INTERVIEW – Tyler Shelton Vocalist – Traitors
New Transcendence recently got to sit down and pick the mind of one Tyler Shelton, the vocalist of Traitors. They just released a new song with Alex Teyen of Black Tongue on the upcoming EP which is due 2/25/14. We got the chance to figure out a lot about the band, and the EP. Check out the new song, Product Of Hate – HERE
New Transcendence
How long have you been with your band and what made you decide to join /start?
Tyler Shelton
We’re all original. The band is only 4 months old. We all just wanted something new. Stephen basically woke me up one day and told me were doing something. It was quite sporadic.
New Transcendence
I see that you did a guest vocalist spot on Extortionist, how did that come to be?
Tyler Shelton
Nothing really special behind this one. They’re on our label and they asked me to do it. Ha Ha.
New Transcendence
How do you feel being signed to We Are Triumphant?
Tyler Shelton
I feel just fine. So many people have so much to say and honestly man, I prefer to experience things myself.
New Transcendence
I mean, do you think you signed to the right label or wanted to go for a different one? Who came up with the new for the band?
New Transcendence
As far as your vocals go, are you glad you have a different approach to the music, compared to the lows everyone uses in their music?
Tyler Shelton
WAT is a heavy label, and we’re up and comers. I respect their decision to diversify their genres lately with the signing of Give And Take, Treebeard, Etc. I believe this is the right label for us. Greg is excellent with promoting and we’ve gotten out there pretty quick with his help. And that’s exactly what we need.
New Transcendence
Yeah I know Greg has helped a lot of bands start out
Tyler Shelton
The name was just a random idea, but it’s just a name. I’d rather the music do the talking.
New Transcendence
As far as your vocals go, are you glad you have a different approach to the music, compared to the lows everyone uses in their music?
Tyler Shelton
I’m definitely influenced from all the great names in the heavy genre. I like to get weird too though. I just practice every day. Quietly and loudly, and I’m surrounded by extremely talented vocalists. Dickie Allen (ex Abiotic, Dealey Plaza) and Bryan Long (King Conquer, Dealey Plaza) and Taylor Walsh (ex A Catalyst For Destruction)
New Transcendence
I am just saying you vocals are not something you would usually hear, in the deathcore genre. At times you remind me of Adam Warren and maybe with a sprinkle of Vince from The Acacia Strain. As far as Traitors goes, what upcoming things do you have lined up?
Tyler Shelton
I definitely get Adam and Vincent a lot. For Traitors, expect tours later this year. And some more heavy new jams maybe?
New Transcendence
What can we expect from this EP?
Tyler Shelton
An elephant destruction derby.
New Transcendence
Ha Ha, great pun. What is the premise behind the EP, the meaning, depiction and thoughts behind the concept of the EP?
Tyler Shelton
It’s not really a concept. It’s the starter for us and every song has its own concept to it. Anxiousness, making huge, rash negative decisions, undeserving people. Your typical pissed off stuff.
New Transcendence
Perfect. Will there be any upcoming tours, and if so with what bands?
Tyler Shelton
Expect tours this year. What bands? That’ll be released later on. We have some ideas.
New Transcendence
As a band, do you feel yourself as being different than other bands or just keeping the rhythm?
Tyler Shelton
I don’t like to say “we’re different” or “we’re alike” for that matter I just let the music do the talking. We’re definitely not technical. On the next album you may see some more choppy stuff. But this is our first EP ever. Expect constant crushing!
New Transcendence
Oh nice, how long did it take to record, start to finish?
Tyler Shelton
Probably a full week of work. Our producer, and great friend Jesse Kirkbride put hand and foot into this EP and really tested himself on this EP.
New Transcendence
That’s not long. I think personally. But you devoted your time; rather than just half assing it and dragging out the process. Were there any issues that arose during the process?
Tyler Shelton
Not really at all. Everything went through nice and easy.
New Transcendence
That’s great to hear. When the EP goes live. Where will the purchase outlets be?
Tyler Shelton
I’ll get back to you on that one. iTunes and bandcamp so far I’m sure
New Transcendence
Got ya. So you already have material for another release I take it?
Tyler Shelton
I personally am already writing some new tracks that bring more old school elements of beatdown in. Yeah! I’ve been listening to older stuff and putting a twist on the content I’m currently writing.
New Transcendence
We thank you again Tyler for letting us get an idea behind this much anticipated release, that from the sound of it will be an impending hell storm.
Tyler Shelton
Ha Ha yeah man. Thanks again for the interview.
