UN: I find it amazing that even after 6 years you still have the original line-up, especially in hardcore when it seems like bands lose a member every week. Has it been hard to keep the band together, or does it help that you guys were all friends before started to play together? I think that may be what is missing from a lot of bands.

Josh: I think more so than anything, being family helps keeps us together. Three of us are blood related (two brothers, one cousin), and the other has been around us so long, he's considered family. We've been around each other all our lives. When we go on the road, we already know how each other is going to act. For us, it's just what we do - hanging out. We'd be doing it in some capacity whether we were playing music or not. This band would clearly not be the same without any one of us. Our personalities make this band, above all.

UN:How did the deal with Facedown come about? Are you guys excited to see how far the label can take you guys? They work incredibly hard and are one of the few labels that really seem to stand behind their bands.

Josh: Indeed. The deal with Facedown was a bit of a surprise for us, but a very pleasant one. It transpired after we hopped on Facedown Fest in March. We had gotten to know Jason the year before, when he was filling in on drums for The Deal. After speaking to him a few times, I knew I wanted to work with him. The increased exposure we've already received, even though we haven't put an album out with Facedown yet, has been amazing. Katie and Erin really work hard for the bands, and they've been a huge blessing to all of us.

UN: You guys are recording your new album at Trax East so it goes without saying that this is going to be an amazing sounding album. Would you say this is probably the most professional studio the band has recorded in before? Were you guys nervous at all about working at the studio?

Josh: With all due respect to Monster Island and Clay Creek Studios, this is definitely the most professional studio we've ever recorded at. The walls are lined with CD covers of albums that we all consider to be defining moments in hardcore. It was intimidating at first, but Eric is a really laid back guy. He definitely helped us feel more at ease.

UN: Do you guys have a title planned for the album yet? Will you guys be touring before the album is released or will you wait until November to really start pounding the pavement?

Josh: The album is going to be called "The Path We Tread". We are going on tour once before the album comes out. We are heading out with Seventh Star for two weeks in late September, and we're really excited about it. We've gotten to know the guys in Seventh Star really well over the past few months, and you'll have a hard time finding a nicer group of guys than they are.

UN: Would you say that this is the most exciting time yet for the band? With a label behind you like Facedown, and an album that will be more widely available, it seems like you guys will be able to take the band much farther. Are you guys willing to drop everything and try to make a living playing this music?

Josh: This is clearly the most exciting time for us yet. As far as dropping everything, we're in a little over our heads for that. All of this is coming a little later in life than when most bands embark on this path. 2 of us own houses, 2 of us are married, and all of us have lived on our own for years. However, we are increasing our tour schedule, and will be out on the road as long as long as our wives will allow us to. : )