Patrick Houtz (PH)---Connor I appreciate you taking some
time to do this interview for me. I know right now “All Hail the Yeti” is out
with In This Moment making waves. How has opening for them been for you guys as
a band?
Connor Garritty (CG)---This tour has been
amazing for us. Every night the places are packed and we get to play our music
to so many people that have never heard AHTY. Couldn't be happier. Itms (In
This Moment’s) whole camp, band and crew are like family to us. They have taken
us in and treated us like gold. We love them.
(PH)---All Hail the Yeti I discovered after
talking with Glendon Crain when he was touring with Hollywood Undead a few
years ago. I think The EP you did as well as the full length album are purely
amazing. What bands influence you in writing for All Hail The Yeti? To me I
hear hints of Down, Eyehategod, and even some new Waitain.
(CG)---There are so many different types
of influences for us. When I started the band I wanted to have elements of
those southern metal bands, but also add other things in there as well.
Obviously it's hard for any band these days to not be influenced by Pantera,
Black Sabbath etc. I listen to such a wide spectrum of music that there is
probably a bit of everything in there. But definitely, Down, eyehategod, Acid
Bath, Watain, Witchcraft, COC, I could go on for hours.
(PH)---What is the future this year for
All Hail the Yeti? Any plans of touring after this touring run with In This
Moment?
(CG)---Honestly right now we have a couple
different offers for some tours, not sure if they will work for us or not. We
have been working on new songs so that is a big priority for us right now. We
want to have an arsenal of new music so when it's time to do the new record we
are prepared for it.
(PH)--- Besides music you are an
incredible tattoo artist. How long have you been doing tattoos? I imagine it's
nice to have more than one creative outlet for yourself but how do you manage
to split time between your shop and the road?
(CG)---I have been tattooing for about 16
years. I really couldn't imagine myself doing anything else. It's been a part
if my life for so long now. To be able to be working with my hands as well as
being artistic is great. It's a lot like making music really. Sometimes it's
nice to take a break from work to go on the road and play music. I end up
missing it quickly. Fortunately tattooing and metal go hand in hand.
(PH)--- My two favorite songs off of your
full length are probably "When the Sky Falls" and "After the
great Fire". What is behind both of those songs? I honestly really enjoy
the lyrics to both as well as the music.
(CG)---When the sky falls has been
interpreted different ways. Some people read it and come up with their own
interpretation of what it's about. That was a big reason why we didn't put the
lyrics in the booklet. We wanted to give the listener a chance to make their
own story. How the song and words make each person feel is always going to be
different. Sky falls is definitely a love song. It was written about the day I
met my wife in Australia. After the Great Fire is a whole other monster. This is
a story about a mental asylum run by catholic nuns. These women have devised a
plan to get rid of the problem kids in the children's ward to collect the government
money. They lock the children in their ward at night and set it on fire. Well
in doing so they end up burning the entire building to the ground. Killing
themselves as well. Many years later the
building is alive with the ghosts of vengeful children and guilt ridden women.
(PH)--- What are your favorite songs to
play live
(CG)---I would say suicide woods and after
the great fire. Deep creek is fun as well. Thanks again man! Anytime!!
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