In late April, Sharkanoid released their second album, titled Deathbox. The band’s primary members are singer/guitarist Dan Potthast, (MU330) and singer/bassist Rick Johnson, (Mustard Plug). Several other musicians also appeared on Deathbox, including drummer Ted Moll, (MU330). We recently spoke with Potthast and talked about the collaboration process for this record. We also discussed the inspiration for some of the songs and how the current political climate was a major influence. Additionally, we conversed about the album’s title, how the pandemic is impacting the band’s future plans and more.
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Writer: Bill Denker
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