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Q: There’s such a vibrant,
raw 90s sound to your songs,
lyrically and musically. I
hear definite echoes of Kurt
Cobain in both your words
and music and I know the
band has cited Nirvana as an
influence before. Would you
say that the 90s grunge and
riot grrrl acts are among your
biggest influences?
Isis: I wouldn’t say so much
90’s grunge but Nirvana, yes.
Nirvana had punk attitude.
Everything about them was
punk rock. They were much
different than the rest of the
90’s grunge bands. The riot grrrl scene is very influential. The
The legendary Lemmy Kilmister, Isis Queen and Pyn Doll
whole scene back in the 90’s
started through a DIY mentality that became so strong that it influenced a whole movement. If it weren’t for the riot grrrl scene, Nirvana
probably would have had a completely different sound. It’s the raw, emotional, simple aggression in Nirvana that
is so attractive to us as
a band. I don’t think we
try to write songs that
have a 90’s sound, but I
think we have the same
influences that the riot
grrrl scene and Nirvana
were into.
Q: There’s such a real,
raw punk rock spirit
to Barb Wire Dolls
and your dedication
to furthering the punk
rock scene of today is
evident. Your superb
tribute to Darby Crash
as well as your gritty
sound and willingness to discuss harder

Barb Wire Dolls performing “Darby Crash” at Wacken Open Air 2016
https://youtu.be/Ru02Kp9ixcY

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