Valient Himself interview on Buzzgrinder.com

// Posted June 2nd, 2010 // News

By Robert Simpson for Buzzgrinder.com

The Mastodon show had ended, and everyone was all smiles. A sea of black T-shirts made their way out through the front. Some went to the bar to drink and others racked the billiards table. I had other plans.

Around back, the roadies were loading up equipment. Considering I look the part (black jeans, black shirt), it comes with little surprise that I was able to pass security backstage by helping a few roadies move some gear. Afterwards, I leaned up against a bus and lit up a smoke. Valient Thorr guitarist Eidan Thorr approached me and asked for a spare cigarette — which I was happy to oblige.

While I missed Valient Thorr, I’m very aware of their music and consider myself a fan. I saw them a few years ago at House of Blues in Columbus, Ohio, opening for Gogol Bordello. In my opinion, they blew them off the stage.

“We’re going home to rest for a while before starting our European tour,” Eidan told me between drags. “Going home is such an amazing feeling after being on the road for six months or more. You forget how comforting your bed can be.”

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