How Flat Black's Fan First Approach Is Winning Them New Fans Live, Before Their Debut Album Releases

When a legendary musician leaves his old band and forms a brand new one, and no one knows what to expect, how do you win over fans?The band already has the intrigue, and live shows make sense to expose the sound to the fans, but doing it before the release of a full album makes this almost impossible.We are pleased to be joined by Wes from the band Flat Black on the podcast today. As Flat Black is opening for an arena tour showing everyone who they are for the first time, we talk about:Having a "fans first" mentality in a live show setting, doing what you can to respect the fans choice to see your and win them over, from preparation to the actual show.The Great Debate of using backing tracks live, why Flat Black tries not to, and why it makes sense for all the bands that do (and yes, we talk about Ronnie Radke in this one).What to expect on Flat Black's debut album, from a "masked" feature, to infusing country into a song, and going even heavier than their singles.A fantastic way to discover a brand new metal band bound to be big, so follow them and subscribe to the podcast to never miss another great artist.Follow Flat Black Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flatblackmusicTwitter: https://twitter.com/FlatBlackMusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flatblack/Instagram (Wes): https://www.instagram.com/wrexhorton/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiXEXvew2n0oB0CAeJb65tQWebsite: https://flatblackmusic.comMerch: https://shop.flatblackmusic.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dZynKGWc8X8jsdH0WLuzo?si=qjzh009DQFqqcuYPqkfMTwApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/flat-black/1703652237Thank you to our Sponsor FNX Fitness:Get 20% Off Using Promo Code: CPP20https://fnx.grsm.io/cppFollow us on social media!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcastTwitter:https://twitter.com/cppodofficialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQChord Progression Podcast (Spotify):https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLkChord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4baChord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio):https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/Podcast Webpage:https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/Welcome: (0:00)Recapping Tour with I Prevail & Godsmack with All New Music: (0:50)Meeting Expectations Live that Fans Will Want: (6:47)The Great Backing Track Debate: (11:38)Practicing Because of the Fans: (21:38)Wes' Life Lesson, Be Cool to Everyone: (25:50)Not Many "New" Bands Breaking Through: (33:02)"It's Your Lack of Respect" inspired by German Hard Style?: (39:30)What to Expect on Flat Black Debut Album: (42:25)Kevin's final Thought; The Live Show is For the Fans, REMEMBER THAT: (48:43)