We had the good fortune of connecting with Odious and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Odious, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
Being a big fan of music in general made me curious about pursuing a career in music. But I’d say my love for metal and punk music really pushed me to want to be in a band. Whether if it was singing or playing guitar, I knew this is what I wanted to do. – Justin (vocalist)

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
Odious is influenced by a plethora of 80s metal and punk music. I’d say our main influences would be 80s Thrash bands such as Sodom, Kreator, Rigor Mortis and Metallica. And hardcore bands such as D.R.I, S.O.D, and Black Flag etc. I’ve heard at times we sound like Sodom and I’ve also heard we sometimes sound like a crossover thrash band, so It’s honestly cool to see how our influences can make people interpret our sound in different ways. – Harley (lead guitarist)

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Venue wise, we really like playing at the Haltom Theatre, Rubber Gloves, and Three Links. For me personally though my favorite out of the 3 would be Rubber Gloves. – Edgar (rhythm guitarist)

Haltom or Three Links would probably be my favorite venue to play at. Cd Warehouse in Arlington is my go to spot for records. – Justin (Vocalist)

Three Links by far is my favorite spot to play at – Dean (bassist)

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Yes, we actually have quite of few bands we would like to shoutout but will bring it down to a couple. Accuser, Carnist, Shark Bait, and Gator. Distain too because they helped us get on our first show and we can’t thank them enough for that. – Carlitos (drums)

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Image Credits
@mangled.corpse on Instagram
@causual_mexican on Instagram
@chloeyscamers on Instagram
@berttorres51 on Instagram

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