We post a lot of interviews on here so it’s nice to see something a little different sometimes. Band’s interviewing other bands is always cool because they have a different perspective to a journalist and usually are trying to get something a bit different out of the interview. Here we’ve got Protest The Hero’s Luke Hoskin chat with Lamb of God’s Chris Adler. Check out what they had to talk about below!
Since you went through the final stages of Randys trial and verdict while you were with us in Canada, I got to see your reaction first hand. How much of a lift did it give you when you heard the good news? Was it just me or did you playharderafter that?
Well, this is obviously touchy. A fan of the band died, and while the public and the metal community certainly seemed to rally around us, it was a tragic situation. This was something that could easily have been the end of our career. Far from someone deciding to sell organic jello out of their RV and quit the band, this was a game-changer. You cant replace a member in jail who wants to be in the band, and who we believed to be innocent. We were all uncertain and, to some extent, preparing for the worst. It was not fun at all.
When I got the news that the acquittal was handed down, I was proud. Randy, and all of us to a lesser degree, had done the right thing and faced a very scary situation head-on. It was a mix of emotions as nothing changed about it being a tragic situation. The court was able to determine that Randy was not at fault, but it did not bring back Daniel Nosek. And you know, I probably did play harder. We all had an uncertain, hazy future clear up, allowing us the opportunity to continue. Compared to the day before, yeah, I bet I hit harder. I bet my insecurity surrounding the situation was shed and I was able to once again focus on what I do best
You had to learn 11 Protest The Hero songs in a very short window of time. Did you ever come close to throwing in the towel and calling it a day?
This is a funny question because it took some real introspective work to even begin the first song . I didnt think I could do it even before I heard a note. When I got the call to see if I was interested, as a fan I was very excited. As a player, I was looking for a challenge, but as a realist, I was a bit anxious about pulling it off. Ive always grown the most from the things that made me uncomfortable at first. I just had to say yes to this. Even if it turned out that I couldnt pull it off, I had to give it my best. And Im glad it sorted out!
I know you missed your family while you were here. Was the separation anxiety while recording any different from touring?
The biggest difference was the personal attachment. On tour or recording out of town with LOG, its an investment in my own livelihood and product. Working as a session player, knowing that I was going through all the hard work that I would have to do for myself and at the same time knowing I was going to have to walk away and not get to look back, was really kind of mind-bending for me. My family sees me come and go a lot as it is with LOG, but to tell them I was leaving again, for someone elses project, was a difficult conversation and a difficult thing to have in mind while I was away. The time I miss with my kid and my wife I cant get back, so I have to think things through.
But this was an important opportunity for me to push myself and try to grow as a player and as a person. Yes, I probably did miss them more because of these things, but I also came home a better me, and I knew I would.
Check out the rest of the interview atMetal Hammer
