The track is a high octane, riff fuelled round-house kick to the head, but in a good way. When asked to comment on the inspiration behind the track, vocalist and guitarist Johni Holiday laughed: “Sometimes you just want fast.”
I caught up with Holiday last week.
Nothing specific. Time is an illusion.
For me, I would hope it's about the recognition of art.
Most likely when I'm dead. And that isn't any time soon.
Naps. In fact, I like to limit sleeping to the bare minimum.
It's a hard question to answer in short. Music is what keeps me moving, which keeps the gears turning. It's a religion.
Getting to play music live with my friends all around the world.
Yeah, a few. But memorably, we once smoked a little too much of the Devil's lettuce before going on stage. I remember standing on stage, watching our bassist play the intro to one of our songs, and thinking: “Woah, that's a fantastic riff. We should do something with that riff someday – I really want to learn how to play it.” Well, turns out it was a riff that I wrote, and I'd missed my cue completely.
Another tough one, as there are many in all spectrums of life. If we're talking strictly musical, I'd say Josh Homme or Jack White for their work ethic and influence. If we're talking overall, I'd say, my dad, for the same reasons.
The guitar my dad built for me.
A nice glass of scotch. Neat.
I've managed to do a lot of them already, and it seems there will be chances for more in the future. But right now, the next one's on my bucket list are the Reading or Download main stage.
Musically, I think the band stands out because we fuse a bunch of different genres but always keep it high octane and fun. Physically, I'd say we stand out because our fashion sense is terrible.
Johni Holiday is, in fact, my nickname. The question is: What's my real name?
I wanted to become an archaeologist actually – but then I got a guitar when I was 13, and that was it.
Aggressively motivated and stubborn. Also, bad at following directions.
K.O.B.U.S. - Swaar Metaal
Hugh Masekela – The Emancipation of Hugh Masekela
Fokofpolisiekar – Lugsteuring
aKing – Dutch Courage
Jan Blohm – Melkstraat Confessions
Am I allowed to include swear words? Hahahahaha. Let's go with Hippopotomonstrosesquippedalio
The velvet bell-bottoms that my wife made for me.
Boet – not meant to describe a brother, but to jokingly refer to a subculture of battle-ready bar crawlers. For reference, see “Boet Fighter”.
Taking a garage band and turning it into an international touring band.
The fact that hangovers seem to get worse and worse each year.
I have many, but if I have to narrow it down – I absolutely hate flying.
Being onstage ripping through a set-list.
Become a whole different person. Johni is the alter ego. So I do a lot of stuff that I wouldn't usually do.
No matter how much you plan, the universe can always screw you over at the last minute. That's not always a bad thing though, but it's always humbling.
Somewhere in Bavaria.
Win a Grammy?
