by Chris Chaos
Here
we bring you an interview with the band OVERDOZE, whom played a show
at the Black Mass that was held in the civic center in Oklahoma City
09/21/2014. They are based out of Oklahoma City, OK and are
considered Punk / Speed Metal / Crossover Thrash.
OVERDOZE
ABOUT:
We are
an aggressive, live wire, beer drinking MTHFKRS that combine the
power of 80s metal with the energy of 80s punk. Our influences are
largely based on Bay Area Thrash Metal, Teutonic Thrash Metal,
NWOBHM, Hardcore Punk, Crust Punk, 70s Progressive/Psyhedelic Rock,
and Speed metal! We believe in the gods of rock and roll and we aim
to bring back the animation and explosiveness that made the 70s and
80s the greatest musical eras!! WE MAKE THE MUSIC THAT MAKES YOU WANT
TO FUCK SHIT UP!
MEMBERS:
Bass/Vocals-Cristian
Perez (Cactuscris)
Drums-Eric
Perez ( Kauser)
Guitar-Ernietothemax
(frostandfire)
CRISTIAN:
Hi this
is Cristian, founder, leader, bassist and vocalist for Overdoze, it
would be my pleasure to answer some questions about the black mass
that was held in the civic center in Oklahoma City 09/21/2014.
CHRIS
CHAOS:
What
religion/philosophy do you consider yourself a part of?
CRISTIAN:
Religion
wise I can't really say I like to believe that I might still be
catholic, but thanks to history and this scientific world that we
live in, kind of contradicts the whole idea of ' one god'. More or
less I'm just a free spirit, we do what and get away with it most of
the time. You know just don't mess with us and we will leave you
alone and I can honestly say that I'm vouching for Ernie ( lead
guitarist) and my brother eric ( the drummer). We love
to
drink.
CHRIS
CHAOS:
How do
you feel about Satanism?
CRISTIAN:
To be
honest up until September 21st. I didn't think it even existed I
thought
it was
just a hoax, I didn't know people actually practice anything like it.
( laughs) But Seeing the ceremony first hand, you can see why people
get into it at first, and it's pretty much to the idea that it looks
fun. (Laughs) It's almost too cheesy.
CHRIS
CHAOS:
What do
you feel is the biggest misconception concerning Satanism?
CRISTIAN:
The fact
that everyone thinks it's bad, because they are showing love to the
fallen
one and the bad guy of the story, when in all reality to me. It was
explained
that they don't worship satan himself or the satan that we all fear,
but the
actual from earlier religions. To me it's simple if your going to
dislike
something and fear it at least take the time to understand it and then
judge it
afterwards. But as we tend to ignore and recklessly jump into
conclusions.
CHRIS
CHAOS:
Tell us
of your performance at the Black Mass in September 2014:
CRISTIAN:
It was
fun, I think so. ( laughs) we play in crowded places so we are use to
seeing
the crowd standing up, so definitely the black mass show will be one
to
remember
since everyone was seated, half way through our I went out to the
crowd
and told
them that they should feel privilege in being overdoze first seated
audience
( talk about success) ( laughs). But it was fun we enjoyed ourselves
it
felt
nice to play In a decent venue again. ( laughs)
I'm not
a satanist ( laughs). To clarify things for the readers, the only
actual
reason
why I agreed for overdoze to play for the black mass. Was as a favor
to a
friend
of mine who might be high council or an apprentice of the priest, and
she
invited
us to come out and play for the low cost of gas money and free
drinks. (
laughs)
Other than that I have no connection with this.
CHRIS
CHAOS:
What do
you dislike the most about Christians?
CRISTIAN:
When
they wake you up on a Sunday morning. Your like f**k it's not cool
specially
since your hungover from Saturday night. (Laughs) In all honesty, I
myself
don't have anything against any religion.
CHRIS
CHAOS:
How do
you promote your beliefs?
CRISTIAN:
Spiritually
it's hard to say given to the fact that I have emphasized that I'm
not
really a religious person. I would have to say just come on out to an
Overdoze
show and you'll see what our beliefs and it's good friendly violent
fun. You
can tell a lot of what's going on
CHRIS
CHAOS:
Were you
raised religiously?
CRISTIAN:
Yes I
was baptized catholic, but I unfortunately it's been awhile since i
have
actually
set foot into a Catholic Church.
CHRIS
CHAOS:
How does
Satanism influence your music?
CRISTIAN:
For lack
of a better phrase I would've to say ' satan is cool' it's almost
like
a fad in
the metal world you got legendary bands like iron maiden, angel
witch,
and
venom, and not to mention the countless number of metal bands that
have
rooted
off of them, with sub genres like black metal, Norwegian black metal,
and
so on.
Although our music is dark and my lyrics aren't as evil as I wish
they
could
be. Like Deathrow's 3rd verse which is one of our songs it goes ' now
I'm
sentenced
to death or so it seems,
An
eternity full of torture with all of these fiends,
Satan
smiles with a red grin,
He
welcomes me home to Deathrow'
And it's
just explaining what might be going on through an inmates mind after
he's
been sentenced to death row for murder charges.
CHRIS
CHAOS:
How does
your family feel about your beliefs?
CRISTIAN:
I got
lots of crap for playing the black mass. When I told my parents about
it,
it was
almost as if they were disappointed in us. I remember my dad just
saying
keep
doing your stupid s**t f***er.
CHRIS
CHAOS:
What is
your goal with your current band?
CRISTIAN:
Our
current goal with the band is to keep playing as many shows as we can
play
just
exploit it, and if it's possible get out on the road and hit it off
for at
least a
two month tour.
CHRIS
CHAOS:
What was
your favorite band that you toured/played with?
CRISTIAN:
We had
the honor to open up for two legendary bands from the new wave of
British
heavy
metal and that was diamond head, and Raven. Which was hands down the
ultimate
experience for us since we are all great big fans of them.
CHRIS
CHAOS:
How did
you get started in music?
CRISTIAN:
It
started back in middle school when I was learning to play the stand
up bass.
Or
double Bass if you will, and a friend of mine showed me burned CD of
metallica's
kill em' all album which he played Anastasia ( pulling teeth) Cliff
Burton's
bass solo, I remember instantly being hip prizes and getting lured
into
metal
and the rest was history. ( laughs)
CHRIS
CHAOS:
Tell us
about your 1st band:
CRISTIAN:
Overdoze
is my first and only band and I don't think It will ever change. (
laughs)
CHRIS
CHAOS:
What
instruments can/do you play?
CRISTIAN:
I can
sing, play the double bass, bass guitar, guitar, drums, trumpet,
violin,
viola,
cello, and trombone.
CHRIS
CHAOS:
What is
your opinion on TST putting
the
Baphomet statue up in Oklahoma?
CRISTIAN:
It's
going to be different, if most definitely will turn heads, I think
the
government
will have to watch out. People aren't going to be positive about it.
CHRIS
CHAOS:
What is
your opinion on the Separation of Church and State issue?
CRISTIAN:
I think
it should stay separate.
CHRIS
CHAOS:
Do you
feel that there was/is a huge network of Satanists standing by to
destroy the world?
CRISTIAN:
There
might be who knows, it would really suck if the network actually did
exist.
But up until now I don't think there's hard evidence on that.
CHRIS
CHAOS:
How do
you feel when some people say that "Satanic music" causes
listeners to
murder,
rape, or kill humans/animals?
CRISTIAN:
Music
should never be Blamed for the wicked minds of man. Yeah music can
give
you an
adrenaline rush, and pump you up or make you feel alive. But it's
demented
minds that go amongst themselves to hurt the world with fiendish
acts.
Why they
do it who knows unfortunately broken minds can never be understood.
CHRIS
CHAOS:
What
other causes do you support?
CRISTIAN:
All the
minorities in the U.S. Underground music, gay rights, male and female
equality.
CHRIS
CHAOS:
If you
could change one thing in this world, what would it be?
CRISTIAN:
Our
abuse on natural resources. We need to find alternatives before it's
too
late for
our future generations.
CHRIS
CHAOS:
Who are
your heroes?
CRISTIAN:
My
parents for coming into a new land with nothing but penny's from
their old
homes to
raising four kids on their own and giving us so much to look forward
to. They
help take pride in my roots.
CHRIS
CHAOS:
Do you
have any inspiring quotes?
CRISTIAN:
' Even
if it's impossible, a man should never say that he can't do it or
won't
do it'
my father Reyes Perez
CHRIS
CHAOS:
Is there
anything else that you want the readers of this interview to know
about?
CRISTIAN:
Yeah, we
will play in your town if you bring the people, drinks, and gas money
to go
home after the show. ( laughs)
LINKS
FOR OVERDOZE:
Facebook.com/overdosethrash
http://www.reverbnation.com/overdozethrash
https://m.soundcloud.com/overdoze-thrash-metal
(Chris
Chaos is a long time resident of South Jersey who once again resides
in and writes from Gloucester City, New Jersey. He is a filmmaker, a
business owner, writer, urban explorer and investigator of the odd
and weird, a proud parent, happily taken and a connoisseur of hot
wings. Chris can be reached at AxisVideo@aol.com)