Hey everybody, it's M Show back on Max Ink Heavy. We are local music. I'm here with Patrick and Mark
of H1Z1, one of Milwaukee's best new metal bands. Their live shows are dynamic, they are just
talented, awesome people. So thank you so much to you both for taking the time to do this interview
with me. Yeah, yo, thanks for having us. Yeah, absolutely. So I know I first met you guys out
at Route 20 for the Connection 10-year anniversary show. I mean, I think it was a giant snowstorm
in 2017. Maybe I'm not entirely even sure. But I was completely blown away that night. I remember
coming up and buying an album and just being like, hi, I'm going to seem like a crazy person.
But you guys are awesome. I'm going to like play you on the radio show and try to book you.
And I was working at the frequency at the time. So I think you guys got a show there near the end
of before they closed, which was like super awesome for me to have have you guys out in
in Madison. Not that I booked that show, but it was kind of like my world's colliding. And I was
very, very happy. I've been a huge fan ever since. That's awesome. That's well. Yeah, we
love those guys connections that out to them. It's funny that you say it's about 2017 and three
years. It's going to be another 10 years. So they need to do it again. Oh, man. You're right.
You're so right. Oh, that's crazy. Time flies when you're when you're having fun and
living in the music industry is is a fast-paced life. And that's like I was saying to Patrick
earlier, you know, this is the life we show it. So for you guys, where when did your band form?
Um, you want to go ahead, Pat? Yeah, I want to say it was this summer, uh, 2010.
It was like, yeah, summer 2010, uh, one of nine month's basement. And that was the each one
and one days was that the previous name, but yeah, that was when we formed and we got
Mundo and then you popped up Mark and yeah, I have to wear it out. And you can't be sent up
popped up. I didn't pop up what happened was I was invited over to check it all out. And then Pat
was like, you want to sing a song? It's like three songs. They were original, but that's like,
this is incredible. Do you want me to sing a song? And then, uh, I couldn't think of a song. So he's
like, I've been on a penthouse. I got a pair, you know, well, yeah. And then we did well.
That means that you guys have been playing together a long time and you can definitely tell
your live shows are our awesome dynamic is the word that I use, but it's that's trying to put
the awesomeness that it is into work. Do you know, um, where do you get a lot of your,
your influences, not just for writing music, but the energy that you guys put out on stage?
Um, me personally. I'm all over the place. Um, I grew up on a lot of hip hop and R.B. So there's that
I've always been like, like, more interested in like the more height, more hardcore type style and
whatnot. Uh, crime, uh, uh, DMS stuff like that or whatever. Uh, but like my life performance,
I get definitely from the Conan O'Brien episode episode with slip not performing live.
Like they went so hard and I can hear how tired Corey was, but they just look so cool and they
like look like they gave it their all. So I was like, I won't do that every time I get on stage.
That's what I do. Yeah. Like that early new metal stuff is definitely the, the influence, uh,
that thought that I had on, I'm informing the band. Um, just move it down as a big one for me.
And like those bands really inspired me musically, but then watching like live performances and
just seeing them go absolutely nothing on stage. So like you need the energy to match the music.
And I want to do that. Yeah, that's a lot of by a video. That one. Oh my god. I was like, yep,
yep. That's, I gotta do that. That's awesome. Uh, and you can definitely tell that you're bringing
that energy each time each time I see you guys. I'm just like, man, like the, uh, the show at
Xray. I think it was the last time I saw you guys live and just like, I don't know who can
bring it in pajamas before 2 p.m. on a Sunday. That was like one of the most, one of the most
awesome experiences. So well, it sounds like obviously things are going wonderful for you guys.
You have a new video that you just put out. Um, can you tell me about that?
Yes. Uh, a new video that just dropped. It's called hard. It's, it's the lyrics and what I
read about was was about bringing them walking. And like, uh, uh, the upbringing of a lot of
people in Milwaukee, especially in poverty, uh, specifically actually in poverty. Um, just,
just growing up through all that, um, fighting through like stereotypes, uh, fighting through,
like submitting to, to, to, you know, surroundings and all that. And, uh, yes, it's, it's a heavy
hard song, but it's like also a heartfelt. I know you guys, you guys shot it here in town.
What, you know, there's so many challenges that happen with, with shooting a video and it's
a lot more than some people realize, can you talk about what it was like to shoot this video and
where you guys shot it? You only talk about the, uh, don't go too far past. You know,
okay, you got that. I'll do a brief TLDR. Uh, this is the video that we released is the second time
we shot it. Uh, it was about hard hardship. Um, yeah, there was a first video shoot of this and
we shot it under the look street bridge. So we're gonna hold your downhill and then bring it back
up and, you know, spend hours, you know, playing the face song over and over again. We did that
twice. Yeah, the first, the first video doesn't exist. The person that shot it doesn't exist and
I'm saying that metaphorically. Uh, I did an awesome job with us on this time and I'm super happy
that it, in a weird backwards way, um, I'm glad I was the one that did it. These are all
and dude and he did us really well with this. Yeah, it was awesome. As far as, like, with the
spot menu, with the space means, it's, it's a space I've been occupying like my whole life in Milwaukee.
Like, I've lived on the inside of the majority of my time in Milwaukee and whatnot. So like,
I would have parties and stuff down there with friends. We'd get together, have drinks and, uh,
people spray paint and, and like, it's just a plenty of years of, uh,
so much art and so much history down there. So I wanted to capture that with heart,
but that's definitely captured a lot of the city. Yeah, that's beautiful. I mean,
you write about what you know and your experiences and to shoot in such a raw way in such a
specific location, you know, it's, it looks cool for one, you know, but for it to, to kind of bring
it back home and get that, um, almost emotional connection for you guys out of it. That's,
that's awesome. Um, it's definitely, it's, it's a great video. You're right. Everybody did
a fantastic job and it was well worth all of the effort. So, um, where can we find this video?
YouTube, Facebook, Instagram. We've got to have a conversation. It's a talk that we've
worked on that. Yeah. I'm with you on that boat. It's, um, TikTok is a, is a, it's a thing.
So do you guys have any new music coming out soon as their plans for a new album?
Yeah. There's a music in the works. Um, I feel a little bit of being there's two songs. So there's
two songs that are close. They're still baking in the oven, but they're, they're looking nice and
golden brown almost. We're getting close to something. So that's all I can say about that.
There's, there's some stuff coming through and then, um, let's just say that the, uh,
we've seen more cooking in the allergies. I guess it's true. We're ready to go in the fridge that
we're ready to start. Can I say, can I say pet for our fans? This will be our most active year ever.
Awesome. Absolutely. Absolutely. Awesome. So, um, sounds like some, some good shows and stuff
like that. What do you get planned? Some music, some shows, some opportunities. Yeah.
You know, it's a little bit like under West, uh, the washing out stuff. That's an opportunity for us.
And, uh, for everybody who has supported us or have heard about us, that is the show to be at.
If you cared at all about us and anything that we've done and throughout all of you,
that is the opportunity for us. And that is your opportunity to give us a boost where we're trying
to go. And what say are you guys playing for Milwaukee Metal Fest? It's the pre-party of May 16th.
So that's gonna be an awesome. We get to play with our buds in Dr. Green.
Yeah, that's going to be a good show. Absolutely. Well, this has been awesome, guys. I really appreciate
your time. This is super exciting to hear that you've got all of these good plans. I can't wait
to see you guys out live and rock out with you guys there. Awesome. Well, thanks again, guys.
And take care. Have a great evening.