Here at Rock. Nothing But… we enjoy so many bands and love to hear what each and every one has to offer. Sometimes we get lucky and a great band falls into our laps. As it just so happens, Inure is one of those bands. Comprised of seasoned musicians from the Los Angeles, California area, Adam Moore, Adam Vex, Tash Cox and Jon Siren come together to create Inure’s unique sound. Recently, the band signed with indie label Metropolis Records. The label has given the band a tentative release date for their third album of early 2012. Inure has described themselves as Industrial Dance Rockers, fusing many types of music together to forge their own sound. Lucky for us, we get to take a moment to get to know this band from the perspective of a band on the rise, having just sealed the deal!

I have Adam Moore, vocalist and programmer for Inure in this interview. First off, thanks for taking the time to chat with us. We’ve hung out a few times on Turntable.FM, so I’ve gotten to know you, but some of your fans may have not had that chance. I’d like to ask a few questions and generally just help get the word out about you guys. If you could, start off by what you would say to a new fan about your music.

Thanks for checking out our music. If you like what you hear, tell your friends about us. I find word of mouth is usually how I discover new music, so spread the word.

According to your site, the band was formed in 1999. How happy does it make you to finally see your band reaping the success that you have worked so long for?

Well, we’re really excited about the new album and our new home on Metropolis. Our sound has evolved quite a bit over the last 10 years and I think The Offering is a good representation of our direction. So we’re really happy to be able to share that with a larger audience.

So, what was the selling point for you to sign on with Metropolis Records?

There are quite a few selling points. Metropolis is the leading label in the U.S. for the darker side of electronic and it’s where I’ve felt we belong. All our friends and peers are here so there’s a sense of family so to speak. We were in contact with them over the years but for one reason or another it didn’t work out until now. That said, I am really happy it’s this release that made it happen and we’re extremely excited and grateful to them.

Have you decided upon on what your potential first single will be off this new recording, called The Offering?

We’re releasing a digital only single in December. It will contain remixes of This is The Life, The Call and This Death by some really awesome bands like 16volt, Imperative Reaction and Aesthetic Perfection as well as some other great artists. Your readers should definitely check out those bands. Most of the remixes will be from Metropolis artists. I haven’t decided which song will be the actual single but it will be one of those.

This Death is a tune that I have spun before in our room and it is was very well received. Can you tell us a little bit about this song and what it means to the band?

That’s the album opener and I think it sets the tone nicely. It has this slow atmospheric groove that I love and the perfect blend of guitars. I always prefer for the listener have their own interpretations of song meaning, but I will say lyrically the album follows a continual theme. Like a realization or coming to terms as well as a sort of cleansing. There’s a bit more to it than that but I don’t want to give away too much. Although, I will reveal the songs are not always written from the same perspective. That said, I think that This Death is one of my favorites on the record.

Let’s talk a bit about songwriting. Is that a group effort or does someone in the band generally write all the material?

The majority of the songwriting is me and I write all the lyrics as well. I generally hand the songs off to my guitar player Adam Vex to add his flavor once they’re ready. He’s an amazing guitarist and adds this heaviness and dynamics that round out the songs. “This Death” is a really good example of that as well. I also have a few guests contributing to this record. Ted Phelps from Imperative Reaction did some programming, Joe Letz from Combichrist played live drums, and Eric Powell from 16volt played guitar on 2 songs. I was really lucky to have them.

Who inspired you the most to become a musician?

Billy Duffy from The Cult. I’m a huge fan of them and he’s the reason I ever picked up a guitar. I’m still a mediocre guitar player though. I got into electronic music at an early age too so there was always this mix of rock and electronic music that I’ve held on to.

I saw an Alice In Chains cover song on your Reverb Nation. As a band, who would you say are the main influences on your sound?

Well, I have so many influences and they are definitely a band that has always spoken to me. I wouldn’t say any one particular band is a main influence however; I am just a fan of music that’s honest and powerful. I have been listening to a lot of progressive type rock lately. Bands like Isis, Pelican, Russian Circles.. But my taste is all over the place. I love Florence + The Machine. I think she’s brilliant and the most amazing singer I’ve heard in years. Her new album is phenomenal.

From what I have heard so far, it sounds like a great capture of your sound. Who did you guys work with on this recording?

Ted Phelps produced the album. Ted and I have been friends for years and he produced our last album as well. His production work is awesome and he really understood what I was going for with these songs so it worked out well.

What are some of the highlights of the band thus far? Any opening slots for national bands, influences or festival dates that you have enjoyed?

Most recently we opened for Leaether Strip on one of their only U.S. shows. It was an honor as a long time fan and we got to showcase a couple songs off the new album. It was the first show with the new live band too. We gelled really well so I can’t wait to get out there again now that the album is finished.

Moving forward, is there a tour in the works to support this release next year?

There are preliminary talks to go out with a couple of bands but I don’t want to say anything yet. Most likely in the spring. We’ll do an album release show in Los Angeles mid February.

What is the best media to keep up with you guys on? I see several outlets, but which are most active from a fan’s perspective?

They’re all connected for the most part. I would say our website, but if you follow us on Twitter or Facebook, that’s equally as good.

We appreciate your time so much, Adam! It’s been an honor to have you spend a little time with us. Perhaps our readers can catch you in our room soon, spinning some tunes and influences. I hope we can help you guys get the word out about the band and wish you nothing but the best in all your journeys. I truly enjoy your tunes and I hope our readers do as well. Stay focused, humble and thankful. Many doors will open for ya. Keep on keeping on!

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