Molotov Solution hits road hard
They're one of Vegas' fiercest bands, a fusillade of social protest in death metal form. Molotov Solution means business -- most of the time -- just ask guitarist Robbie Pina.
What does Molotov Solution sound like?
"Molotov Solution sounds like Whitechapel, Impending Doom, Oceano and all the other bands we try so hard to rip off."
You guys have been touring pretty hard with the release of your new record, "The Harbinger." How well-practiced are you guys in getting on one another's nerves?
"Oh man, we are pretty damn good at it. Not only have we been friends with each other for many years, but touring together for such an amount of time has made it possible to figure out pet peeves. Sims (Collison, guitar) does not like being touched, so every opportunity I get I try to tickle him. Kevin (Oakley, bass) does not like his pillow being stepped on, so we always try to fart on it. Just to set the record straight, that's not how you get pink eye."
Any good road stories to share?
"Sims drank my urine thinking it was chocolate milk. It's complicated, and I'm too private of a person to explain how it happened, but it happened."
You guys are on Metal Blade now, which is one of the more renowned metal labels. How have things changed for you guys now that you're on a bigger label? Have you noticed much of a difference?
"Yeah, there's a big difference. More people to get put into e-mails with a greater chance of stuff getting messed up. However, overall, it's helped our band to grow and reach places further than being on an indie."
We dig your band, but why so many songs about rainbows, kittens and warm, fuzzy mittens?
"This interview's over, funny guy."
See Molotov Solution at 6 p.m. Tuesday at The Farm, 5597 S. Rainbow Blvd. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 day of show; call 233-3276.
Contact reporter Jason Bracelin at jbracelin@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0476.
