The New Noise

by robert macmanus

Without a single release to their name and only a handful of shows under their belts, a brand-spanking new trio from Providence, Rhode Island have been creating a crazy frenzy in the North East. Their shows are like anarchist induced guerilla warfare and their blend of sonic punk is quite literally like shock treatment. Seriously, it’s brutal. Who is this band I hear you ask? They’re called Lightning Bolt and their drummer Brian Chipendale, who also kind of sings, is here to give us a little insight into the new world of a band worth noting. The future is now and these guys are rewriting history!

Vice: So, Kurt Cobain is dead and took grunge to the grave with him, but are you guys still inspired at all by its punk rock ethos?

In Utero

So the three of you, Brian, Brian and Hisham, met at the Rhode Island School of Design recently, are you taking the same classes?

What inspired you to start the band?

You haven’t released anything officially yet, have you recorded anything? When can we expect something?

You’ve just set up a new music venue in an old factory right? What are your intentions for the space?

What’s the music scene like generally in Providence?

Where do you see yourselves in 15 years?