ABOVE THE BAR PODCAST On December 11th, 2024, a last minute, unannounced, live interview with THREE SIXES went down and it can be streamed on YOUTUBE.

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MUSICARENAGH interview with THREE SIXES on November 20th, 2024:

Three Sixes is ready to shake up the music scene with their upcoming album, “Call Me The Devil,” set to drop on January 29, 2025. But before then their latest single, which is titled ”Welcome to the New World Order,” promises a raw, unfiltered exploration of our complex modern landscape, blending hard-hitting industrial sounds with symphonic metal’s dramatic intensity.

The band has always been known for pushing boundaries, and this album is no exception. By collaborating across different musical styles and geographic locations, Damien, Blake, and Kill have created a record that’s as provocative as it is powerful. Their approach goes beyond music—they’re crafting a statement about global politics, personal struggle, and societal transformation.

“Welcome to the New World Order” stands as a visceral commentary on our current moment. The track weaves personal reflection with broader social critique, challenging listeners to look beyond surface-level narratives. With Three Sixes, music isn’t just sound—it’s a conversation, a challenge, and a mirror reflecting our most uncomfortable truths.

“Congratulations on “Welcome to the New World Order”! What inspired this song’s concept and message?
Damien: Thank you. Musically, the foundation was made by Kill and Blake. We were all on the same page as far as a vision went. After they did their parts, they sent it to me. I loved it on the first listen. Once I confirmed the arrangement with them, the chorus just immediately jumped out at me. After we agreed on that, the rest of the lyrics almost wrote themselves. The message came from what has been happening globally and building up for decades up to now. I felt it could be the voice and opinions of not just us as a band, but anyone else who has been following what’s going on, and listens to it today.

How does this single fit into your artistic journey and musical evolution?
Blake: I think this song in particular brings a musical intensity that sets the tone for the attitude of the album. It’s a bit faster than anything the band has previously released, and that parallels the increased chaos we’re seeing around the world, as well as the intense feelings we personally have regarding current events. This album was also a chance for me to contribute to the writing process, which given my musical influences, brings a different dynamic to the songs than what’s been previously released.

Damien: It fits perfectly into what Three Sixes has evolved into. This record is another step forward as far as growth goes. I say this because we have generally never really touched on politics or social issues. Subject wise, I was focused in other places. So as this record was being written, all of us had been affected by the terrible economy and we as taxpayers- being treated like shit. It’s an honest view of what the world is seeing right now and it’s not good.

Can you elaborate on the themes and symbolism in “Welcome to the New World Order”?
Damien: What’s crazy is the guy that did our video is someone who none of us ever met. I found him on Fiverr. He literally lives on the opposite side of the planet from us. The only communication I had with him was online providing the lyrics, audio and logos. He took it from there. As far as the symbolism goes, I think the guy in the suit and skull wears several different faces; being those of death, surveillance and President Biden.

I thought the factories with the discharge were good too, touching on the global environmental distress. I also thought the protests shown accurately depict what is happening now across the world, especially in American colleges. The overall theme is real-time, unchecked chaos. I think the symbolism was nailed.

Blake: We’ll see how global policies evolve moving forward, but in the last decade especially, we’ve seen insane regulations and restrictions placed on citizens around the world. From COVID lockdowns to social media censorship to dystopian policies pushed forward by power-tripped bureaucrats, there are a lot of areas you can point to that have been contaminated by those who devalue freedom. There are millions of people around the world, including us, who are tired of being conditioned to comply with tyrants.

What personal experiences or observations fueled the lyrics?
Damien: Before I had the music for “Reject Control”, BLM riots were going on across the country. Although I live in Southern California, violent crime and home invasions were still going down near me at that time, just a few miles away. I was warned by several friends that it could be coming and to prepare accordingly. I did. Luckily nothing happened, but it spawned the lyrics for “Reject Control”. Most notably, the first four lines which set the tone for the rest of the song.

“Call Me The Devil” was actually a sarcastic song simply to upset PC people because “I Fuck The Dead” (I.F.T.D) didn’t offend people anymore. So I started the tune with the first verse and chorus. Kill and Blake loved it. My only goal was to set snowflakes off on both sides of the aisle because as an Independent, I can do as much. When the guys wanted me to write more, I did. Only to realize I wrote a song about myself, haha! I thought and still think that was pretty funny. They loved this song so much that they wanted it to be the title tune for the record. My ideas were different, but I agreed and I’m glad I did.

While I did my best to make it vague and open to interpretation, “Anticipating Death” was written about someone I knew who took their own life. In retrospect, that person was declaring through their own, blatant actions what they were going to do in front of anyone within eyesight and nobody saw it coming until it happened. At that point, it all made sense. I could go further with other tunes if you want, but there’s a few of them.

Blake: To build off Damien, we liked the idea of “Call Me The Devil” for the album title because that theme permeates across the album. There’s heavy messaging in several of the songs that will likely upset some people, but even outside of our album, there’s the whole cancel culture epidemic.

There’s an entire demographic of people who spend their time getting upset at other people for their views, from the left and the right, and people are demonized for whatever view they have. The album title goes out as a middle finger to anyone, at any level of power, who can’t just have a conversation, but has to resort to name-calling and putting people down.

Can you walk us through your songwriting process?
Damien: This time around, it was different than others. Kill lives in Florida. Blake and I live about 20 minutes apart in California. Johnny (R.I.P.) lived about an hour from Blake and me in LA. With the exceptions of a few (Call Me The Devil, They and Anti-theist) the rest of the tunes started with Kill writing the riffs and arranging the songs. He’d email them to Blake.

Those two would decide what they thought was best and would send them to me. I agreed with all of it. We found a formula and a great groove together. Outside the initial version of “They” all of us agreed on the song structures. Once that happened, I knew where the lyrics were gonna go and wrote them. The entire process was literally a total team effort. I think it shows.

Are you exploring new genres or sounds?
Blake: I take influence from many different areas, and for this album I drew a lot of inspiration from Fear Factory, Strapping Young Lad, SepticFlesh, Psycroptic, Machine Head, and many others, not just in terms of musical attitude, but production and mixing. These bands have symphonic and hybrid elements that elevate their music to a whole different level of experience, and I wanted to incorporate that into our sound and build off the previous Three Sixes albums.

Kill: I’m always pulling from different styles of music, personally. Sonically, I wish I had more patience to work with different effects and modulation. When it comes down to it, nothing beats simplicity.

Damien: Always. It’s a never-ending journey and nothing is ever out of bounds. It’s arguably my favorite part about what we do.

Will “Welcome to the New World Order” be part of an upcoming album?
Damien: Yes. It will be the second of 12 songs from our new record “Call Me The Devil”, to be released on Freethinkers Day, January 29th, 2025.

What’s next creatively for Three Sixes?
Damien: We put everything we had from the last 10 years into this record. Shots were fired and the chamber is cleared, so nothing new in the works at the moment.

How do you engage with fans and build community?
Damien: We have an emailing list that we use to stay in touch, which we encourage people to sign up for, as well as social media and just going out to see other bands play.

Blake: The most effective way to build a community, in my experience, is person-to-person. Social media posts are great for reaching a large audience, but it’s typically a shallow following built in a very noisy environment, so having personal interaction or direct messaging tends to build stronger connections.

Kill: Social media can be useful or a dumpster fire, either at any given time. It can be tedious to constantly engage, but outside of touring and making that impact with new fans, it’s the best way to develop and nurture those connections.

What message would you like to share with global listeners?
Damien: While we apologize for the long delay in between records, I can promise that it will be worth the wait. I’d also like to say that we brought “The album experience” back. So my suggestion to anyone who listens to our latest “Call Me The Devil” record all the way through for the first time is this- put on a pair of headphones, hit “play” and donate 45 minutes of uninterrupted time for a listen. You won’t be disappointed.

Blake: Put this album in your workout playlist, lol.

Kill: First off, thank you for checking us out. We always welcome feedback and conversation regarding our music, or even bands you think we should know about!
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LELAHEL METAL Interview with THREE SIXES on November 11th, 2024:
Industrial-thrash titans Three Sixes return with “Reject Control,” a ferocious anthem of defiance. In this interview, the band delves into its raw intensity, rebellious themes, and upcoming album Call Me The Devil.

1. “Reject Control” dives deep into themes of rebellion and defiance. What inspired you to tackle these intense subjects with such urgency right now?
Damien: Even though the George Floyd/BLM riots were happening on the other side of the country a few years ago, there were still violent crimes and home invasions happening within just a few miles from where I live at the same time. All of which gave birth to the first four lines to this song that I’d eventually write. After that, the rest of the lyrics just fell into place. Although this song was written a while back, we thought it’s relevant today as the subject matter on this is still pretty fresh.

2. Your lyrics challenge power structures and manipulation—can you tell us more about what “Reject Control” is pushing back against?
Damien: Going through the Covid lockdowns, rising crime, social media trying to guilt trip a tax paying white guy into self-hate and lawmakers seemingly not caring about anything while the economy was going south- there was a lot to be angry about and push back against. A while after the riots ended, the guys sent me the music to this song. I talked to them about what I thought the subject matter should be. Like everything else on this record, we were on the same page. History shows I’ve never been politically correct. My job is to deliver attitude. I do so honestly, and I think people connect with it.

3. Each of you brings a unique intensity to the track. How did the collaboration between Blake’s relentless drumming, Damien’s piercing vocals, and Kill’s dissonant riffs shape the overall sound?
Kill: From the time I started composing the main riff (which doubles as the chorus), it felt like a slow, sludgy and grinding style was the right way to approach it. I was envisioning some sort of resistance toward the increasing government overreach. Our creative minds were matched with regard to the correlation between the music, lyrics and the flow of the song.

Damien: As with the majority of songs on this record, this one started with Kill. He wrote the riffs and arranged it. He and Blake worked out the bridges/transitions, etc. and when they felt good about it- sent it to me. All I did was dig it, confirm what was gonna go where and go over the subject matter. Those two laid the foundation for me to write over. Blake would eventually add some well-placed sampling in it during the final production stages to really bring it alive.

Blake – I got a sense of the groove that Kill was going for, and tried to strike a balance of being a head banging groove song, and a fast thrash song. I always like to make the drums as musical as I can, but drums are limited mostly to timbre rather than melody, so I try to work with the musical evolution of the guitars and add context around them to accent the music and drive the song forward in energy. With this song in particular, I have progressively faster drum parts as the riff and vocal carry forward the core of track.

4. With a title like Reject Control, what message do you hope listeners take away from this song?Blake – While there’s themes in the lyrics that directly pertain to recent years, it also speaks to the mindset of staying an independent thinker and really trying to take to task any policies or regulations that are being pushed on us. We’ve seen some crazy tyrannical policies and some blatant hypocritical execution of those policies, to speak in general terms, and millions have been censored for trying to ask questions and educate ourselves. Solutions are found through conversation and collaboration, not oppression or erroneous accusations. We don’t want to live as second-class citizens under gluttonous power structures.

Damien: To think for yourself in any situation, at any time. Going against the grain when you know something stinks is typically the right move and don’t be afraid to fail if it isn’t. The mainstream/legacy media is not your friend and neither is anyone pretending to be while trying to force their opposing opinion down your throat. While discussions and even arguments are healthy, people who do nothing but attempt to coerce you to think like them don’t care about you, just themselves and their agendas. I’ve learned that many who can’t get you to think the way they do, leave, “unfriend” you or whatever juvenile behavior they project is because they are insecure within themselves. It used to bother me, but I stopped caring a long time ago.

5. How does “Reject Control” connect to your previous single, “Welcome To The New World Order”? Are there similar themes running between the two?
Damien: The themes are definitely similar. “Welcome To The New World Order” is something that has been building for decades and “Reject Control” was what happened when the “New World Order” showed its face. People have awakened to what was actually happening and luckily, wanted nothing to do with it. I think the American citizens proved that at the ballot box.

Kill: I agree, the themes are similar, as well as the inspiration from what’s been going on specifically in the USA. Both “Welcome to The New World Order” and “Reject Control” are anthemic, to a point. Funny thing is that the remainder of the tracks from the upcoming album have that effect, as well.

6. Damien, your lyrics are intense and unapologetic. How do you approach writing such powerful and direct messages?
Damien: I don’t have much of a filter. It’s not a me “trying to be cool or edgy thing” either, as my lack of filter outside of music has created a lot of friction in my life. Bandmates included. It’s also caused a lot of self-inflicted grief, which I can’t take back and some of which, I regret. It’s more of a personality flaw than anything else. It’s who I am. Lyrically, it’s my place of complete freedom where I can say and do whatever I want while being met with approval. Just unleash energy to the fullest degree possible. If anything, all I’m really doing is being myself while having a platform to express opinions I have which Kill and Blake agree with, people happen to like and is way cool. Don’t get me wrong, I’m generally a joker who likes to make people laugh. I’m not the angry guy pissed of at the world 24/7, but all of us have some sort of anger and/or tipping points for whatever reasons. This is just the place I try to constructively direct it to.

7. Blake, as both the drummer and producer, how did you balance creating the driving intensity behind the drums while also shaping the overall sound of the single?
Blake – Wearing multiple hats has big pros and cons, in that the more you control, the more flexibility you have at the expense of your labor. The best way to be effective is to tackle one thing at a time, so I had to split the workload into different phases. After playing around with demos to figure out arrangements, we recorded the final rhythm guitars at my studio first. I then went through the editing process on guitars, which itself took a couple months, but gave me a lot more time to listen to the riffs and sit with them to gather ideas. Then I recorded my own drums and focused on delivering an intense and technical performance that would give the backbone of the energy we wanted to achieve in this album. I went through the comping and editing for all the drum tracks, and then we had our baselines to move forward with everything else. Kill had returned home to write and record bass parts and guitar solos on his own, and I was working with Damien at my studio to record the vocals. All the editing is very procedural and tedious, but with how dense these songs are, it’s absolutely imperative to keep everything locked in tightly together. I was able to get creative again while creating the backing tracks, and again at the later stages of mixing. As for creating the mix, I put all the tracks into one long project, with the goal of creating consistency and cohesion across all the songs. I was able to organize and consolidate everything (turned almost 400 tracks into the final 234!). This created a workflow so that one EQ change or balance change in a core instrument would translate across the album, which was super helpful when making fine adjustments towards the end. Each of these phases requires a different approach and mindset, which is why it’s important to keep things organized and stream lined, and we kept track of the whole process using a Google doc spreadsheet. I know this is a long-winded answer, but hopefully also shares some insight on the making of the album.

8. The track is mastered by Maor Applebaum, known for working with heavy hitters in the industry. What impact did his expertise bring to “Reject Control”?
Damien: I thought it was the perfect, final touch. Maor did a great job bringing even better balance to an already well mixed record.

Blake – Maor provided a lot of insight on the creation of the final deliverables, which I definitely would have screwed up if left to myself, since I’ve never produced for physical CDs before.

Kill: I had opened up a conversation with Maor years ago regarding the possibility of working together. I follow his work and felt his passion and contribution for his work would lend itself well to our music and vision. Maor’s skill and love of all types of music, combined with the technology he uses on mastering the works of artists and top producers he has worked with, added value to the direction we are headed.

9. Your next album, Call Me The Devil, is coming in early 2025. How does “Reject Control” preview the themes and direction of the full album?
Damien: Overall rejection to the current, social “status quo” and political correction. Refusing to further tolerate what society has devolved into, while also recognizing the actual evil within it.

10. Many fans describe your music as a “battle cry” against conformity and oppression. How important is that role of challenging norms in your music?
Damien: Ironically, our goal was never to challenge anything. We just do what we do because musically it feels right and we dig it. It just so happens that many times, what we do goes against the current social/political standard and does challenge norms who can’t see any other opinions. I guess basically from the “norms” standpoint- we’ve never paid attention or cared, while they explode because we don’t care. Kinda funny how that works. Over all this time, nothing has changed.

11. The industrial-thrash blend is a huge part of your sound. How do you make sure each song stays fresh while keeping that core Three Sixes identity?
Damien: I know it might sound cliché, but every song is a new beginning. Some get heavy industrial programming and others- little to none. We have a great vibe on this record. The ideas were all organic. The industrial programming is similar to how I see the lyrics. Once you get a feel for the tune, the lyrics kind of write themselves, just as the song will tell all of us where some extra layers could be cool. It becomes easier and makes more sense when everyone is on the same page and we were definitely on it for sure.

Blake – I was very much looking forward to adding my own influences to this new album, as I admire many bands in this space who have the industrial elements, and as a huge fan of orchestral metal, tried to balance some of that world into our songs. Each song calls for its own balance of thrash, industrial, and orchestral, and since this album was crafted as a single listening experience, I’m hoping the listener experiences and enjoys the tonal shifts as the album progresses.

Kill: A focused band has contributing members that complement each other with what they bring to the table. Each song on the new album exemplifies that focus and effort from the three of us.

12. Lastly, what can fans expect from your upcoming shows as you play “Reject Control” live? Any surprises in store for the “Call Me The Devil” tour?
Damien: Nothing planned yet. We’re in the stages now of promotion. Eventually, we’ll get out again. For the moment, we’re just enjoying the reactions the new music is getting. The responses have been great.

Kill: I imagine the path will present itself soon enough. We are very happy with the response to the new music. I’ll say that I expect blood to be shed in the pit, all in the name of unity that metal fans bring to each and every show. I’m very excited to showcase the new songs to the masses.
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MUSICFORTHEMISFITS.COM Interview with THREE SIXES on November 8th, 2024:

Three Sixes stormed back onto the scene with their blistering new release ‘Welcome To The New World Order’ which was released last month. The electrifying track serves as a rebellious anthem fusing thrash and industrial metal tackling the rising tensions of political unrest, economic instability, and social division. Time for us to introduce the band to you through some poignant questions!

Hi! Could you introduce yourself, your genre, and who inspires your music?
Damien (vocals): At this point, I’d consider us industrial thrash. We all have different influences, but share common ground on many bands. For me, Black Sabbath and Slayer are huge, but I also love the energy from the New York hardcore scene as well as kickass rock like AC/DC along with many others.

Kill: I handle the riffs and recorded the bass for the new album. Along with Blake on drums/programming, we make up the other 66.6% of the band. Too many influences to name, for sure. Anything and everything from Pantera, Stuck Mojo, Machine Head and into more radio friendly pop/punk. The late 90s / early 2000s made such an impact musically, it’s hard to deny the influence from so many great bands of that era.

How long have you been in a band and what or who started your musical journey?
Blake: I’ve been playing in bands for almost 20 years since early high school. I grew up around musicians and have always had a liking for drums, so I was encouraged from a young age to pursue it. The bands I grew up with included Oingo Boingo, Slayer, Pantera, Megadeth, and many others, and in my teenage years I found my own liking for more progressive bands like Dream Theater, and later orchestral metal bands like SepticFlesh.

Damien: I’ve been playing for close to 30 years. I was drawn towards the energy that thrash brought. I’d go to the shows, be in the pits, crowd surfed and stage-dived. It was fun. I wanted to be a part of creating that energy and part of the reason that other people would want to do the same. I took guitar lessons for about a year until a friend talked me into singing and the rest is history.

Kill: I put the brakes on my relationship with baseball once I saw Pantera live. Opened up my eyes, for sure. I grew up in the Atlanta area, and Rich Ward from Stuck Mojo was a massive influence on my playing, and as I was still a high school kid, it really made an impact knowing how cool of a guy and supportive of the music scene he was (and continues to be). One of the last shows of the first band I played in, before I moved from Atlanta to Las Vegas, was sharing the stage with the guys who would become Sevendust. I can’t remember if they were Rumblefish, Crawlspace or another name, but it was a memorable experience for me. I’ve been in and out of bands, done random solo crap, etc since I was in my late teenage years. I’m pretty sure I’ve flown under the radar.

Which achievements that you’ve achieved within your musical career are you most proud of?
Damien: I’ve been a part of several records that I’m very proud of, and worked with some really amazing people. We opened for some killer bands that we’d been fans of. Too many to list, but lots of great, unforgettable times.

Blake: The most accolades I’ve gotten was from the high school drumline; I was fortunate enough to work with a group where we won the state and world championships all 4 years I was involved. Through that, we were asked to play an intermission at a Keith Urban concert at the Staples Center, and that was a very quick but very surreal experience. It took a lot of work to reach the level we performed at, but it was an important lesson in discipline and growth that I continue to try and expand on.

Kill: I’ll say I’m honoured we’ve shared the stage, whether it be headlining or in a supporting role, with any and all of the bands we have had the pleasure of doing so. I’m not sure what “accolades” come to mind…I feel our evolution in song writing and structure make me most proud.

Who would you like to work with and where would you like to perform in the next three years?
Damien: Considering we just finished this record, I’m not thinking of working with anyone else at the moment. I’m looking forward to seeing where this goes before writing any more tunes. We put a lot of work into this and I think we’re all excited to see the reception of it. In the next three years, I’d love to play out of the country. Hopefully South America or even Europe. We’ll see what happens.

Kill: I agree…UK/Europe and South America top the list for me, as well.

What do you enjoy most about being in a band and releasing music?
Blake: I enjoy the experience of putting songs together in a way that exceeds the vision I had for it. It’s a fulfilling experience, and once I’m able to share that creation with others, it’s cool to see who connects with it.

Damien: I’ll double down on what Blake said. This record in particular, definitely exceeded my expectations and they were set pretty high.

Your latest is a rebellious anthem, do you think rebelliousness, politics, and music are connected or would you rather steer away from politics?
Damien: In the past, I have gone out of my way to avoid politics by mainly focusing on history, horror, war, murder, the hypocrisy of religion, etc. This time around I feel the world is at a breaking point. For better or worse, history is unfolding before our eyes. We are living in some of the craziest times in human history. It was affecting the way I thought and how I approached the lyrics. Lyrically, it’s the most current/timely record I’ve ever done. I talked to Kill and Blake before writing my parts on all of the songs. Luckily, we were all on the same page and the result is the new record. I’m really proud of what we made.

Blake: Politics has always found its way into music. There’s plenty of people who don’t appreciate it and that’s fine, but there’s also others who enjoy the introspection of the artist’s views and different perspectives. It’s just a matter of what message you want to tie to the energy of the song. Although, I personally prefer messaging that can lend itself to multiple interpretations.

Your album is coming next year, what has been the process of writing and recording the album; where and how as well as with who did you write your music and how did you find the right people to work with?
Blake: The album was written by the three of us, with a few ideas that Johnny had left us. Overall, Kill wrote a majority of the guitar parts and arrangements. Once we had that set, I would write drum parts to determine what energy I could bring, and then Damien took that and created the lyrics and messaging. We worked out the song order, and then I was able to put together some backing tracks and samples that tied all the songs together.

Damien: Again, I’m gonna agree with Blake. He and Kill found a good formula together. By the time the songs got to me, I just had to confirm the arrangements. The songs were really clean. I basically had nothing I wanted to re-arrange or change. They just worked “as is” and writing the lyrics on these outstanding foundations was really cool. The additional programming Blake added really put it over the top.

What can people expect from your album and why should they listen to it?
Damien: I think people can expect an energy level that we’ve never had before. They can expect a great flow overall. Blake had mentioned that he wanted us to create “an album experience” for the listener and I think it was achieved. They should listen to it because it’s a great, unapologetic, honest and aggressive record.

Blake: If people are frustrated with the state of politics and feeling like their voice is being drowned out, hopefully this album can provide some solace. The attitude of this album is very much an outlet for those frustrations.

Kill: First and foremost, the progression of Three Sixes and of us as individual songwriters and musicians. The album is exceptional, and we are very proud of what we have created. I’d agree with my bandmates here, and for fans and new listeners alike to join us on this journey through chaos and frustrations for the current state of the World.

Anything else you’d like to mention that is coming up, or do you hope will happen soon, any goals and or dreams you’d like to call into existence?
Damien: While we only write music that we love, it’s always great when it’s well received. Even more so, when it’s done on our own terms. It adds another level of gratification. I’d really like to play in Europe, as I’ve never been there before, but I try to not look too far ahead. Right now, I’m just really glad we finished this record and I’m going to enjoy the process of watching what it will do.

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PUNKHEAD.COM Interview with THREE SIXES from the UK on November 7th, 2024:

What was the creative process like for this particular song?
Kill: “New World Order” was one of the last songs to get on the board. The main riff started as an idea a few years back (and I recall playing it for Damien when I recorded the original riff), but I was pushing the wrong theme in my head. As we were progressing with the album, the overall vibe of the riff shifted and the structure started to complement the other tracks that were completed. Controlled chaos, I suppose.

Blake: I think this was the last song Kill sent to us, and I took some time to play with it and see what interesting drum ideas I could put to it. Damien did a great job emphasizing the energy of the song with his vocal patterns, and towards the end of production I added a bunch of samples and ear candy to give it that much more depth.

Damien: This one was an instant favorite. As with the others, I had an idea of where to go with it on my end but ran it by Kill and Blake first after they laid the foundation. The chorus jumped out to me right away and after that, the lyrics to this one almost wrote themselves.

How did you approach the arrangement and composition of the music for “Welcome To The New World Order?”
Kill: Once I felt the guitar parts and structure was there, I sent the track to Blake, to see how he responded to the overall flow. I was in Las Vegas on business when he sent back the track with his contribution. Holy shit…I was screaming in the hotel parking lot, so fucking excited with the relentless beatdown. When Damien got a hold of it, he really brought the track to life with some of my favorite lyrics he has written. The attitude, the subject matter and the delivery empowered this track. He fucking knocked it out of the park.

How does this song fit into your overall artistic vision and what can listeners expect from you in the future?
Blake: We wanted an album that hit hard and still had hooks. This song fits the bill and has a chaotic energy to it that I think carries the message well.

Damien: I like to call it a “tone setter”. Other than the intro before it, this is the first full length song on our new “Call Me The Devil” record for a reason- to prepare the listener for the musical assault which lies immediately ahead. It does just that.

Can you tell us more about you as a band?
Damien: I started Three Sixes off as an Industrial “side project” to keep myself busy until I ”found another band” a long time ago. Through the years, the lineups changed and with those changes came growth, both musically and personally. Ironically enough, our current music has almost gone full circle for me, reverting back to Thrash based material where I started from to begin with.

What role do you feel emotions play in your music, and how do you channel them into your performances?
Damien: Emotions have a lot to do with everything we write. Along with the music, they set the bar for the lyrics and how they are delivered. They can be insane like our new single is now, or slowed down dramatically and get extremely dark, like with “Where Eternity Starts” on our last record, “Know God, No Peace”. We make heavy music. The aggression comes out naturally and therefore, honestly. I think people see that and connect with it.

Blake: This band is definitely an energy outlet for the listener, and we’re aiming to channel their frustrations with global politics and let them know they’re not alone. The last handful of years have been an emotional ride, and I hope we can bring some solace to those who’ve felt overlooked or obscured.

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