Bitter Lake Presents Soundwaves Ep 20: Back in the Day w/ Thom and Paul of Unjust

  Back in the late 90's early 00's Unjust was IT.  Breaking through the underground to get regular mainstream radio airplay it seemed as the guys were on their way to possible rock n' roll stardom, much like their contemporaries the Deftones.  It was about to be their time.  But the band took a different route.  They followed their other passions and pressed pause on the band.  I've always wanted to ask the guys what happened? It was almost like they just...disappeared.  Packing clubs one day, then without warning, they were gone.  In the years that have followed I've often wanted to ask the guys what prompted them to make the move away from music, play it "safe" as they say.  As a fan I was hurt, but as a man with responsibilities and other aspirations outside of just music, I understand.  They played their first show at the legendary Gillman at the age of 12.  They went on play the Dynamo Fest and countless packed shows from Oakland to Alaska.  Forming at Adams Middle School in Richmond, CA, Unjust were not just my friends, but my introduction to heavy music, and their music has been a HUGE inspiration on everything I do musically.   In this episode we get to talk about the bands origins, playing shows when you're not even old enough to drive, getting signed, Bay Area clubs that are no more, and what's on the horizon for the guys.     Thank you Thom and Paul for taking the time to talk to me, thank you guys even more for the music.   Again, thank you guys for taking the time to listen, if you like what you hear, PLEASE click the subscribe button, become a patron and get EXTRA CONTENT AND FREE MERCH!    Patreon   Facebook   Instagram   Twitter   YouTube   Unjust Music   Music Industry During COVID-19