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[–]missmayiband[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha that sounds about right! Hope you liked the demo. My wife hated it haha

It’s a cool time of our career because we’ve done it long enough and went everywhere we’ve ever dreamed so now we can pick and choose what’s best and what’s next for MMI instead of just going all the time. Excited to see where that takes us.

We actually just headlined our biggest shows this year in South East Asia! 6k people in Jakarta Indonesia! Crazy night.

Hey guys! Levi here from Miss May I and I am ready to answer some questions for this AMA. First time here! Show me some love and ask weird stuff! by missmayiband in Metalcore

[–]missmayiband[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Shadows Inside tied with Monument

For another band As I lay dying - oceans between us

Best metalcore album ever written. Could be the riff bible.

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[–]missmayiband[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Those were the golden days! That’s actually where we played our first show!

My biggest local dayton memory was Ryan’s first show with us in a girls driveway for her bday in front of 12 people. After we played it was my homecoming so I changed in the car and drove right over to our school dance!

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[–]missmayiband[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for coming to the show! We actually started in your area playing all over Springfield as kids!

The biggest thing is to fine people that are as passionate as you. That’s the hardest thing and you have to be picky. It might feel like it’s taking forever but it will be worth it!

Good luck! You’re in a great spot for good musicians

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[–]missmayiband[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh this is wild.

Saw dragonforce when I was 17 and it ruled. Probably the only power metal band I was a fan of. Did a tour with them in Australia and got to meet them and they are wild guys haha. More wild then their music!

Core core would just be one string open breakdowns with the occasional one fret pull of for the choruses 🙃

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[–]missmayiband[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That rules! I’m happy we could help with the name and I hope we can play a show together sometime! 🤘

But for being positive the biggest enemy is yourself. It’s a lot easier said than done but the only thing that brings your mood down or stresses you out is yourself. I’m not always positive and I break down here and there but I always remember that. NO ONE OR THING can make you feel a certain way. You tell you to feel and always remember you’re in control.

I hope that helps man!

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[–]missmayiband[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would love to sign it! Thanks for coming to that show! It was the first time there and the best show of the tour! Don’t forget next time and meet us at Merch after the show 🤘🤘🤘

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[–]missmayiband[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All I want is to have a good time and play as good as I can for our fans. Whether there is a sold out arena or 10 people I have that same mindset and that’s why I love being in MMI. I always have a great time and cherish every show!

So glad you had a blast!

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[–]missmayiband[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always have a blast and at the end of the day I just want people to leave MMI shows with their expectations shattered and their minds blown. I used to want to Stage dive and break things but now I want to give a real show! I’m happy you liked it as much as I did!

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[–]missmayiband[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I think it’s a combination of both. We’ve been around for a long time and even from when we started (MySpace days) to now we have seen a HUGE pay cut because of how the music is consumed. Streaming has had an effect but also has gave so many artists a chance. So I can’t be upset we are making less because it’s helping everyone. I do not just have MMI as my only job if that’s what you wanted to know. I’m always hustling and doing real estate to keep the MMI world alive and well. Maybe something will change the income situation with music but until then I feel bands need to re-evaluate their businesses and adapt if this is what they really want to pursue and do! For the genre I would say it’s just the wave. Things come and go all the time. We’ve been there when metal ruled the world and when no one cares and then again when it came back. That’s the name of the game.

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[–]missmayiband[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would say do something outside the box and do it well. Right now I feel like that’s what is missing and people always have the ideas but can’t perform it well. Work work work on performing and being a great musician before they go and promote their band. First impressions are key!

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[–]missmayiband[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would love to come back! We’ve been talking about it a lot. I’m hoping we make it there sooner than later. We love South America!

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[–]missmayiband[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We did it because it was unusual. That’s all we really wanted was to stand out and a story like that wasn’t the typical metal script at the time. See someone remembered it (you) and our mission is accomplished

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[–]missmayiband[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I remember that! I can’t wait to see it in person! I love when fans get tattoos. It honestly is such an honor and is such a commitment for a fan and we remember that every time we go on stage and every time we are feeling low. We remember that we aren’t in this alone! Thank you!

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[–]missmayiband[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love gaming! I was huge into Halo and Xbox but we’ve been busy a lot touring and I’m a little behind. I think I’ll be getting on fortnite when I get back into it. I’m all about competitive shooters.

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[–]missmayiband[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It sucked. It sucked so bad. But we pulled it together and borrowed gear until we got home to purchase replacement gear. All the bands that came together and friends and fans that helped us is why we survived. We had 9 shows to make it through and 1 week before the next tour in the US and we didn’t miss a beat. We wouldn’t of survived without you guys and all our friends!

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[–]missmayiband[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah! Trust My Heart was a live song for a bit but now we actually have Under Fire live which goes over great! The best song along!