Q&A: Senses Fail Frontman, Warped Tour Veteran, on Coming Out as Queer
With the rapidity of the entertainment sector in 2015, it's a truly incredible thing to see a band reach their sixth studio full-length. Just two weeks ago, the unstoppable underground force that is Senses Fail did exactly that. At times Pull The Thorns From Your Heart is a raving, ferocious, hardcore riot intended only as a soundtrack for flailing limbs. And just when you're sure frontman Buddy Nielsen's temples might rocket out the sides of his head from lividity, the band slips effortlessly into a soaring, magic carpet ride of heartfelt melody.
With the awesome feat under their belts, Buddy's crew hopped back into familiar territory this summer—the Vans Warped Tour—leaving behind a trail of believers in each city as old fans mixed with new to watch their dynamic and versatile set. We caught up with Nielsen to hear about how life changed for him after embracing his sexuality, how it feels to be back on Warped, and where the sonics of Senses Fail might go next.
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