Tensions Arise Interview, by Collin Brophy, 3/10/2016
Introduction
by Collin Brophy: Tensions Arise are a Sydney Based Groove
Metal band and they have had a massive year in 2016. As a massive fan myself, I
had the pleasure in interviewing the vocalist the one and only Kayyne Reid.
Collin
Brophy (Busuk Chronicles). How is everyone in the
family that is Tensions Arise?
Kayyne
Reid (Tensions Arise). Man, the family is going
great! With the new line up the mood has been lifted a great deal and everyone
is positive and on the same page. It’s an exciting time!
C.
Brophy. Tensions Arise have just got a new
guitarist, what was behind the move for another guitarist, who is he and can
you tell us about him?
K.
Reid. I have always felt two guitarists was better,
nothing to take away from the amazing talent Ash is of course. I just felt like
that extra layer would always help and add to things if done correctly. We have
had such a time in our history with failed second guitarists and we actually
dropped the idea. We agreed if it was going to happen it just had to be organic
and random, anytime we put out a feeler or an advertisement we found the wrong
person always stepped up. With Scott, we have known him a long time and before
the band he was a brother, we kind of poked and prodded in humour at him and
then the next thing we know we had some fun jams and then we all had to go
“hang on, something is happening here, do we all wanna seriously do this?”. We
were all on the same page and it became a thing. It kind of just happened.
C.
Brophy. Can you tell us a bit about Tensions Arise,
what genre / style you play, where you are from, and what inspires Tensions Arise
to be who they are as a band?
K.
Reid. Tensions is kind of groove metal I guess you
could call it, but it’s pretty obvious we have inspiration from many sub
genres, nu metal, thrash etc.… I guess the best way to describe the songs is
pop music for a metal band, with the way our songs are written and structured its
essentially pop songs… We as a band are from Western Sydney, but we all live
all over. What inspires us? Pretty much we just like having fun and are known
as a party band. We just enjoy having a good time and this band has helped us
have such a great time all over the country and in a few countries! It doesn’t
get better than that!
C.
Brophy. Tensions Arise release a new album back in
May 2016, how did you come up with the album title A Breath of Aggression, and how did you come up with a really cool
album cover?
K.
Reid. The album title was the typical writing
names in a book and going from there, no crazy story behind the title. However
once the title came the rest came and the album is kind of a concept album, it
isn’t technical and way in depth but it has a basic concept. The awesome
artwork was designed by Dan at God-Awful Designs. The artwork idea was the band
brainstorming and Tim kind of started the idea and it snowballed with Ash then
Kyle and I added input with the idea and I have it to Dan to work on and that’s
how he got it done, I really like the art.
C.
Brophy. How was the new album received by the fans?
And what are your thoughts on the album?
K.
Reid. The album has been received pretty well by
friends and fans, we have gotten some airplay and what not, and people have
requested “Darkness Binds” a lot, which is really cool to see… I actually love
the album, I think it’s a really good representation of who we are sound wise.
I don’t like recording it isn’t a strong point for me but this whole process
was amazing and I couldn’t be happier. I actually listen to this album, I
rarely listen to the others. There is just something about A Breath of Aggression I can’t help but be proud of.
C.
Brophy. Tensions Arise had a massive tour with the
release of A Breath of Aggression,
how was the tour, and what was it like playing alongside so many talented
Australian bands?
K.
Reid. The tour was way better than we all could
have hoped for! As for the amazing Aussie bands, a lot of them I asked to be
involved as I had a big hand in a lot of the shows, some I didn’t of course but
was pleasantly surprised at the talent. Adelaide has some of the best bands I
have ever seen, Se Bon Ki Ra, Voros, Headbore, Gorlapse.. That show though
small the bands all blew me away! Lavidius in Queensland, Chronolyth, Requiem
Of The Damned, Lycanthrope, How can I forget the icons Segression? Seriously I
feel like I should name every single band on the tour, it was ridiculously
amazing, and they were all amazing people, the fans and bands involved. Pretty
much this country doesn’t get praised enough for the talent we have in the
Metal scene. Go to a damn show people!
C.
Brophy. If possible what was your favourite show of
that tour, and why?
K.
Reid. As far as a favourite, I can’t really pick
an Aussie favourite show, Wollongong was crazy amazing, Sydney of course being
a home town, Adelaide, Newcastle.. Seriously the tour as a package Is something
I want to relive over and over.
C.
Brophy. Tensions Arise was one of the supporting bands
for the Drowning Pool Sydney show back in May, what was that like as not only
as a band playing but also massive fans of the band itself?
K.
Reid. I am not ashamed to admit I cried, Watching
those guys do what they do was just mind-blowing. Dave Williams (R.I.P) was one
of my favourite vocalists in my teen years, that first album resonated with me
and still does. It was bitter sweet with Dave not being there, but Jasen was
electric! CJ was the loveliest guy I have ever met. We got a selfie backstage which
he demanded we did duckfaces haha! He knew exactly who I was before we event
did a sound check or played. (that’s something you could only dream of). They
opened with Sinner my favourite song, I was in my happy place haha!
C.
Brophy. Tensions Arise was also a support for the
Fear Factory show back in June, what was that like?
K.
Reid. It was the scariest, most surreal thing I
have ever experienced, apart from Sevendust (That was mindblowing!! Lajohn and
the guys were f***ing amazing!) The FF show was awesome. They are such an
iconic band and to have Burton say our name on stage and hear a crowd erupt was
just something you’d never think would happen haha! Dino was exhausted, but
really lovely, the perception some have of him is very unfounded seriously… Tony
Campos saw my amazing dance moves, he was impressed… so don’t be surprised if
you see TC Twerking against Burton at a show haha
C.
Brophy. 2016 has been a truly amazing year for
Tensions Arise, with plenty of shows, what would have to be the biggest highlight
for Tensions Arise for 2016?
K.
Reid. The best thing about 2016 has been the
entire year; we achieved so much in this year, done more in this year than any
year of our history. It isn’t over yet! How can I pick one thing? Sevendust,
Fear Factory, Drowning Pool, Album recording and releasing, Full Australian
Tour… this year was the stuff dreams are made of!
C.
Brophy. What was it like going over to New Zealand
and play alongside 8 Foot Sativa and other New Zealand bands?
K.
Reid. You asked earlier my favourite show of the
tour. In all honesty the people in New Zealand became instant family, the
attendance was seriously amazing the energy, the line-up… 8 Foot Sativa are
icons, I can’t thank Justin enough for being involved if Sativa weren’t on
board we wouldn’t have gotten on a plane.. Sarah at Blackfrog looked after us
amazingly, as did our new family Brent & Kynan, Scottie is a bad arse also!
Apart from our 3 major support shows, this show was a real “Rockstar” moment… I
can’t wait to go back on each album cycle! If you can, go!
C.
Brophy. If anyone wants a copy of the album A Breath of Aggression, or any
merchandise what is the best and easiest way to get their hands on it?
K.
Reid. At the moment the album is on many streaming
sites like Spotify, you can get it on itunes. We are currently working towards
a proper online store for all our merch, we have such a good range we just need
to get the promotional side of it out and about… keep an eye out for that.. For
the time being, an inbox to our band page or my personal page will get some
merch orders happening!
C.
Brophy. As a fan of Tensions Arise myself for many
years, I still get really excited to see you guys play live, what is it like to
be on stage playing and doing the thing you love so much, and what’s it like
when the fans sing your songs back at you when you’re on stage playing?
K.
Reid. Firstly man, thank you for the kind words
and years of support it’s genuinely appreciated and should keep any band
humbled. We are glad you get such a buzz and excitement knowing we are coming
to town. We love doing this and love that people love what we do. This is the
first tour we have done where we can see the fan base grow and it’s been
amazing! For me being onstage is an outlet for a lot of good and bad in my
life, it’s my happy place you know? Some days it’s hard to get out of bed to
wanna do it, but when it’s happening I don’t think there’s a better drug than a
sold out show. Seeing people sing the words that I or the guys have written
back to us is seriously mind-blowing, I am kind of scared that the fans sound
better than I do haha! It’s really the greatest feeling to know what we are
singing about resonates enough for people. It honestly makes us feel great
knowing we can impact people’s lives for the better with what we do.
C.
Brophy. What is left in store for the rest of the
year for Tensions Arise?
K.
Reid. Currently man we have two shows left this
year we are playing Friday 25th November 2016 at the Agincourt Hotel in Sydney
and Saturday 26th November 2016 for The Vault at Newcastle Leagues Club. These
two final shows are special for many reasons, one being Scott is officially debuting
with us. We are also filming a lot of footage at both shows for our two
upcoming film clips which we want as many people to be a part of as possible!
Also how could I forget we get to support our awesome friends from Victoria in
Frankenbok!
C.
Brophy. Thank you for this great opportunity to
interview you.
K.
Reid. Thanks so much for wanting to do an
interview man! We really appreciate it, it has been fun!
Closing
Comment by Collin Brophy: I would like to thank Kayyne
Reid from Tensions Arise for this time in doing this interview. I would also
like to wish Kayyne and Tensions Arise all the best. Tensions Arise have a few
more shows before the end of the year so I suggest you go and experience their
live shows.
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