Greg Bradley, guitarist for Hard Rock Canadian group Art Of Dying.
Greg Bradley Interview
– What are your current projects?
I’m currently at home in Vancouver between tours and working on new ideas and songs for the next Art of Dying album. We just released our 3rd single “Sorry” and we expect that one to keep us busy through the rest of the year!
– What can we expect to see from Art Of Dying in 2012?
You’ll see a video for “Sorry” soon and tons more touring supporting our current album “Vices & Virtues”. We are going on tour with Shinedown on the Avalanche Tour from April 12th – 25th. After that, we’ll be doing a bunch of radio shows in May. We’ll be announcing more tours in the near future.
– What are your current endorsements?
I use Schecter Guitars (http://www.schecterguitars.com/) and Marshall amps (http://marshallamps.com/).
The band uses Shure for wireless systems
Tavis, Cale and myself use Levy’s Leathers straps (http://www.levysleathers.com/ )
– What type of amplifiers and effects we’re used on the Art Of Dying album Vices and Virtues?
Man, we used so many amps, I can’t even remember!! Howard Benson’s crew has a massive amp set up….mainly Marshalls and combining amps with Vox combos, etc. We also used Bogners and Marshalls when we recorded with Dan Donegan. For effects, we didn’t use too much while recording, some fuzz pedals and wahs, an ebow and a couple of Dan’s special secret weapon effects. Overall not too much effects though.
– What’s your vision on the Internet as a tool to promote and get your music out?
I think it’s currently it the best way to promote your music whether you’re an independent artist or you are signed to a label. It’s an easy way to stay connected to your fans and very important to grow you fanbase.
– Greg with all the bands coming out today. Do you keep updated with what comes out online at all?
I try to stay on top of my Pingon iTunes and look at what other people I know are listening to. You really have to seek it out though and keep aware of new stuff coming out.
– How is the current Music Scene in your area?
Vancouver has always had a lot of great, talented bands and venues to support them. Our local rock station has an annual independent radio contest to help local bands get to the next level, and that is really a great service to upcoming artists!
– Can you tell us about your stage gear?
I had a great feature in Guitar World Magazine that came out in September 2011 describing my stage gear. I use a Marshall JVM210H head with a Mesa Boogie cab. I use a Crate combo as well and a Marshall Silver Jubillee 50 watt head. My pedals are a Dunlop Cry Baby Wah, Boss Noisegate, Boss Pitchshifter PS-5, Boss Digital Delay DD-3, Boss Super Chorus CH-1, Boss TU-20 Tuner and an Ernie Ball VP JR Volume pedal. I mainly play a Schecter Custom Solo 6 Dark Vintage for our drop B tuned songs and a Schecter Tempest Standard Goldtop for our drop C# tuned songs.
– What could we find interesting in your Music collection?
Good question, my CD’s are under my bed! I have 1000 of them. I’m trying to get them all in my iTunes but it takes time. I used to work in a record store so I collected tons from all different genres. I’ve got some signed Metallica CDs that are a prized possession!
– Could you describe what goes on in a day in your life as a musician?
When I’m on the road, it’s all traveling, playing live, playing acoustic on the bus, checking out the other bands and drinking a lot! When I’m in the studio, I’m completely focused on crafting the songs to get them to where we all want them to be. When I’m at home, I’m always working on new songs, keeping in touch with fans on Facebook and twitter and generally staying low key until our next adventure.
– Any advice for upcoming guitarist?
Never give up! Always keep chipping away at the stone no matter what people say and how hard the obstacles seem. Always remember that you can improve in any area and that there is most likely someone hungrier than you right around the corner. That will keep you motivated. Treat the people you with respect. Have fun playing your music. There’s no point in doing it if you’re not enjoying it!
Check out Art Of Dying Online http://www.artofdyingmusic.com/
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