Band Member Interviews
from www.ddays-revenge.com
As we mark our 3 year anniversary here at D-Day's Revenge, what better band choice can we make but Cry Envy for our latest interview? They have the "retro sound" to match our "retro site"
These guys seem very cool and have that fun-time sound that many of us are used to from our crazy hedonistic youth. Brian Roxxy is not only a great vocalist but also a great conversationalist. You'll see it all here, so enjoy.
D-Day: I see from your website that you were cool enough to show former members. How long have you been around as a band?
Brian Roxxy: Yeah I feel they were a part of the history whether their stay was a long one or short they still contributed in some forms, Good or bad hahaha. I started CRY ENVY back in Nov. of 2004. But the concept started in 2003, when I decided I wanted to return to music. I wanted something fun again and entertaining.
D-Day: You obviously bring back the party style rock or dare I say "Hair Metal" sounds generally associated with the 80's. Do you find that style on the way back in or is it just the sound you've always preferred. Explain for us:
Brian Roxxy: Well the answer is yes to both I guess, um people can put whatever label they want. It's the easiest way to describe something. But that is the closet thing to describe it (Hair Metal). I have heard everything from hair to sounding like Metallica, which I don't see.( The later) I like to think it's just Good Old Rock n Roll, For me it's Sex, Fun & Rock n Roll... And as Far as is it on it's way back. I think people are sick of all this screamin shit or American idol crap. Music for me and the rest of the Guys is it's an escape from our everyday lives.I don't want to hear how shitty someones life is or they were abused, blah blah, blah. We all have our problems, but when I listen to music I want to be taken somewhere fun for an hour or how ever long. So yeah it's something I have always preferred. We've had people tell us to play more modern sounding stuff. But to me it would be forced and sound Fake. Not to get all heavy on you. hahahaha.
D-Day: Who are your main influences?
Brian Roxxy: Well my main influences if I had to pick some are KISS, CHEAP TRICK & MOTLEY CRUE. Then there are everything I grew up with through the 70's when music had a great variety and the 80's. So it's pretty wide, but you can't go wrong with those top 3. I can't speak for the other guys, but we all have similar like which makes it good.
D-Day: I also see that you've played a show with Faster Pussycat. Have you had the opportunity to play any shows with other "name" bands? Who would that be if any?
Brian Roxxy: Just "F5" Dave Elefson (I think I may have spelled his name wrong oops) The former MEGADETH Bassist. That is really it right now. Hopefully some bigger bands soon.
D-Day: If you could choose any three bands to hit the road with for a major tour, who would that be?
Brian Roxxy: First I 'd love to Tour with Motley that would be the shit. Cheap Trick would be awesome, so I could watch them each night from backstage. And Probably Judas Priest, I love their shows they're always on that would be Killer.
D-Day: What's been the craziest or strangest thing you've experienced so far during a show? Anyone shit there pants, run-ins with looney fans, Spinal Tap moments? You get the idea...
Brian Roxxy: hmmm Spinal tap moments (Awesome Movie a band fav) I think it was our second show it was on a small stage and Linus went to run off the stage into the crowd and he got about 2 feet before he was stopped dead in his tracks as I was standing on his guitar cable and nearly yank the guitar out of his hands. I have also stepped on his volume pedal a couple of times messing him up accidentally. Oh yeah and one time I was wearing my Platform Boot's Very cool boots but a bitch to move in. I was moving back towards the Drum Rise when I stepped on a broken drum stick and did a face plant into the drums. I haven't wore them live since hahaha.
D-Day: Does anyone in your band still have the need for Aqua-Net?
Brian Roxxy: Yes I have a can in my medicine cabinet, though my hair is so long it doesn't do much to it hahaha
D-Day: Let's try a multiple choice question.
The members of Cry Envy have fallen through a time warp
and landed on the doorstep of a major 1980's promoter.
Since he is in awe at what just happened, he decides to
give you a choice of bands from the day to open up for
at Madison Square Garden. Which of the following would
you choose and why:
A) Hanoi Rocks
B) Poison
C) Faster Pussycat
D) Milli Vanilli
Brian Roxxy: I would choose B) Poison, because there would be a shit load of hot women and that is good enough for me hahahaha
D-Day: When is your new album gonna be released? Tell us a little something about it as well.
Brian Roxxy: Well we're hoping for a March or April release so Spring. We hope to have it on Itunes and all the others as well as for sale at shows and through our website. It is going to be Recorded @ JK Northrup's studio Jeff as some of you may know has played with many big bands over the years KING KOBRA, FOREINGER & XYZ to name a few plus his own Solo Record. He's a great guy and laid back so it should be a great working experience for us all. Some of the songs that will be on it are "Welcome to my house", "Up to no good", "Outlaw", "How Could I" and 6 or 8 others. We also plan on fixing up the Original "Never Say Please" and maybe adding a track or two.
D-Day: What are your thoughts on music downloading? Do you see it as beneficial or also a threat?
Brian Roxxy: Well at first I was not for it, but currently it gives people anywhere a chance to get your music right then and there. if were talking about downloading Legally... The other way what can you do, it happens... unless they can find a way to prevent it it will always happen. I still like to buy CD's from the bands I really like. I like to have it in my hands. Computer's and Ipod's have a tendency to crash and you loose everything.
D-Day: Are you currently shopping your music to record labels or do you have any interest in that at this time?
Brian Roxxy: Well the state's are kinda funny, Not the people, but the Label's and Business end of it. They are all stuck in the Screamo, Emo, Goth or whatever dumbshit name you want to call on it. There outta touch with joe public. Most are sick of it and are going back to older artist's to find good music. We personally as far as Fans go we have them all over the world currently from Canada, Most of the State's, Germany, Europe as a whole, Australia, Japan, Switzerland you name it people are picking up on what we're doing. And it's not just people that enjoyed it in the 80's I know kids as young as 4 and all the way up that are digging the stuff. I see kids in High school growing their hair out again and looking like we did back in Highschool so things are changing this kind of reverted back to question #2. But as far as Label's we have some interest but it's all coming from European Countries (Germany & Italy). So were seeing what they have to offer. As long as we can continue to play and create music we'll be happy.
D-Day: What are your main goals for Cry Envy?
Brian Roxxy: Our main goal is keep creating Fun Rock n Roll, something that you can pound your fist too and shake your ass. Get our 2nd CD released by Spring and hit the road where ever they'll have us and make new fans and friends along the way. If a label comes our way we'll check it out. But really just be honest to ourselves and play what we feel and hopefully people get it.
D-Day: Thank you for talking with us! Any final words for the fans?
Brian Roxxy: Thank you for taking the time to ask us them, that was very cool and I had fun. For the fans and people just hearing about us. I'd like to say on Behalf of C.C. Ziggy, Linus Oliver and myself. Thank you for taking the time to check us out and hopefully we'll be able to come see you in your Town. Keep the Rock Hard and the Groove Sleazy.
Brian Roxxy
