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Archive for August 6th, 2006

Zero Hour: “the time is now for us”

Interviews

Zero Hour was quickly added to this year’s ProgPowerUSA lineup when the visas for Greek band Wastefall didn’t materialize and the band had to cancel. A bittersweet moment for Zero Hour and their fans, to be sure. But the band stepped up to the plate with typical good-naturedness, class, and exuberance.

Talking to Jasun is like having a conversation with The Simpsons’ Otto the bus driver as he channels motivational speaker Tony Robbins. Lots of energy. Lots of “Dude” and “Awesome” and “Bro.” Yes, Jasun’s enthusiasm can’t be denied. Neither can his talent. The man is a certified guitar monster and he – along with his twin brother Troy on bass, drummer Mike Guy and new vocalist Chris Salinas – are ready to storm the stage at ProgPowerUSA VII.

In this interview, I was fortunate to be able to speak to both Jasun and Troy, who picked up the phone near the end of my interview with Jasun.

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