Jimmy Kay from Canada's The Metal Voice recently spoke to Impellitteri guitarist Chris Impellitteri and singer Rob Rock about the band's new album, War Machine. Watch the video below.
In the chat Chris Impellitteri explained their decision to name one of their new songs "Wrathchild".
Says Chris: "This is not Rob's fault, this is actually my fault because I gave him that lyric. So actually, where you say 'Wrathchild' and it's funny the way you pronounce it, is almost actually originally what it was going to be. Originally it was about Rothchild. What I thought of in a capitalistic society we're really driven unfortunately by greed, we want more more more more more. And I think we have this misconception, if you have a ton of money then you have power and with power you have influence, and to a lesser degree that's true. So I had this vision when I was writing it, believe it or not, about this child obsessed as he evolved in life with acquiring wealth, fortune and power, so he could rule the world. But then inevitably finding out that it's a shallow grave you're digging. There's going to be no self-fulfillment at the end, it ends badly for you. And at that point something magical happens and all of a sudden this child is able to put the wrath upon those forces. Greed, power, manipulation whatever... And I thought, 'oh that's cool it's the wrath of this child back on those forces of capitalism.' So I said, 'oh that'd be great', but I was like, 'you can't call it 'Wrathchild' it's a Maiden song right?' So I knew that but I remember telling Rob, maybe we should change to Rothchild right, because like you know the Vanderbilts, Carnegies, Rothchild whatever... I thought that'd be cool but then I thought, you know screw that, let's call it 'Wrathchild' because also I'm a huge fan of Maiden and I think in a some way, in a weird way, it's an ultimate kind of like homage or tribute cause we love Maiden."
Impellitteri's War Machine is out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
With legions of fans worldwide, Impellitteri is known for exciting music, addictive riffs, and mesmerizing melodies. New album War Machine features guitar hero Chris Impellitteri’s guitar virtuosity and lead singer Rob Rock’s vocal range powered by the incredible rhythmic foundation of bassist James Pulli, and former Slayer drummer Paul Bostaph.
With War Machine, the Impellitteri band presents a mind-blowing, highly energetic, and thrilling new musical adventure.
Order War Machine here.
Tracklisting:
"War Machine"
"Out Of My Mind (Heavy Metal)"
"Superkingdom"
"Wrathchild"
"What Lies Beneath"
"Hell On Earth"
"Power Grab"
"Beware The Hunter"
"Light It Up"
"Gone Insane"
"Just Another Day"
"Wrathchild" video:
"Power Grab" video:
"Out Of My Mind (Heavy Metal)" video:
- Produced By : Chris Impellitteri
- Studio: NRG Recording studios , Studio B
- Recorded By: Mike Plotnikoff, Jun Murakawa
- Mixed & Mastered: Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios
Impellitteri are:
Chris Impellitteri: Lead Guitarist
Rob Rock: Vocalist
James Pulli: Bassist
Paul Bostaph: Drummer
(Photo - Alex Solca)
