Robots In Disguise: An Exclusive Interview With BRITTANY SLAYES of UNLEASH THE ARCHERS

“[UNLEASH THE ARCHERS is] not the kind of band that is constantly shoving junk in your face to get engagement.”

Photo Credit: Bronson Marshall

George Dionne interviews UNLEASH THE ARCHERS vocalist BRITTANY SLAYES about her involvement in the 40th Anniversary of ‘Transformers: The Movie’, including her appearance on the Reigning Phoenix Music compilation ‘Transformers: The Movie: The Soundtrack: The Reformatted Edition’, for KNAC.COM.

‘Transformers: The Movie: The Soundtrack: The Reformatted Edition’ honors and updates the 1986 original soundtrack with appearances by Sebastian Bach (ex-SKID ROW), Mark Osegueda (DEATH ANGEL), Francesco Cavalieri (V.B.O.), Torch (COLD SLITHER), Brittany Slayes (UNLEASH THE ARCHERS), STAN BUSH, and VINCE DICOLA.

Backing up the guest musicians are THE KNIGHTS OF UNICRON, Gus Rios (GRUESOME), Matt Harvey (EXHUMED), and Ross Sewage (EXHUMED).  This trio is also part of COLD SLITHER, the G.I. JOE inspired band.  

Highlights include:  

-How she got involved with the project
-Not being too familiar with the music or movie ahead of time
-Relying on personal interaction vs social media
-Transformers: The Movie Apology Tour live show
-Rubbing elbows with Stan Bush & Vince DiCola
-Britta Phillips performing as JEM
-Chances of future performances
-Attending the San Diego Comic-Con for the 1st time
-Working on the next UNLEASH THE ARCHERS album
-Why their albums end up conceptual 
-20th anniversary of the band
-Guest spots on other albums
-How she got her stage name
-And much, much more!

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