Ben Leveque

Story

Profile

• Guitarist
• Musician
• Music Publisher
• Booking Agent
• Record Label
• Producer
• Promoter
• Band Manager

Instruments

• Guitar
• Vocals
• Drums
• Bass

Genres

• Rock
• Metal
• Blues
• Classical

Influences

• Kirk Hammet
• James Hetfield
• Dimebag Darrell
• Joe Bonamassa
• Metallica
• Godsmack
• Staind
• Etc.

Equipment

• Esp Eclipse Ii Standard
• Silvertone Paul Stanley V
• Bugera 333 Xl Infinium 120 Watt Head
• Randall Diavlo Rd100h
• Randall Vintage 4x12 With Jaguars
• Khdk Dark Blood
• Boss Pw-10 Wah
• Covenant 10f Guitar Cables
• One Spot Power Supply

Languages

• English

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

Music is the key to life! The addiction that I always need a fix to! it heals and fuels you to create things that will forever change your life and those around you. It is amazing!

What is your music dream?

to be a professional touring musician.

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

Music always

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

hmm that is a hard one to answer but I would say listening to Metallica's Reload changed me forever ( and Metallica in general)

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

METALLICA, Godsmack, Staind, Annihilator, Children of Bodom, Testament, Aftertayst ...ETC.

What inspires you to make music?

changing the lives of myself and others like other bands have for me!

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

There is a lot of messages I would like to send I guess. Overall I want people to listen to my music and relate to it. It comes from my heart and my triumphs and downfalls.

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

I feel pumped up and excited! I feed off of a crowd no matter if it is one person or one thousand of them.

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

People actually going to local shows and supporting bands. A little effort goes a long way

What do you think of Drooble?

So far I think it is creative and is a functional platform

What frustrates you most as a musician?

no support from people or even bands that want to bring back the scene

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

I go to shows when I can and help out as much as I can. I started a record label and I promote shows

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

Dedication and sticking to it. Who knows if you will be a "rockstar" but always die trying

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

Aftertayst, Hellbender, The King Must Die, Damage Overtime, Viscilator

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