A nu metal, alternative, post-hardcore band from Port Pirie in South Australia, Suffer The Evenue recently released their newest EP 'Vol 2. Superdeader'.
The follow-up to 2023's 'Vol 1. Superdead' and a precursor to a third volume in the series, Suffer The Evenue are Nicky Sick Socks (vocals), El Gran Oso (guitar), Jay Sunken (drums) and Tailor D. Styles (bass).They also have a mascot concocted from a Super Ted Halloween costume called Superdead who appears throughout their music videos (as well as at shows) who has malicious intentions.
"'Sick Crnt' was the lead single from 'Vol 1. Superdead' and the music video that accompanies the track, turned out to be exactly how we envisioned kicking off the continuation story," shares the band.
"Essentially, the first video in the series depicts each Suffer member going about their day, but each enduring nightmarish visions of Superdead stalking them in their mind.
"Somewhat of a psychological torture, this escalates into a significant mood change for each member, where we need to release some of this pent-up anger through playing music in our jam room. The video ends with the real-life Superdead showing up at our jam room, weapon in hand, clearly there of our blood.
"'A New Empire' is our latest single and comes from our newly released EP 'Vol 2. Superdeader'. We had a hard (a hot 40-degree day) shoot but incredible time shooting this video and we feel it turned out really well.
"This video kicks off exactly where the 'Sick Crnt' clip ended, with Superdead standing at our jam room door, weapon in hand. We manage to escape the room and a series of massive car/ bike/ foot chase scenes develop.
"With guest appearances for some of our kids, this video has so much wild sh.t happening in it! Essentially it ends with the capture of all but one Suffer member, leading us into the third and final instalment of the story.
"There's so many different directions we can take this story to finish it off, but we're pretty confident that what we have planned is going to work really well. Could we see hostage liberation, revenge, kung pow fight scenes? Follow our socials to stay in touch and find out when volume three drops."
We get to know the band a little better with answers provided by Nicky and Jay.
Who is Suffer The Evenue... We've all been mates since high school, and always kicked around the same friend group, so there were always different iterations over the years of what would become Suffer. When we started this band, it kinda felt like the right time as we still got along like best mates with a very similar vision and mindset.
We sound like... We try to take flavour from all the cool sh.t we grew up listening to. Anything from nu metal to grunge to post-hardcore, but we try to write with the attitude of nothing's off limits, and no road will be left unexplored.
Our first gig was... A battle of the bands competition to win a support slot for Wolfmother. We came in third place. At the time though, we were writing Lamb Of God-esque tunes, so we don't think we would've been such a great fit on the bill anyhow.
When did you settle on the group's name, and was it a unanimous decision... The name was put to a vote out of a possible three.
I think Insaloa and The Afraid were the other options but Suffer The Evenue sounded different enough that it won out. Mainly because 'evenue' is a made-up word, with the purpose of, if you Google 'Suffer The Evenue', you're not gonna get any other results come up than our band.
In the studio we usually... Waste way too much time dribbling sh.t! We usually go into the studio with a pretty clear vision of how we want a release to turn out. So, we get the business end done straight up and then sit around talking movies and bullsh.t.
If we could tour with anyone... Sunk Loto, Testeagles, Karnivool just to throw some Aussie names out there. Internationally, Deftones, Fever 333, 36 Crazyfists. Any of the listed bands would be wild to tour with.
Social media is... Unhealthy, but 100 per cent vital for any band/ artist wanting to grow.
My favourite app at the moment is... Nick: Garmin. . . I'm a runner so I kind of live on there checking all my stats on a daily basis. Jay: Untappd. For rating and reviewing unique craft beers.
To date, my most embarrassing moment was the time... Nick: I don't recall too many embarrassing moments except maybe when I challenged Jay to a dance off at his 40th.
I was fairly drunk and confident I'd have it in the bag. . . until the time came for Jay to step up. He had the entire song 'Flashdance... What A Feeling' rehearsed. Needless to say, the crowd enjoyed Jay's dedication to the song! Jay: Absolute poor loser this lad! I didn't need to rehearse, I was just drunker than he was!
Life on the road can be... Killer! So far, we've had awesome road trips! Sometimes we're split up and sometimes packed in together. Packed in together is the way to go.
If you'll have us on your bill, all we ask is that our rider contains... No brown M&Ms! In all seriousness, a bottle or two of Jacks and a couple four-packs of some fresh ales and your hottest GTA playlist mix.
The most scary scenario we've found ourselves in, was... Nick: I was enjoying our last gig for the year in December 2023, while I really dug one particular act. While watching them in the crowd I was standing next to a guy that seemed to know all of the guys onstage very well. We got chatting and got along quite well.
Fast forward to later in the evening when it was time to go home or move onto another venue. I bumped into this lad again just as I was leaving the venue. He told me to follow his lead because he knows another place where he knows the owner etc. I decided 'why not' as it was our last night out for awhile.
Let's just say that the next drink I had was the last. . . not because I'd been spiked, but because this guy was giving off serious late-night movie vibes that I did not want to feature in! So, I managed to get the hell out of the situation and call it a night!
What celebrity/ famous person would you love to be spokesperson of the band... Ian Kenny plugging us from Karnivool would be insane or Jason Brown of Sunk Loto would be awesome too. The local Aussie talent.
If you had to live in a city abroad, where would you choose and why? Nick: I'd personally choose Barcelona or somewhere in that area of Europe. Jay: I'd probably go with Anchorage, Alaska.
Three people you'd like to invite around for a dinner party... Nick: Quentin Tarantino because he is a genius director and writer. Till Lindemann because he is an exceptional performer. Dave Gahan because I'm a huge Depeche mode fan.
If we were coming over to your place, what would you cook us? Nick: A steaming pile of chicken breasts, no seasoning, no nothing. Enjoy. Or I'd whip up my cooked to perfection chicken and garlic gnocchi. Jay: Charcoaled chicken wings and a hazy ale.
When it comes to pets are you a lover or hater of our furry friends? I'm fairly certain all of us love furry friends!
No matter the expense, send me a case of... Nick: Stonebarn truffle gin liqueur. Jay: Pirate Life Hazy, or if ya wanna cheap out, can't go wrong with gool old VB.
The last time I saw the inside of a gym was... Nick: For all the band except myself, a loooooong time! But I own a gym, so I see it more than I see sunlight.
What's the one chore you dislike the most? Folding fitted sheets! Seriously?! What the hell.
Do you have any phobias... Nick: Stickers and frogs. I honestly can't answer the stickers one, but the way frogs feel is unnerving.
Would you ever partake in a reality show? Nick: Of course, 'Real Band Brothers'. Follow us around loving our life being the twats that we are!
If you could prank any of your friends, who's your target, and how are you bringing them down? I'd prank Jay by slightly moving every object in his shed out of alignment. This would make his OCD explode.
Best local takeaway joint for a midnight feed that will leave you with a food coma? Nick: We're from a country town, so we don't have many options at that time of night. So, it'd be a pie or something from the servo. Jay: Ham and cheese toasties.
Which fictional character best describes your personality? Nick: Have you seen any Arnold Schwarzenegger films? Have you seen any Sylvester Stallone films? Basically, any of their characters because I kick-ass and eat it Sancho. Jay: Larry David in 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'. Although not quite as brutal as he is!
Last show you binge-watched? Nick: 'The Boys' season 4 has just kicked off and I'm all about that f...ing show! Jay: 'I Think You Should Leave'. Hilarious sh.t.
