Blake Allison and Joey “Chicago” Walser have not only had one successful band, but they have led two great hard rock bands to huge success. Between Egypt Central and Devour The Day, they have had Top 5 chart success and way over 300 million streams. They have just released a brand new single under both the Devour The Day and Egypt Central band names. It’s called “Nobody Owns Me,” and it is appropriately on their very own indie label A Window In.
In this interview, Joey and Blake discuss their long friendship and what it means to their music. They discuss the latest single and the status of both the Devour The Day and Egypt Central band names, and what we can expect from both of them in the future. They also talk about a tour and a “full circle” gig at the 2024 Inkcarceration Music And Tattoo Festival in Mansfield, Ohio.
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!
