Years Spent Dead

Interview I did with Determined to Defeat when I interviewed for Worldwide Takeover

First off I want to thank Danny and all of DTD Determined To Defeat for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine while on tour
http://www.myspace.com/dtdhc
1. How long has the band been together? Weve been a band for about 2 years, on and off with different line ups.

2. Is this the original line up and if not what is the current line up? Its me Danny(vocals), Wolfie(guitar), Joey(guitar), Josie(Bass), Leo(Drums). This isn't the original line up, but the line up we have right now is very solid and I'm very happy to have such great friends in this band.

3. How would you describe your music to someone who has never heard your music? Fast, and Heavy... haha, Im not really sure how to describe it. You would just have to hear it for yourself. 4. Where do you get the insperation for your lyrics? Usually, I write a verse here or there. Never really write a complete song, the songs I mostly write are about personal struggles, stories of things i've witnessed through out life and the lessons learned. Also about friends and family.

5. What are some of the bands main musical influences? hmmm, If you asked each of us in the band we'd have a different answer. I personally would say maybe Warzone, the others would probably say.. Hoods, Blood for Blood, Madball or Folsom.

6. How did you get the name for the band? We had another name and we ended up not liking it and thought it was lame. So we initialed it to "DTD", later on I had written a song called "Determined To Defeat" and we thought it was the perfect name for us.

7. How many CDs, Demos and 7 inches do you currently have released? We got a really rough demo from 04/05, and A self released full length called "Today is Ours" from June 06'. we just finished recording our next 7 song EP called "Still Here" not sure yet when its gonna be released. Hopefully in the late summer.

8. Who are some of the bands you have enjoyed sharing the stage with most? Damn, We've been lucky enough to play and make friends with some bands such as: Hoods, Ringworm, Blood Stands Still, CDC, Set Your Goals, Barricade, Recon, Folsom, Fight Like Hell, Palehorse and alot more ...Also our TXHC favorites: Will To Live, Flawless Victory, Lie & Wait, Pride Kills, Die Young, Full Contact, Sudden Death and more. Were also looking forward to playing with Cold As Life, July 29th in San Antonio, TX!

9. What is the most memorable show that stands out most and why? It would probably be our cd release show, we had about 250-300 kids and our close friends and family. We had alot of fun. 10. When you get in the van whats playing in the cd player? Crowd Deterrent/Creepout split, Alcatraz, Cold World, Folsom, Shattered Realm, Guns Up, Agnostic Front, Warzone or The NEW cds from: Die Young, HOODS, Death Before Dishonor

11. What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that might be having a difficult time and are thinking about throwing in the towel? Dont, just keep going and working harder. We need more bands.

12. What is the scene like in your area? The scene in our area is fairly new. Its really young, but the kids sure know how to go off for any band that plays in our town. No bullshit egos, just a bunch of kids just having fun.

13. Who are some of the upcoming bands thats we should be on the look for? Everyone should check out our boys here in Texas: Flawless Victory, Your Defeat, Sudden Death, Lie & Wait, Hellstown Rebels, Lay in Ruins, Dreadscape and our other friends in Dead City, To tha Pavement, Beg For Life and If I didnt mention your name sorry, haha.

14. The term hardcore is so overrated that any band that puts a breakdown in a song is considered hardcore, what does this mean to you? When I think of hardcore, I think of bands like Warzone, Agnostic Front, Merauder, Blood For Blood. Not shit like Underoath. Alot of kids should check out older bands and know there roots.

15. Overall what do you see as far as hardcore's future is concerned? As long as new bands keep bringing some good straight up hardcore music everything should be fine.

16. How can readers around the world contact you about merchandise? Everyone could just hit us up on our myspace, www.myspace.com/dtdhc

17. Do you have any upcoming tours or shows you would like to tell the readers about? We got a small west coast tour planned for Late July/Early August. All the dates will be posted soon on our myspace. http://www.myspace.com/dtdhc

18. Are any of the members of Determined to Defeat in any side projects? Me and the bass player Josie are in a band called "United By Blood", right now we dont have anything recorded. If you like stuff like: One Life Crew, or (old)Throwdown. Im pretty sure you'll like it.

19. How were you and the rest of the band introduced to hardcore and what made you say I want to be in a band? I remember in high school, I always listened to alot of punk rock or metal. Then I remember a friend showed me Minor Threat and I remember I was just completely blown away. Then that same friend lent me Hatebreed's "Satisfaction is the death of desire" and that was it for me. Slowly I just found out about more bands and I knew what kind of band I wanted to be in.

20. Besides myspace where else can the readers go to hear new music and find out about other band related information? We dont really have any other website, just our myspace. Hopefully soon, well have a real website. http://www.myspace.com/dtdhc

21. How did your band come up with the particular brand of hardcore you guys play? We were just jamming and liked the way it sounded. Were fans of fast and really heavy sounding shit, haha.

22. Any thoughts of a full US tour? That would be awesome, but right now we only have that West Coast tour planned in late july/early August, and Hopefully a East Coast tour next spring. 23. Do you have anything else to add that I may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about? Were gonna have a new 7 song EP called "Still Here", should be out soon. Check out our myspace: www.myspace.com/dtdhc for News and Updates. Thanks!

I want to Thank Danny and all of DTD Determined To Defeat for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine while on tour