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The Rules
1. Do no post before reading the help page.
2. Do not copy and paste entries from wikipedia! Yes, we can tell when you do.
3. All artist with profiles must have at least one actual release. All others will be deleted.
4. All profiles must use the template provided in the help page.
5. Keep all information strictly Powernoise related. That means that any artist profile within the database, will be for a powernoise artist. That means no EBM, Synthpop, TBM, etc.
6. Clubs, labels and DJs listed must follow the same rule. Clubs listed will be those that include powernoise artists within their playlist, the same goes for DJs.
7. Labels must have at least one powernoise artist within their roster.
Who decides what's powernoise or not? You.
This will be a democracy, and if everyone agrees that a certain artist, club, label or DJ is Powernoise related, then it should remain, and vice-versa.
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One of the goals of this site is to promote the artist at the core of the database. Artists that might not get as much exposure through other media, so every week we will feature an interview with one of the artists in the database.
This week we have an interview with Tyler Viscerine of San Diego, California's To Mega Therion.
PowerNoise.org: How did the TMT project come about, and what were you doing before it?
Tyler: TMT came about in December of 2005. I've been making noise tracks since 1991, but never had a name for it and it was always just a track or two here and a track or two there, so it never solidified over my other projects until then. Before TMT truly came to life, I had been involved in death, doom, and thrash metal bands playing bass, guitar, and or doing vocals. I had also been in numerous industrial and other electro acts, some of which I plan on resurrecting in the future. But none of those bands truly came to fruition like this one did so quickly.
PN: There seem to be a lot of dark undertones and imagery to the music of the project. Is there an overall concept you are trying to go for?
Tyler: Yes, since I come from a metal and industrial background, it's in my nature to make very dark stuff. As for a concept, I am taking this noise thing to a level that I don't think other noise artists have done before and am bringing a very elaborate concept to the band itself, which is an idea that early metal bands and shock rock artists have done in the past. To give more then just music, but also a storyline and characters that evoke a multimedia effect to the band. We have a comic book in the works that explains the whole story behind us and what and why we are what we are, which is more then just a couple of ghouls onstage spitting blood everywhere.
I can't see myself doing what everyone else does in the scene. I feel if I get people's attention with my music, I need to give them a show they won't forget and possibly draw them into our fan base, the Legion. I always loved fan clubs and band/fan interaction as a kid and I want to bring that to my fans. It keeps things fun and interesting, that's why we created The Legion, a fan club that people can join to get more involved and interact with us.
PN: Fan interaction this day seems to have gone beyond the old postal fan club thanks to the Internet. How does To Mega Therion use this to promote itself?
Tyler: I agree, the Internet has broken down many barriers that were there back when it was all “snailmail”. We try to get ourselves in as many places as possible. We have an official site coming up soon that will have forums and contests and special offers like, remix wars, etc. We have two myspace pages, the main page and the fan site/The Legion site. We have a page on trig.com and powernoise.org. We have a few members of the cult (our inner circle of fans that work for us) that manage some of those pages, cause Jesse and I can't possibly keep up with all of it. But it keeps things going and growing. As long as you download from a site that gives back to the artist, I'm fine with that.
PN: What about digital music sharing and distribution, what is your take on it?
Tyler: I must admit, when it comes to downloading ripped music and or other people selling your music; it does dampen the ability of the artist to live out their dream due to not getting what they deserve. It also stops the fans from getting the best that the artist can give them. But as for the age of downloading, I have no problem with it as long as the quality is there. For instance, I can't stand the quality of the mp3s on myspace. They sound nothing like they do in the studio or on CD due to the downgrading of quality they do.
PN: There's been a lot of talk about powernoise artists hiding behind their laptop. I know that TMT has gotten a reputation for giving 100% when it comes to live shows, however, there are still people that believe that theatrics aren't necessary as long as the music is good. What do you say to that?
Tyler: Of course theatrics aren't necessary as long as the music is good, I totally agree. But, at the same time, who wants to pay more money to get into a club on a given night to watch a guy onstage with the same aesthetic as the DJ on any other night? There are bands out there, rock bands especially that have such great music that they don't need to do anything other then play their instruments. But in my experiences with the power noise movement, I have been let down by the lack of what's onstage vs what is going on in my head with their music. I hear this music and I see things that blow me away, but then I go to see them live and like you said, they're hiding behind a laptop bobbing their head with headphones on. It's like watching the DJ. I come from a background of seeing bands like Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, Gwar, WASP, and NIN. I feel the need to give my fans that much and more like those artists do. I want them to leave the show feeling how I did when I left those shows, blown away and wanting more.
PN: And I think that's what gathered such a "legion" of fans for TMT, even though you guys don't have an official release yet. Do you feel the same way?
Tyler: Yes, I do, I of course hope the music comes first, but I think the fan base has grown at such a rapid rate because we are giving them, especially in this scene, something they've been craving, something they've been missing and hopefully, something they've never seen before.
PN: Speaking of official releases, what's in store in terms of music for TMT?
Tyler: Very soon, next week actually, we are appearing on a compilation that is coming out on Sistinas Music called Materia Fria, which will feature our track Purification Ritual. Later this summer we are appearing on W.A.S.T.E.'s new EP coming out called Violent Delights with a remix of Omega 3 called The Kingdom of Evil mix. Also our own EP is coming out with remixes from W.A.S.T.E., Ah Cama-Sotz, Vuxnut, Embodi, and others. A movie is coming out in October called Primitive Recall that our remix of W.A.S.T.E.'s Psycho Killer is in the opening sequence. And from that the production company, Skyline Films has hit us up to do 3 track for their upcoming film Gurdian which from what I heard this morning will feature two characters that will be wearing two different shirts of our.
PN: Looks like you have your hands busy with music production. Are there plans for a tour or any more live shows any time soon?
Tyler: As for live shows, we are playing at The Attik in club Barcode in Las Vegas on June 18. Actually two days prior I am heading to Los Angeles to appear in a Dawn of Ashes video, that should turn out cool. And on July 21st we are playing with them here in San Diego. Also on July 11 we'll be playing at Infirmary in Anaheim. As for a tour, nothing has been set up yet.
PN: Well, we look forward to the EP and the shows. Got any final words?
Tyler: Join our Legion, come to our shows and partake in the rising of The Great Beast and the coming age of Black Noise!
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