Interview

Billy Graziadei Feeding The Fire With Solo Album

With a career stretching over thirty years, Billy Graziadei is one of the most accomplished musicians in the history of hardcore. Initially receiving for his role as the vocalist/guitarist in Biohazard, Graziadei has also found success with bands like Suicide City and Powerflo, the latter of which he co-founded with Cypress Hill rapper Sen Dog. In just a few weeks, Graziadei will unleash another relentless monster into the world, when "Feed The Fire," the debut album from his solo project BioBilly hits the stores. I had the pleasure of asking Billy some questions about the project, as well as the status of Biohazard, the longevity of Powerflo and the social and global problems which shaped "Feed The Fire" into a ferocious beast.

Diamond Oz: Your debut album, "Feed The Fire" will be out in just a few weeks. Can you explain the meaning behind the title and what subjects are dealt with on the record?

Billy Graziadei: The new album Feed the Fire is a one-two jab in the face, over and over again. It’s not for the weak hearted, the sheep who don’t want to face the reality we live in. On this record, I hit the subjects that we are surrounded by every day. We live in a crazy world that appears more insane each day. The infighting amongst ourselves has become a giant distraction to the real issues that we need to face. It’s defiantly a record to get the blood pumping, not something you listen to while practicing yoga!

Oz: What would you say separates BillyBio from your previous work with Biohazard, Suicide City etc.?

Billy: I love everything about and being part of Biohazard and Powerflo. Suicide City was another great experience I had with some friends. For me, an artist doesn’t paint his painting then invite his friends over to comment on and change the colors he chose to use. BillyBio is me, pure and true, condensed and stream lined like a prize fighter. No bullshit, no fluff, just 100% raw and un-filtered.

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