Terry Balsamo's Intreview with Evanescence.com

[princeofpersia]

as you all know Today is Terry's birthady, so Evanescence.com released one of those spotify interviews with band members today:
Happy b-day uncle Terry! we all LOVE YOU!



Want to know more about Evanescence's guitarist Terry Balsamo? Terry has been in Evanescence since 2003, going all the way back to the 'Fallen' tour. Now he has sat down to answer some of your questions and give you the scoop from the road with Evanescence! Read on to see what he has to say then check out the tour dates HERE to see when you can see him in a town near you.


1. What's your favorite song to play on stage?
'The Other Side,' but 'Disappear' has been really fun lately.

2. What one song do you wish you had written?
'Breathe/On The Run' by Pink Floyd because it's so dark and beautiful together and it's a timeless song, and lately the song 'Survival' by Muse is one that i envy just as much. That song is out of this world. There are also several by the Deftones of course, but this could change on any day, lol.

3. Are there any pre-show rituals you do before every show?
Any kind of music that inspires me has always been my thing to get me pumped along with
plenty of cigarettes.

4. Is there any amount of money you would shave your head for?
LOL, Hmm, I'd probably start taking bids at a half million.

5. Who first inspired you to be a guitarist?
Ace Frehley, then Angus Young.


Check out some of Terry's favorite songs of his Spotify playlist below!
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[AlessEv]

Terry smokes? Oh Terry I hate to lose some respect for him.
I like the questions though, especially about his dreads. xD

[Deleted]

I already knew he smoked from ABH, but LOLabout the hair.

[carolexodus]

LOL at the hair question

I don't care if he smokes. I don't smoke and can't really stand smoke, but everyone deals with their lives in a different way. It's not easy to stop smoking, it takes a lot of discipline and will.

[$wagrid]

I didn't know that Terry smokes x) and I love his reponse to the hair question!

[GoingUnderOceans]

Terry is even smoking in this pic in the booklet of the 2011 album
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Look in ur booklet if you can't see, I noticed it a while ago and I knew he smoked from anywhere but home DVD

[thelastghost]

^ I also noticed that... The photographer probably gave up on him and said.. "Oh whatever! Not many will notice..." xD
There also are a bunch of photos out there specially at backstages showing Terry's smoking. So it's not surprising to me. What's surprising is that that's his RITUAL, lol.

But I'll still marry him. I love he doesn't speak much. He just says what it's needed and shows his talent on stage I looooove this guy!! (not that I don't like the other guys... But him, I don't know. Has something special

I also really liked his answer about what song he'd like to have written! I would have expected him to name the titles and that's it. Instead he gave a little explanation ^^

[AlessEv]

I still like Terry, but when I find out if anyone smokes it always makes me lose respect. It's disgusting all round and expensive too. I know that it's really hard to stop cause addiction is like an illness, but I don't get why people even started doing it in the first place.
Clearly I haven't watched ABH in too long lol.

[mydnyghtamethyst]

Oct 8, 2012 13:03:58 GMT -5 @evamy94 said:

I already knew he smoked from ABH.

Yeah, he was when they were beatboxing in the hall and a few other scences, I think.

I hate saying these things, because it's his life, but he needs to stop that pre-show ritual or he'll end up with another stroke, cancer or a heart attack.

I know it's none of my business, I just don't want to see anything else happen to him.

[EvanescentEvil]

Well, we all know he doesn't smoke the regural cigarettes *ahem*. He has also admitted it's a way to get inspiration..

[carolexodus]

Oct 9, 2012 8:15:55 GMT -5 mydnyghtamethyst said:

Oct 8, 2012 13:03:58 GMT -5 @evamy94 said:

I already knew he smoked from ABH.

Yeah, he was when they were beatboxing in the hall and a few other scences, I think.

I hate saying these things, because it's his life, but he needs to stop that pre-show ritual or he'll end up with another stroke, cancer or a heart attack.

I know it's none of my business, I just don't want to see anything else happen to him.

Yeah, it's pretty dangerous considering he had that stroke in the past. If i were him, i'd be scared as shit of another stroke.

[deadlypoison]

Aw, he likes Muse <3

[acoustic_ev]

Eh, I smoke and I can relate - once you start its really hard to quit. I try really hard not to judge anybody for anything they do. I'm sure they all drink pretty hard sometimes on tour and we know he smokes the ganga...as long as they make awesome music I don't see any problem with it.

Also, love him mentioning Muse and how he actually TALKED

[LC Lithium]

Nice to read something about Terry since he is always the quiet one...

I really like the fact that he loves Survival by Muse. I remember when What You Want premiered on MTV they all said they would love to tour with them.

[Rarkphoenix]

Oct 9, 2012 10:53:18 GMT -5 EvanescentEvil said:

Well, we all know he doesn't smoke the regural cigarettes *ahem*. He has also admitted it's a way to get inspiration..

Haha! Yeah, I was thinking that whilst reading the interview. "cigarettes", yeah right Terry

He's such an inspiring and understated band member. I kind of think of him as like the wise 'veteran' of the band (even though he's not the oldest). He doesn't speak very often, but always has that spark of insight when he does say something and is a lot more intelligent and switched-on than some people think. Just my opinion, but personally I reckon Evanescence would have died after Fallen if it wasn't for his stubborn and supportive personality inspiring Amy to continue doing what she loves. Such a great dude.