Band: PainScalewww.facebook.com/painscale
Vocals: Gil Ryan Alcantara
Guitar 1: Eymard Guerrero
Guitar 2: Jim Roy Villanueva
Guitar 3: Cyrus Cruz
Bass: Victor Inocentes
Drums: Klienne Ecos
Guitar 1: Eymard Guerrero
Guitar 2: Jim Roy Villanueva
Guitar 3: Cyrus Cruz
Bass: Victor Inocentes
Drums: Klienne Ecos
Q: What genre of music do you consider your music to be? Who are your major influences in making music?
A: Most supporters would say Metalcore. Well we really can't deny that most of our songs has elements from Metalcore like breakdowns and melodic riffs but recently at the start of the year, we did try to incorporate some stuff from other genres of metal, but the main influence is still metalcore. You could say that we are starting to experiment a bit with our sound this year. Just watch out for the new songs!
About influences, we really are a mixed bunch. We have different preferences in metal and I guess it’s just about gathering everyone’s ideas and blending it into our own music.
Q: When did you form your band? What inspired you to make music together?
A: We were formed in 2008 when Gil and Eymard were the only ones left in their previous band Grave Marks The Hero. Grave Marks went on hiatus for 2 months wherein the two remaining members played with the thought of renaming the group. Klienne Eco stepped in the band in December 2008 to replace the former drummer and thus marked our first jam as a band carrying the name PainScale. After a few more weeks, 2 more members left and were replaced by Jim Villanueva and Victor Inocentes on guitar and bass duties respectively. The core line up was completed on February 2009. Sometime in 2010, the theory laden playing of Cyrus Cruz became part of the lineup.
In beginning it was really pure passion for the genre that inspired us to make music together, now the people who support us is a big inspiration for us to become better and to be always in our best form whenever we can.
Q: What are your favorite and least favorite venues? Why?
A: Our most favourite venues would be Sazi’s Bar, Obsidian Bar and Guerilla Radio Bar. The people at Sazi’s are just so supportive of the band who is playing up in front. We also experienced people moshing to us at Obsidian Bar so it would always be memorable for us. Sadly, Guerilla Radio Bar is now closed but we always liked that bar because of the good sound we get whenever we play in that bar.
Least favourite, so far none… ;)
Q: What’s your take on the scene today? Your thoughts on bands walling themselves up in their “groups” with zero to minimal interaction with others?A: In our opinion, the scene is back with a vengeance. The people are always there at every bar gig, they support and enjoy or even mosh themselves to death. The scene is getting healthier and that makes us very happy.
On the bands walling themselves up, we think it’s unhealthy or even destructive for a band to be walled up having almost no interaction with others. But hey, to each their own, if they get their inspiration from their isolation from others then we are happy for them.
Q: What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs? Do you think these topics will change over time?
A: Ever since Eymard and Gil thought of the name PainScale, Gil was only writing pieces about the pain that we experience in this life. The songs are kind of dark but there’s always a dash of “light” or “hope” to it. We like to give the listeners something to relate to and at the same time give them something to pull their spirits up. It's about everything so for now, there's really nothing to change.
Q: How has your music evolved since you first began playing music?A: We can say that it has evolved a bit. The song structure has changed and the style has also changed. It still is a learning process for us and I guess we learned from our frustrations in the older songs that we wrote.
Q: What has been your biggest challenge as a band? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
A: Well, we do fight verbally. Some members are really tactless lol. The worst fight led to one member to quit, but eventually all was good and thankfully, he came back to us. We are happy to say that we enjoy a stronger bond with everyone ever since that incident and we are proud to have come out of that in one piece. As with every band, there is the ever present challenge of conflicting schedules. Three members were students and the rest are working, I guess we are able to work it out even with that kind of setup.
Q: Colt 45 or Red Horse?
A: Red Horse. Ito ang Tama!
Q: What advice do you have for people who want to form their own bands?
A: Well, as with everything, passion and dedication is always a must. It is what will fuel you to practice and work hard on your craft. You have to endure endless practice sessions, long commutes just to play gigs and sometimes you even have to pay just to play at gigs. In the end it just comes down to how passionate and dedicated you are to your music.
On a more practical note, try to invest in good instruments. You can never go wrong investing in one.
Q: Is there anyone you'd like to acknowledge for supporting your band?
A: First of all, we want to thank God. Thanks to our parents, families, special someones and friends for their warm support. Also, Thanks to all the artists who have been inspiring us to become like them and as well as our brother bands here in Indiemand and to our fellow musicians scattered everywhere. Thanks also to our supporters on facebook. Thanks to the moshpitmen who keep on giving us energy during our gigs, also to all the people who have been coming to our gigs from the beginning. Thank you also Indiemand, for giving us this opportunity to be featured on your magazine. More power and God Bless!
Q: Last thoughts?
A: We hope we'd really make it to this year's Pulp Summer Slam. Pray with us people! Again, THANK YOU VERY MUCH! Love and Respect! Ciao!
A: Most supporters would say Metalcore. Well we really can't deny that most of our songs has elements from Metalcore like breakdowns and melodic riffs but recently at the start of the year, we did try to incorporate some stuff from other genres of metal, but the main influence is still metalcore. You could say that we are starting to experiment a bit with our sound this year. Just watch out for the new songs!
About influences, we really are a mixed bunch. We have different preferences in metal and I guess it’s just about gathering everyone’s ideas and blending it into our own music.
Q: When did you form your band? What inspired you to make music together?
A: We were formed in 2008 when Gil and Eymard were the only ones left in their previous band Grave Marks The Hero. Grave Marks went on hiatus for 2 months wherein the two remaining members played with the thought of renaming the group. Klienne Eco stepped in the band in December 2008 to replace the former drummer and thus marked our first jam as a band carrying the name PainScale. After a few more weeks, 2 more members left and were replaced by Jim Villanueva and Victor Inocentes on guitar and bass duties respectively. The core line up was completed on February 2009. Sometime in 2010, the theory laden playing of Cyrus Cruz became part of the lineup.
In beginning it was really pure passion for the genre that inspired us to make music together, now the people who support us is a big inspiration for us to become better and to be always in our best form whenever we can.
Q: What are your favorite and least favorite venues? Why?
A: Our most favourite venues would be Sazi’s Bar, Obsidian Bar and Guerilla Radio Bar. The people at Sazi’s are just so supportive of the band who is playing up in front. We also experienced people moshing to us at Obsidian Bar so it would always be memorable for us. Sadly, Guerilla Radio Bar is now closed but we always liked that bar because of the good sound we get whenever we play in that bar.
Least favourite, so far none… ;)
Q: What’s your take on the scene today? Your thoughts on bands walling themselves up in their “groups” with zero to minimal interaction with others?A: In our opinion, the scene is back with a vengeance. The people are always there at every bar gig, they support and enjoy or even mosh themselves to death. The scene is getting healthier and that makes us very happy.
On the bands walling themselves up, we think it’s unhealthy or even destructive for a band to be walled up having almost no interaction with others. But hey, to each their own, if they get their inspiration from their isolation from others then we are happy for them.
Q: What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs? Do you think these topics will change over time?
A: Ever since Eymard and Gil thought of the name PainScale, Gil was only writing pieces about the pain that we experience in this life. The songs are kind of dark but there’s always a dash of “light” or “hope” to it. We like to give the listeners something to relate to and at the same time give them something to pull their spirits up. It's about everything so for now, there's really nothing to change.
Q: How has your music evolved since you first began playing music?A: We can say that it has evolved a bit. The song structure has changed and the style has also changed. It still is a learning process for us and I guess we learned from our frustrations in the older songs that we wrote.
Q: What has been your biggest challenge as a band? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
A: Well, we do fight verbally. Some members are really tactless lol. The worst fight led to one member to quit, but eventually all was good and thankfully, he came back to us. We are happy to say that we enjoy a stronger bond with everyone ever since that incident and we are proud to have come out of that in one piece. As with every band, there is the ever present challenge of conflicting schedules. Three members were students and the rest are working, I guess we are able to work it out even with that kind of setup.
Q: Colt 45 or Red Horse?
A: Red Horse. Ito ang Tama!
Q: What advice do you have for people who want to form their own bands?
A: Well, as with everything, passion and dedication is always a must. It is what will fuel you to practice and work hard on your craft. You have to endure endless practice sessions, long commutes just to play gigs and sometimes you even have to pay just to play at gigs. In the end it just comes down to how passionate and dedicated you are to your music.
On a more practical note, try to invest in good instruments. You can never go wrong investing in one.
Q: Is there anyone you'd like to acknowledge for supporting your band?
A: First of all, we want to thank God. Thanks to our parents, families, special someones and friends for their warm support. Also, Thanks to all the artists who have been inspiring us to become like them and as well as our brother bands here in Indiemand and to our fellow musicians scattered everywhere. Thanks also to our supporters on facebook. Thanks to the moshpitmen who keep on giving us energy during our gigs, also to all the people who have been coming to our gigs from the beginning. Thank you also Indiemand, for giving us this opportunity to be featured on your magazine. More power and God Bless!
Q: Last thoughts?
A: We hope we'd really make it to this year's Pulp Summer Slam. Pray with us people! Again, THANK YOU VERY MUCH! Love and Respect! Ciao!
Painscale interview by Axel Vito Cruz
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