Part 1

 Thrust into the national spotlight with their uncompromising merger of Hard Core, Metal, and Hip Hop,  Biohazard has stood the test of time and churned out album after album of some of the most brutal music of our time.  Albums like the classic URBAN Discipline, State of the World Address, and New World Disorder established the band as a musical force to be reckoned with drawing both praise from the critics and the allegiance of hordes of die hard fans. 

Escaping the vicious cycle of violence and drugs that plagued their early surroundings coming up in the underground New York Hardcore scene, Biohazard has ascended to legendary status, selling millions of records around the globe. Having shared the stage with just about every notable heavy band, touring around the world, and overcoming both internal and external struggles, the question that begs to be asked is, what's next for the Metal band that's done it all? Billy Graziadei recently sat down with SPORE Magazine to discuss the future, present, and past of one of the world's most notorious bands.

What's the best part of being in a Rock n Roll band?

BG- The greatest feeling in the world is when something that means everything to you, touches someone else. It's better than being on a magazine cover, or riding in limos, or a gold record, or Mtv playing your video or anything. That stuff doesn't mean shit compared to when people tell you how your music changed their life.

What role do you think music should play in society?

BG- Music is the sanity in a very insane world. It always has been and always will be. It's what keeps people from killing each other, it gets people up when they're down. I think music is best when it inspires people.

Since you mentioned killing people…

BG- (interrupting) I said, "Stops people from killing." It keeps people grounded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you think music has the power to make people do evil things?What do you think of bands like Slayer and Body Count and Judas Priest getting legally harassed over their music? Can music be dangerous?

BG- I think you have a certain amount of responsibility, that when you write a song, or write a lyric, and if there's people who look up to you, and as you get bigger a more popular, there are. If I stand up on stage and say go ahead and stick a fucking needle in your arm, it's great to do heroin, there are people who will look up to you and actually think that that's the way to be. There's a certain amount of responsibility.

Are you saying Ice T and Slayer should not have written certain songs?

BG- No, no, I said there's a certain amount of responsibility. It's also up to the individual to be smart enough and educated enough to know right from wrong. It comes down to upbringing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How do you feel about dancing at shows?

BG- I think it's an amazing release of energy. It's something that's very precious to all of us. Everyone has bullshit to deal with, everyone has frustrations and you need to release that. Going to a show is the quickest release and the most positive release.

Biohazard part 2 Coming 2-22-02