That's Not Metal TNM Extra: Rou Reynolds (Enter Shikari), Powered By Marshall
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Mar 14, 2017 
Rou Reynolds, the sharp-minded frontman of Enter Shikari, shares insights from the band's journey as they celebrate the 10th anniversary of 'Take To The Skies'. He dives into the creation of their new politically charged album and the significance of their book 'Dear Future Historians'. Rou also candidly discusses the emotional weight of revisiting past hits, as well as his critiques of their own work, reflecting on the vibrant music scene that shaped them. Prepare for an engaging conversation about blending genres and the importance of political expression in music!
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Emotional Rediscovery Of Debut Album
- Rou describes the moment he re-listened to Take To The Skies after nearly a decade and felt strong nostalgia and emotion.
- He realised celebrating the 10th anniversary made sense as a way to acknowledge the band's longevity.
Vocal Damage Shapes Memory Of Early Recordings
- Rou links his early vocal style to undiagnosed nodules and painful memories that make him cringe now.
- That physical memory affects how he hears and feels about the early recordings today.
Local Hardcore Sparked Political Lyrics
- Rou recounts discovering local hardcore bands and then wider acts like Refuse and Sick Of It All, which opened his lyrical outlook.
- Those bands taught him music could carry real messages beyond mainstream heavy acts.
