GREY : Hey guys. Let's start off with an easy one--what genre do you think you fall into?

SANTOS : We consider ourselves hardcore/metal.

DYLAN : Pure nitro-driven fuckin' rock and roll baby!!

G : You've opened for some big names. Ever think you're going to go touring?

SANTOS : We haven't had a tour deal yet. But we're definitely up to it.

ADRIAN : After our new CD release,we're going to shoot for the VANS WARPED TOUR. They support our style of music.

G : That's awesome! Do you have any stories about the bands you've opened for?

ANDY : Not really. Just wicked stories of ourselves.

DYLAN : *laughing* Tell em the story of Hector's blow-up doll...

HECTOR : Hey man! You did her too!

ADRIAN : Hector calls it his "crew slut".

G : *laughing* Okay guys,so exactly how HARDCORE are you? Do you mutilate small animals on stage [supposebly Marilyn Manson] or wave gigantic dildos [Rammstein] during performances?

SANTOS : CHEVA's style is more "user-friendly" hardcore. We try to keep the material as not to offend anyone with lyrics that spew hate and profanity. With regard to stage props,*weird look* We're not into bringin' toys and shit on stage. CHEVA wants to keep it real and authentic. Our music and stage act is entertaining enough.

DYLAN : Hector,what about the barbie doll you put on your amp?

HECTOR : I'm not the one that lifts up her dress man!

G : Stop it you two! *laughing* Do you ever think you're going to experiment by stretching your band into other genres like some bands do? Like a swing version of CHEVA? Maybe an electronic version?

"CHEVA's style is more 'user-friendly' hardcore."

SANTOS : Hell no!! CHEVA plays one style and one style only. That's hardcore baby!

DYLAN : We've never considered that. That's not our thing.

ANDY : *weird look* Trying to make me vomit?

G : Do you guys have an established fan base yet? Any girls removing articles of clothing for an autograph?

SANTOS : We do have our devoted fans that make every show. We call them the dying posse. And the posse grows with every gig. We appreciate every one of them too!

HECTOR : I've asked many babes if they want me to autograph their tits, but I get slapped every time. I can't figure it out.

ADRIAN : Hector thinks his tongue is a pen.

G : On your debut LP,you have a track called "Three". What's the significance of the number 3?

SANTOS : I consider this to be CHEVA's ballad. "Three" is about being the third person in line behind god, then your lover.

DYLAN : That's a heavy ballad Santos.

G : Exactly what I was thinking! *laughs* So,have any musical idols or inspirations?

SANTOS : Rayne of Our Lady Peace, Deftones, and Slayer.

ADRIAN : Metallica and Pantera.

ANDY : Igor from Sepultura, Deftones, and Sick Of It All.

G : With all the bands coming out of Orange County and southern California in particular, how are you trying to separate yourselves from them?

SANTOS : We're just being ourselves and not falling into a stigma of the hardcore scene here. Our live stage act is full of high energy. With that and our music, we like to think we're pretty much identifiable.

ADRIAN : *leaps from his seat* Just check out this leap! *jumps about 3 feet into the air*

HECTOR : Get real Adrian, That was fuckin' weak! *jumps about 3 feet into the air too*

ANDY : *sad look* I wish drummers could jump.

G : Sit down guys! *laughing* What's the general feeling at one of your shows? Lots of moshing?

SANTOS : It's apparent our music brings out the aggression in people.

DYLAN : I'll see the fans moshing and slamming and I just feed off the energy.

HECTOR : I like watching the chicks mosh! Lots of tits bouncing out there.

"It's apparent our music brings out the aggression in people."

ADRIAN : *throws a cup at Hector* You would you fuckin' pervert!!

G : I noticed you have lots of CHEVA merchandise available on your website. What's the money from this stuff go to? Adrian's porn mags?

ADRIAN : We don't make a killing on the merchandise. We want to make it affordable for the fans to have their CHEVAWEAR! Whatever profit we do make goes toward more stuff. How did that porn magazine rumor get started anyway?

HECTOR : *laughing* You better ask our manager on that one!

G : So, any dirt about the band? Secret sex lives? Juicy incriminating affairs? Slimy back-alley money transfers?

*everyone starts laughing and pointing to Hector*

HECTOR : Hey fuck you guys!! *flips everyone off*

ANDY : *laughing* Hector carries enough penicillin for all of us. He's legendary!

G : So, tell me what's in the future? What about this new CD you're recording soon?

SANTOS : Since our debut CD, the fans have been begging us for some new shit. We took the hint and are in the studio now with what we think is our best stuff. CHEVA has about 18-20 song under our belt, so we picked out the cream

CHEVA Ear Candy "Three" "Down Posse" Excerpts from CHEVA's debut LP,"CHEVA"

of the crop of 6-7 tracks. We're shooting for a spring 1999 release.

ADRIAN : Since the fans have been so loyal, we've started a contest in which they can name the CD. Response has been good with lots of catchy titles.

DYLAN : The people demand it, we give it to em!

ANDY : CHEVA is all about the posse. They make it happen for us.

HECTOR : I just wanna play man! Props to the posse. We love you all!

G : Nice talking to you guys,it was alot of fun. Hope we'll hear more bout you in the future. Keep the faith!

EVERYONE : Thanks!!

Be sure to check out CHEVA's official website at www.scojopro.com/chvamain.htm.