"Battling Delirium"
"Battling Delirium"
From it's inception (in it's naming) in 1998, Battling Delirium has gone through a neverending metamorphasis. It was originally named "Children of Delirium (1997)" with Eduardo Leon (Guitar, Now Frontman for Brown Kid), Jason Albright (Guitar), Michael Edington (Bass), one whos name we can't remember (Drums) and Andrew Overstreet (Vocals). In 1999 Andrew decided to take the project to Atlanta, Ga, where in 2000, the band (Andrew (Vocals), Ricky ? (Bass), Joe Sylva (Guitar) and Trey Billingsley (Drums) ) gained a shotty manager, "Joe the Shitbag," who took them all the way to commercial interest by Crysalis Records, Peavy and Jack Daniels. Under Joe's (Manager) reign, Battling Delirium appeared in New Orleans, LA to perform at the Playboy Mansion Mardi Gras Extravaganza. After several arguements with Crysalis, Peavy and Jack Daniels, who all wanted control of the band's image and sound, Andrew made an executive decision, "Fuck you, fuck you and fuck you too! I will never sign with a label now that I know how it all works." Joe (manager) was furious, yet begging for Andrew's consent. Andrew simply fired Joe (manager), packed up and went home. Nuff said about the beginning.
Now, with it's roots planted, Battling Delirium has truly mastered both image and sound with a small but dedicated following. "We'll never be rock stars in the lime light. That's not what we want. However, I believe we will be remembered and honored as one of the most giving bands ever," explains Andrew, Deep South Music Interview, 2009. Andrew decided in 2010 that the digital version of the albums should be free to all. Andrew, "if they want the music…give it to them. If they want the album art, sell them the CD. I don't care as long as they listen to what I've created for them." How do they survive like this? Royalties from radio, commercial use, last.fm scrobbles and perseverance. Andrew simply leaves the band's success in the ears and actions of the fans. Albums "Natualdelia" and "Locust" grew rapid public response clear accross the globe and still find new ears everyday and with steady interest in the release of "Super Psychedelic Love Songs for the Dark Hearted," the music seams to be viral and addictive.
