Interview by Chris Mygrant

Gigantour , undoubtedly the year’s best touring metal package, rolled through Tampa, Florida recently and me say if you miss this show, you will be missing some fantastic acts. Blending old school metal (Megadeth and Overkill) with today’s heavy sounding protégés (Lamb of God and Arch Enemy), the tour also brought along another up and coming metal act simply entitled Sanctity. Performing on stage B, Sanctity shredded their way through the allotted 30-minute set and the response from the persons in attendance was relatively positive. World of Fandom had a brief moment to speak with the band and drummer Jeremy London was gracious enough to let us steel a few minutes of his time. We thank him, his bandmates (Jared MacEachern - vocals/rhythm guitar, Zeff Childress - lead guitar, and Billy Moody – bass), manager (Zak) and Roadrunner for providing the opportunity.

World of Fandom: In the very competitive world of the music industry, bands and artists must constantly keep producing product that will appeal to others, as well as market themselves. Has this aspect of the industry placed any disenchantment on you at any point in your chosen profession?

Jeremy London: Actually no. When we got signed, we had doubts as to what record labels really did with their artists, but it turns out, and I can only speak for my band, RR (Roadrunner) has never been that label that makes us look a certain way, or play a certain way. We just wrote an album we wanted to write.

WOF: For years, Tampa (the city in which WOF is based) has/was known for it's (Death) Metal scene and I can see where young musicians could be influenced to play such a style of music. Granted, all over the world Metal is prevalent, but for you all (Asheville), how did metal become the music of choice and that you all wanted to pursue versus lets say Country?

JL: Well you kind of hit the nail on the head, I HATE COUNTRY!!!! and I’m pretty sure the rest of my band does as well. But like I said, we all grew up listening to metal, especially Florida death metal. So it was an easy choice to play this kind of stuff.

WOF: What is it like to have such a schedule that appears to have quite a bit of demand on your "personal" time? It could be said that everyone has to live by some sort of schedule, but for you all (and other bands) one city this day, one city the next, travel, travel, travel must take its toll at one point. Or does it?

JL: Well yes and no. Some days are really good and the show runs smooth, some days are really bad, and they can be horrible days. But without the bad days, you can’t appreciate the good ones.

WOF: You all chose one word (Sanctity) for the name of the band, but what one word describes the members of the band and it's presence on stage and via the CDs you produce?

JL: THRASH!

WOF:  With the many established metal bands and up and coming bands, what effort must you all put forth to set yourselves apart from them?

JL: Well we learned a trick a while back and that is no matter who you are playing with, try and put on a better show than say the "headliner". Now I'm not saying you will, but I think it makes you more aware of what you are doing and how you are doing it.

WOF: This may piggyback onto an earlier question, but what would you say is the common denominator that brought you together as well as keeps your together?

JL: It’s the fact that we love this band more than anything, and we are best friends. It makes it easier to be on the road with people you enjoy being with.

WOF: When influential drummers come up in conversation, the three that are ultimately mentioned are Peart, Moon and Bonham. Your take on these three accomplished musicians and why did you choose drums? If you could add one more name to the list, who would it be?

JL: Well I definitely agree with Moon, and Bonham. I am, however; not a big Peart fan. Now given all three of these guys did amazing things for the world of drumming, and without them, there would be no hard rock or metal, or in Peart's case progressive drumming at all. So if I had to chooose and add another drummer, I would have to do two, Carter Beauford (Dave Mathews Band), and Chris Adler (Lamb of God).

WOF: Throughout my years of interviewing, there have been many goals and aspirations tossed out there (e.g. write enough songs to acquire a decent catalog, make money to pay the bills, to sell a specific amount of units, to become a soloist, etc.). At this point, have any goals of yours been met? If so, what? If not, what is the first? Ultimately, will Sanctity been in Jeremy's future or is their more of a sinister plan in the works? LOL.

JL: Hahaha  - Well, we have met some pretty big goals for ourselves such as WORLD DOMINATION but you know getting signed, writing a good album, getting good tours. It's all stress that can easily consume you. There could definitely be a more sinister plan but I guess you will have to wait and see.