Coming soon to a stage near you Section 242, is an awesome force out of San Bernardino, CA. They have done shows mostly with California bands, but have played shows in Las Vegas. They have a great live set which is showcased in their self-released album. I got the band to tell their story...
How did the band start?
THE SKUNK GOT OUT OF REHAB AND WE STARTED JAMMING WITH A POSER NAMED MATT THAT SOON GOT THE BOOT WHEN WE PICKED UP PIT.
How did you come up with the name?
SECTION 242 IS THE POLICE CODE FOR ASSAULT AND BATTERY... WHICH WAS VIC D'PRICK'S OLD INDEPENDENT LABEL WITH ONLY 2 BANDS ON IT FOR 2 YEARS.
Who would you say are your influences?
RAMONES, NOFX, DANZIG, GG ALLIN, EXPLOITED, GBH, BRUISERS, ADICTS, BLACK FLAG, CIRCLE JERKS, DR KNOW, BLOOD FOR BLOOD, OLD DROPKICK MURPHYS, ONE WAY SYSTEM, THE BUSINESS, ANTI NOWHERE LEAGUE, TOYDOLLS, FEAR, COCKSPARRER, OXYMORON, CHANNEL3, ANGRY SAMOANS, MAJOR ACCIDENT, SLAYER, MISFITS, DEAD KENNEDYS, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, ANTHRAX, BAD BRAINS, LITMUS GREEN, NAKED AGGRESSION,ANTI HEROS, AND THE STREET OF THE I.E.
What is the punk scene like in San Bernardino?
SECTION 242 IS THE ONLY TRUE PUNK SCENE IN SAN BERNARDINO...EVERYONE LISTENS TO EMO OR RAP OR NEO METAL .. WE PROMOTE OUR OWN SHOWS ..WE BRING BANDS OUT OF THE AREA TO PLAY FOR THE FEW TRUE PUNX IN BERDOO LEFT.
Describe the song writing process..
WE GET TOGETHER AND RECAP ON TRUE LIFE EVENTS AND WRITE SONGS ABOUT THEM. WE ALL COME UP WITH RIFFS AND SHOOT IDEAS TILL WE ARE SATISFIED WITH THE RESULTS.
What have you released?
OUR DEBUT/DEMO ALBUM BROKEN CHAINS UNDER ASSAULT AND BATTERY RECORDS...
Who are some of the bands you have done shows with?
SECTION 242 HAS PLAYED WITH JOEY BRIGGS(THE BRIGGS), WHITE FLAG DOWN, AND MOSTLY LOCAL BANDS... BUT WITH OUR PREVIOUS BAND WE PLAYED WITH THE VIBRATORS FLATFOOT 56, D.O.A., TOTAL CHAOS, AGENT ORANGE, PORK DUKES, MOD, NARCOLEPTIC YOUTH, BEERZONE AND SOME OTHERS WE CANT REMEMBER DUE TO THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL.
Do you prefer to do shows at large venues or small clubs?
WE LOVE DIVE BARS. BUT WE LIKE LARGE VENUES CAUSE OF THE BIG CROWDS IN OUR PITS.
Have you toured?
ONLY CALIFORNIA AND VEGAS SO FAR. THINGS ARE KINDA HARD CAUSE WE ALL HAVE FAMILIES AND JOBS THAT WONT GIVE US LEAVE FOR MORE THAN A WEEK AT A TIME.
Is there a favorite band you like to do shows with?
AT THIS MOMENT WE WOULD LOVE TO PLAY WITH BLOOD FOR BLOOD, BUT SKUNK WANT S TO PLAY WITH DR KNOW.
Is there a favorite place you like to do shows at?
ANY PLACE WE HAVENT GOT 86D FROM YET.
What do you see is the future of Section 242?
PUNK ROCK LEGENDS... TOURING THE COUNTRY, EUROPE AND JAPAN.
How can people contact the band?
SECTION242PRODUCTIONS@LIVE.COM, SECTION242DRUMMER @YAHOO.COM, KBEE138@GMAIL.COM, FACEBOOK.COM/SECTION242.
Vic is a meatball
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