Can you tell us about the origin of the band name, a history of the band and a little bit about the various members?

This is actually a solo project that I have been thinking about doing for quite sometime. Over this past summer I decided that I would put this together and see where it goes. The name is basically a play on the names of my sons, I thought it would be cool.

Are you all from the same area? How did you get together as a band?

As I mentioned this is currently a solo project , its just myself at the moment.

Who are your favourite artists/bands and how have they influenced your own sound?

I listen to pretty much all kinds of music, it’s really hard to list them all. But to name a few I would say Kansas, Yes , Judas Priest, early Rainbow ( w/ Dio ), Triumph, John Sykes, Iron Maiden, Randy Rhoads. I am also a big fan of Evergrey, Nightwish, and Katatonia. I could go on but……

I’ve always loved the concept trying to merge some of that classic prog vibe with a heavier riffs and big sound. To me the goal is to always try to keep it melodic and musical, which is what I think influenced me most  from all those mentioned above. They we’re and some still are masters of that on various levels.

Did you always have the ambition to be a musician and in a band or did you originally have other plans?

Yeah pretty much, as soon as I started playing guitar and writing I knew that’s what I wanted to do.

What songs or albums are on your current playlist?

My playlist always has material from most of the artists I mentioned earlier. Every once in awhile something new will grab my attention or a new release and I’ll add it, I’m always listening different stuff.

Do you sing in the shower?

Sure , doesn’t everybody ? Lol…….

Do you have any plans for the band for this year and into next year?

Right now I’m looking at possibly putting together a lineup, but haven’t really decided.

Do you currently have any new songs/albums ready to be released?

Yes, I did release another single “ Out of Time “ recently which will also be on the upcoming EP which should be out shortly.

If you could play at any venue in the world where would you choose?

I guess I would have to say that Hellfest and the Wacken are the places to be right now.

Do you have a favourite album? If so, what is it?

That’s a tough call, but I would have to say “ Leftoverture “ by Kansas.

Do you have any guilty pleasure songs/albums?

Not really, I pretty much listen to everything as long as it’s good.

If you were putting together the greatest show on earth, who would be playing?

Pretty much all the artists I mentioned earlier, and hopefully Doncryus as well hahaha…

Can you remember the first album you bought with your own money? What was it and do you still have it?

I want to say probably “ Just a Game “ by Triumph I think? Not really sure if I still have it, it may be somewhere hidden away….

As your fans will be reading this, is there any message you would like to send out to them?

Yes, thank you all for your support it is greatly appreciated. Without you none of this is possible.

Finally, let us know all your social media sites so your fans, old and new, can find and follow/like you!

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/doncryus/1707067631

soundcloud.com/doncryus/rise-or-fall

https://pandora.app.link/K7u1HUaSdDb

https://doncryus.bandcamp.com/follow_me

twitter.com/doncryus

https://www.youtube.com/@Doncryus

https://www.instagram.com/doncryus

We, at The Metal Asylum, would like to thank you for your time. Is there is anything further that you would like to add?

I would like to thank all of you at The Metal Asylum for your support and the opportunity to share some insight with the metal community. I am truly grateful and wish you all the best .. Rock On !

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