Tanya Elizabeth and Eddie DeCesare are benevolent souls: Kind people who give of their time and opinions and whom I am immensely impressed with as musicians and people. 

Monochromatic Black isn't just another 'female fronted' metal band. To be honest, I really don't like that Monochromatic Black is oftentimes compared to Jinjer or Arch Enemy, simply because both bands have women as front persons. 

I know everyone wants to have a reference point ahead of time when discovering new bands, and I've been guilty of it too, but these are people with their own style, and the band has its own sound, which sounds nothing like the bands people compare them to. I guess we all need a starting point when it comes to art, but it's my hope you'll dive a little deeper with me.

Originally, we had a much different show prepared, but limits on time and availability (this was recorded during the holidays) kept us tight and didn't allow us to dive as deep as we'd hoped. I hope you'll give this band the attention they deserve, even if I didn't, simply because.... again.... they are super interesting, talented, and absolutely worth your time. 

All I know is that I had to have them on the show because they are truly special people to me. I'm hosting them today, because I want you to discover the band before they head out on tour at the beginning of the year. Before their schedules no longer allow them to work with the smaller guys like me. I want you to know what you're in for and who you're going to meet and listen to. I want you to know them, so here's your chance. 

Let's welcome these extraordinary talents. It makes me truly happy to have them on the show today.  What a great way to end the year!

Ladies and gentlemen, Tanya and Eddie from Monochromatic Black!!!

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Time Codes:

1:00 When interviewers ask the same dumb questions over and over
1:45 Bands and video games
3:30 When the talent overrides your curiosity
6:30 Tiring of comparisons
8:50 The progressive element of metal
10:50 The music and feel comes first
13:00 When Jinjer was a groove metal band
15:30 When we release music before it's ready
18:45 How does Monochromatic Black overcome being classified as a 'female fronted' metal band?
22:00 Meeting your heroes in person
24:00 The hardest parts of touring life
27:00 When it comes to gear, drummers have it the worst
30:30 Having interests outside of the band
33:00 Being in the right place when it matters
35:00 Knowing what you want to do, no matter what

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