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Interview with Terminal
By: Caz* Bevan
 Terminal is one of the
most heartfelt Indie bands I have ever heard. The vocal
quality of Travis Bryant (lead singer) coupled with his lyrics
portray
that of a bleeding heart on a rainy day. While visiting Texas,
home to Terminal, I had a chance to interview Travis and
get the scoop on the new lineup.
NowOnTour: I used to know you as the band Letter
Twelve. How did you become Terminal and how did you
decide to drastically change your music
style?
Travis (lead vocals/guitar): There wasn't any drastic change
in our music style. It was a gradual maturity that came
about through writing. We changed our name to Terminal
when we signed with Tooth And Nail. Everyone agreed that it
was time for a new name.
What happened as far as the band breaking
up?
The band didn't break up. The other members stepped down
from their positions in Terminal to pursue other interests in
their lives.
Have you found replacements?
I have a full band to tour now, yes.
What made you decide to find replacements as well
as keep the same band name?
I wrote the songs in Terminal and felt an attachment to
those songs. In my mind there was no reason to pursue my
musical endeavors under a new name.
How did Terminal manage to get signed by Tooth
And Nail Records?
I gave a demo to my pal Grant from Underoath. When the
tour they were on reached Seattle, they actually took the
demo into the Tooth And Nail offices and had their A&R rep
listen to the songs. I received a call while I was in class, and
the rest is history.
Do you make a living as a
musician?
No. I'm very poor.
What's the most exciting aspect of being on tour?
Waking up somewhere new everyday.
Who are some of the bands you've toured
with?
Saosin, He Is Legend, The Juliana Theory, Cartel, The
Working Title, Codeseven, The Receiving End Of Sirens,
Rufio, The Spill Canvas and Yesterday's Rising.
So, who is Terminal now? Who are the new
members?
Travis Bryant - vocals/guitar
Justin Leu - drums
Chris Pulis - guitar
Ryan Flynn - bass
And what's next for Terminal?
We are going to tour in support of our record How The
Lonely Keep, continue to write new music and
hopefully record by the end of the year.
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