The Questionnaire You've All Been Waiting For: Aiden

[Tony Pascarella]

I will be interviewing Aiden (http://www.myspace.com/aiden) next weekend at Warped Tour. Please suggest your questions in the replies, but read the rules. I want this to be a fun and informative interview for both you (the readers) and I. Victory knows people on AP.net are not the biggest fans of the band, but I convinced them to do it.1) Questions such as "Why do you suck?" will not be asked.
2) Ask realistic questions (they can be negative, but anything derogatory will not be asked or may be re-worded). Crazy questions might be, depending on what's asked.
3) If this thread gets out of control, I will close it and come up with my own questions.Parts 2 and 3 of my Warped Questionnaires (Over It and Against Me!) will be posted next week.

[DaveFeelsRight]

whats up with the fake blood? are they **** or something?

[FeynmanWannabe]

* Is there a particular reason that you have a 'look'? Elaborate please.
* What distinguishes you from other bands today to whom you might find yourself compared.

[i like apples]

yea this thread will go nowhere haha

[Mitch]

yea this thread will go nowhere haha

Haha pretty much.

[Tony Pascarella]

* Is there a particular reason that you have a 'look'? Elaborate please.
* What distinguishes you from other bands today to whom you might find yourself compared.Thank you for taking this seriously. These are both questions I'll ask. I'm going to have a little fun with some of the questions, but it'll depend on how receptive they are to it.

[elemenohpe]

What was the budget for the video of Knife Blood Nightmare, where was it shot, etc?

[Vint]

*What kind of make-up do you use on tour? (serious question)

[Pat Marquez]

Please do not take offense to this --

1.) I have noticed as of late that the music in the genre they play DO have a look, have you always been dressing like this? Do you have any older pictures of yourselves? I am curious to see how you dressed when you were younger. Is the make up for shock value.. or as you got into this genre you saw everyone else looked this way and that made you want to wear eyeliner? I understand that how you dress is not that important, but no offense it seems to me you put a lot of thought into the make up you put on, the clothes you wear. Let's say tomorrow you wanted to start wearing something else, would you do that? Or do you have to stick to this certain look as this is what everyone associates you with now? (Sorry that was long, but I have wanted to ask this forever)

2.) Would your life be complete if you you were invited on a Misfits / My Chemical romance co-headlining tour?

3.) What is your favorite band out there?

4.) What is your opinion of the Myspacers that take awkard angle pictures, wear make up, and have ridiuclous names like [Your Knife Is Cutting My Heart]TM

5.) How do you feel about the glamorization of suicide? Please don't tell me you agree with this.

6.) I have heard that you guys used to be heavy into drugs, do you now preach against drug useage? Are you now straight edge?

[Nual09]

what is your history with the audition? personally, it seems weird that some goth clad hardcore kids would find kinship with some hollister/ae wearing nu-scene dudes.

and yes, i know that the question could be seen as superficial, but honestly, whats the deal? it seems to me that your interests (besides music) wouldn't really overlap. it seems the audition would want to spend their free time trying on their sister's jeans and you guys would rather slit your wrists and hang out at hot topic.

[Raistlin]

Obviously one of your major influences were the Misfits. However, from what I've heard, I cant help picking up a lot of pop punk influences. Did you listen to any of those kinds of bands?

I've heard that your songs are written as narratives, similar to eminem's songwriting. Can you give us a few examples?

What do you see ahead for the future of the band? Can you see the music you play becoming more popular, or less?

[Ryan Phantom]

Do they have any plans for a headlining tour this fall? If so, who will they brininging?

What was their role in the signing of On The Last Day?

How was the tour with H.I.M.?

What's the most interesting thing that has happened to them on the road in the last 6 months?

Were there a lot of fans dissapointed with the popiness of nightmare anatomy and wished you had stayed true to the same style on our gangs dark oath?

Who is the major songwriter of the band?

Ask Wil if Youth at Risk are ever gonna make another record. (Youth At Risk is Wil's old band and they were better than Aiden.)

What bands did everyone used to be in before Aiden?

Ask Angel and Jake D. if doing Aiden is better than being in college right now?

Does all the bashing on the internet ever get to them?

K, I'm done. I just have a lot of questions because I know the band personally, but they're so busy I haven't hung out with any of the guys for about a year.

[shes.a.ghost]

Are you trying to capitalize on the success of My Chemical Romance? If not, then why are you lying about not trying to capitalize on the success of My Chemical Romance?

[Mark 0)))]

Are you guys self aware? Do you realize you are on of the least talented and enjoyable bands in this scene? Furthermore the world?

[fedhed7]

Which bands have influenced you?

[Tony Pascarella]

Please do not take offense to this --

1.) I have noticed as of late that the music in the genre they play DO have a look, have you always been dressing like this? Do you have any older pictures of yourselves? I am curious to see how you dressed when you were younger. Is the make up for shock value.. or as you got into this genre you saw everyone else looked this way and that made you want to wear eyeliner? I understand that how you dress is not that important, but no offense it seems to me you put a lot of thought into the make up you put on, the clothes you wear. Let's say tomorrow you wanted to start wearing something else, would you do that? Or do you have to stick to this certain look as this is what everyone associates you with now? (Sorry that was long, but I have wanted to ask this forever)

2.) Would your life be complete if you you were invited on a Misfits / My Chemical romance co-headlining tour?

3.) What is your favorite band out there?

4.) What is your opinion of the Myspacers that take awkard angle pictures, wear make up, and have ridiuclous names like [Your Knife Is Cutting My Heart]TM

5.) How do you feel about the glamorization of suicide? Please don't tell me you agree with this.

6.) I have heard that you guys used to be heavy into drugs, do you now preach against drug useage? Are you now straight edge?Pat, these are great questions. I'll definitely ask all of them if I can.

[Burnout2888]

Why Victory? Who else gave them offers?

[Tony Pascarella]

Nual09, Raistlin, Ryan Phantom, and fedhed, those are all really good as well. Those other ones, I can work with, I think.

[Pat Marquez]

Pat, these are great questions. I'll definitely ask all of them if I can.
You can re-word them as much as you want. I honestly do not want to sound offensive. Granted that I do not really like the band, I am really curious. I don't want them to feel as if I am taking a cut at them, that was not my intentions at all.

[shes.a.ghost]

Nual09, Raistlin, Ryan Phantom, and fedhed, those are all really good as well. Those other ones, I can work with, I think.

I really want to know the answer to my question!

[Ponyboy]

say somebody has never heard of you guys before, what reasons would u give them to listen to you?

[Ryan Phantom]

Why Victory? Who else gave them offers?

Nitro wanted them really bad, but they went ahead with victory instead.

They actually had a message from dexter holland that went on and on about how he wanted them and at the end he said "nitro records and dexter holland want aiden!"

They were supposed to put the message as a hidden track at the end of nightmare anatomy but didn't.

[Pat Marquez]

And honestly, I don't have a problem with what they wear, I care about how they act. And from what it seems I'm sure they are nice guys. But what I can't handle is the mentality of their following, the way they try to look and god, the way they act is even worse. Here is a good example, some douche with a faux emo swoop was trying to get passed me, he knocked into me, and then said "watch it fucker" as he walked away. I mean, if you are going to say something like that, you better stick around to see what I have to say.

I think these looks have just gotten out of hand. EVERYONE has a look, but watching these cats just try to hard is nauseating. I wear what I want and listen to what I want. I don't dress to a certain music genre and I reallllllly know I shouldn't care but if I see another bro with purple hair and nail polish I am going to puke.

[Tony Pascarella]

You can re-word them as much as you want. I honestly do not want to sound offensive. Granted that I do not really like the band, I am really curious. I don't want them to feel as if I am taking a cut at them, that was not my intentions at all.Yours are pretty tame compared to some even I came up with. I don't think they need much tweaking if any at all. I think (according to Heather) the guys will be pretty okay with all of it as long as I'm not a complete asshole (which I wouldn't do).

[ilovebsb]

Please do not take offense to this --

1.) I have noticed as of late that the music in the genre they play DO have a look, have you always been dressing like this? Do you have any older pictures of yourselves? I am curious to see how you dressed when you were younger. Is the make up for shock value.. or as you got into this genre you saw everyone else looked this way and that made you want to wear eyeliner? I understand that how you dress is not that important, but no offense it seems to me you put a lot of thought into the make up you put on, the clothes you wear. Let's say tomorrow you wanted to start wearing something else, would you do that? Or do you have to stick to this certain look as this is what everyone associates you with now? (Sorry that was long, but I have wanted to ask this forever)

2.) Would your life be complete if you you were invited on a Misfits / My Chemical romance co-headlining tour?

3.) What is your favorite band out there?

4.) What is your opinion of the Myspacers that take awkard angle pictures, wear make up, and have ridiuclous names like [Your Knife Is Cutting My Heart]TM

5.) How do you feel about the glamorization of suicide? Please don't tell me you agree with this.

6.) I have heard that you guys used to be heavy into drugs, do you now preach against drug useage? Are you now straight edge?


you took the words right out've my mouth. there answers should be interesting

[Tony Pascarella]

I really want to know the answer to my question!It'll tie in with another one I'm going to ask.

[Ryan Phantom]

I really want to know the answer to my question!

Aiden started around the same time my chem did. So I don't know how they'd be trying to capatilize off their success if at the time my chem got big, aiden had been around for 3 years and just got signed to victory.

[Burnout2888]

Ask them if they think Set Your Goals own, because they do.

[Nual09]

who would win in a fight --- Davey Havok or Will?

i think the answer is obvious; but it would be funny to hear a response...

[Ryan Phantom]

And honestly, I don't have a problem with what they wear, I care about how they act. And from what it seems I'm sure they are nice guys. But what I can't handle is the mentality of their following, the way they try to look and god, the way they act is even worse. Here is a good example, some douche with a faux emo swoop was trying to get passed me, he knocked into me, and then said "watch it fucker" as he walked away. I mean, if you are going to say something like that, you better stick around to see what I have to say.

I think these looks have just gotten out of hand. EVERYONE has a look, but watching these cats just try to hard is nauseating. I wear what I want and listen to what I want. I don't dress to a certain music genre and I reallllllly know I shouldn't care but if I see another bro with purple hair and nail polish I am going to puke.

I'm a fan of aiden but I hate aiden fans. They're all either asshole college jocks, asshole scenseter kids, or asshole hicks.

[shes.a.ghost]

Aiden started around the same time my chem did. So I don't know how they'd be trying to capatilize off their success if at the time my chem got big, aiden had been around for 3 years and just got signed to victory.

My Chem has gone platinum. They wear make up... to most people out of the "scene" they look goth. And YES regardless what you think, Aiden is trying to go the same rout as my chem. Just because they are both signed bands doesnt mean one cant try to capitalize on the others success.

[Pat Marquez]

P.S. -- Tony, Pony Up r00lez d00de.

[Pat Marquez]

I heard Peter Wentzer is digging the Set Your Goals, someone confirm if they are signing to Decaydance ??

[Nual09]

dude, everyone digs set your goals, but if decaydance is true ; more power to them

[Tony Pascarella]

P.S. -- Tony, Pony Up r00lez d00de.I didn't figure you for a fan, but they definitely do.

I'm also going to ask if 78,000 units for their Victory debut is above or below expectations. I mean, the HH debut has sold 300k+ and Atreyu sold 165k with their last one (although they're not on Victory anymore).

[Ryan Phantom]

My Chem has gone platinum. They wear make up... to most people out of the "scene" they look goth. And YES regardless what you think, Aiden is trying to go the same rout as my chem. Just because they are both signed bands doesnt mean one cant try to capitalize on the others success.

I just told you that aiden has been doing their thing since they started, since before anyone knew who my chem was. Just because they're both popular now and they're similar has nothing to do with them trying to capitalize off someone elses success. Besides, gerard way is the only person from my chem who is comparable to someone in aiden. Your question is bullshit because you think because bands are similar, that means they're trying to get famous of of someone elses fame.

[Ryan Phantom]

I didn't figure you for a fan, but they definitely do.

I'm also going to ask if 78,000 units for their Victory debut is above or below expectations. I mean, the HH debut has sold 300k+ and Atreyu sold 165k with their last one (although they're not on Victory anymore).

That's a good question because I know victory put the same amount of money into aiden as they did hawthorne heights. I think more people just like hawthorne heights.

[Tony Pascarella]

That's a good question because I know victory put the same amount of money into aiden as they did hawthorne heights. I think more people just like hawthorne heights.I think they're the more accessible of the two. Also, people may see Aiden as a Hawthorne Heights knockoff (right, wrong, or indifferent) because they're Victory's "big" band and Aiden plays similar music. I think HH is better technically by a long shot, although I haven't heard Aiden's previous (now re-released) album. The vocals are just godawful for both bands, IMO.

[Tony Pascarella]

And correct me if I'm wrong (I honestly am not 100% sure), but wasn't Davey Havok wearing makeup before both Aiden and My Chemical Romance?

Who was the first band to really start doing that (besides KISS)?

[IcedOpethBlind]

"Why do you suck?"

[Nual09]

does one of the dudes in aiden have down syndrome?

[weezer283]

Aiden, Tell us some Stories about Tony Victory

[elemenohpe]

Who was the first band to really start doing that (besides KISS)?

Eastern European black/death metal bands...

[Ryan Phantom]

I think they're the more accessible of the two. Also, people may see Aiden as a Hawthorne Heights knockoff (right, wrong, or indifferent) because they're Victory's "big" band and Aiden plays similar music. I think HH is better technically by a long shot, although I haven't heard Aiden's previous (now re-released) album. The vocals are just godawful for both bands, IMO.

I like 2-3 songs on nightmare anatomy. If you want a different perspective of the band, listen to their first record, the one that was just re-released because that one is just straight goth-punk like old afi. It doesn't have all the shitty pop hooks in it. Still the lyrics aren't great, but the songs are better.

[rewindthistime]

i'm not entirely sure how to put this into question form, but i think it goes off of something from the first or second page.

i had to sit through this band recently on the alexisonfire tour. so aiden is playing their set & as a segue into one of their songs the singer is like "have you ever loved someone so much that you just wanted to jump out of a building & die with them?". like idk the mentality behind that is very awkward to me, i can't understand why anyone would want to promote such ideas.

[domesticyeti]

are they worried that the "goth-punk" scene will wash away soon?
do they see themselves changing if it does, or sticking to their current course?

(this isnt supposed to sound like a dick question)

how do they respond to the countless people who despise them for their image and music?

[FeynmanWannabe]

5.) How do you feel about the glamorization of suicide? Please don't tell me you agree with this. All excellent questions, particularly this one. Hell, you might ask a good number of bands mentioned on here this question.

[Tony Pascarella]

i'm not entirely sure how to put this into question form, but i think it goes off of something from the first or second page.

i had to sit through this band recently on the alexisonfire tour. so aiden is playing their set & as a segue into one of their songs the singer is like "have you ever loved someone so much that you just wanted to jump out of a building & die with them?". like idk the mentality behind that is very awkward to me, i can't understand why anyone would want to promote such ideas.Really good question that ties into what Pat asked on suicide. I will definitely try to include this.

[Pat Marquez]

I didn't figure you for a fan, but they definitely do.

I'm also going to ask if 78,000 units for their Victory debut is above or below expectations. I mean, the HH debut has sold 300k+ and Atreyu sold 165k with their last one (although they're not on Victory anymore).
Haha, for real? I love so much music. It's ridiculous. I'm not a fan of radio-rock and pop-country though.

[shes.a.ghost]

I just told you that aiden has been doing their thing since they started, since before anyone knew who my chem was. Just because they're both popular now and they're similar has nothing to do with them trying to capitalize off someone elses success. Besides, gerard way is the only person from my chem who is comparable to someone in aiden. Your question is bullshit because you think because bands are similar, that means they're trying to get famous of of someone elses fame.

I'm sorry to tell you, thats exactly what they are doing. And Gerard is the only one? what about frank the guitar player? You are completely wrong, and are just sticking up for the band. I never once said that they started to wear make up because My Chem did... maybe if you werent too busy sucking the aiden cock you would have realized that. Its foolish to say they are not trying to follow the same path My Chem did. If you like aiden thats fine, I'm not bashing on their music, even though its terrible... but I just dont see how you cant admit that they are riding on the success of MCR. I bet at least 1/4 of thier fans first started to like them because they reminded them of MCR.

[Pat Marquez]

Really good question that ties into what Pat asked on suicide. I will definitely try to include this.
My Uncle killed himself, so the last thing I want to hear about is how a bunch of grown man are moping over a chick and considering ending their life over it... truely pathetic. It kills me that the "Take Over" tour was filled with a bunch of bands singing about how their life was over because their gf left them.

Let's face it, we all got it tough and only love can break your heart.. but come on, you have to get over that shit.


"If your heart was broken, you would be dead."

[preppyak]

Are you trying to capitalize on the success of My Chemical Romance? If not, then why are you lying about not trying to capitalize on the success of My Chemical Romance?
hahaha

[MotionIsntMeaning]

"If your heart was broken, you would be dead."

I like that quote, who's it from?

[preppyak]

Are you trying to capitalize on the success of My Chemical Romance? If not, then why are you lying about not trying to capitalize on the success of My Chemical Romance? hahaha

Really good question that ties into what Pat asked on suicide. I will definitely try to include this.
Yeah...even something along the lines of, since they are within the bands that seem to cater to the misguided youth of America, do they feel they have any obligation, or if they have a moral sense that people may actually be taking it seriously?

Granted, it's not their fault that people would, but do they feel compelled to at least hint that it is kind of a joke...for example
"If your heart was broken, you would be dead."
exactly

[preppyak]

I like that quote, who's it from? I dunno, but in Yahoo-ing it, I found this:

http://www.myspace.com/lilblondie4lyf

Benji from GC photos, Bullet for my Valentine as the song....it's all good stuff

[grace we bestow]

I like that quote, who's it from?

The Sleeping.

[Ryan Phantom]

I'm sorry to tell you, thats exactly what they are doing. And Gerard is the only one? what about frank the guitar player? You are completely wrong, and are just sticking up for the band. I never once said that they started to wear make up because My Chem did... maybe if you werent too busy sucking the aiden cock you would have realized that. Its foolish to say they are not trying to follow the same path My Chem did. If you like aiden thats fine, I'm not bashing on their music, even though its terrible... but I just dont see how you cant admit that they are riding on the success of MCR. I bet at least 1/4 of thier fans first started to like them because they reminded them of MCR.

You still don't make any sense.

[preppyak]

The Sleeping.
hmmm...now a new band to look for

[shes.a.ghost]

You still don't make any sense.

It makes perfect sense.

[MotionIsntMeaning]

The Sleeping.

Thanks. Do you know what song?


I dunno, but in Yahoo-ing it, I found this:

http://www.myspace.com/lilblondie4lyf

Benji from GC photos, Bullet for my Valentine as the song....it's all good stuff

hahaha......maybe she likes Aiden too

[neo506]

Any influences that would suprise us?

ie Nick Lachey, Ghostface Killa, Miles Davis...

Artists that we can't see them really drawing infulences from

[preppyak]

I'm sorry to tell you, thats exactly what they are doing. And Gerard is the only one? what about frank the guitar player? You are completely wrong, and are just sticking up for the band. I never once said that they started to wear make up because My Chem did... maybe if you werent too busy sucking the aiden cock you would have realized that. Its foolish to say they are not trying to follow the same path My Chem did. If you like aiden thats fine, I'm not bashing on their music, even though its terrible... but I just dont see how you cant admit that they are riding on the success of MCR. I bet at least 1/4 of thier fans first started to like them because they reminded them of MCR.
What path would that be...making music?

The only comparable thing between these bands, aside from possibly some success, would be the use of make-up when it's not really neccessary....or in a sense, the image. Since you already admitted that you have no idea if Aiden changed their image or not, how can you attempt to argue anything else?

I mean, I hate Aiden, but the flaws in your argument that any "Aiden cock" was being sucked were pretty obvious...

So, to you, I say
http://myspace-159.vo.llnwd.net/00606/95/17/606037159_l.jpg

go away

[preppyak]

You still don't make any sense. true...though blinding hatred for a band will make some people think they are right

If anything...Aiden is lucky that the image they had, which is terrible, suddenly became popular and they took advantage of it. There's nothing wrong with that...it's intelligent business, even though I think they look retarded
Any influences that would suprise us?

ie Nick Lachey, Ghostface Killa, Miles Davis...

Artists that we can't see them really drawing infulences from If he isn't an influence...ask if they have heard the new album and what they think about it?

Or, ask if their are any mainstream releases that they like that would suprise us

[neo506]

true...though blinding hatred for a band will make some people think they are right

If anything...Aiden is lucky that the image they had, which is terrible, suddenly became popular and they took advantage of it. There's nothing wrong with that...it's intelligent business, even though I think they look retarded
If he isn't an influence...ask if they have heard the new album and what they think about it?

Or, ask if their are any mainstream releases that they like that would suprise us haha...your avitar inspired that question

[preppyak]

haha...your avitar inspired that question
haha...probably the only thing, aside from jealousy that he fucked Jessica Simpson, that Nick Lachey has inspired on this site..

But, shameless plug, the new album is pretty good for pop

[grace we bestow]

Thanks. Do you know what song?

"If Your Heart Was Broken... You Would Be Dead"

Hahaha.

[shes.a.ghost]

What path would that be...making music?

The only comparable thing between these bands, aside from possibly some success, would be the use of make-up when it's not really neccessary....or in a sense, the image. Since you already admitted that you have no idea if Aiden changed their image or not, how can you attempt to argue anything else?

I mean, I hate Aiden, but the flaws in your argument that any "Aiden cock" was being sucked were pretty obvious...

So, to you, I say


go away

well I hope you are having fun sticking up for possibly one of the worst bands to come out of this scene.

I never said "i dont know if they changed their image..." I could care less. I'm sure if my chem was not around, they still would look like ******s.

and all of you are misunderstanding what I'm saying. I'm not saying they are copying my chemical romance. Why do you keep putting words in my mouth? Obviously, why would a band NOT want to follow footsteps of a platinum selling group? My question was only to see what their response is, because if they say they are not, then they are lying. All of you getting your panties in a bunch need to chill out. so you can in your terms. "go away"

[NoPenguinsInPA]

Did your parents give you 1/2 million to start your band?

[MotionIsntMeaning]

"If Your Heart Was Broken... You Would Be Dead"

Hahaha.


hahhaha.....that would make sense.

[holdontightly]

how do you feel about all the negativity directed towards your band? what do you have to say to all the people who say the band is just a copycat capitalizing on the current trends?

[mikearduini9]

My Chem has gone platinum. They wear make up... to most people out of the "scene" they look goth. And YES regardless what you think, Aiden is trying to go the same rout as my chem. Just because they are both signed bands doesnt mean one cant try to capitalize on the others success.

in your defense, the commercial Victory Records put out to promote Aiden's new record said specifically "For Fans Of My Chemical Romance", or wait, no, they actually called Aiden "The New Chemical Romance" at the very beginning of the commercial. At least i'm pretty sure, thats easily justifies the fact that Aiden is hanging on MCR's coat tails.


Edit: At least Victory Records is trying to push them into being MCR, maybe it wasn't their choice?

[shes.a.ghost]

true...though blinding hatred for a band will make some people think they are right



I never once said I hated Aiden. Im not a fan of their music at all. That doesnt mean I hate them

[shes.a.ghost]

in your defense, the commercial Victory Records put out to promote Aiden's new record said specifically "For Fans Of My Chemical Romance", or wait, no, they actually called Aiden "The New Chemical Romance" at the very beginning of the commercial. At least i'm pretty sure, thats easily justifies the fact that Aiden is hanging on MCR's coat tails.


Edit: At least Victory Records is trying to push them into being MCR, maybe it wasn't their choice?

:)

[Blake Solomon]

I never once said I hated Aiden. Im not a fan of their music at all. That doesnt mean I hate them


you hate them.

[Blake Solomon]

Why did they pick the name Aiden?

What is their favorite color?

Have you ever looked at roadkill, like a dead squirrel or bird and think, "hey that could be a great song/metaphor/t-shirt design?

Do you keep your new song ideas in a lock-box to which only satan holds the key?

[fedhed7]

Why did they pick the name Aiden?

What is their favorite color?

Have you ever looked at roadkill, like a dead squirrel or bird and think, "hey that could be a great song/metaphor/t-shirt design?

Do you keep your new song ideas in a lock-box to which only satan holds the key?
I'm going to take a completely wild guess here.

Black?

[calciumwaste]

you've had a lot of success since signing to Victory. did this suprise you or did you see national recognition as a natural progression from local fame?

how do you feel about Victory re-issuing Our Gang's Dark Oath?

[kissbangkill]

I never said "i dont know if they changed their image..." I could care less. I'm sure if my chem was not around, they still would look like ******s.
"

YEAH BRO THEY'RE TOTAL ******S.

shut the fuck up please.

i don't like the band, btw. but god, ******s? really? are you 8?

[calciumwaste]

and another one:
how do you feel when fans describe you as a guilty pleasure? does it upset you that they aren't "true fans," or are you just glad that they enjoy your music?

[Take Heart]

YEAH BRO THEY'RE TOTAL ******S.

shut the fuck up please.

i don't like the band, btw. but god, ******s? really? are you 8?

You seriously get that offended when someone says the word ****** to describe a band/person they dislike? Really? Are you 8?

[preppyak]

and all of you are misunderstanding what I'm saying. I'm not saying they are copying my chemical romance. Why do you keep putting words in my mouth? Obviously, why would a band NOT want to follow footsteps of a platinum selling group? My question was only to see what their response is, because if they say they are not, then they are lying. All of you getting your panties in a bunch need to chill out. so you can in your terms. "go away" They aren't "following in their footsteps" if they haven't changed their image. Maybe that's what I'm confused about in what the hell you are saying.

Following in their footsteps implies Aiden, either changed their image or their music to be more mainstream, and the previous person said that as an Aiden fan (which has to be harsh) neither is true.

I mean, call them out for making bad music...fine...but you're also calling them out for essentially "selling out" to match a popular bands image, whihc they didn't do

They can't choose how Victory markets them...

[preppyak]

"If Your Heart Was Broken... You Would Be Dead"

Hahaha. haha

You seriously get that offended when someone says the word ****** to describe a band/person they dislike? Really? Are you 8?
well, needing to rely on something like that is immature. I mean, if you have to resort to calling something "gay" or a band "******s", you've already lost any debate/discussion that was happening. It's pretty much one of the basic rules of debate

[DeadCityScars]

Do you agree with the following lyric 'cut my wrists and black my eyes'!

and (to the singer)

Why are you yelling at that man's ear in your video? Get out of his grill dude, that's not nice.

[surreality]

Did your parents give you 1/2 million to start your band?

LMAO winner. NoPenguinsInAK!

[Take Heart]

well, needing to rely on something like that is immature. I mean, if you have to resort to calling something "gay" or a band "******s", you've already lost any debate/discussion that was happening. It's pretty much one of the basic rules of debate

I don't disagree at all, just the way he responded brought him down to / below the other guy's level, and that annoyed me :blush:

[preppyak]

I don't disagree at all, just the way he responded brought him down to / below the other guy's level, and that annoyed me :blush:
haha...the only reason I jumped into that argument in the first place was because the two people discussing it seemed clueless...and then after about 4 circles...I've given up

[surreality]

Do you agree with the following lyric 'cut my wrists and black my eyes'!
Very nice :thumbsup:

[surreality]

haha...the only reason I jumped into that argument in the first place was because the two people discussing it seemed clueless...and then after about 4 circles...I've given up

It's not worth it, really. It's like trying to change someone's favorite color. If someone likes purple, go ahead and call them a ****** or whatever, they're still going to like purple until eventually they make their own concious decision to move on.

[serendipity]

This was fucking mean and I hate talking shit but it was such a well worded/exectued jab I must commend it:

Are you trying to capitalize on the success of My Chemical Romance? If not, then why are you lying about not trying to capitalize on the success of My Chemical Romance?

[Melissa Johnson]

what is your history with the audition? personally, it seems weird that some goth clad hardcore kids would find kinship with some hollister/ae wearing nu-scene dudes.

and yes, i know that the question could be seen as superficial, but honestly, whats the deal? it seems to me that your interests (besides music) wouldn't really overlap. it seems the audition would want to spend their free time trying on their sister's jeans and you guys would rather slit your wrists and hang out at hot topic.

Back when they were unheard of, (I think it was last summer if I'm not mistaken), Audition, Junior Varsity, Aiden, and ActionAction all were on a Victory Records tour. It didn't do so well because there was hardly any promotion for it (the only promotion I saw for it was what the JV did themselves for it) but it was like a month and a half long tour. Add that plus Audition jumping onto a bunch of the 30 Seconds to Mars dates Aiden was on, plus being on the same label, you either have to form a kinship or hatred to get you through it all.

From what I've heard from people who've tour with these guys is nothing but good things. Crazy stories, but all in all good reports that Aiden's a bunch of down-to-earth chill dudes.

[bubonic311]

Why did they pick the name Aiden?
The band named themselves after Aiden, the son of Naomi's Watts' character in The Ring. I read about it in AP.

Wil, as a recovering alcoholic, if you were to go on a binge without an addiction relapse, what would be destroyed in your liquor cabinet?

[kissbangkill]

You seriously get that offended when someone says the word ****** to describe a band/person they dislike? Really? Are you 8?

not so much offended as just thinking it's completely asinine. touche though.

well, needing to rely on something like that is immature. I mean, if you have to resort to calling something "gay" or a band "******s", you've already lost any debate/discussion that was happening. It's pretty much one of the basic rules of debate

exactly.

[Blake Solomon]

Aiden, what are your thoughts on sarcasm?

[PunkENG]

How come all victory bands sounds exactly the same and gear all their music for teen and pre-teen girls?

How come screamo bands try so hard to look all goth and dark when their music is just a bunch of whining about girls?

Which record label has shittier bands Drive-Thru back in the 90's or Victory now?

How come good bands, non-screamo, like Voodoo Glow Skulls and Catch 22 are on Victory surrounded by the likes of crap like Hawthorne Heights and Silverstein?

Which band has more musical talent Hawthorne Heights or Silverstein? (Neither is an option)

[shtjames]

why do you suck?
just kidding. my favorite band. for real.

[fedhed7]

What are your views on the current state of the "scene"?

[thisisadisaster]

umm im not sure how to word this exactly,

but obviously there is alot of people who feel very negatively about the band.

have they encountered alot of crowds that dont give them a chance when they are supporting other artists?

i hope that question makes sense.

[Tony Pascarella]

well I hope you are having fun sticking up for possibly one of the worst bands to come out of this scene.

I never said "i dont know if they changed their image..." I could care less. I'm sure if my chem was not around, they still would look like ******s.

and all of you are misunderstanding what I'm saying. I'm not saying they are copying my chemical romance. Why do you keep putting words in my mouth? Obviously, why would a band NOT want to follow footsteps of a platinum selling group? My question was only to see what their response is, because if they say they are not, then they are lying. All of you getting your panties in a bunch need to chill out. so you can in your terms. "go away"If you've already made your mind up, what's the point of asking the question? Your questions at first were remotely reasonable, but now you're just ripping on the band with circular arguments and childish insults.

I dislike their music, but more and more I'm hearing great things about the members of Aiden as people. I'm willing to be open-minded (hence why I'm doing this interview in the first place) and I've asked users to do the same. If you're just going to come in here and call them ******s, don't bother.

[thisdecemberhop]

owned.

[crazycatlady]

how did you get on the h.i.m. tour?

[borntolose00]

Do you feel as if all the makeup and "glam-metal" stuff really enhances a live show, or your image as musicians?

[A picasso blue]

what the hell is "horror rock"? they claim on their Victory page to have created this genre

[capnshindig]

Could you ask them if during the interview "Are you wearing makeup right now?"

[capnshindig]

what the hell is "horror rock"? they claim on their Victory page to have created this genre

Um...bands have been doing horror punk ever since Danzig saw his first zombie movie.

[Ryan Phantom]

Do you feel as if all the makeup and "glam-metal" stuff really enhances a live show, or your image as musicians?

in my opinion, I think its all to put on a good show. I think their live show is awesome, and the image only adds to it.

[lassise]

i don't know why everyone has a problem with aiden... i think they are pretty good. and they put on an amazing live show. i'd like to give them kudos since everyone on these forums hates a band because other people don't like them, instead of the music. i'd also like to give them kudos for avoiding the cliche heart on my sleeve lyrics, even though I do think they overuse the whole nightmare thing. die romantic is an amazing song, why dont they make more songs like that one?

[lassise]

Do you feel as if all the makeup and "glam-metal" stuff really enhances a live show, or your image as musicians?

if anyone agrees with this and listens to FFTL then go fuck yourself because they do the exact same thing.

[Ladron]

I didn't feel like reading 7 pages but my question was about the way they write their names.

"wiL" instead of "Wil". What is the reasoning behind that?

[lassise]

They aren't "following in their footsteps" if they haven't changed their image. Maybe that's what I'm confused about in what the hell you are saying.

Following in their footsteps implies Aiden, either changed their image or their music to be more mainstream, and the previous person said that as an Aiden fan (which has to be harsh) neither is true.

I mean, call them out for making bad music...fine...but you're also calling them out for essentially "selling out" to match a popular bands image, whihc they didn't do

They can't choose how Victory markets them...

i didn't think aiden was that big, maybe i'm out of it but i thought they were fairly unknown

[permanentdan]

I'm going to take a completely wild guess here.

Black?

hahahaha i just sat here and read that whole convesation you have at the bottom, and i got a damn good laugh out of that :) yay for retarded girls haha.


aiden does get a lot of shit though. i mean im not a fan, but i couldnt bash a band for doing what theyre doing. people love em, some dont. i guess the only thing i could ask would be what do they do to just look past the bullshit, and realize that there are people out there who do like them.


and also that one about the suicidal look and focus on lyrics is a good question. im anxious to hear that one answered. its seems like such negative route for a band to go on that has fans that range from a relatively young fanbase to an older one.

[Ryan Phantom]

i don't know why everyone has a problem with aiden... i think they are pretty good. and they put on an amazing live show. i'd like to give them kudos since everyone on these forums hates a band because other people don't like them, instead of the music. i'd also like to give them kudos for avoiding the cliche heart on my sleeve lyrics, even though I do think they overuse the whole nightmare thing. die romantic is an amazing song, why dont they make more songs like that one?

I think you're overestimating everyones ignorance on this site. People don't hate aiden because everyone else does. Most of the people who bash them have listened to them and just don't like them, whcih is completely in their right, espescially considering a lot of the people on this site have fairly high music standards.

And die romantic is a terrible song.

Listen to their first record, it surpasses nightmare anatomy greatly.

[xgloryxfadesx27]

yea this thread will go nowhere haha
Haha pretty much.

Wow, you could not have been more wrong.

[newdesign]

1) How long do you guys seriously plan on being a band? And then what after that?

2) The definition of the word "music" goes as follows: mu·sic http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/JPG/pron.jpg (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference .com%2Fbrowse%2Fmusic) ( P ) Pronunciation Key (http://dictionary.reference.com/help/ahd4/pronkey.html) (myhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/oomacr.gifhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/prime.gifzhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/ibreve.gifk)
n.

The art of arranging sounds in time so as to produce a continuous, unified, and evocative composition, as through melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre.
Vocal or instrumental sounds possessing a degree of melody, harmony, or rhythm.-----How does this reflect you as a band, ergo, "music creators?"

3) Do puppies at least make you smile?

4) If you really do glamorize suicide and (instead of feeling the slightest bit of sorrow for those of us who have actually had people we know and love tragically take their own lives, in a very "un-punk" and a very "non-DIY" and a very non-celebratory fashion), why not take a more direct approach and invoke some self-advocation, or (more succinctly put in a "post-punk" fashion so that you might understand this sentence), as Kenny Bridges says, "Kill yourself, surprise your friends?"

[YourMusicSucks]

1) How long do you guys seriously plan on being a band? And then what after that?

2) The definition of the word "music" goes as follows: mu·sic http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/JPG/pron.jpg (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference .com%2Fbrowse%2Fmusic) ( P ) Pronunciation Key (http://dictionary.reference.com/help/ahd4/pronkey.html) (myhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/oomacr.gifhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/prime.gifzhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/ibreve.gifk)
n.
The art of arranging sounds in time so as to produce a continuous, unified, and evocative composition, as through melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre.
Vocal or instrumental sounds possessing a degree of melody, harmony, or rhythm.-----How does this reflect you as a band, ergo, "music creators?"

3) Do puppies at least make you smile?

4) If you really do glamorize suicide and (instead of feeling the slightest bit of sorrow for those of us who have actually had people we know and love tragically take their own lives, in a very "un-punk" and a very "non-DIY" and a very non-celebratory fashion), why not take a more direct approach and invoke some self-advocation, or (more succinctly put in a "post-punk" fashion so that you might understand this sentence), as Kenny Bridges says, "Kill yourself, surprise your friends?"

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[dwtf15]

Does the singer write the bass lines?

[theMATEOlife]

how did you guys develop your stage show? was it a natural thing where you all just knew you had to go crazy and put on a great show, or did it take some help from outside points of view and serious practice on the stage show?

also, these guys are one of the nicest bands i've ever met. my band played with them in albany and they were always very genuine, talkative, and interesting. stuff like that makes me respect a band so much more. say what you will about their music but these guys are genuine as hell and bring a great crowd.

[mikearduini9]

How come all victory bands sounds exactly the same and gear all their music for teen and pre-teen girls?

How come screamo bands try so hard to look all goth and dark when their music is just a bunch of whining about girls?

Which record label has shittier bands Drive-Thru back in the 90's or Victory now?

How come good bands, non-screamo, like Voodoo Glow Skulls and Catch 22 are on Victory surrounded by the likes of crap like Hawthorne Heights and Silverstein?

Which band has more musical talent Hawthorne Heights or Silverstein? (Neither is an option)

:tool:

[Beloved Broken]

In your best attempt, how would you describe the music that you write?
Did you get along with the european legends of glam/goth-rock HIM? How was the tour?
Which are your musical heroes, beside the obvious [Misfits]?
Would you like to tour with AFI?
Do you encourage the notion that lyrics about suicide should be taken as a metaphor as opposed to being taken literally? Would you care to clear this up to your fans who might blindly follow them?
Do you believe that the negativity towards your band is created from the hatred towards your image? If yes, do you regret that people do not believe you're not jumping a trend, and see you as a spawn of the MCR success, even though it's fairly obvious you had that image before MCR got huge?
Would you evolve in your sound, similarly to other bands in goth punk that experimented and benfited from that? And how would you like to develop? Would you try to make your music more technical/complex?
Do you see the controversy and disbelief spawned in your wake being cleared any time soon? Would you try to convince haters with your honesty about music/goals?
Does/Did Wil take vocal lessons?
What inspires you lyrically? Real life doesn't seem to be a...fair answer.
When did you decide that goth punk is what you're going to play? And why?
Do you like any of your (apparent) colleagues - MCR, FFTL, etc.?
If Wil and JT played chess, who'd win?

[Bruycker]

With all the suicide stuff going on , If on of your nearest kills himself. Would you stop singing about it ? Or stop bringing the dead to earth ?

[You Got Owned]

why is their promo pic in alternative press mag (with tbs on the cover) so disgusting?

adding more fuel to the fire...
(covering up acne caused by make-up with more make-up)

[_all_star_me_]

1) what bands have you guys being listening to lately?

[thereisalight]

I just told you that aiden has been doing their thing since they started, since before anyone knew who my chem was. Just because they're both popular now and they're similar has nothing to do with them trying to capitalize off someone elses success. Besides, gerard way is the only person from my chem who is comparable to someone in aiden. Your question is bullshit because you think because bands are similar, that means they're trying to get famous of of someone elses fame.


So what about Aiden's advert for their CD that said 'your new Chemical Romance' (which also used the MCR font)? I actually like Aiden and think they're a great live band and nice guys but you couldn't deny that was an attempt to use My Chem's name for their own success, which is why it really annoyed me.

[Ryan Phantom]

So what about Aiden's advert for their CD that said 'your new Chemical Romance' (which also used the MCR font)? I actually like Aiden and think they're a great live band and nice guys but you couldn't deny that was an attempt to use My Chem's name for their own success, which is why it really annoyed me.

As said already, that was all victory. They do that for all of their commericials. Victory uses the names of other bands to attract attention to their bands, so you can't blame the band for that.

[NFG4ever]

And honestly, I don't have a problem with what they wear, I care about how they act. And from what it seems I'm sure they are nice guys. But what I can't handle is the mentality of their following, the way they try to look and god, the way they act is even worse. Here is a good example, some douche with a faux emo swoop was trying to get passed me, he knocked into me, and then said "watch it fucker" as he walked away. I mean, if you are going to say something like that, you better stick around to see what I have to say.

I think these looks have just gotten out of hand. EVERYONE has a look, but watching these cats just try to hard is nauseating. I wear what I want and listen to what I want. I don't dress to a certain music genre and I reallllllly know I shouldn't care but if I see another bro with purple hair and nail polish I am going to puke.

Can't fucking agree more , very well said. Lately i've been thinking , am I growing out of this music? and sometimes I think I am because it's all about fucking style and 14 year old girls dressing like there favorite bands , it's pathetic

[theOCEANFLOOR]

okay my question is:

Why is Tony Pascarella Aiden's #1 fan and why did he LOVE their album so much?

[CountMeOut923]

Favorite tour from the past? How about future bands that you would like to go on tour with?

[CWeezer]

having lost people to suicide, i feel that music especially is one way to reach kids and music presents an amazing oppurtinity to speak out against killing yourself. how could you possibly glorify it?
your music, i believe, does not have at all a positive message. what does aiden have to offer? how do you connect with your fans? is it safe to say all aiden fans are fairly depressed people?
who are your musical influences?
what band do YOU hate? who does aiden not like musically/image?
do you ever feel that you are stuck with this image? what if you wanted to mature and grow and bring a new style, a new outlook, to your music? do you feel you can do that?
why do you feel you have the "reputation" you do?
----ps- i honestly commend them for doing this interview. for real.

[JoshIsArealBoy]

Ask the laed singer just how much of an influence the joker( from batman)plays in his life, since he obviously looks like him. The joker/the crow hybrid describes him perfectly I think. They need attention somehow since they suck so he has to look like a turd to distract from their musical shittiness.

[CWeezer]

why is their promo pic in alternative press mag (with tbs on the cover) so disgusting?

adding more fuel to the fire...
(covering up acne caused by make-up with more make-up)


ha i saw that too. it made me wanna cry. it was so creepy.

[sean omerta]

if you could do this all over, would you do anything differently?

does the mass of negative feedback affect you psychologically at all?

[ByelineCole]

How does angel get the most play with the ladies

[Ryan Phantom]

Ask nick if he's still dating corey.

[katekate]

im not sure if these have already been asked..

1. do you think that if you didnt wear make-up or the clothes you wear you'd sell less records?

2. what genre do you consider yourselves as? (i really hope the answer to that isnt punk).

[Al_heartcore]

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Thanks dude. Thank the Lord someone out there appreciates .Moneen. and artists with actual talent. Great music plays, too.