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\"\"<\/a>\u201c<\/strong>Four Trips Ahead has a unique sound where there are lots of different elements blended together within the context of hard rock. I can\u2019t imagine that chemistry and our sound being developed in the same way anywhere but in NYC.\u00a0 At the same time, the bar is raised and you know if you plan to hit the stage, you better come correct and make sure what you\u2019re sharing is worthwhile.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Bio: FOUR TRIPS AHEAD roots date back to 2003 when the seasoned New York City musicians first came together in search of a new creative outlet. Instantly, the quartet recognized their common musical interests — creating heavy rock sounds with strong melodies and progressive dynamics. With four EPs and a full-length album in the band\u2019s repertoire, their last EP, \u201cLove and Rebellion\u201d debuted at #6 \u201cMost Added\u201d on the CMJ Hard Rock\/Metal charts in February 2015.\u00a0 \u201c\u2026And The Fire Within\u201d has been a success at radio, charting consistently in Metal Contraband\u2019s National Top 50 Radio Charts for eight consecutive weeks in spring 2017, with its highest placement at #34 garnering heavy rotation on American college, commercial and specialty Hard Rock\/Metal radio formats including top-ten placements on various major stations.\u00a0 Moreover, their latest video, \u201cBring Me Down,\u201d debuted on AXS.com to an enthusiastic response.<\/p>\n

We teamed up with ReverbNation to share some talent with the world, check out Four Trips Ahead from New York, we dug their sound and found them very worthy of being one of our Best Things You’ve Never Heard!<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with the basics; for those that aren\u2019t aware of you, can you please give us the abridged version of your story, and how you would best describe your music?<\/strong>
\nFour Trips Ahead is a hard rock band from New York City.\u00a0 We are not afraid of strong melodies and harmonies living within harder sounds.\u00a0 Lyrics are important to FTA songs and aren\u2019t an afterthought. Storytelling is something we embrace in our music. We are very dynamic and progressive within our compositions yet are cognizant of the importance of groove.\u00a0 We grew up loving hard rock and metal but we listen to and experience many different genres of music.\u00a0 As a result, I think those diverse elements naturally creep into our music more often than many of the current hard rock and metal bands.\u00a0 Our new album, \u201c\u2026And The Fire Within,\u201d exemplifies that fact.\u00a0 And our music is best experienced loud.<\/p>\n

Can you now please introduce each band member including yourself, and give us a rock \u2018n\u2019 roll fact or myth about each of you?
\n<\/strong>Brian Eisenpresser is our guitar player who also goes by the nickname \u201cDr.\u201d as he has been known to moonlight as an on-call surgeon.\u00a0 Dan Cassidy is our bass player with a killer singing voice; he is a master of many secret dark arts who crafts political conspiracy theories at whim.\u00a0\u00a0 Ken, who often goes by the title, \u201cthe Mad Composer,\u201d is our drummer extraordinaire; in his private life, he rubs shoulders with superstars such as Ricky Martin and Jason Mraz while constructing symphonic death metal music. I am Peter Wilson, lead singer, mouthpiece, self-appointed lyric-writer, poet and charlatan of the highest order; soon, I will be starring on an off-off Broadway production of \u201cHair\u201d on ice.<\/p>\n

In terms of your music and any releases, instead of giving us a standard review, let\u2019s say if you had to give us your best door to door sales pitch to try and convince someone to listen to it before they slam the door in your face, what do you say to them?
\n<\/strong>FOUR TRIPS AHEAD\u2019s \u201c\u2026And The Fire Within\u201d is a big, guitar driven album with grooves that shake you up and rattle your brain, songs so melodic that you must sing along. You need this music in your life now!<\/p>\n

With your song writing, what do you consider to be the most important ingredients that make up one of your songs?
\n<\/strong>Strong melodies, powerful riffs and grooves with lyrics that penetrate on a deeper level.\u00a0 Fearless arrangements and dynamics are essential as well.\u00a0 And the magic element of excitement when we play the right arrangement together.
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Are there current plans for any future releases you can give us the scoop on?
\n<\/strong>We are currently finishing up a batch of songs that we will track in early August.\u00a0 The goal is to release a new FTA single before the end of the year with the intention to release a full album next year.<\/p>\n

So what bands did you grow up listening to and how did they help create the style of music that can now be heard throughout your music?<\/strong>
\nThis is a very hard response to give in a limited amount of space\u2014Queen, KISS, David Bowie, The Wailers, Thin Lizzy, the Beatles, AC\/DC, Nina Simone, Peter Tosh, UFO, Rush, Sly + the Family Stone, Cheap Trick, Aerosmith, Marillion, Stevie Wonder, Van Halen, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Led Zeppelin, the Bad Brains, Glenn Hughes, Kate Bush, King\u2019s X, Wes Montgomery, Aretha Franklin, Faith No More, Third World, Tina Turner, Soundgarden, Fishbone, PiL, Metallica, Anthrax, Guns n\u2019 Roses, Meshuggah, Peter Gabriel, Sugar, Queensryche, Motley Crue, RATT, Joan Jett, Whitesnake, Aswad, Steel Pulse, Living Colour, Seal, Nevermore, Pantera, Alice in Chains, Porcupine Tree,\u00a0 Dream Theater and Prince as well as a host of others.\u00a0 Newer artists would be Rival Sons, Big Wreck, The Answer, Work of Art, Winery Dogs and Black Country Communion.<\/p>\n

All of us grew up in musical families and we were encouraged to pursue music and the arts.\u00a0 All of us are also from New York City, so unless you\u2019re close-eared or close-minded, you have to be influenced by everything. I grew up on reggae, dancehall and jazz, metal, rock, hardcore, punk, pop and hip-hop\u2014everything was open to take in and devour. And though we are definitely a hard rock band, our tastes are quite varied. The key is always being sincere in your approach. NYC allows you that freedom to openly explore without abandon.\u00a0 Having so much great live music from so many different cultures at your disposal daily and hearing it in studios, concerts, clubs and literally in the streets builds who you are as an individual and as a musician. Four Trips Ahead has a unique sound where there are lots of different elements blended together within the context of hard rock. I can\u2019t imagine that chemistry and our sound being developed in the same way anywhere but in NYC.\u00a0 At the same time, the bar is raised and you know if you plan to hit the stage, you better come correct and make sure what you\u2019re sharing is worthwhile.<\/p>\n

In terms of touring, here\u2019s your chance to plug any upcoming shows, and for those that haven\u2019t seen you, how would you describe a typical live show of yours?
\n<\/strong>We\u2019re in song-writing mode now, so we don\u2019t have any tour dates lined up just yet other than a summer show or two in NYC.\u00a0 FTA\u2019s live show is passionate, energetic, dynamic, fun, sincere and LOUD.<\/p>\n

For a bit of fun, say you get the chance to open for any artist or band in the world, who would they be and why?
\n<\/strong>If we could fantasize about a huge, megatour, it\u2019d be incredible to open for GNR, especially since the majority of the original band is together again.\u00a0 They are terrific performers and have a killer live show with songs from arguably one of the best albums ever recorded (\u201cAppetite for Destruction\u201d), in their catalogue.\u00a0 In terms of a theatre tour, I\u2019d love FOUR TRIPS AHEAD to open for the Rival Sons.\u00a0 They have been making top notch albums, are great live and the vibe at their shows is awesome.\u00a0 I think in both cases, we\u2019d win fans.<\/p>\n

If you were to cover one song that no one would expect that you\u2019d cover what would it be and why?
\n<\/strong>I\u2019d love to do a heavy cover of Madonna\u2019s \u201cLive to Tell.\u201d I always thought that lyrically it was weighty while the arrangement is surprisingly dark for a pop hit.\u00a0 Billy Joel\u2019s \u201cSometimes A Fantasy\u201d is a close runner-up for the same reasons.<\/p>\n

Lastly, here\u2019s a chance to grab a magic lamp and from it you are granted three wishes.\u00a0 They are:<\/strong>
\n1. World peace + equality for all
\n2. Free education, health care + food for all
\n3. Endless cash and resources for an independent label, recording studio, touring company and music foundation for all things FOUR TRIPS AHEAD (selfishness be damned)<\/p>\n

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From:<\/strong>\u00a0New York City, NY, USA<\/p>\n

Band members:\u00a0<\/strong> Peter Wilson – lead vocals, Brian Eisenpresser – guitars, Dan Cassidy – bass + background vocals, Ken Candelas – drums<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong>\u00a0 http:\/\/fourtripsahead.com<\/a> Facebook:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fourtripsahead<\/a> Twitter:<\/strong> https:\/\/twitter.com\/FourTripsAhead<\/a> Instagram:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fourtripsahead<\/a><\/p>\n

Current Release:<\/strong> \u00a0\u201c\u2026And The Fire Within\u201d (Available Now)<\/p>\n

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