Interview with Joey Sourlis & Will Watson of Stories of Solitude

I’m good man, how are you doing?

Pretty great, sickness from yesterday has subsided so feeling a lot better. Let’s have you guys start off by introducing your role in the band

I’m great man! How you!

I’m William Watson the drummer for Stories Of Solitude!

Doing great buddy

I’m Joey, and I’m the harsh vocalist for stories of solitude

Now, you guys are currently writing/recording your debut full-length, correct?

Yes we are!

Tell us a little bit about it, is the working title still “Retribution”?

Yes the working title is still retribution, and we hope to have the album released by winter. This full length will have me doing vocals, and is our first discography with the brand new line up, we currently have 3 songs off of the full length and two in the writing process. Basically, prepare for a whole new, awesome SOS!

Sorry, *3 recorded

Follwed along with a powerful message to connect with people s hearts!

I’ve heard a demo of one of the new tracks and I have to say that I’m truly impressed with the new sound. Will the rest of the album be similar to that track?

There’s going to be many different emotions for different situations that someone’s going through! Do there’s some heavy and some soft!

And me and craig is actually going to be recording a new acoustic song this weekend, about standing against bullying!

Any idea how many tracks will make the final cut? And who are you working with on production, mixing & mastering and things of that sort?

I look forward to hearing the acoustic track, very powerful subject to tackle

Mostly mike hart does all the mixing and mastering!

Even Craig Danielson does most of our production!

Joey, any input on that question buddy?

We plan on having 10-12 songs on retribution. Basically, most of the messages from each song has personal back story from all of us, that can also relate to many. We plan on featuring Shawn from “this romantic tragedy” on one of our songs and we also have music video plans.

Wow, that sounds like it’s going to be a pretty great experience for the listener. What is your favorite song that you guys have worked on so far? (If you’re able to divulge)

Umm, I’d honestly say the “semi final” cut of run for your life is my favorite

I can’t decide! x) they’re all great!

Nothing wrong with that and is the cut of RFYL a lot different from the demo you guys have released?

So once the album drops, do you guys have any touring plans? CD Release party, etc?

Yes, we do have a cd release show in plans but nothing for sure. As far as touring, I do not know because we actually have a record label looking at us, and I will not release the name of said label… But one can only “hope” we’ll get on it c;

I see what you did there!!!

Wow, sounds like you guys are moving up already! So did I, Will

Hahaha, but yeah we hope we can tour ASAP so we can show our music to people and maybe save lives c;

So you guys are shooting for a winter release, any chance you guys will have it ready for our exclusive review by, say…maybe the middle of October?

Your music has touched many lives, I’ve seen people talking about it quite a bit. Can’t wait to hear what’s next

Quite possibly once will can move down here, we don’t have an official date of release yet, so maybe by October

haha, I’ll message you directly and tell ya why I asked after the interview.

Between 1 & 3 months I’ll move up there!

Seriously can’t wait to hear it guys. It sounds like it’s coming together perfectly.

Hell yeah man

So, I guess I’ll wrap this up. Thank you so much for sitting and doing this with me, truly appreciate it. Is there anything else you’d like to say to our readers, your fans, and the general public?