Interview with Chris McCaddon

This is my interview with Chris McCaddon of The Famine and formerly of Embodyment and Demon Hunter via my other site (Christian Hardcore News).

Interview with Chris McCaddon of The Famine!

This is my interview with Chris McCaddon, vocalist of new Solid State band, The Famine, and former vocalist of Embodyment.

1. Who is this and what do play in the band?

Chris McCaddon and I am the vocalist.

2. How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard you?

I would have to say metal with a heavy southern and death metal influences.

3. What bands are your biggest influences?

Being from Texas, Pantera would be at the top. You might not really hear it but I can say without that band we probably wouldn't be playing music. Cannibal Corpse, Suffocation, Morbid Angel, Sepultura, Human Remains. Personally I listen to a lot of early Napalm Death, Assück, His Hero Is Gone, and Death.

4. When is your Solid State debut due out?

We don't have a date set yet. Before the summer of 2008.

5. Are there any plans for a tour yet?

Absolutely. I can't confirm anything as of right now. It's all still being worked out. You will most likely see us touring frequently in 2008. 

6. You guys used to play in Embodyment, how long after things fell apart with Embodyment did you guys start playing together again?

Well, a few years ago Andy and I began entertaining the thought of playing in a band again. Andy and Mark started writing again and it wasn't until a year ago that we actually tracked some stuff.

7. Since you guys were all together in Embodyment the metal and hardcore scene has gotten more popular and more mainstream. Did the fact that you guys will have the opportunity to play for potentially more people than you could have five to ten years ago have any part in you deciding to start playing again?

For sure. It definitely wasn't the sole reason but the timing was right. There is a better opportunity for us to be successful at it and to play to a lot more fans.

8. How did you guys end up back with Solid State Records?

Those guys are family to us. We didn't want to go the whole "shop the demo" route again. The label loved what we were doing and from the start got behind us.

9. What role would you say christianity plays in your band?

I wouldn't say it plays a "role." That's like deciding when it is appropriate for your faith to take the stage. It is embedded in the fabric and is who we are.