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Band Bio: Well, since I’ve been here since the start let me say Malicious Damage started in 1987 and lasted until 1991.  Between that time period we had a few releases and a few of our songs were featured on various compilations.  I guess we were young, dumb and violent all at once.  By the end of ’91 we really felt like we were torn up and beaten down mentally.  We eventually disband by the end of that year due to personal conflicts.  Although all of our hearts were still beating to the sound, there was way too much turmoil deep inside.  All I really remember about those times is not really getting very much sleep.  I guess the band had to disintegrate in order for the healing process to begin.  Now, some 15 years later life has dealt Malicious Damage a new hand.  It’s got to be because of the times we live in. How long can we last this time around?  We’ll find out.  We have left the miserable times behind us.  I personally need the strength to walk the other way.  I found conviction in my ever changing mind to make it work this time around. I don’t want another tragic end. I’ve realized that the first time around Malicious Damage was a victim of its own devices. But why bring it all back you ask?  Because I’ve always felt Malicious Damage was irrationally cut short and that it had a lot more to give musically.

Angel: Your message seems anti religious...is it? If so, what inspired this in your music? 

Josh: Our message is not an anti religious one, although I am against fundamentalist whether they be the Christian, or Muslim kind, replacing wise teachings with dogma and mind control is a very sad event for the human condition. I view life as a great part of a great force in life call it God or Cosmic Consciousness, Creator Spirit, whatever you want to call it, it is the force driving us and guiding us and it is in everyone buried by a world of lies, this album is about the end of global brain washing, thinking for yourself and being strong until the end.

Angel: What was the contribution of each member to the writing of the new songs?

Tony:   Basically, the song writing process consists of Josh and I writing and arranging all the material.  First, the guitar parts are structured.  When we have a solid outline for a song we then work on fitting it all together musically with the other members and instruments. When that’s complete Josh gets a rough mix of each song so he can put his lyrical/vocal thoughts down. I found out this is what works best for us.

Angel: What is your bands number one goal at this point?

Tony: To write more music, to get the music to more people. We’re going back into the studio in late October to start recording again. I imaging we’ll have another release sometime in 2007.

Angel: What do you want people to know about you all and the band?

Josh: Well, we want our name/music to get out to everyone it’s as simple as that. For everyone to know that every release we put out will be heavier and more Malicious. We are sick of fashion statements and soft cowards trying to ruin the face of metal and hardcore music, so we are doing our part to bring power back to the music, and the music scene. It's not about how you look or what label you're on, or any of that. It's about real life, real thoughts, and good old blue collar crazy music. That’s what we’re all about.

Additional Comments?

Josh: Keep the music alive and heavy, but most of all keep it real!!! Think for yourself.

Tony:   We’ve always tried to expect the unexpected. Even at times when we weren’t able to see what was coming at us. Hopefully, will bring our music to more people and maybe more people will take notice of what we’re doing.  Right now we have some work that needs to be taken care of, as far as completing our next release and getting the Malicious Damage name out there again.  It’s going to take some time but we’re ready to do it this time around.  This is an ever evolving Malicious Damage.