SOURCE – There’s been a thrash metal revival the past couple of years. What do you think of that, and are there any of the younger bands that have caught your ear?
Scott Watts (Bass) – I like the thrash metal that’s coming out these days. It makes me happy that the younger generation still enjoys the genre of metal that I grew up with and played. Some of the newer thrash bands I like are Havok, Warbringer, and Vektor, to name a few.
SOURCE – How do you feel about being a legacy thrash metal band to a second and third generation of musicians? What sorts of advice do you impart to the younger generation?
Scott Watts (Bass) – I think its great! I’m glad Sacrifice came out when we did because we helped start and keep thrash metal alive. Just keep playing what you love and don’t listen to others. If you love it, keep doing it!
SOURCE – Do you find it amazing that so many of the Canada metal bands are still together and very successful 30 years later?
Scott Watts (Bass) – Yes, I do find it amazing. It shows the world that Canada has been a big part of the Metal World. The fact that these bands are still around and still playing shows the dedication we all have towards our music. It’s something I hope some bands will be able to keep. I know not all bands will be able to do so, or would even want to do so.
SOURCE – Sacrifice have influenced countless bands over the years. Who are some younger bands and/or musicians that impress you?
Scott Watts (Bass) – Like I mentioned earlier, I really like Havok, Warbringer and Vektor. I personally don’t know if Sacrifice actually influenced these bands, but the fact that they keep thrash metal alive is great on its own.
SOURCE – What’s your take on the evolution from records/CDs to MP3 downloads to streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music?
Scott Watts (Bass) – The evolution from records/CDs to mp3 downloads is cool. I understand the want to have thousands of songs available in digital format. I don’t feel that its really the best in sound quality, but its still good to have almost unlimited songs available for your listening pleasure at any moment. I’m not really a fan of streaming music. I’d rather have control over what I listen to, and not having to worry about being online.
SOURCE – With all the changes in the music industry over the years, how would Sacrifice do if you started at a band in 2016?
Scott Watts (Bass) – Starting a brand new band these days is more competitive. It was competitive back in the day, but now there are thousands of bands and its harder to get a core of dedicated fans. Everybody likes so many bands because there are so many to like. As for promoting a band, it is definitely easier with social media and home recording. Music gets to the masses much more quickly than back in the 80’s.
SOURCE – Are you able to make a living playing music?
Scott Watts (Bass) – Myself? No! LOL! Everyone in Sacrifice has daytime jobs and families. To make a living playing music we would have to go back in time and make different decisions with our lives.
SOURCE – How would you characterize the band’s sound now compared to back in the ’80s?
Scott Watts (Bass) – Now the band’s sound is bigger and heavier due to modern technology. We know what we want as a band sound when we record. In the 80’s it was much more raw and we weren’t as experienced as we are now.
SOURCE – So what is on the horizon for Sacrifice? What plans of your should the fans be prepared for? Any chances of a Brazilian tour?
Scott Watts (Bass) – Well Sacrifice will keep playing a few shows a year for the next 3-5 years, for sure. Hopefully, we will record some new material this year. We are working on doing a South American tour in 2017 which would include Brazil, but only time will tell if it happens or not.
SOURCE – Any closing words?
Scott Watts (Bass) – Thanks for being a fan of Sacrifice after all these years! We are in our 4th decade as a band, and hopefully we’ll see everyone soon at a festival near you \ m /.
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