Interview by Kris Peters
For the first time in 13 years US post hardcore outfit Saosin are packing their bags and making the trek to Australia for an epic run of shows that will also be the first time since forever Aussie fans will get the chance to see the band with original vocalist Anthony Green back out the front.
These will also be the bands first ever headlining shows in this country in what promises to be a massive trip down memory lane, playing tracks from their 2006 self titled debut all the way through to current material and everything in between.
HEAVY sat down with guitarist Beau Burchell to find out more.
"I think I will be just as surprised as you are," he teased straight off the bat. "That's kind of how our shows go. We rehearse and we learn the songs to the best of our ability and then we play and if Anthony says 'we're playing this one next' we just gotta stay on our toes. The only thing I can probably guarantee is that you will see me cheesing real hard on stage (laughs). Probably shedding a few tears of joy, but it's just crazy, man. We don't really get to do this super often. I wouldn't say that we're a full time band. Both Chris (Sorenson, bass) and I have our own careers outside of the band. Anthony obviously has a very successful career on his own. Phil has his career with As I Lay Dying, so when we get together it's something pretty special and unique for us and rare when it happens. So when we do get together it's just this explosion of emotion and excitement that happens. I think the only thing I can really guarantee is if you're in the front row, or at least in the first ten rows, you'll see me cheesing real hard. Maybe I might fall over out of happiness (laughs). I don't know."
In the full interview, Beau talks more about what to expect from Saosin, what has changed with the band since their last visit in 2010, bringing ALT as supports, the early days of the band, losing Anthony as singer after the first EP, welcoming him back into the band ten years later, new music and more.