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Kieran Marks towards the end of 2010 For some frequently idea changing vocalist Kieran Marks is seen as a person who should be idolised, but for others he is seen as a person who should be despised for this. Marks, who is most famous for being the former lead vocalist of metalcore band The Verdict Is Vengeance, and is also known for being former lead vocalist of The Reject Message, Zzzonked and Lights Go Red, has decided to reveal some of the hidden truths behind his repeated change in bands and musical style, and some more in-depth information about his new band, Behind The Tides.
As Kieran walks into our place of interview dressed in some denim skinny jeans, with some vans plimsolls and a black hoody with a local bands t-shirt on, today being a small café in the heart of Camden, London, it’s easy to see that his attitude towards people in general seems to be of kind and caring nature, as he happily greets the owner of the café with a “good morning, hope okay”, before coming and sitting with me. His hair is far different from the last time he was seen via television screens and his now a considerable amount longer, and less styled. We exchange in some casual talk before being asked the first question.
Interviewer: So basically, what has happened with you Lights Go Red? Was it a conflict between you and [other member] Alex Leuiso like the rumours have been?
Kieran: I would have thought the rumours would have stopped considering the post I put on my Tumblr. *laughs* The breakup of the band was not due to any conflict between me and Alex, we have always been close and although tensions were running high throughout Warped Tour, we never once had an argument. The band basically fell apart because neither of us had the motivation to do anymore work in the style which we attempted with the band. We both sat and talked and found that it would be easier if we stopped the band before it lead to issues between the two of us.
Interviewer: But from the way it was announced on your Tumblr post, it was made to seem as if you had left Lights Go Red for your revival of Zzzonked under the new name of Behind The Tides…
Kieran: It was oddly timed, whilst on Warped Tour with Lights Go Red I got in contact with the other members of Zzzonked, and they wanted to reform the band, but Andy [Hayley, Drums] said that he did not want to be a part of the band anymore. So we waited a while, whilst the other members found Josh Thompson [new drummer], and then decided to change our name and get a fresh start in a way. Admittedly the Tumblr post which featured the announcement of Behind The Tides and me leaving Lights Go Red at the same time probably wasn’t the best thing, but you can’t change the past *laughs*
Interviewer: Anymore details on Behind The Tides that you want to share?
Kieran: All that I can really say is that the band and I will be writing for an EP and Album at the same time and them recording when Toby [Coyte Broomfield/bass] gets back from his pre-made plans to be The Verdict Is Vengeances’ touring guitarist throughout February and March. We have no ideas for song or album titles yet, but our general style will be more of a class metalcore band with some post-hardcore influences.
Interviewer: Now time for some information about your new involvement in the electronic/dubstep movement that has started, what has influenced you into forming your side-project?
Kieran: I’ve always been a fan of electronic based music, some of the first albums I ever bought were by bands like The Prodigy, and I found that I wanted to show some of this influence in a less subtle way than in the past. What I mean by this is, all the electronic effects on the first The Verdict Is Vengeance album were because of my input, but now I want to make a project that is devoted to purely electronic/dubstep music and making remixes for other artists.
Interviewer: You’ve named this remix side-project Marksii, why is that?
Kieran: The name Marksii doesn’t have any hidden meaning, it’s just the old Myspace name I had back in 2005. I thought the name would suit the style that I’m going for I guess, and it’s kinda funny that I’ve linked the Myspace days with my new ideas.
Interviewer: The only remix/song that anyone has the chance to have heard is your remix of The Verdict Is Vengeance’s first single from Oblivion, Bathos,any news on some new tracks coming out soon?
Kieran: I will attempt to release some of my own electronic songs within the next few months, although with writing for Behind The Tides occurring I can’t promise anything *pauses*, but after that’s done I’ll start focusing on getting a mixtape out or something. Just gotta wait a while for it I’m afraid.
Interviewer: Brief personal question, are you currently looking for a relationship?
Kieran: Well in my last interview I said that I really wasn’t bothered, but now I guess that it would be great. Any single girls who want a relationship with someone like me… get in contact and I’ll see if I can rule your world *winks then laughs*, but in seriousness I really am looking for someone who is perfect for me, I’m just not that lucky with girls nowadays.
Interviewer: I’m sure plenty of people want to go out with you, just got to keep looking for the right ones though. It’s be awesome talking with you, hope to see some new stuff from both Behind The Tides and Marksii in the near future!
Kieran: Thanks for the interview, I’ll be sure to talk again soon.
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