Hello, everyone! Welcome to Metal Southern Belles Media, where we have a passion for badass music and getting into the minds of those who create it. To start off our first round of killer interviews is Kevin Fate, vocalist and guitarist of Atomic Fate. This band emerges from the pits of “Holy Hell” with Fate at the fiery helm. With their punk, “fuck around and find out” attitude, fast-paced and gnarly sound, they drop on you like a BOMB. But let’s allow the main man to speak on it for himself!

MSBM: Hey, Kevin! I hope you’re doing well today. Let’s get into talking about your band, Atomic Fate. How did your band get started? Who/what influenced you?

KF: We first met at a house party where another band was suppose to play, but they had to cancel for some reason. They already had a drum set there, so the party host asked if anyone wanted to do an open jam and I was like “hell yeah” and went home quickly and got my guitar and amp. After I was jamming out for a while, these twin brothers joined in and we started playing some Black Sabbath, Pantera, and White Zombie songs. Then later on, the cops showed up and broke up the party. Following that, we all went to my house and then we decided we were starting a band. I previously had the name “Atomic Fate” picked out as a band name and then we started writing and rehearsing some songs to get ready to set up our first gig a few months later. As far as our influences go, I would say Pantera, White Zombie, Slayer, Metallica, Megadeth, Mudvayne, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, and Motley Crue, to name a few.

MSBM: Rocking out until the cops come! That’s some very Metal beginnings for a band. Atomic Fate is quite the explosive name, but fitting! Where did it come from?

KF: The origin of the name really started back when as a kid. I had a few nightmares involving a nuclear war that scared the shit out of me. Then during my teens, I had the idea of starting a band, so I thought of Atomic Fate and it stuck.

MSBM: That’s a really scary thing to be dreaming of as a kid! But you did get a cool band name out of it. So, you guys gained momentum after releasing your debut album, “Welcome to Holy Hell”. Can you talk about it’s creation and the feedback you received from it?

KF: Before we released that album, we only had a few demos of our music and weren’t playing many shows. But once we recorded our debut, then not only did we have a better sounding version of our music, but we also attracted the attention of different venues who were now interested in booking us for more gigs. We also released our debut music video for the song, “Atomic Fate” around that time too.

MSBM: After dropping that first album bomb, what was the band’s next move? Tours? More music? How did you guys keep fans hungry for Atomic Fate?

KF: We were now playing gigs in more remote parts of Florida, instead of just in our local area and that helped get a lot more people interested in us. After a year or two of gigging, we knew we had to put out some more music. So, we recorded our second album, ‘This Is Only The Beginning’. We also released a couple more music videos for the songs, “Reborn” and “DopeHouse”. Plus, the advancement of social media helped a lot in increasing our connections and network. It also made it easier to deliver music directly to the fan worldwide.

MSBM: Nice! Now, let’s discuss the more recent years. There was a release in 2020, correct? That was quite the year, as we all know. It brought many challenges to the music industry. But did your band find some advantages and success in it with new music?

KF: The year 2020 was Hell for many people, but especially for those in the music industry. On a major scale, the whole industry pretty much grinded to a halt with not only music artists affected, but road crews, venue staff, and others severely affected. But on a personal scale, even though we weren’t able/allowed to play any gigs, we still were able to record an EP titled, ‘MMXX’, which is roman numerals for ‘2020’. Luckily, we reside in Florida because I know in certain other states/countries the travel restrictions were more severe. We did play a New Year’s Eve gig that year, so we at least ended that year with a bang.

MSBM: Yeah, at least that year had a good ending for you. That must count for something! Now, with all of that discussed, we’ve reached 2022. This year, Atomic Fate released songs such as “Scamdemic” and “My Summer (Come With Me)”. Are these songs just a taste of what is to come?

KF: We are in the process now of recording another full length album, but we wanted to give our audience some new music, so we decided to release a couple of singles first. Both those songs are coincidentally our shortest and our longest songs ever. “Scamdemic” is practically a punk song that we all wrote together during one jam session and “My Summer (Come With Me)” has way more happening during the recording such as extra percussion, vocals, and keys, to name a few. Also, it may be our only song that does not deal with death, war, or other negative themes. Both of those songs will be included on our upcoming release ‘Try It… You Might Like It’, which is slated for an early 2023 release date.

MSBM: I definitely felt the punk vibes with “Scamdemic”. I think it would be a fun one to hear live. Speaking of live music, what are Atomic Fate performances like? What is your favorite part of it? Do you have a favorite song to perform?

KF: For me, live shows are what it’s all about because in the studio you can usually take as much time and takes as you need, but during a live gig you have to lay it on the line. Being on stage and getting loud for the audience, who are also getting loud for you, is a great experience that’s hard to match. At most of our shows, there’s usually a mosh pit, people up front, and the chillers in the back. But sometimes it varies, depending on the venue or event. My favorite part is the overall experience especially when everything sounds good and tight. I don’t really have a certain favorite song that we perform, but I do dig playing a cover of the White Zombie song, “Black Sunshine”. That’s always a crowd pleaser!

MSBM: Sounds like one big party! So, are there any live shows (or tours) planned for you guys?

KF: No tours in the works or anything, but we hope to set up a gig in December to close out the year. We were just discussing it during our last jam session. Plus, we are aiming to gig during the early part of 2023 as well.

MSBM: Awesome! Still on the topic of live shows and tours, what is your dream lineup to play with?

KF: A dream lineup for me would be Atomic Fate, Black Sabbath, Pantera, Slayer, and White Zombie. I could come up with countless more variations, but that lineup is solid. Or also we’d love to play Ozzfest, Lollapalooza, Knotfest, or any of the other badass festivals/tours.

MSBM: Fantastic choices! I hope your dream to play those festivals comes true! Now, to bring this interview to a close, can you remind everyone about Atomic Fate’s upcoming plans and where to find your music?

KF: Be on the look out for more new music coming your way very soon and you can also check out our recent and past releases on Spotify, Youtube, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, to name a few. Plus, we’re on Facebook, Instagram, and trying to get back on Twitter! We’ll also be gigging around Florida, so anyone feel welcome to come out and jam with us if we hit up your area. There is No Escape from the Atomic Fate. Thank you for doing the interview!

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