All beards and baseball caps, Trucker Diablo are here to brighten up your dull living with their soulful hard rock.
First of all, who does what in your band?
Tom Harte – Vocals /Guitar
Simon Haddock – Vocals/Guitar
Glenn Harrison – Bass Guitar
Terry Crawford - Drums
Where are you from?
We are all from the Craigavon area in County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
How long you been together?
We have been together now roughly 2 and half years now...
Who are your main inspirations for Trucker Diablo?
I’m just gonna list by name will make it easier:
Tom – Skynard, Creedence, Dio, Metallica, Black Stone Cherry
Simon – Skynard, Metallica, Anthrax, Boston
Glenn – Annihilator, Megadeth, Metallica, Black Country Communion
Terry – Therapy?, Anthrax, Helmet, Pitchshifter
What do you think makes Trucker Diablo stand out?
I think the appeal of Trucker Diablo is the pure honesty that lies at the heart of the music and I think people relate to that. We are 4 hard working guys and we write about real stuff and there’s no bullshit with us. What you see is what you get....
Could you describe the live Trucker Diablo experience?
It’s a hard rockin’ sonic kick in the balls that gets gently rubbed better as you get to know the songs. We love interacting with the crowd, having a laugh and rocking for your aural pleasure.
What’s next for Trucker Diablo?
We have some more shows lined up before the end of the year, some festivals and some showcases. We will be featured on the April issue of Classic Rock and our tune “Drink Beer, Destroy” will be featured on the cover mount CD. We are also talking to a record company at the mo and just seeing how that’s gonna ride out. We will be starting the second album at the end of 2011.
Finally, is there anyone you want to thank?
Our families for believing in us and supporting us and our fans and promoters, they really are the fuel that drives this truck.