Rob Traynor is the vocalist and a guitarist for Black Water Rising. Black Water Rising is a hard rock/metal band that is often tagged as “stoner rock” due to their sledgehammer riffs and brooding bottom end. They have shared stages with the likes of bands like Hellyeah, King’s X, Monster Magnet, Ace Frehley, and others. Black Water Rising’s fourth album, The Edge, is out now on Capital T Productions.
In this interview, Rob tells us about writing the new record and some of the hurdles that were faced. He also talks about the cover art, the lyrics, being independent, and the possibility of touring.
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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!