Former Black Tide Guitarist Talks About New Band
Former Black Tide guitarist Alex Nunez first announced he had joined The Panix last year but now he’s back to give us the lowdown on everything you can expect from his new venture.
Were you slightly preturbed at the way you left/were kind of phased out of Black Tide? There wasn’t even an ‘Alex has left’ announcement.
Alex Nunez: “Honestly it really didn’t bother me too much at first, it just got annoying when 2 months went by and it was as if everything had just been ignored and just put to the side. I’m glad they finally sent out a word even though it took forever because now I have a lot of Black Tide fans still supporting me which i am extremely thankful for!”
“Oh, I also wanna add that I Did Not Start The Panix! The Panix have been my best friends for years, I grew up on the punk and hardcore scene with them and always wanted to play with them but I was in Black Tide. The second I came home, I didn’t even have to ask to join, they kinda made me join! It’s funny actually because Austin ‘panix’ Dias (The Panix original guitarist), who still plays for The Panix, is currently playing for Black Tide ha ha. It’s been kind of a switch around but he is still very dedicated to The Panix and every time he comes back from a Black Tide tour, we book as many Panix shows as we can.”
How much has Black Tide influenced The Panix?
Nunez: “Black Tide has absolutely no influence on the band at all to tell you the truth. We are completely punk, hardcore and thrash influenced and play along those lines. We’re just a lot faster, more technical and there are a lot more solos. We try to fit as much intensity as humanly possible in our shows. We aren’t exactly a “lets get in to our stage clothes and look pretty before we play” kinda band.”
Are there similarities between your past work and The Panix?
Nunez: “Well back when I was younger, me and the original drummer for Black Tide (Gabe’s brother) started a street punk band called The Corpse Rats and it was straight forward fast punk rock. When Black Tide took off, it went in a totally different direction. You know, (it was) more towards the slower kind of metal, which was fine for them but just not for me. I always hung more to the hardcore and thrash scene.”
Why should people keep their ears to the ground for The Panix?
Nunez: “It’s super fast metal with punk/hardcore vocals and shredding leads all over the place. Who the fuck wouldn’t love that!?”
Is it frustrating to be back to square 1?
Nunez: “It could be very frustrating at times but honestly, I’m with the best friends in the world and we are busting our asses to get out there and everything is D.I.Y so all you punks and metal heads our there, listen the fuck up!”
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FUCK YES, THE PANIX HAVE MY BABIES. I’m glad you cleared a lot of that shit up as well.
The Panix kick ass. Everyone should check em out. Seriously!
Gotta love the Panix! Their drummer is hotttt! hahah
FUCK YES, WE LOVE YOU GUYS AND IT WAS AWESOME PLAYING WITH YOU GUYS AT HAPPY DAZE RANCH! YOU GUYS FUCKING RULE
wheres the labels or ppl that dont care about money? eh? the panix is were its at, there legit. fuck tards need to relize were the real music and talent is at.
Feature them in your magazine!!
Pleassee!!!!
Man I FUCKING LOVE THE PANIX!!!
I FUCKING LOVE THE PANIX!!! SICK AS FUCK!
due the panix are fuckin awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YEEEEEEEEES.
Viva La Panixxx!!!
Yeah seriously, feature them NOW!
FUCK YEAH!
alex and austin are too damn good to be in a mtv-pretty boys all about the hair-trying to look tough- sissy band
panix owns!!
Fuck yeh panix
THRASH 4 LIFE!
The Panix OWN!!!!
If you don’t feature a band like panix in your magazine, you lose really badly and you will be made fun of. I cream my pants every time I listen to them.
Gotta love the Panix. I feel sorry for anyone who doesn’t know them!!
I believe the Panix need some serious recognition.
panix are guna smash the fuck outta the uk!
yeah thats what she said
the panix kicks fucking hard core ass i cant wait for there t shirts 2 be out there sick as fuck iam buying 10 hahah!!! the panix all the way!
I’m gonna have to say the Panix are fanfuckingtastic and definitely have not yet gotten the recognition they deserve! You guys keep on tearing it up! XD
fuck blacktide
the panix 4 lifeee
Oh HELL the FUCK YEAAH!
Alex Nunez and Austin are my two favourite guitarists fucking ever!
And i love thrash!
Im so glad i got into the Panix last may, man, theyre fucking intense-once one of their songs start, they never slow the fuck down, till the end.
GO NUNEZ GO NUNEZ GO NUNEZ GO!
a lot of bands need to be recognized but it needs to be kept on the streets.
thats what hardcore and punk is all about.
keep it on da streets.
FUCKIN AAA!!!!! Yeah man listen to US!
WHY ISNT THIS FUCKING BAND SIGNED YET?
A fuckin men!
fuck black tide, that music is for pussies!!!
Panix rule
fucking love the panix. People better listen up quick!! Keep on tearing it up boys, we love you.
Somebody give the panix a record deal already.
man dude u were way better in black tide although ur new band is cool but u in black tide made u stand out ur were the best in there i vote black tide for u!
the panix are probably one of the the best bands in the miami scene. i would equate then to a modern motorhead; great heavy rock that metalheads, punks, and hardcore kids can all enjoy. if you’re still reading this, stop right now and go listen to some of their tunes on myspace, fucker.
deff !!! i agree!! or a modern D.R.I.
panix for life matherfuckers!!!fuck a nigga named black tide
nathan,eat a dick.
i think everybody that has gone to a panix show loved it just as much as they did or more..
awesome fucking talent.amazing unique style.and even better people.down to earth and always down to party with fans and even if you dont like them that much im sure they’re still gonna get you drunk haha
love this guys
love this band
fuck you nathan.fuck black tide
give this people a deal and get thrash back.not this darkest hour shit…
DR. Fuck You Says
LETS TAKE IT BACK!!!
nathan please tell me your joking
in BT he didn’t do shit but sing along and act like he was playing crazy shit when the truth is that he was just bored…and i wouldn’t doubt it if austin is doing the same…
panix all day
go die nathan
dude the panix are the shit
real dudes playing the music they enjoy – theyre not trying to conform to the masses, and please the blood sucking record labels. hell yeah, they keep it real
so much respect for u guys!!
i came several times while listening to the panix, no hands. WHAT.
FUCKKKK YEEEEAAAA PANIXXXX ALLL THE WAY!!!!…
yes fucking check out the panix!!! thrash up your ass!!!!!!!
fuck yeaheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
it was the best here in San Antonio Texas the panix and the War Criminals Kicked Ass!
sign this fuckin band now. best investment yourlable will ever make.
god i want to fuck wolfgang so bad…the things i’d do to that man!
Great Guitar player!!