New Jersey-based aggressive hard rock outfit Return To Earth, featuring Ron Scalzo, Brett Aveni, and Chris Pennie (Coheed & Cambria and ex-The Dillinger Escape Plan) released its sophomore album, "Automata", in 2010 on Metal Blade Records.
Drums and vocals for "Automata" were tracked in Dover, New Jersey at Backroom Studios where drummer Chris Pennie regularly rehearses. Guitar tracks, along with additional production, were handled in guitarist Brett's basement, which the band so affectionately refers to as "The Boiler Room" as the space acts as both a recording studio and housing for Brett's boiler. Mixing for "Automata" was overseen by Guns N’ Roses guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, who also worked on Return To Earth’s first album, "Captains of Industry", and polished up what turned out to be quite an ambitious multi-track recording.
"Automata" was self-produced by Chris and Brett under their new production company, Fight Mannequins.
RockStar Weekly had a chat with Ron Scalzo to see what Return To Earth is all about.
Your new album came out on August 17th called “Automata”. Can you tell us about the album?
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Is there a particular theme or inspiration that inspired the album “Automata”?
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The album cover cube, is that inspired by Star Trek’s Borg ship?
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Will you be touring to support the new album?
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Now you used Bumblefoot to produce your first album, did you ask for his thoughts on this one?
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What’s it like working with Bumblefoot, and how is his studio?
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You started the Label Bald Freak. What was the inspiration for this?
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You doing quite well, if you continue to grow.
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How do you find the time to juggle everything?
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Getting back to the music. What song do you recommend, for someone who hasn’t heard of you yet but you want them to become a fan?
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Are these songs based on personal experiences?
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Do you have any vocal training?
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What was the song or band that really inspired you to say “This is what I want to do for the rest of my life”?
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