GENRE:
Progressive/Experimental/Fusion/Heavy Metal
HOMETOWN: Fort Worth, Texas
LABEL: None
SOUNDS LIKE: Who knows
How did you guys get started
We all met eachother through being in different bands in high school, but at some point we all just happened to be out of the local music game when, BAM! as quick as lightning, we assembled like a finely tuned megazord. Dustin and Gannon wrote a song and code-named it "Lizard Professor" based on a drawing that Dustin did of his professor... as a lizard, which later became our band name. Dustin was previously in a band with Nash and asked him to come lay down some basslines, and they both knew Sean was a great vocalist so he was approached to do vocals.
Can you describe Lizard Professor's sound?
Our music is an amalgamation of our individual and shared influences, which are not just limited to metal. It is a rollercoaster of genres and soundscapes. A rollercoaster that we hope makes you vomit up your cartoon-shaped ice cream and lose your comically large sunglasses, but that you still want to ride over and over again.
Are there any bands/musicians that have inspired your music?
Between all of us, we probably listen to almost every kind of music, including J-pop and tradition Indian music, so it would be impossible to list all of the bands and musicians that inspire us.
Do you have a favorite song to play at shows?
No, but we do have a least favorite-"Diving Upwards"- because it's slow and we like to headbang. Hard.
What has been your favorite band to tour with so far?
Unfortunately we haven't gotten the chance to tour yet, but our favorite band to play local shows with is Urizen(http://www.facebook.com/UrizenOnline), because not only is their music great, they put on the greatest stage show-complete with rocket ships, space men, robots, and giant slugs.
If you could go on tour with any band, who would it be, and why?
Probably The Black Dahlia Murder, because their sense of humor seems just as messed up as ours. Plus they rule.
What has been your favorite venue so far?
The Ridglea Theater in Fort Worth has always been a favorite of ours, because we all grew up going to see our favorite bands perform there.
If you could give a message to all your fans, what would it be?
You fucking rule! We adore anyone that has ever bought a shirt or a demo or even just rocked out to our music online a few times. We can only do what we love to do because of the people that support us and spread our name.
If you guys could thank anybody for your success who would it be,
and why?
It would have to be the people mentioned above who keep going to shows and supporting us and other bands. Music is a business but more importantly a community, so we would also like to thank all the bands we've shared the stage with for giving us a chance to play to their fans and helping the community to grow.
Tell us a little bit about the new album you boys have been working on?
What should we expect from it?
The writing stage is almost complete. Simply put, this album is a monster. It will reach new levels of musicality and technicality. Every song is completely different and unique, and the album will have something for everyone to enjoy. Keep an eye out for our debut full length album Eccentricity in late 2011! It's sure to impress!
Members:
Sean Foster - vocals
Gannon McCoy - guitar
Dustin Valenta - guitar
Nash Vaughan - bass
Bryce Butler - drums
Sean Foster - vocals
Gannon McCoy - guitar
Dustin Valenta - guitar
Nash Vaughan - bass
Bryce Butler - drums
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