Interview with Joey Sourlis & Will Watson of Stories of Solitude

• Bear Stephens
  I'm sitting here with Joey Sourlis and Will Watson of Stories of Solitude. How are you guys?
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  2:26pm

  Joey Sourlis

  I'm good man, how are you doing?
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  2:27pm

  Bear Stephens

  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
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  2:27pm

  William Watchthis Watson

  I'm great man! How you!

  I'm William Watson the drummer for Stories Of Solitude!
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  2:28pm

  Bear Stephens

  Doing great buddy
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  2:29pm

  Joey Sourlis

  I'm Joey, and I'm the harsh vocalist for stories of solitude
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  2:32pm

  Bear Stephens

  Now, you guys are currently writing/recording your debut full-length, correct?
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  2:32pm

  William Watchthis Watson

  Yes we are!
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  2:33pm

  Bear Stephens

  Tell us a little bit about it, is the working title still "Retribution"?
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  2:38pm

  Joey Sourlis

  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!
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  2:39pm

  Joey Sourlis

  Sorry, *3 recorded
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  2:40pm

  William Watchthis Watson

  Follwed along with a powerful message to connect with people s hearts!
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  2:41pm

  Bear Stephens

  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?
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  2:43pm

  William Watchthis Watson

  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!
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  2:44pm

  Bear Stephens

  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
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  2:46pm

  William Watchthis Watson

  Mostly mike hart does all the mixing and mastering!

  Even Craig Danielson does most of our production!
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  2:48pm

  Bear Stephens

  Joey, any input on that question buddy?
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  2:49pm

  Joey Sourlis

  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.
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  2:50pm

  Bear Stephens

  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)
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  2:51pm

  Joey Sourlis

  Umm, I'd honestly say the "semi final" cut of run for your life is my favorite
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  2:51pm

  William Watchthis Watson

  I can't decide! x) they're all great!
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  2:52pm

  Bear Stephens

  Nothing wrong with that and is the cut of RFYL a lot different from the demo you guys have released?
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  2:56pm

  Joey Sourlis

  Run for your life has underwent some changes in vocals and some synth. We will not relase it until our album drops, though we have released the demo. We "may or may not" release another song, but who knows c;
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  2:57pm

  Bear Stephens

  So once the album drops, do you guys have any touring plans? CD Release party, etc?
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  2:59pm

  Joey Sourlis

  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;
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  3:00pm

  William Watchthis Watson

  I see what you did there!!!
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  3:01pm

  Bear Stephens

  Wow, sounds like you guys are moving up already! So did I, Will
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  3:03pm

  Joey Sourlis

  Hahaha, but yeah we hope we can tour ASAP so we can show our music to people and maybe save lives c;
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  3:03pm

  Bear Stephens

  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
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  3:04pm

  William Watchthis Watson
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  3:04pm

  Joey Sourlis

  Quite possibly once will can move down here, we don't have an official date of release yet, so maybe by October
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  3:05pm

  Bear Stephens

  haha, I'll message you directly and tell ya why I asked after the interview.
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  3:05pm

  William Watchthis Watson

  Between 1 & 3 months I'll move up there!
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  3:06pm

  Bear Stephens

  Seriously can't wait to hear it guys. It sounds like it's coming together perfectly.
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  3:08pm

  Joey Sourlis

  Hell yeah man
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  3:09pm

  Bear Stephens

  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?
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  3:10pm

  Joey Sourlis

  Yes, stay awesome guys! We love you so much and the music we write is for YOU!!!You heard it first guys, there could be a major label backing this band for the release of "Retribution"! All we know for sure though is that this Winter is going to be one to remember!