Ruben Munoz

Story

Started playing guitar at the age of 17. Not to long after that I began singing. I've been in a metal band since I was 19 and have been in the same band for 10 years now.

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music is life. Every thing I do is for me to play music. My jobs have been to fund my band habit. I've invested alot of time, money and effort do better myself as a musician. This list could go on and on.

What is your music dream?

To be a professional artist. To get a career started.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

I'd plant fruit bearing trees. For the next generation to learn the basics of life. Fruit grows on trees as long as your patient.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Mr Rogers. It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Sepultura, Metallica, Pantera, Slayer, Anthrax, D.R.I., Iron Maiden, Dio, Black Sabbath, Megadeth, Havok, Municipal Waste, Testiment,

What inspires you to make music?

The love of the music that I love. When you get goosebumps..

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Anywhere from having a good time and inspirational work to relating to the person that feels alone.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Great. I feel comfortable. I'm playing something that I would listen to myself, therefore I am having a great time.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

Hard work. Lots of dedication and patience. What could be better? If people would practice more and learn that a band is not just an instrument, it's a band and you are the player in it.

What do you think of Drooble?

Good. Was looking for an EPK for my band. Looks like i'm still learning.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

When others cant or wont be able to play shows stopping a group of guys and the band from furthering their music careers.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Yes. By going to shows. Talking with the bands. Buy and wear thier merch and spreading up coming shows.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

A good product. CD, video and merch. Having social skills to network with other bands/people.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Alot of the New Wave of Old School Thrash Metal which I find on YouTube under NWOOSTM.