6 Questions with Rick Brophy

Rick Brophy doesn't ride BMX bikes, but he is one of the funniest, craziest people I know and he sings for a rad band called In Our Blood ( click that link ) from Mass.

1) You recently booked a show in Brockton called "Violence Returns to Brockton". Why did you name it that, do you think Brockton is going soft?

"Well, to be honest, Brockton has been going soft mainly to kids making other plans on friday nights,BUT When It first started out it was a place called Romans, and everyone was terrified to go there for fears they would be shot, stabbed, or beat up by the locals. Inside though at shows, it was quite the expirience too.That was about three or four years back.There was people crowdpunching, kids working the walls, people getting into fights inside and outside of the venue,the hardest moshing, etc.I booked that show a few weeks back in hopes that the safe feelings and everyone being able to go there without being hit or moshed into would end. There was a chair and nightstick involved thanks to me, and alot of hard mosh going on. It led up to it's name on the flyer".

2) What's up with your band, In Our Blood? I heard you have a new CD coming out or something.

"We were asked by Kris Mission (Rock Vegas Records) to do another cd for him, and we will. The new material is more along the lines of the metallic hardcore side, so there will be a bit more diversity . So far, the new stuff we have been experimenting with sounds fucking tight as all hell and brutal as fuck.It's heavier and harder than before.We will record at The Outpost(Blood For Blood, Death B4 Dishonor, DKM)this winter and the cd will drop sometime this spring.As far as touring goes, we will possibly be doing weekends on the east coast and whatnot.

3) What 4 words best describe your vision of hardcore: 1) "positivity, unity, respect, friendship" or 2) "hitting girls with chairs."

"I'd say it's a mix of both. Take it for what it is."

4) How do you feel about every aspect of your life being discussed in depth on the Bridge9 Board even though you have only posted on there like 10 times?

"It's funny at times, but when you have everyone and their fucking mother asking you about shit that you have no idea about it gets annoying.For example, I hate it when I'll come out to a show and someone will ask me about a post I made. IT'S NOT EVEN ME POSTING!If as many people who like my fake poster on the B9 would come out to see my band when we roll thru other states, I wouldn't have a problem with it".

5) How did you get down with the Suicide Krew? Is it true that your other crew, the 462 crew was never a real crew? Why does Davio have a 462 tattoo?

"I won't answer to the first part of the question,S.K. is not really a topic to be discussed among the public, It's my personal buisness along with those who are involved. But as far as the 462 thing, we came up with it because it stood for our band numericly at first, then we got the idea to use it as a way to mock other crews full of kids who thought they could just configure a group of their little friends over night and expect to have a gang. It was quite hillarious to see people shit talk us and it's funny to hear people to still bring it up because they are the only ones looking like idiots and fools.As far as Davio's tattoo, he took that shit to heart. Dav's my boy and he's a good kid, but he's not all there".


6) I understand you were really excited about the Gorilla Biscuits reunion. If you could see 3 bands reunite right now, who would they be? Back Of Tha Neck better be on the list.

I absolutely hate the music of GB and I am tired of all these horrible old school bands coming out of the woodwork to do re-union shows.But here's who I'd like to see re-unite:

1.)Fury Of V
2.)BACK OF THA NECK
3.)Punch The Klown

BALLS DEEP