Hello. Let's start
with an introduction to your band. Who are you and why form the band? Is it
because of the need to express some certain beliefs or ideas or you just wanted
to start playing hardcore influenced by you favorite bands? Have any of you been
in any other bands prior to Path To Misery?



Path To Misery is currently centered around Pittsburgh, PA and was a creation
of a personal necessity as an outlet for the dissatisfaction that results from
being exposed to the society in which we are subjected to. While screaming our
frustrations into a microphone is a very therapeutic experience, the
composition and performance of the music is something that should not be
overlooked. Music can be traced back through history as a means in which humyns
have related, bonded, and built communities upon. More specifically, tribal
drumming has been essential in the humyn evolution of the arts … as well as in
the development of our music. While it can be fun to cover a song by one of our
favorite bands (Disembodied) or to occasionally lift a riff as a sort of homage
to one of our major influences (Racetraitor), the true enjoyment comes from the
feeling of creating something that others might relate to or take the time to
seriously consider.



We have all been in our fair share of former bands, but it would be rather
pointless for us to list them here as our line-up is constantly under
construction. We did an interview a few months ago where we listed off some
past bands and feelings and it is already out-of-date. While on this subject of
line-up evolution, one should note that very little emphasis is placed on the
individual members as the band is more of a collective as opposed to a
glamorization of the identities currently involved with the project. The band
has benefited greatly from the contributions of past members and will continue
to do so throughout its existence.



How can you describe the music you're
making? What are your musical influences?



The music we create is a direct confrontation with the injustices, abuses, and
corruption we encounter in our daily lives. As stated above, it is also both an
instinctual and therapeutic experience that is viewed as a near-necessity for
the mental health of certain people within the band.



As for the musical influences specifically, there are some obvious comparisons
one can make. We started off, on our first demo, as being very unorganized and
thrashy in the vein of the earlier Racetraitor days combined with the brutal
nature of Biohazard riffing. Along with our second demo came a faster, darker
approach along the lines of His Hero Is Gone or Catharsis. Quickly realizing
the overabundance of bands with the same set of influences, we decided to
branch out a bit into our CD collections for inspiration. Burn It Down, Die My
Will (an amazingly under-appreciated band from CT), Passover and many other 90s
hardcore bands were called upon as influence for the remaining songs that were
to be written for the full length. This can be reflected best in our songs For
The Innocent, Inherent Incapability, and The New God. I personally feel as
though our full length album is a culmination of influences that span
throughout the 90s and into the early 2000s.



The futures holds no certainties for Path To Misery as new ideas are constantly
being thrown around as far as future direction is concerned. Creation Is
Crucifixion, killtheslavemaster, One Eyed God Prophecy, In Loving Memory,
Arkangel, and many others potential influences are always being considered.



How's the DIY hardcore scene in your
area? Are there a lot of people sharing your views about the hardcore scene and
politics? Are there a lot of activities and active people involved in the
scene? Also the popular band Anti-Flag is from your area, what do you think
about them? Are they really involved in activism and do they have anything in
common with the underground scene you're part of?



I always say this; Pittsburgh is the only area that keeps me motivated to stay
involved with musical projects in the manner in which I currently am. While
we’ve played in some other awesome cities on our scattered tours we’ve done,
Pittsburgh remains to be the only consistently inspirational music scene we’ve
been able to experience. Obviously a bit of hometown pride and familiarity is
being expressed within this sentiment, but Pittsburgh is one of the few places
where kids consistently pay respect to the bands and their purpose. While the
show-sizes are usually quite small in number, the amount of support shown to
legitimately sincere touring bands is unmatched, from both my perspective and
that of the bands who come through and get to play The Mr Roboto Project or
similar-minded venues. Different sets of ideals are expressed as freely as
different lifestyles are chosen within our area and violence is typically at a
minimum. Obviously every city is going to have their detractors who can portray
non-representative images of their hometown, but there is nothing that can be
done in this forum other than to disassociate oneself from the negative energies.




We have actually taken conscious steps in removing ourselves from the “hardcore
scene” and the politics/drama that results from it, yet at the same time we can
recognize and appreciate the support we’ve been given from the local crowd of
show-goers collectively known as “Pittsburgh Hardcore”.



As for Anti-Flag specifically, I’m far from an expert on the subject. I
personally got involved with underground music through the metal side of the
spectrum and have never really had much interest in the kind of “punk” that
Anti-Flag represents. When I say the “’punk’ that Anti-Flag represents”, I’m
referring to the surface-level type politics, protests, and organizations that
are commonly supported by the band. Anti-Flag obviously has a reach and
influence that this band can’t even come close to comparing to, and I suppose
its cool to see them at least making kids realize the basic hardcore/punk rock
guidelines of anti-racism, anti-homophobia, and anti-sexism. Personally, the
inconsistencies that I see in their stances, lyrics, and attitudes are too
frequented for me to personally get behind. However, as a band, we have taken a
specific stance in which we agree that any band, person, or organization
working for a common beneficial goal while not free from criticism, is
deserving of respect for their like-minded efforts.



What are some motivating factors that
inspire you to write new songs? Are there some certain social/political issues
or lifestyles that are important for you to touch in your lyrics or feel passionate
about? You're mentioning the book "Agents of Repression" about FBI
behind the scene games as an influence to the lyrics of your song
"Relentless Persistence", are there any other books you could mention
to have a role on the process of writing songs?



I am not personally the author of all of the lyrics used in Path To Misery. As
stated beforehand, many people have come and gone while leaving
thought-provoking lyrics in their wake. The specific song, Relentless
Persistence, was in fact directly inspired by the aforementioned work. While I
hate to essentially repeat what the CD insert says about the song, I’m trying
to keep in mind that 99% of people just download our album and do not have
access to the song explanations in which we’ve included amongst the layout. The
song essentially deals with the violent, controlling nature of American
government organizations who want nothing more than to be in control of a
mindless, unquestioning society which can be bent to their every will. We go
into further detail on our page and in our CD booklet, so I’ll leave things at
this.



As for other specific books, I can’t really place any specific books to
specific songs. I can, however, point out several books in which have been
influential in the overall mentality of the project. Transformation Of America
by Cathy O’Brien was a strong influence on a former vocalist/lyricist. This
book is a first-hand account of the CIA mind control methods that has been very
well-documented and dissected. A lot of the anti-civilization works through
Black And Green Distro have become staples in our outlook on modern society.
Against Civilization is a collection of essays edited by John Zerzan which goes
along well with the Endgame series by Derrick Jensen; all being a very serious,
well-educated critiquing of the society in which is leading to the eminent
destruction of our earth.



I should note that as with our lyrics, none of these books or authors should
have their word taken as truth. They are merely influences in which we have
taken into account, dissected, put against our own critical thinking, and have
learned from. We hope that all people can agree on this outlook so as to avoid
the type of situation that can occur whenever you have masses of people all
worshipping a single piece of literature as an ultimate truth (ever think about
how scary fundamentalist religious organizations who base their entire
existence off of a single book are?). The reason that the Agents Of Repression
book is specifically mentioned as a direct influence for a specific song is due
to its first-hand account legitimacy and accuracy. It is not so much a book of
opinion or personal account as it is of pure fact and historical truth.



In general, our lyrics are not a mere recitation of another author’s specific
thoughts or words as it is a culmination of the process in which I described
above. The outlooks possessed within this band are not those in which have been
carbon-copied from other sources as human interaction, personal interpretation,
and individual heritage are all relevant variables which constitute the
opinions and lyrics withheld amongst us. It is the sole reason for which the
band will never be considered to be part of a vegan, straight edge, christian,
atheist, anti-civilization, pro-choice, pro-life or any ideal-specific genre.



Is it so important for you to write
lyrics and their explanations, touching such subjects as the apathy of our
lives through politics, religion, consumption or just the daily routine that
surrounds us. What are the positive goals you try to achieve through the
explanations of certain frustrations of this world we live in?



Ironically, I have a considerably pessimistic outlook on the future of society;
feeling as though there is not much hope and that there is not much to look
forward to. The reason, however, that I continue to persevere with the struggle
that I present through my lyrics is to feel as though I have not been defeated
by this world. There has to be some sort of hope in order to continue on in
this life, regardless of how small it may be. Even considering the limited
influence the 5 of us may have on a culture so deeply-embedded in its
destructive manner, the urge to continue in our struggle is kept alive through
the reminiscence of how we all became involved with the issues in which we
currently are. Had it not been for the animal rights booth that Earth Crisis
would bring along with them on their tours, my conversion to veganism may have
been delayed many years. Had it not been for the feeling of community I’ve
attained with other people in which I’ve met through going to hardcore shows, I
may or may not have had the strength to carry on in my endeavors. I feel as
though its monumentally important for people to continually express the way
they feel, even if it is on a subject in which they feel may be “overdone”. One
can never know how much impact the words they speak can potentially have on
others.



Essentially, the ultimate positive goal that we try to work towards is the
creation of a sort of community in which others can feel as though they are a
part of. I’m not at all referring to any sort of “family” or “crew” that is
commonplace within the hardcore scene where one must purchase designer shirts
and jackets in order to become a part of. The dangers that we see coming along
with the near-brainwashing tactics of these groups (creating a false sense of
family, a strong emphasis on ego-driven violence, so on and so forth) … well,
we could do an entire interview on that. The difference between what “they” are
trying to create and what we are aiming for is pretty obvious in my book. We’re
not pushing for any sort of specific agenda or set of ideals other than the
obvious basic platforms* in which to build a sustainable community. Giving
others a sense of belonging and companionship in a world that tends to be
alienating beyond belief to those who choose to walk their own path could be
considered to be the ultimate positive goal of the band. Yeah.



*Basic platforms include anti-racism, anti-sexism, anti-homophobia, and
anti-speciesism amongst other seemingly common-sense morals that are inclusive
and respectful of all different walks of life.



What's the best lifestyle for humans
to live in harmony on this planet and to share it with others? What kind of
actions do you think are useful on a daily basis, personal or global attitudes
that we have to adpot?



I am far from an expert on the subject and I definitely do not have the one and
only correct answer. I have read up on many different outlooks as to how our
race can survive at the current rate of growth and selfish greed. There are
many characteristics of many different views that make sense in my mind.
Certain characteristics of primitive anarchism make sense to me while, at the
same time, I can see the value in more realistic situations such as the
reformation and modification of the current ways of life we all partake in. I
continually try to forge these specific aspects into a single thought process
that I feel could somehow serve to maintain sustainability on a large-scale.
It’s all a very frustrating situation, in fact, due to my belief in the quote
that “the master’s tools will never dismantle the master’s house” while at the
same time having my skepticism of the logistics of a complete overhaul of society
at large. Looking into the future can be a very depressing and frightening
process. Learning from the past, however, appears to be the best chance we have
against the intimidation of the future.



Despite the appalling history and nature of our culture, in a way, it gives me
a sense of hope. It seems as though people have been calling for the end-times
all throughout history while it has still yet to come to fruition. The second
coming of Christ, the nearing ice-age, global warming, the rapture, Y2K, the
end of the world in 2012 … the world has somehow managed to survive all of
these scares with relatively little consequence. I am not in the slightest
sense trying to justify the current disposition of our culture and its past
indignities. As stated, in a fucked up kind of way, it gives me hope that the
humyn nature engrained within us manages to persevere throughout the ages in
some form or another.



I definitely feel as though there are obvious ways that will NOT work.
Capitalism especially strikes me as putting the world in the fast lane towards
extinction. Socialism and communism do not trail far behind, in my eyes,
either. I’m not too sure that any economic system that feels as though a
monetary value can be placed upon things such as the lives of animals (humyn
and non-humyn) or the natural resources in which we depend on for survival can
ever find a way to exist in harmony with the earth. Like I said earlier, while
I don’t feel as though one way of life has all of the answers to maintaining
the balance of humyn and earthly needs, I do feel as though we should seriously
consider and learn from the ways of the indigenous peoples around the world
who, still to this day, manage to live in harmony with the earth even amongst a
world of destruction.


What do you do outside of the band?
Do you all have day jobs? Are you involved in some kind of activism?



Specifics would be pointless in this manner for several reasons. I’ll say that
we all try to do our best to live our lives on our own terms and to avoid the
nine-to-five death trap that we’ve seen so many people become entrapped within.
Our song, The Gauntlet, deals with this issue almost directly.


You told me you're acquaintances with
Brian from Catharsis/CrimethInc. and you have played with his new band, From
The Depths. What do you think about CrimethInc? Are you connected in some way
with their activities or the lifestyle they are promoting?



I met Brian unknowingly about 5 years ago at the Total Liberation Fest Tour
that happened as he was out with Undying at the time. Looking back it was such
an amazing show and I’m glad I was there despite the overall low attendance and
cancellations (still have yet to see Maroon … FUCK!). I was a bit younger at
the time and was only in the beginning stages of my social conscious evolution,
but I specifically remember that show as being one of my first encounters with
Crimethinc’s literature table. I had seen the name around a few times before
and had heard the term being passed around a lot beforehand, but it was the
collection of literature at that show that got me interested in the collective.




While I don’t personally agree with a lot of the outlooks of the collective, I
find them to be very thought-provoking and ingenuitive. In fact, I would say
that the lifestyle in which the publications suggest is that of a very
enjoyable way of life for those who partake in it. I personally do not see how
many of their lifestyle choices could possibly work on a large-scale, but
perhaps that is not their intent to promote. I would think, however, that by
mass-producing such publications and stressing the relevance of their
ideological stances that they would intend for progressively more and more
people to catch on and “live the life”. I think that is where the problem arises.
Many of their ideals stem from living off of the excesses of the culture in
which surrounds them … and I can’t think of a better way to do so, personally.
I’d even go as far to say that I have personally adopted many of their outlooks
into that of my own. If everyone were to depend on dumpster diving and
shoplifting though, I’m not too sure how long we would survive.



As with most other aspects in life, I am still in the process of engaging in
and expanding upon my outlook on the subject. Location fucking sucks and with
Brian living in North Carolina (I’m pretty sure, at least), we don’t get to
speak on subjects as much as I’d probably like. I know he’s not the sole
spokesperson for the organization; I just personally enjoy his conversation as
he has, even since I was 17, always engaged me in dialogue with respect and is
always down to tell me awesome Catharsis stories. Being paranoid of annoying
him with old band questions, like so many people tend to partake in, I
apologized in which he replied with the insistance that he enjoyed conversation
on past days as it gave him a sense of feeling like all of his past endeavors
were worth something if people were to still be interested in them. That
statement lit a spark in my brain like I hadn’t felt in a while. From The
Depths is perfection, in my eyes, and is continuing in the direction that
Requiem was taking. Its what you want to and would expect to hear from the
members involved with the project, yet at the same time completely innovative
in all aspects. They’re recording starting January 3rd, I believe, at the
legendary Mars Studio in Cleveland, OH. I am beyond excited to hear how this
turns out.


You say you're touring on waste
vegetable-oil. What do you think of the controversies concerning bio-fuels?
Bio-fuel is considered to be an alternative, but the studies have shown that it
may cause starvation, increasing the pace of global warming and other harmful
things.



I’m very glad of the placement of this question; coming after the one in which
I’ve just answered. When I offer constructive criticism of and to other
organizations, it is not out of spite or feelings of superiority. I just know
that much of my growth and evolution as a humyn has been the direct result of
direct confrontation with the way I live my life and the way that I do things.
I hope to parallel our veggie oil situation with that of my criticisms of
Crimethinc.



Yes, it is beneficial to us and to the environment comparatively. No, I do not
feel as though it would work on a large scale and I am aware of the remaining
negative environmental and social effects it can create. Running our vehicle on
waste vegetable oil that we attain from restaurants is an overall very, very
positive idea that we caught wind of through the people at Fossil Free Fuel (http://www.fossilfreefuel.com).
Personally, I was having quite a moral dilemma with the thought of touring.
“How can I sit back and write these songs persecuting those who partake in this
oil war when I am personally funding it myself through the unnecessary usage of
fuels?”, I was asking myself. The timing of the shop opening was perfect for us
as it provided a way to be in line with my beliefs, while at the same time
still being capable of doing what I love most.



I am pretty sure that it is common knowledge by now that a combination of
different types of alternative fuels must be attained in order for the world to
survive anywhere past another 100 years of its current existence. There is
obviously not enough waste vegetable oil in the world for all of its cars to
run off of. In the meantime, however, we are not only conserving our usage of
fossil fuels through this method, but we are also, at the same time, managing
to take waste materials and essentially recycle them for our own usage. Most
restaurants are sketchy and dump their oil into the sewers or water sources
anyhow to avoid the costs they would incur had they hired a removal service. In
addition, our vehicle gives off approximately 1-2% of the CO2 emissions that
would result from running on fossil fuels in any form or another. We have made
major sacrifices and have put in many hours of labor in order to assure that
this aspect of the band remains relevant. We still have to use a bit of regular
diesel to start the engine and that 1-2% of emissions still adds up; we’re far
from being perfect; but who isn’t?



In the song Cheating Life, you're
singing about organ donations. Why is important to you to address this issue?
Do you have any friends who have been in need for organ transplantation? What
do you think about transplanting animal organs to human bodies?



Organ donation is only one of the issues covered within this song. It is
primarily addressing the issue of the selfish nature of people who refuse to
submit to death, even when its inevitable time has come. Through the common
burial traditions practiced by most in the western hemisphere, humyns continue
in their tradition of squandering the earth’s natural resources even in death.
Another intent of the song is the confrontation of the idea that some people of
spiritual faith hold in which organ donation is not considered due to their
belief in the necessity of having their bodies for the second coming of life.
As a band, we have no problems with people having faith in whatever religion
they choose. However, whenever it starts to infringe on the rights or potential
benefits of other people, we feel as though an intervention should be arranged.
Regardless of the belief system one subscribes to, withholding a potentially
life-saving element from someone in dire need is a crime that any god could not
endorse.



As for animal organ transplants; I obviously feel as though it could be
beneficial in a similar way that stem cell research could be, yet at the same
time, I am 100% positive that due to our culture’s lack of respect for animal
life that a corrupt system would arise in which animals would be bred into
captivity and put to an early death in order for the use of their organs. While
this is not any different than the current way in which animals are looked upon
for the meat, fur, and leather which can be extracted from them, it speaks a
lot for the some of the belief systems we hold. Positive advancements in
society, such as potentially utilizing animal organs for human use, can not and
will not be successfully made until we, as a whole, learn to respect lives
which do not fall under the category of white, American male.



What do you think about the mania of
electing Barrack Obama as the president of the United States? Did you cast your
vote in this election? How do you think America will change in the next few
years? What if McCain would have won? Do you agree that the USA became a
modern-day Roman Empire in the 8 years of Bush?



I realized the other day that throughout the entire election process, I
remained rather uninterested as I feel that the majority of politicians are of
the same mindset and projection. Obviously there were no candidates running for
the position that stood for anything that matters to me. I refuse to vote for
someone in order to prove to anyone that I “care” or that I have some sort of
faith in this country or the government that is control of it. It wasn’t until
AFTER the election that I started to care or take notice of the situation that
was developing. The adoration and borderline worship that surrounds Barrack
Obama is equally scary to me as the flocking of the general population that I
saw to George Bush post-9/11. The American population has once again put its entire
faith in a single man who, for some underlying reason or another, has a desire
to control a population of a country. Granted, this time around people are
flocking to Obama out of enthusiasm as opposed to in fear as they did to Bush;
the underlying theme is still the same.



I do feel as though certain aspects will be better on the surface level.
Individuals of the international community who are not entirely aware of the
reality of American politics have obviously perceived the election of Obama as
a sign of hope. Americans of African descent obviously have gained a new sense
of pride and faith in the American political system. The general United States
population has an overall sense of “change” spreading throughout. Considering
the fact that the majority of people in the world are living on what I would
consider to be “the surface level”, I suppose that this election really did a
make a big difference in the minds of a lot of people. So maybe I should be
happy in the way that you’re happy for your little cousin winning the spelling
bee or something.



While I do feel as though several surface-level changes will go into effect and
that the country is better off without another conservative Republican in
command, I cannot bring myself to buy into the hype surrounding one man who,
apparently many people forget, is a politician. Bottom line is that even if he
were truly motivated for positive change, it would be completely irrelevant as
the true power of the American political system has been in the hands of those
behind the curtain for generations upon generations. The kind of politics that
I see most people partaking in are similar in presentation to professional
wrestling, in my humble opinion.



As for George Bush single-handedly turning America into a modern-day Rome; I’m
torn on the issue. As a firm believer in the fact that those who do not learn
from history are doomed to repeat it, I am confident in agreeing that America
is well on its way to fulfilling its prophecy. In fact, the very first song we wrote
was Victims Of Our Own Device, which speaks on this very subject. The gears
were set into motion long before the tenure of George Bush being put into
office and it will continue to do so even though he is now gone. While speaking
on the subject of history repeating itself, I think it would be of interest for
people to look into the similarities between the conditions that existed in
Germany before the election of Adolf Hitler and those of which exist in
modern-day America. Just as a disclaimer; no, I am not insinuating that I think
Obama is the second coming of Hitler. I just feel as though it is important to
keep in mind the potential of a nation who has been beaten for so long to have
such unyielding faith in a new, charismatic leader under the false illusion of
democracy.



Is there ever such a thing as a just
war?



There is a motto in which I live by that insists, “There is a violence that
liberates and a violence that enslaves. There is a violence that is moral and a
violence that is immoral”. While this statement obviously leaves a lot of room
for personal interpretation to justify what is “moral” and what is “immoral”, I
feel as though the quote’s relevance is in the fact that it does not neglect
the rare necessity for violence in a world where it is so commonly abused. I
would, in fact, love to hear someone attempt to explain how it would be
considered unjust for the Iraqi people to fight back after being invaded and
crippled for the oil which happens to reside under their feet. I could go on to
speak on other issues such as the “wars” being waged for animal rights or earth
liberation, however I am assuming that you are referring to “real” wars that
are waged between countries. Obviously the band stands behind those who fight
for the struggles in which they feel strongly enough to do so, in almost any
situation.



You have an Mp3 blog on the net
sharing music of some very popular bands. Why are you doing this? What do you
think about mp3 file sharing on the internet?



Regretfully, I don’t know if I’d agree on the “very popular” aspect of the
statement. We started an Mp3 blog featuring out-of-print albums and rare demos
from some of the artists who have influenced the band as a sort of homage to
those who came before us. We have found that, even in its early stages, it has
been creating a better understanding amongst the younger kids as to where we’re
coming from. At the very least, the creation of the blog has been reducing the
number of compliments we receive in which we are praised for creating the most
groundbreaking music ever heard, haha. Maintaining the blog is a fun way to
spread around some of the bands that we felt never really received the
attention they rightfully deserve. A lot of the bands in which we are inspired
by would be very well-known in this day and age of “hardcore” had they stuck
around long enough to be a part of it. We occasionally upload albums by current
bands in which we are bringing through town as we feel that by putting their
album up for download prior to them coming through, it will in fact better
their reaction at the show. Once again, this is something that I feel is unique
to the crowd of kids who come to shows in Pittsburgh whereas in other cities it
would simply be taken as a free pass to get their album for free.



As for how I feel about internet file sharing, I’m going to say it is an
overall positive deal. I’m not even going to comment on how it effects the
mainstream market as its been conversed so many times over and I don’t really
care anyhow. Even for bands such as ourselves, it has been discussed in great
detail many times beforehand. I’ll just say that we have actually chosen to
upload our own album to the Mp3 blog community almost as a defense mechanism.
The day we put our CD out, a poor quality, mislabeled set of Mp3s appeared all
over the internet for our album. I instantly put together a collection of
high-quality rips along with files of our lyrics and a list of ways in which to
contact us in an attempt to at least have a better first impression of the band
being distributed.



We had spent so much time ensuring that a good recording was made, it was very
disheartening to see it wiped away within one day of it being released through
the carelessness of a single person. It sucks that it is the way it is, but it
has become quite common for a large majority of kids to acquire their first
impression of your band through the Mp3s in which they have downloaded. I
personally think that all Mp3s, regardless of bitrate or file type, sound very
bland due to their lack of bass and the increase of midrange through the
recording (cymbals specifically). It has become a necessity, however, for bands
to rely heavily on the Mp3 distribution of their music.



Coming from an environmentalist standpoint, it is a great way to promote your
music without wasting limitless pounds of plastic and paper. I can’t even begin
to fathom how many shitty demos the internet and Mp3s have prevented from being
produced. Coming from an artistic and common sense standpoint, however, I can’t
imagine how anyone would be into the idea of buying an intangible set of files
for double the price of what we sell a fully packaged, tangible product
containing a higher quality version of the same product. Kids will be kids, I
suppose.



Future plans for the band? What do
you want to achieve in the near the future?



The future plans of the band are to remain true to our convictions (whatever
they may be at the time) as well as to simply survive. With an oncoming
economic depression, it’s going to be hard to scrounge up the money to buy new
equipment, or to record, or to travel, or to get kids to come out to our shows.
Reality sucks sometimes. I would just be happy if the band survives in one form
or another in order to keep my sanity in tact.



Realistically I feel as though the band is going to focus more so on our live
show and writing process. While we are currently very selective on the shows
that we play and the quality of the music we write; there is always room for
improvement. I think we might put out a split and support it with our first
full US tour in the spring. Time shall tell, I suppose.



Any last words or advice to the
readers you would like to impart?



I just want to thank you for the opportunity to present my ideas and thoughts
and to anyone who took the time to read me babbling. I spent a few hours on
this interview and hopefully at least one person can take at least one thing
from this. Our page can be found at http://myspace.com/pathtomisery
as well as http://pathtomisery.blogspot.com.
Think for yourself and pick up our disc while you’re at it.