AJ Cavalier (Diesel Machine, ex-Soil) 11-8-2020

J-Bunny's Music Hub Podcast

I sit down on Skype (while drinking beer from Ghost Hawk Brewing Co, of course) and talk to AJ Cavalier, vocalist of the band Diesel Machine and formerly of Soil. We talk about how Diesel Machine initially formed, why they initially went on hiatus, and why it took about 20 years to release a second album. We also discuss AJ’s time in the band Soil, the challenges of filling the vocalist spot in an established band, and why his departure from the band was announced as a “hiatus” instead of a departure. AJ also gives his thoughts on why bands should change their name when they get a new vocalist, the current state of the music industry, and the online performances that have been a staple of life during COVID-19. Podcast intro "Rock Intro 3" courtesy of audionautix.com. "Cynical" and “Death March” appear on Diesel Machine’s album Evolve. Both songs were included with the permission of AJ Cavalier.