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Here’s Allan, vocalist of local grindcore band, LOC to answer some of our questions.
Can you tell us a brief history of the band? Introduce the band’s current line-up.
Thanks for having us the chance for this interview, you are the second zine to ever have a proper one. LOC started out as a band 8 years ago, the lineup then was Andoni on vocals, who died in a tragic car accident; Mic on bass, Pepo on drums then Sam was invited to do the guitars. LOC broke up sometime, and then Sam invited me and Gil to re-establish the band. Then we oust Mic out for both personal and musical reasons. We played as a three-piece for almost 6 months. After we felt that the additional for bass is necessary, we asked Gani to play the missing part.
How’s the band right now? Any news you can tell us?
We just want to do as much gigs as possible. We barely practice because of conflicts in everyone’s schedule. So far, the band is continuing to struggle for a demo. Hopefully, we could release our first material late this year.
When you started the band, did you play this kind of music already? I was told that you were playing hc back then. Is this true?
The first lineup was mainly influenced by Machine head and other metalcore bands like Hatebreed, whereas, the current lineup are more into the brutal death grind stuff.
Besides the type of music you’re playing, what other type of music do you guys listen to?
We listen to a lot of metal, hardcore, and punk. Some Black Sabbath and sludge. Powerviolence.
What are your influences? Favorite bands? Who are the band’s idols?
We listen to Dying Fetus, Nasum, Dropdead, Cryptopsy, Disgorge, Assuck, Coalesce, and Agathocles, to name a few.
Tell us about stuff you might have released.
We recorded a six-song demo last 2 years; they changed the deal that we have to pay them in the end. We had no money to afford our songs.
Instead of playing in the band, what other things are you guys into?
Gani is into morbid paintings and editing. He also teaches together with Sam. We get fucked up once in a while.
Do you have jobs? How do you support the band’s needs?
Gani and Sam teach. Gil has a job in a rehearsal studio.
How does it feel playing with some big bands in big gigs? What about those mallrapcore bands, what do you think of those silly bands?
We don’t give a fuck with big bands as long as we play. About the rapcore bullshit, they will fade away.
What if some major label guy wants to sign you but they want you to play the “in” type of music? Will you accept the offer?
The fat bastard can fuck my dog, ehehehe.
Do you think here in our country, being signed in a major label is selling-out?
Still D.I.Y. is the best way for me, but if you’re asking me about selling out, I say as long as you don’t do what you are told and kept the integrity, you’re never sold out.
What’s the best place for you guys to play? Do you prefer smaller gigs or the big sponsored ones?
We did a gig in Olongapo that was the best so far; people there just have fun, no discriminations. And we participated in an annual Brave New World that was true punk. (Fuck yeah!! We were there!- Ed.) Hopefully, we can play to other provinces and much more underground gigs. As for the sponsored ones, I don’t think that any fancy gig would invite us with this set up.
What are your plans for future releases? Is there anything coming for us to check out?
Hopefully, we could release our first material late this year. We also have a video, which includes some live shows from 2000-2002, all edited by Gani.
That’s all!! Hope we didn’t bore you guys. Any last words? Thanks a lot guys for this interview! Good luck!
Thanks a lot with this interview. It’s been cool answering your questions. More power to your zine. Ingats bro.