The Big Ass Tour well and truly kicked off with a bang over the weekend, featuring the talents of The Amity Affliction, A Day To Remember, Motionless In White and Canberra’s Hands Like Houses taking stage for the first Australian show at QANTAS Credit Union Arena in Sydney on Saturday night then powering though Adelaide and Perth.
Now halfway through the tour with shows tonight in Melbroune and a back to back two night run in Brisbane the guys are showing no signs of slowing down.
Having already caught up with the crew Motionless in White (who curated for us a killer mixtape) we thought we’d reach out to tour mates A Day To Remember to catch up and chat about some of the records that inspired them to pursue music.
Blink 182 – Enema Of The State
1999, MCA Records
What do you love about this record? “Everything.”
When did you discover it? “I knew who Blink 182 were from a friend’s older brother, but when I saw the music video for ‘What’s My Age Again’ the song hooked me. And so did naked dudes.”
When listen to it: “I usually dance around and remember how awesome being young was.
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Poison The Well – Tear From The Red
2002, Trustkill Records
What do you love about this record? “Its ability to be different from other heavy albums and still crush just as hard.”
When did you discover it? “I was on PureVolume checking out bands and found them and have listened ever since. ”
When you listen to it: “ I rock out hard.”
New Found Glory – New Found Glory
2002, MCA Records
What do you love about this record? “It’s catchy, fun and heavy at moments. A great record from start to finish.”
When did you discover it? “It was around the same time as Blink 182 and it gave you a different vibe on pop punk.”
When you listen to it: “The album takes me back and I’ll usually call my high school friends haha.
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Limp Bizkit – Significant Other
1999, Universal Victor, Inc.
What do you love about this record? “It was fun and yes, it’s commercialism got me. That doesn’t take away that the songs are actually great.”
When did you discover it? “I had Three Dolla Bill Y’all$ already, so I was in line to get Significant Other and it didn’t let me down.”
When you listen to it: “I’ll do my best Fred Durst impression.”
Finch – What It Is To Burn
2002, Drive-Thru, MCA
What do you love about this record? “It had the good pop punk vibe but also heaviness and an alternative feel that reeled me in.”
When did you discover it? “I had a couple of their songs on Napster! Haha. I bought the album and loved it.”
When you listen to it: “I still listen to this album religiously and it feels just as fresh today as any.
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Bury Your Dead – Cover Your Tracks
2004, Victory
What do you love about this record? “Album is brutal.”
When did you discover it? “Bury Your Dead were label mates and I was immediately hooked on the heaviness.”
When you listen to it: “I mosh in my car while driving. Not safe.”
Millencolin – Pennybridge Pioneers
2000, Burning Heart Records
What do you love about this record? “It’s pure fun and super catchy. One of my biggest influences.”
When did you discover it? “I had Life On A Plate and was excited for their new album.”
When you listen to it: “I sing along at the top of my lungs, duh!”
Big Ass Tour Dates
Thursday 17 December – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Saturday 19 December – Riverstage, Brisbane
Sunday 20 December – Riverstage, Brisbane
Tickets available from http://www.bigasstour.com/
