. Thats my mom. Shes our number one fan. I save all of the T-shirts from every tour and she has all of the flags our band has ever flown. My mom is my best friend in the world and I cant wait to see her when this tour hits the Midwest. Her name is Stephanie and I know shell be reading this right now I love you, mom! See you soon!

And she raised you as a single parent, right?

Right. And she did amazing job with all of us. Shes just always been into the music. I remember her taking me to see Ted Nugent when I was really little and I totally remember the very first show I ever saw in my life. My mom took me to see Hootie & the Blowfish along with the Black Crowes. She put me up on her shoulders so I could see everything and its one of the best memories that I have.

The new song Gone seems to have a special connection with the fans.

Yeah, that was our intention. We get so many letters from fans and that song is written from their point of view. Its a heartbreak song that comes from lots of heartbreak letters. Its all about how people have got to move on and get through life, all told from the point of view of a fan. Its a very personal song and it means a lot to us that the fans are embracing it the way they are. I think thats a song thats really going to grow for this band as the years go on because theres a lot of emotion there to hang onto.



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