Thrash Compacter are an awesome punk band out of Santa Cruz. They have an awesome live set and have shared the stage with great bands from all over. They have released a bunch of great demos and a full length. I got JonFace to tell their story...
Introduce yourself...
Im JonFace, the drummer. We have Weedee G on lead guitar, Christian(the rookie) on bass, Poop Dick Pappy on vocals, and Chris Czeh on rhythm guitar.
How did the band start?
Well, the truth is, I got kicked out of a local raggae band and had an opportunity to do what I wanted. The band was started that day and after many a lineup change, here we are.
How did you come up with the name?
It kind of came about from a Brotha Lynch lyric."Ill put your brains in a trash compactor" we said thrash instead and everyone liked it.
Who would you say are your influences?
Everything! From RKL to Jean luc Ponty to Dead Kennedys to GWAR to Zappa and so much more.
What is the scene like in Santa Cruz?
The scene is Great as long as its a Friday or Saturday. The people are really down. Sometimes it feels like its the punk hay day all over again. People thrashing and just getting wild. It feels good to look up and see the energy.
song process: We all write and sing songs. I personally write anything that comes to mind down on a post-it. I then take the post-its and put them in a drawer. When I feel that I have four or five that came from the same mindset and the content is along the same lines, I work on a new tune.
What have you released?
Demo after demo, with different members. We finally released a full length album two weeks ago. If you want it. Hit us up at Reverbnation.com
Who are some of the bands you have done shows with?
A lot of local bands. The backup Razor, thirty9fingers, FDSH, Accion terrorista, Fast Asleep. We have also opened for Dr.Know.
Do you prefer to do shows at large venues or small clubs?
The small bars is where its at! people right there, in your face. You in peoples faces.
Where have you toured?
we have yet to tour. we all have full time jobs, so its hard for all of us to get time off at the same time.
Favorite bands to do shows with?
The Backup Razor, FDSH, Fast Asleep
Is there a favorite venue you like to do shows at?
The Jury Room, Henflings tavern, 105 Pioneer st., and The 418 project.
What do you see is the future of Thrash Compacter?
Keep thrashin and playing fast.
How can people contact the band?
Hit us up at reverbnation.com/thrashcompacter or on facebook.
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