By Contessa Abono For YMM

 

Mike is incredibly down to earth, and dare I say an incredibly, adorable human being. So perk up those ear drums ‘cause your about to get to know Mike Glita.

 

Tessa-How do you like this year's tour?

Mike- This is the second show on the tour , it’s going good, a little hectic cause we're just starting out.

 

Tessa-I know I said this was going to be a “light interview” but the album deals with heavy issues, why?
 
Mike-The whole record in itself is about Buddy. He is talking about his depression and anxiety and really shows his inner battles, religious faith- it became a concept album. It’s our most cohesive one yet. This time it sound like how it did in my head, which is rare. The emotion and energy came through on the record.

Tessa-Has this whole band experience been just totally crazy for you?

Yeah, just like anything you do it flys by, you start high school and before you know it you’re a senior- where the fuck did those 4 years go?
Like with the band I remember the first shows we played but its almost a blur. It’s a rollercoaster to get to where we are.
It takes a certain kind of person to be in this lifestyle. You may not be making much money or eating much food or even showering often for a long period of time. You just got to really want people to hear your music and want to be where you are.

 

Tessa-How do you keep up with relationships when your living this lifestyle?

Mike-If your living on opposite sides of the country, let’s say N.J. and California, if you really like each other your going to make it work. Relationships always have rough times no matter what, but if it’s meant to be then you’ll get through it. It’s just like being in a band if you enjoy it you’ll work through the hard times.
A band is a full-time job. It’s like you’re a doctor on call, it consumes your life.

Tessa-Did you hear about that video game made about the Taste of Chaos bands?!

Mike-Yes! I haven’t played it yet but the game if very Mortal-Combat-like Bert, from The Used, has sheers for arms, and throws up on you like Baraka, and only the singers are in it.

Tessa-Hey, what’s up wid' tat?

Mike-(Laughs) Yeah, singers are up front...people identify with them more. I don’t play in a band to be famous I play in a band because I like it, if I could I’d love to be like the rolling stones and not have people know who I am.
You got to remember where you came from because the next day it (fame) might not be there anymore.

Tessa-Any place your waiting to play at?

Mike-I’m really about how many people will be in the crowd. This will be our first time playing Canada on this record so that’s exciting to see how many show up. One of my goals was to someday make it to Japan and we did that so I was happy. Were going to be playing all of Europe and Mexico soon.
 
Tessa-Good luck with all your travels! Raping it up give me your feelings on stage in 3 words…

Mike-Crazy, larger-than-life( we’ll count this as one word), sweet
 
 

 

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