What inspired the name of the band? What are your influences and are they the same as when you started out?
The name The Almas is Spanish for ‘souls’. Frank, the founder of the band, was in another project and was struggling with his alcohol addiction. He left that band to sober up and re-find his “soul” in music, hence The Almas.
How do you approach songwriting and why?
As of recent times, we work very closely with Kile Odell, our producer. On this current record we wrote all the songs in the studio from scratch. We have never done this type of writing in the past but I think this will be the standard from now on. The pressure really forces the band to be creative and not over think the writing process. Lately we have been writing about mental health and the struggles that come with being in a touring band. We try to write universally so even though we are writing on a specific topic it can be interpreted in many different ways.
We write the way we do in hopes to inspire others and help people. If the music makes you feel good and helps you forget about your problems for a bit, then mission accomplished. Rock music has always been that for us. However, rock music has always carried a stereotype which we hope to break.
How do you approach songwriting and why?
As of recent times, we work very closely with Kile Odell, our producer. On this current record we wrote all the songs in the studio from scratch. We have never done this type of writing in the past but I think this will be the standard from now on. The pressure really forces the band to be creative and not over think the writing process. Lately we have been writing about mental health and the struggles that come with being in a touring band. We try to write universally so even though we are writing on a specific topic it can be interpreted in many different ways.
We write the way we do in hopes to inspire others and help people. If the music makes you feel good and helps you forget about your problems for a bit, then mission accomplished. Rock music has always been that for us. However, rock music has always carried a stereotype which we hope to break.
How do you decide what to play live?
We always want to have the newest songs in the set. We like to call this test by running the songs. We gauge how the audience responds to songs and that ultimately decides what songs are in the set. All the songs in the set have to be bangers. When the songs are written we always consider the live performance. There is not one song that we can not play live.
How do you decide what to play live?
We always want to have the newest songs in the set. We like to call this test by running the songs. We gauge how the audience responds to songs and that ultimately decides what songs are in the set. All the songs in the set have to be bangers. When the songs are written we always consider the live performance. There is not one song that we can not play live.
What plans do you have for the future?
We have so much in store for this year. We can assure you of consistent touring, single releases, and many new and exciting things! Some of the big events coming up (that we can mention now) are Monster Hall Music Festival on Friday, June 9th in Unity, WI with Flaw and Scotty Austin (formerly of Saving Abel), the freshly announced Rock Fest in Cadott, WI on Friday, July 14th where we will be performing along with some of our favorites like Slipknot, Falling In Reverse, Ice Nine Kills, and Asking Alexandria, to name a few. We will also be performing at the Sturgis Bike Rally this August 2nd and 6th with Scotty Austin (formerly of Saving Abel) in South Dakota!