Andy Slania (The Eradicator)
photo by Mike Beall
What are your top five albums that were released in 2022? (In order 1-5)
- Meat Wave - Malign Hex
- Birds In Row - Gris Klein
- Viagra Boys - Cave World
- Church of the Cosmic Skull - There Is No Time
- NNAMDI - Please Have A Seat
What band did you discover in 2022 (can be a brand new band or an older band) that had an impact on your life? How so?
Church of the Cosmic Skull. I'm one of the owners of X-Ray Arcade (music venue just south of Milwaukee, WI) and we were fortunate enough to host them this year. They're high concept, catchy, over the top dramatic, and I fell in love instantly.
How will you remember 2022? (In terms of music)
Surprisingly. I found a new sense of appreciation for the role of music in my life towards the tail end of the year.
What can we look forward to from you in 2023?
More shows from The Eradicator. Working on a new band as well. 2022 was unpredictable and I foresee 2023 being the same.
What records are you looking forward to most in 2023?
I wish I kept up on what records are coming out from bands. Unfortunately I don't, but I look forward to new things from artists I like.
Live shows are still a mixed bag as we adapt to social gatherings in a COVID world. What is something positive you see about touring right now? Anything you’d like to see change?
I think people are coming to terms with how massive a change the pandemic was, and are more appreciative of events when they happen and are more inclined to get out of the house.
Andy Slania – social media links
- Twitter: @theeradicatorband
- Instagram: @theeradicator
