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GiantUnicorn(Q) are you guys comming to California soon?
phil.soty(A) yes we are for bamboozle left on april 5th
Amanda(Q) Hey Guys I love the music! What are you most looking forward to on Warped Tour?
phil.soty(A) hangin out
storyoftheyearRULES(Q) well since, its q and a now, Why aren't you guys playing Pointfest?!?! i'd love to see you again
phil.soty(A) we will be in europe. but i promise youll see us!
music_is_my_life(Q) wats to b expected on the new CD, and the new CD/DVD?????
phil.soty(A) we are more happy than ever and are excited to show you what weve done...so expect our best work and a lot of passion behind the music we made
Lyndsey(Q) whats been the most confusing accent you've ever heard?
phil.soty(A) scottish for sure
GiantUnicorn(Q) what kind of underwear are you wearing?
phil.soty(A) FOTL
bob_the_builder(Q) WILL YOU HAVE MY BABIES
phil.soty(A) i am male...
GiantUnicorn(Q) are you scared of us?
phil.soty(A) im scared of everything but i forgot the term for it...cuz im afraid of big words
SOTYGUYNYC(Q) HEY SOTY ITS GUY FROM NYC
phil.soty(A) whats up guy how ya been?
cire_relleum(Q) why is the northeast getting shafted this tour?
phil.soty(A) be fair... we are trying our best but we have to squeeze in as much as possible before we head overseas. only so many hours in a day....
Schuler(Q) So how are you guys handling the lifeof your families and being in a band/touring?
phil.soty(A) it is very difficult at times but if you have the right support, the right people around you and make good decisions then things work out
PullTheTrigger(Q) who?
phil.soty(A) when?
DUTCHess(Q) any surprises in store for us the upcoming live shows?
phil.soty(A) of course.
PullTheTrigger(Q) Gonna hang out after the shows on the tour with Madina?
phil.soty(A) never met them but if they are cool dudes then of course!
Paula_from_Europe(Q) Did you ever played in austria before?
phil.soty(A) no and we are very excited to!
jimmyangelpage(Q) What is the best part about your new album?
phil.soty(A) the whole kit and caboodle
GiantUnicorn(Q) You guys are my most favorite band ever, mucho Love
phil.soty(A) thanks!
blankomeowlover(Q) are you guys going to be singing some of your new songs live before the cd comes out? if so, which ones?
phil.soty(A) yes. we'll probably mix it up a bit
DUTCHess(Q) what's the best song of the new album?
phil.soty(A) i truly cant decide.
fallentragedy(Q) when are you guys coming to NYC?
phil.soty(A) soon!
AdAliA(Q) will you play a date in France?
RYAN.SOTY(A) We should be doin France on Taste of Choas
guitar89chick(Q) what would you suggest to young musicians trying to get their music heard?
phil.soty(A) be true. be inspired and work harder than all
GiantUnicorn(Q) are you guys alive?
phil.soty(A) yes
DUTCHess(Q) any ideas for a video yet?
phil.soty(A) we did the video in january with our good buddy ryan smith who did the until the day i die and take me back videos
ak(Q) phil and ryan - how're the new guitars holding up?
phil.soty(A) unbelievable!!! PRS is incredible of course
PullTheTrigger(Q) What inspired the changes between page Ave, and Wake?
RYAN.SOTY(A) Well, we just wanted to do a record that was alot more live and raw, not so polished. The next record is kinda a split between the 2
xMrxFabulousx(Q) Which of the new songs do you love the best?
phil.soty(A) the passion
lilj69045(Q) where is the dan josh adam and ryan at
SOTY-ADMIN(A) josh is here
Coco(Q) what's your favorite part of being on tour?
phil.soty(A) meeting people and seeing places. playing music for a living
Shelly_Chaos(Q) are you lookin 4ward 2 playin in milwaukee?
RYAN.SOTY(A) I fucking love Milwaukee, its smells like beer and the show always fucking rule.
FoxClaw(Q) Are you guys coming to St.Louis agains soon?
phil.soty(A) OH YEAH!
brandee88(Q) Hey Phil!
phil.soty(A) howdy
Elysian(Q) Phil, how does it feel to touch the softness of a PRS?
phil.soty(A) nothing compares
GiantUnicorn(Q) Will you have a Meet and Greet at Warped?
SOTY-ADMIN(A) yeah i think we are doing signings everyday at the epitaph tent.
Shelly_Chaos(Q) what kind of presents do you want from fans?
phil.soty(A) xbox 360 games and healthy food... let me think of more...
GiantUnicorn(Q) will you be having matching outfits on this years tour?
phil.soty(A) haha
SarahxSOTY(Q) IS THE BAND HERE YET ?
phil.soty(A) yes it is us
Danni_O.(Q) Why can't you make more hours in the day?
phil.soty(A) ha
sshort86(Q) when might the next STL show be? Hometown takeover part II would be the shizz
RYAN.SOTY(A) We are actually just getting ready to announce a CD RELEASE PARTY at the Pagent in STL on the 22nd of April. We are going to do a sweet deal with Vintage Vinyl, you go there are pre-order the CD, and you get into the show for a dollar. It's a dollar show for all or our fans. Just FUCKING RULW.
sinknships(Q) Vegas needs more soty shows.
SOTY-ADMIN(A) i agree
brandee88(Q) what's your favorite city to play?
phil.soty(A) love the home of st. louis. i love every city in australia
storyoftheyearRULES(Q) Are you guys coming to st. louis any time soon other than warped tour?
RYAN.SOTY(A) YEP. THE 22ND!!!!!
SOTYGUYNYC(Q) Ill be seeing you in buffalo for my b-day on April 17th Ill be turning 23, Dan promised me a happy birthday, so im excited to spend it with you....my16 SOTY SHOW
phil.soty(A) wow happy birthday then... my birthday is this thursday!
digi(Q) do you plan on doing any meet and greets while on the warped tour?
phil.soty(A) we hope to
kontis(Q) Are You Guys Continuing With The On-Stage Backflips?
phil.soty(A) we are working on quad flips
soty4lyf(Q) How many songs will you guys on warped from the New CD?
phil.soty(A) im sure we'll mix it up
GiantUnicorn(Q) ARE YOU EXCITED TO BE HERE?
RYAN.SOTY(A) I've never done this before, I type like a goat chewing on a soccer ball, so it's a bit hard, but THIS IS SWEET!!!! I'm having fun. I love unicorns.
teufelgirl666(Q) when do you come after germany ?
SOTY-ADMIN(A) we are going to be there in may for the GIVE IT A NAME TOUR.
FoxClaw(Q) Is the whole band going to get on?
dan.soty(A) Dan is here finally. This stuff is confusing.
DUTCHess(Q) you are playing taste of chaos 2008 europe?
dan.soty(A) we hope we're playing international TOC. we've been working on it. things are looking good!
GiantUnicorn(Q) WHERE IS EVERYONE ELSE?!
SOTY-ADMIN(A) everyone is here except adam....this is josh
Dime343(Q) What's your favorite garth brooks song?
phil.soty(A) i was singing and playing thunder rolls the other day and actually did cold shoulder yesterday but id have to lay my loyalties in front of lonesome dove the river or the dance
DiveRightIn63(Q) Phil, how do you like your Line 6 pedals?
phil.soty(A) great. love em.
Elysian(Q) Dan are you vocals gonna tear down houses this new cd?
dan.soty(A) i hope you have insurance, cause your house is going to burn.
xMrxFabulousx(Q) What was it like switching from Maverick to Epitaph?
phil.soty(A) great
soty4lyf(Q) Do you guys allow pictures at the meet at greets?
phil.soty(A) we do. sometimes whatever compnay is putting it on doesnt but we always do if its up to us
Brandonn(Q) whats the oddest gift you have recieved from a fan?
phil.soty(A) a lemon
jessoftheyear(Q) wooaah did i just read soty is playin in stl on april 22nd?
dan.soty(A) you did! CD release party at the Pageant.
xMrxFabulousx(Q) Stuff or things?
SOTY-ADMIN(A) stuff
Alexs(Q) I Heard You're Playing Reading Fest This Year Is It True?
phil.soty(A) we have tried for a few years. its possible but not confirmed
cire_relleum(Q) why aren't you coming to ny/ct/ma/ect?
RYAN.SOTY(A) We should be coming to all of those places on Warped, but if you want us to come there eariler you should call you radio station and request our new single Wake up, cause that tour in April is kinda routed around "radio shows". But I love the east coast. My brother lives in NYC. I always have fun there. There is a sweet bar that we go to called McSoorlies ( i have no clue how 2 spell it)
GiantUnicorn(Q) where do babies coem from?
phil.soty(A) me
SarahxSOTY(Q) whats you favorite movie?
dan.soty(A) "the burbs" with Tom Hanks. best movie ever.
Amanda(Q) Boxers or Briefs? ...... or neither? :p
phil.soty(A) both and neither. variables must be considered
FoxClaw(Q) Have you ever choked on your spit?
RYAN.SOTY(A) I've choked on Dan's spit. And a nun's.
GiantUnicorn(Q) Can I ahve some of those Babies?!
RYAN.SOTY(A) I'm going to sell babies on the black market.
Alexs(Q) Are You Playing The UK Give It A Name?
SOTY-ADMIN(A) no were are not....totally bummed about it, but we are having our own shows in may
Alexs(Q) Are You Playing The UK Give It A Name?
phil.soty(A) yes
ak(Q) what was it like getting the lemon from a fan?
phil.soty(A) brow raising
Lyndsey(Q) i did warn you Dan =P
dan.soty(A) what did you warn me?
random(Q) are you guys comming to holland?
phil.soty(A) yes
SarahxSOTY(Q) are you guys looking forward to cooming to london somtime in may ?
phil.soty(A) yes
Ems(Q) When are you in Europe??
phil.soty(A) all of may
Shelly_Chaos(Q) do you like scary movies?
phil.soty(A) love em
Ems(Q) what was your wierdest experience with a fan?
RYAN.SOTY(A) One time a fan asked me to stab him. One time a fan asked me to do her hot ass mom.
bob_the_builder(Q) i saw you at the free tulsa show in jan 06 and it was %%%%%% insane, cant wait to see u when u come back!...thats not really a question...but yeah! lol
phil.soty(A) sweet
bob_the_builder(Q) why do you keep answering all of GiantUnicorn's questions?
phil.soty(A) because they are questions
ak(Q) Where do you most want to play a show that you haven't yet?
RYAN.SOTY(A) Brazil, and the middle east
music_is_my_life(Q) is it true all of u guys r homosexual
SOTY-ADMIN(A) most of the time
HEYYJordan(Q) can i have a hug?
phil.soty(A) of course. im sure someone is in the house that can help
GiantUnicorn(Q) Would you ever tour to HAwaii again?
phil.soty(A) yes
Amanda(Q) Are you guys fortunate enough to have a real shower on warped tour or do you have to shower in a bag it?
phil.soty(A) bags it seems
HEYYJordan(Q) are you excited about coming to florida?
phil.soty(A) yes its cold here
Brandonn(Q) what are your least favorite music genres
dan.soty(A) country and rap about cars and money
flamincar(Q) you guys have friends from the other bands on Warped?
phil.soty(A) its a giant friend fest since we've done warped a bunch
RocLou(Q) who of you wears the craziest pants?
phil.soty(A) john oakes
mariahh_babee_x3(Q) have you ever had a bad show before?
phil.soty(A) to me, yes
Lyndsey(Q) i warned you it would be a bit hectic on here, although its actually not as bad as i thought it might be...
dan.soty(A) you were right.
Schuler(Q) Who has the worst bus manners?
phil.soty(A) whoever is drunk at that time
johnathanryyyan(Q) has your fame caused many problems between your band, or with others?
RYAN.SOTY(A) We're not famous. We are nerds who love to play music and fart on eachother. But I do get free guitars! (that I always break). But no, we still hang with the same people we went to school with. Still live in ST Louis. We are still little boys.
Alexs(Q) How Did You Guys Get So Awesome?
phil.soty(A) practice and commitment., and thank you
eereenee(Q) where is your favorite city or country to be on tour?
RYAN.SOTY(A) I love the east coast, and I LOVE Australia.
Danni_O.(Q) What was the last show you attended?
phil.soty(A) i saw my buddies saosin a few weeks ago
HEYYJordan(Q) i love you.
dan.soty(A) we love you
johnathanryyyan(Q) what is your favorite drink when you go out somewhere?
phil.soty(A) guiness
random(Q) weeyy nyone gonna answer me
dan.soty(A) i'll answer you
Ems(Q) when are you guys in Europe?
dan.soty(A) we're in Europe in May.
blankomeow(Q) what's your worst tour memory?
phil.soty(A) i had the flu once in australia and had to play shows with an extreme fever....
jules(Q) i saw saosin last month, they were amazing weren't they?
phil.soty(A) yes great guys as well
thefuzz247(Q) where is Adam at?
phil.soty(A) walmart
Schuler(Q) What should we expect to hear in the shows your playing pre-release of the black swan? Like Cincy april 19?
RYAN.SOTY(A) We're prob gonna play equal stuff from the first 2 records, and prob like 4 or 5 new songs. And a cover of Soldja Boy
Shelly_Chaos(Q) wheres the coolest place you've ever visited?
dan.soty(A) we played in South Korea. that was one place that i never thought i would go.
Alexs(Q) Anthony Green Or Cove?
phil.soty(A) two different singers that fronted two different bands in my opinion.
johnathanryyyan(Q) guiness is goooood!
phil.soty(A) wrong. its the best...
LiquidNicotine(Q) Don't you guys get tired of answering all these questions? haha
dan.soty(A) hell no
blankomeow(Q) will you always love lions choice, phil?
phil.soty(A) always have always will
SarahxSOTY(Q) whats your favorite fruite?
phil.soty(A) pineapple. and oranges
srgtar1(Q) hey josh can you give me a quick rundown of your drum setup? what heads do you use
SOTY-ADMIN(A) 12, 16, 18 inch toms, 22x22 kick drum 14x6.5 snare all OCDP, 2 crashes, ride, hats, china splash, evans heads
jimmyangelpage(Q) If you could play another instrument what would you play?
phil.soty(A) i would love to a great pianist
Amanda(Q) What's your favorite food?
RYAN.SOTY(A) Pizza. Pizza makes me happy no matter what
jessoftheyear(Q) hello how are you
phil.soty(A) great
sinknships(Q) do you return your shopping cart?
RYAN.SOTY(A) Great question. Yes I do. Do you?
ROCKFANMATT(Q) Hi guys, its Matthew from Virginia, I was wondering what did you like best about your stay in Virginia while working on the Black Swan?
dan.soty(A) living on the beach in an awesome house. we gazed at the star every night for about an hour. it was awesome.
Amanda(Q) Hey Phil, what's up with that thing inside a guiness bottle?
phil.soty(A) its a nitrogen widget that releases only when you tip the bottle so yoyu get a consistant head each time you swig
random(Q) ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
dan.soty(A) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shelly_Chaos(Q) whats your fave song 2 play live?
phil.soty(A) journey's faithfully
GiantUnicorn(Q) BEST GIFT you have received form a fan?
phil.soty(A) cash.. just kidding
Dani_Photophobia(Q) Where's your favorite place to play in Massachusetts?
dan.soty(A) Boston duh. the avalon is awesome.
SotyAreI(Q) Any plans touring east coast
RYAN.SOTY(A) Yes. I'm going to live in a deer stand in the woods outside Portland, Maine.
thefuzz247(Q) Who do youguys want to win the elections?
phil.soty(A) the best person for our future
eereenee(Q) my questions dont show up. i dont think the chat-admin likes me =(
dan.soty(A) i like you
bob_the_builder(Q) I AM A MALE FAN....WOULD YOU STILL HUG ME
phil.soty(A) yes of course
jules(Q) are you guys excited to play the edge fest in texas? the line up is great..
dan.soty(A) it should be fun! who all is playing?
storyoftheyearRULES(Q) What do you get at fitzes, orange soda or root beer
phil.soty(A) neither soda is meant to kill you slowly
flamincar(Q) any Florida shows in future?
dan.soty(A) we're playing Florida in April
Lyndsey(Q) since you find Scottish accents confusing, should i bring a notepad and pen to the Glasgow show to help the communication? xD
phil.soty(A) no we are pro at it now. but at first it was overwhelming
willie_of_the_year(Q) whats the best song off the new album??
phil.soty(A) all of em
RocLou(Q) dont you get home sick when ur on the road? how do you deal with not seeing your family while your on the road?
RYAN.SOTY(A) I get road-sick when I'm at home. I love being on tour more than anything in the world. I do miss everyone back home, but the way I feel is that I have the rest of my life to live here in St. Louis. I only have so many years to travel.
Ems(Q) if you could do one thing in life apart from play music, what would it be?
phil.soty(A) play pro football... (soccer)
PullTheTrigger(Q) gonna hang out with fans on your current tour?
phil.soty(A) always have always will
Ems(Q) where's adam?
dan.soty(A) adam's at his boyfriend's house.
adam(Q) yo guys...will your sets at the warped tour be new stuff or old? or mixed?
phil.soty(A) mixed and we'll switch it up
Paula_from_Europe(Q) I'll go to bed now because I stayed awake (it's 00:32 h) and you don't care about my question. I#m looking forward to see you at your show in Vienna in may
phil.soty(A) we are too! vienna will be great!
Shelly_Chaos(Q) are you guys health freaks?
RYAN.SOTY(A) I eat really healthy, and I work out when I'm home and I bring a weight set on tour, but I drink alot of beer, so I'm not exactly a health nut.
thefuzz247(Q) hey josh, whats it like being a gangsta?
SOTY-ADMIN(A) its hard......trying to dodge bullets is hard
kontis(Q) Do you have a tour bus driver?
phil.soty(A) yes his name is kevin and youll see him on the new DVD!
DiveRightIn63(Q) I am a heterosexual male fan. Can we still make love?
dan.soty(A) definitely
GiantUnicorn(Q) I PLAY SOCCER< IT"S THE BEST< Roughest sport in my opinion
phil.soty(A) love it. you gotta favorite club?
digi(Q) chocolate or vanilla
phil.soty(A) choco
brandee88(Q) what's one thing each of you couldn't live without?
phil.soty(A) love
GiantUnicorn(Q) SMALL SHOWS OR BIG CROWDS?
dan.soty(A) small shows with a lot of people packed in will always be more fun to me.
willie_of_the_year(Q) do you think it is gay when baseball players smack each other on the butts????
phil.soty(A) only when you stare at them when they do it
music_is_my_life(Q) what ur favorite song by u guys? wats ur favorite song ever?
RYAN.SOTY(A) My favorite song by us is on the new record.. It's called "welcome to our new war". My favorite song ever would is hard to say.... either something by Pantera or Smashing Pumpkins.
Alexs(Q) Do You Follow The UK Football??
phil.soty(A) yes i DO! big fan
kontis(Q) strawberry or raspberry or neither?
phil.soty(A) leanin on straw but like it all
bob_the_builder(Q) KANYE OR AKON?
phil.soty(A) hahaha
SOTYGUYNYC(Q) DAN LOVES GUY FROM NYC
dan.soty(A) Guy from NYC is one of the coolest men on earth
Shelly_Chaos(Q) do you like the tv station Fuse?
phil.soty(A) love it. great channel
GiantUnicorn(Q) sadly, I don't get to watch Soccer, I only played for my school. lead scorer last year, not bragging or anything!
phil.soty(A) sweet
willie_of_the_year(Q) what do you guys think of the Chicago Cubs??
SOTY-ADMIN(A) i have to hate them
storyoftheyearRULES(Q) So all you guys love the cardinals i know that. you guys like the blues?
phil.soty(A) i dont as much but josh sure does...
DiveRightIn63(Q) I've been searching for months; What kind of amps do you guys use?
RYAN.SOTY(A) I (ryan) use a Voodoo amps modified Vintage JCM 800 reissue, and Phil just starting using a mesa boogie stilleto.
lilj69045(Q) how come you guys are not playing pointfest this year
dan.soty(A) we're going to be in Europe. we wanted to do it.
music_is_my_life(Q) can i make a soty cover band and call it story of the month?
phil.soty(A) haha of course.. post videos
storyoftheyearRULES(Q) Why isn't dan's number listed in the stl phone book
dan.soty(A) i don't have a phone
bob_the_builder(Q) JOSH, YOU ARE STILL ENDORSED WITH PROMARK STICKS RIGHT? DO YOU HAVE SIGNATURE STICKS WITH YOUR NAME OR ANYTHING ON THEM BECAUSE THAT WOULD BE TIGHT IF YOU DID...
SOTY-ADMIN(A) yes i do
soty4lyf(Q) What would be your ideal perfect evening?
dan.soty(A) skateboarding and pizza
Shelly_Chaos(Q) whats your fave band?
dan.soty(A) H2O
Lyndsey(Q) Uk crowds or US crowds?
RYAN.SOTY(A) I like any crowd who is as happy to be there as we are. But if I had to choose i would choose... fuck i don't know. They both rule!
kontis(Q) what is your favourite UK football (soccer) tea/m
phil.soty(A) i do support man u and arsenal. i support celtic for scotland, inter and roma in italy, barca in spain but i follow pretty close and love it all!!!
blankomeow(Q) are you guys still gonna come down into the crowd during your performance?
phil.soty(A) dude...
LiquidNicotine(Q) Have you guys ever hung out with the JAckass crew?
phil.soty(A) only weeman
Amanda(Q) If your career suddenly had to end would you be happy with what u have done?
dan.soty(A) yes. but i hope it lasts for a long time.
lilj69045(Q) do you guys play xbox 360 and have gamertags and if so can i have you gamertag to play you guys
phil.soty(A) yes
Ems(Q) What's the best thing since sliced bread?
dan.soty(A) SOTY
kontis(Q) ryan + phil - what were your first guitars?
phil.soty(A) my first one ever was a crappy ibanez that my dad rented me.. i sold my truck to get my first prs though
random(Q) i wish u guys all the best ;) luv u guyss alllooott!!!!
phil.soty(A) thanksa!
adam(Q) you forgot canadian crowds, dont you love us people in the igloos?
phil.soty(A) yes for sure. i love all of quebec and BC especially
LiquidNicotine(Q) Xbox 360 or PS3?
SOTY-ADMIN(A) 360
jules(Q) is adam still a vegan?
phil.soty(A) yes
bob_the_builder(Q) IS IT NORMAL IF I MASTERBATE TO YOUR MUSIC?
dan.soty(A) is it normal that i masturbate to Bob The Builder?
ROCKFANMATT(Q) What do you like about the Norva in VA?
RYAN.SOTY(A) The crowd always rules, and they have a hot tub in the dressing room that is prob filled with semen and all kinds of nasty shit. But it's still awesome to get in it and party after the show. And there is actually a basketball court back there also. It's rad.
flamincar(Q) i not sure but you guys have any acoustic tracks?
phil.soty(A) yes on AOL sessions and some random things.
music_is_my_life(Q) u accually sold a truck 4 a guitar... thts prety badass
phil.soty(A) yes
DiveRightIn63(Q) What kind of pedals do you guys use?
phil.soty(A) Line 6, BOSS, cry baby's among others that ryan has
Lyndsey(Q) what kind of pizza?
RYAN.SOTY(A) Mostly pep, but I like anything but mushrooms and anchovies. There is a place in STL called Pantera's that is awesome.
ROCKFANMATT(Q) Phil I love your guitar moves, have you ever had them go bad while playing?
phil.soty(A) once i almost ate it so in midair i grabbed the scrim and brought the whole thing down...
SRV007(Q) Will the too silent ghost ever return as merch ,em?
dan.soty(A) i hope so
DiveRightIn63(Q) Is Adam still a virgin?
phil.soty(A) yes
guitar89chick(Q) favorite song to play on Guitar Hero, if you play at all...???
SOTY-ADMIN(A) One
Elysian(Q) Will your new dvd contain more of phil pooping in the streets of Europe?
phil.soty(A) that was oakie not me
SarahxSOTY(Q) how many times have you guys been to the uk ?
dan.soty(A) 4 or 5 i think.
Shelly_Chaos(Q) what record label are you on?
phil.soty(A) epitaph
brandee88(Q) when you guys tour, do you really stop by the closest walmart to shop?
RYAN.SOTY(A) Sometimes. Mostly because it's the only thing open at 3am in WinchestertonFeildVille, Iowa. Plus Adam really likes to support child labor.
sinknships(Q) You guys are the truest/loyalist band out there. so thanks... even though that's not a question. it means a lot.
dan.soty(A) we try to keep it real. thanks
Bekah(Q) do you enjoy nachos and regina spektor?
phil.soty(A) yes i do
SarahxSOTY(Q) do you guys like disney movies?
phil.soty(A) i do if they are good
xMrxFabulousx(Q) What is your favorite song from the new record?
dan.soty(A) a song called "welcome to our new war"
Ems(Q) whats the longest you've gone without sleep?
phil.soty(A) about 50 for me. i need sleep
jimmyangelpage(Q) What's your favorite song from the 60s and your favorite from the 70s?
SOTY-ADMIN(A) "A day in the life" by the beatles 60's
PullTheTrigger(Q) whats your favorite album of 07?
dan.soty(A) Bad Religion "new maps of hell"
SRV007(Q) How are you guys such studs?
phil.soty(A) protein
Dime343(Q) whats the date of the release party in stl?
dan.soty(A) april 22nd at the Pageant.
jimmyangelpage(Q) Adam - how did you get so awesome?
phil.soty(A) by hangin out with the rest of us
GiantUnicorn(Q) Does MAle Pattern Baldness scare you guys at all?
phil.soty(A) terrifying, but im safe
ryanojohn(Q) How do you guys staff your road crew... how do you find them, and same for sound staff, FOH and monitors?
RYAN.SOTY(A) This is what we do... We hire friends from STL that we grew up with that know nothing about instruments or music, and teach them how to do shit and take them on tour. For some fucking insane miracle of a reason, it keeps working. So yeah, we tell our friends not to go to college and instead work with us and they learn as they go. We keep it in the family.
HEYYJordan(Q) do you like to meet your fans?
dan.soty(A) i like to meet everyone
GiantUnicorn(Q) Did you guys see Across the Universe? if so reviews?
SOTY-ADMIN(A) i did... i thought it was awesome...i didn't really like the girl lead though
143soty(Q) how do you come up with all of the crazy %%%% you guys do?
phil.soty(A) charlie chaplin
Shelly_Chaos(Q) how many shows have you played in your whoe carrear?
phil.soty(A) id say a 1000 roughly
srgtar1(Q) are you guys planning on coming to boise idaho besides on the warped tour?
dan.soty(A) we need to.
cire_relleum(Q) do you guys seriously take protien? if so what kind
RYAN.SOTY(A) I get my protein from Beer
Lunicia(Q) just wanted to say i think you guys are awesome i've seen ya'll twice and can't wait to see you on the warped tour
phil.soty(A) sweet thanks. make sure and try and make it to a headline show later or earlier this year too!
Ems(Q) if you guys got into a fight, who would win?
phil.soty(A) we would
Shelly_Chaos(Q) only 1000?
phil.soty(A) what do you mean only 1000?
lukeoftheyear(Q) hey phil. how did you get your name dickey sneed?
phil.soty(A) long story
kontis(Q) how syked are you to be playing warped? eh?
dan.soty(A) warped tour kicks ass. it wears you out though. it's hot.
mariahh_babee_x3(Q) i wanna be cool like guyy
dan.soty(A) you are cool too.
SOTYGUYNYC(Q) do you guys think for my b-day when i see you April 17th I could get the cd since I am the #1 SOTY fan ever
adam.soty(A) is this Guy that layed on stage @ Fuse??
jules(Q) beer sucks, whats the best liquor?
phil.soty(A) bailey's....in guiness
SarahxSOTY(Q) do you ever get violent crowds
RYAN.SOTY(A) There has been some pretty insane circle pits and "mosh" pits ( i hate that word for some reason.. mosh) but never anything too crazy. But, honestly, there is usually at least one person a night who bleeds or breaks something or passes out.
SOTYGUYNYC(Q) Josh can I lay infront of ur drums again faced down???? lololol
SOTY-ADMIN(A) of course
Alexs(Q) Do You Like Every Time I Die?
phil.soty(A) awesome band !!!
digi(Q) can you jump into my arms when you do your stage dive
dan.soty(A) yes
143soty(Q) if you guys werent musicians what would you wanna do
phil.soty(A) play pro soccer in europe
GiantUnicorn(Q) EVER been in a aparade?
phil.soty(A) nope
willie_of_the_year(Q) I HATE the cardinals, but the love the city of St Louis....am I a poser??
dan.soty(A) yes
eereenee(Q) if you could meet anyone, even from the past, who would you meet?
phil.soty(A) jesus
RocLou(Q) i just wanted to say ..youre all amazing but especilly Adam!
adam.soty(A) Thanks. I think Josh's dick is amazing.
blankomeow(Q) do you usually sit on the bus at warped after and before your show?
phil.soty(A) both or i walk around all day
143soty(Q) whats it like, doing what you do? would you trade it for anything
dan.soty(A) it's the best thing i could ever ask for. wouldn't trade it for anything.
ROCKFANMATT(Q) Are there any new bands that I should be on the look out for?
phil.soty(A) MONTY ARE I, THE AFTER MIDNIGHT PROJECT, CITY SLEEPS
DiveRightIn63(Q) Did someone say beer sucks?
adam.soty(A) I punch people who say such things
SarahxSOTY(Q) you guys are amazing its really kool you guys have acttallty taking the time to type back
dan.soty(A) you are amazing for taking the time to support our band.
kontis(Q) if you could slap anyone in the world - who would it be? eh?
phil.soty(A) john ingoldsby
SOTYtheLou(Q) how on earth can you love st louis but not the cardinals?!?!? the cardinals are st louis!
phil.soty(A) agreed
Lyndsey(Q) beer sucks
phil.soty(A) most if it does for sure i agree
GiantUnicorn(Q) How did you guys all meet?!
RYAN.SOTY(A) Me (Ryan), Dan, and Josh all grew up going to school and skateboarding 2gether, we met Adam through his old band about 12 years ago, and we met Phil through his old band about 6 years ago. We all grew up in the same city though.
GiantUnicorn(Q) You Guys have Changed My life :] thank you
dan.soty(A) you guys have changed our lives. seriously.
Lyndsey(Q) back from your boyfriend's house i see, Adam?
adam.soty(A) He had to leave for dance class
LvilleCards87(Q) favorite song to play during a show?
dan.soty(A) "is this my fate, he asked them" that song always kicks everyone's ass.
GiantUnicorn(Q) BEST Old School TV show?
dan.soty(A) fresh prince of bel air
ROCKFANMATT(Q) Are there any artists that you would love to work with?
phil.soty(A) sting, steve perry,
Shelly_Chaos(Q) should I go to one of your shows?
RYAN.SOTY(A) Ummmm. yes. If you want me to french kiss your earlobe and play Ted Nugent on the banjo.
storyoftheyearRULES(Q) adam how's the prostetic arm bass playing
adam.soty(A) I'm getting robot arms in 2010. It's gonna start kicking ass then
Gillbert_Grape(Q) what is soty's favroeite soup?
phil.soty(A) no soup for you!
kontis(Q) harry potter? yes/no?
phil.soty(A) i like most of em...call me what you will
ak(Q) Can you recite all the lyrics to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
phil.soty(A) yes acutally dan and josh have jammed it on many occasions
johnathanryyyan(Q) what is the worst question someone has asked you on here?
RYAN.SOTY(A) If I would eat a bowl of Lucky Charms out of Josh's bellybutton.
sinknships(Q) Salt Lake vs. Vegas (show wise)
dan.soty(A) they both kick ass, but Vegas has more to offer after the show.
magicpad(Q) Hey guys, i was an extra in your "Anthem of a Dying Day" video
phil.soty(A) dude that is sweet. did you enjoy it?>
DiveRightIn63(Q) So Adam... I heard your a virgin. You wanna see a movie sometime?
adam.soty(A) I'm not a virgin anymore. I had intercourse with one of Ryan's dogs
Ems(Q) If I said Mabilu would you know what I meant?
phil.soty(A) nah
lilj69045(Q) best video game to play
phil.soty(A) halo 3 and fifa 08 right now
ak(Q) Adam! What kept you?
adam.soty(A) rain and traffic. sorry.
GiantUnicorn(Q) Ever got into Pokemon?
phil.soty(A) i did when i worked with kids so i could connect better
soty4lyf(Q) Adam, Luke.....or Obi?
adam.soty(A) Obi for sure. I like dudes with beards.
storyoftheyearRULES(Q) its hellas rainy in st louis
phil.soty(A) dude. my creek is insane right now
ROCKFANMATT(Q) Would you tour with Linkin Park again?
adam.soty(A) If they invited us, for sure.
music_is_my_life(Q) wats ur fav pantera song???
RYAN.SOTY(A) I'm Broken, Floods, Rev is my name
Alexs(Q) Do You Play Call Of Duty 4?
phil.soty(A) yes on ocassion
eereenee(Q) do you look at the people in crowds? like do you notice faces, or do you just see us all as insane kids? haha
phil.soty(A) depends on the show. but both
dorthy2011(Q) what is your all time fav game to play??
adam.soty(A) four square
SarahxSOTY(Q) do you guys like manga/anime?
dan.soty(A) never seen it.
SOTYtheLou(Q) so i had some kick %%% lions choice today, bbq pork with swiss. Whats your favorite sandwich from there?
phil.soty(A) beef and swiss on wheat
SRV007(Q) What are your guitar influences?
RYAN.SOTY(A) Randy Rhoads, Eddie Van Halen, Dimebag Darrell. MY HOLY TRINITY.
johnathanryyyan(Q) If you could see a band that is no longer together which band would it be?
phil.soty(A) strongarm
sinknships(Q) Ever been to St. George, Utah?
dan.soty(A) i have not.
kontis(Q) were you big TREOS fans - did you know that they effectively split up today :'(
phil.soty(A) yes i saw andrew in texas over the weekend
music_is_my_life(Q) r u guys gonna have mro evideos like anthem of our dying day, like with a bunch of extras... like a bunch of fans/?
dan.soty(A) possibly.
ROCKFANMATT(Q) Adam you play a mean bass!
adam.soty(A) just cause nice basses are boring.
GiantUnicorn(Q) I think you guys should see who could grow a beard the longest
dan.soty(A) we tried to do that in the studio, but it got old real fast.
ak(Q) What happened to the old song titles for the new record?
phil.soty(A) you gotta cut em up like credit cards so people can steal your identity when you throw them away
soty4lyf(Q) Adam, if you could choose between seeing Dimebag play again.......or jamming on stage with metallica for a whole tour, which would you choose?
adam.soty(A) Dimebag for sure
DiveRightIn63(Q) Josh, what is your opinion on electric drum sets?
SOTY-ADMIN(A) i don't really like them
LiquidNicotine(Q) Favorite Jacksonville, FL band?
phil.soty(A) limp bizkit!
music_is_my_life(Q) whats ur fav song by pantera????????
adam.soty(A) I'm broken
143soty(Q) whats the best thing to do in boston besides tour
phil.soty(A) i saw blue man group there years ago
SarahxSOTY(Q) oh jappense cartoon stuff?
phil.soty(A) love me some avatar
ROCKFANMATT(Q) YOU GUYS ARE MY HEROS!
phil.soty(A) thanks!
Shelly_Chaos(Q) whats your favorite cartoon?
dan.soty(A) family guy
jimmyangelpage(Q) Would you guys play at the Chaminade Rock Show to kick all the sucky bands' asses?
dan.soty(A) fo sho
AngieLove(Q) what do you feel about The Jonas Brothers?
phil.soty(A) thats all i hear on radio disney.......................... every minute every day
lukeoftheyear(Q) aren't Paul Reed Smiths guitars the greatest?
phil.soty(A) yes they are! hands down
143soty(Q) bassasians was amazing. whats there to look forward to on the new dvd
RYAN.SOTY(A) The new DVD was geared more towards our die hard fans - shit that we thought people would want to see, like in depth footage of us in the studio, etc... Basically, it's 2 years in the life of our band. Like Bassassins X 3. Good Question.
johnathanryyyan(Q) strongarm! amazing choice.
phil.soty(A) you know strongarm!?!?!
Gillbert_Grape(Q) How come you guys are so mean to scott?
phil.soty(A) we arent mean! hes my cousin
Amanda(Q) Did u guys have any other ideas for band names besides SOTY?
dan.soty(A) not really. we thought about calling ourselves "until the day i die" but instead we wrote a song.
dorthy2011(Q) i love the song "Until The Day I die"!
dan.soty(A) thank you.
eereenee(Q) what'e the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
dan.soty(A) the butt.
SRV007(Q) Phil, whats your favorite weapon ih halo 3?
phil.soty(A) sniper usually but i have a delay on my TV so im near useless with it now
jimmyangelpage(Q) what's your least favorite band today?
phil.soty(A) godsmack
Ems(Q) the rolling stones / the beatles?
phil.soty(A) beatles without hesitation
Schuler(Q) Are their any songs on the blackswan that are "harder" than "is this my fate?"
RYAN.SOTY(A) Yeah. There are 2 that are def harder. Some that are as hard. It's a diverse record man.
adam(Q) what jobs did you work at before story of the year? or did you even go to school?
adam.soty(A) In order: Subway Printing press helper slave person KFC Sandwich shop Courier Pizza shop I went to college for 1 semester. I got two Fs, one Incomplete, and an A+
soty4lyf(Q) Can I get anyones number and ask them questions on the phone, it would be faster. lol
dan.soty(A) sure. just start calling random 314 numbers until you get ahold of us.
DiveRightIn63(Q) Ryan and Phil, you guys got me into guitar with Page Avenue. What album or artist got you interested in playing guitar?
phil.soty(A) garth brooks and blindside's first indie record
jimmyangelpage(Q) Desmet sucks.
adam.soty(A) as if
music_is_my_life(Q) wats ur favorite pantera song????
RYAN.SOTY(A) Im Broken, Floods, Rev is my name
phil.soty(C) and silverchairs frogstomp!
kontis(Q) what's your 2nd favourite cartoon?
dan.soty(A) the simpsons
bob_the_builder(Q) DO YOU HAVE SEX WITH GIRLS AFTER THE SHOW?
adam.soty(A) just dudes
Alexs(Q) Do You Like Scrubs?
dan.soty(A) shit yeah
SRV007(Q) Phil....dont be gill
phil.soty(A) from parenthood!?
Shelly_Chaos(Q) which one of you is the sexiest?
dan.soty(A) Adam
tinykels(Q) chunky or smooth peanut butter?
phil.soty(A) smooth and natural
DiveRightIn63(Q) Adam, you almost clubbed me in the back of the head with a bass guitar at the Hometown Takeover. What do you have to say for yourself?
adam.soty(A) your head is too big
thefuzz247(Q) don't you guys likr south park?
dan.soty(A) i forgot about South Park. that is my favorite.
143soty(Q) do you get treated differently because youre in a band?
phil.soty(A) well we are allowed backstage so yes sometimes
johnathanryyyan(Q) do any of you consider yourselfs christians?
dan.soty(A) not me.
chrissoty(Q) i saw u guys for the first time at ur hometown takeover show the show was the best concert i have ever been to. just want to say thank you for a great show
phil.soty(A) thanks i loved it as well
jules(Q) who do you want to win american idol?
adam.soty(A) the dude from Blue Springs, MO
soty4lyf(Q) Do you guys thinkg MTV will have your back on this record and show the new video daily????
adam.soty(A) doubt it
ROCKFANMATT(Q) Ryan, your hair is always awesome, whats your secret?
RYAN.SOTY(A) I don't wash it that much. And I use a flat iron because I'm kind of like a girl about my hair.
willie_of_the_year(Q) did godsmack kick your asses???
dan.soty(A) Godsmack sucked my balls.
blankomeow(Q) do you think it's crazy that fans wait outside all day just to be in the front and see you up close?
adam.soty(A) I used to do it for other bands growing up, so yeah, it's weird that kids do that for us
SweetDeal(Q) You guys like to read? If so, fav books/authors?
phil.soty(A) will durant. susan trott, francois marie arouet voltaire, soren kierkegaard, francis bacon....
ROCKFANMATT(Q) ryan hows the fishing going? Catch any lately?
RYAN.SOTY(A) We tried last week, but we didn't catch shit. I really only bass fish, and it's still a bit early here - the weather is shit.
ryanojohn(Q) what's the first thing you notice about the same sex
adam.soty(A) penis
Ems(Q) Who smells the most?
phil.soty(A) mark
chrissoty(Q) have u guys ever played in maryland if so where at???
phil.soty(A) yes. i forgot the club im sorry
kontis(Q) what's your favourite song to play live?
adam.soty(A) Is This My Fate? He Asked Them
sinknships(Q) Which band would you like me to take you to after a nice candle lit dinner?
dan.soty(A) sick of it all
GiantUnicorn(Q) if you guys werent doing this right now what would you be doing?
phil.soty(A) eating dinner
DiveRightIn63(Q) Godsmack truly should suck your balls. They suck.
phil.soty(A) haha
Shelly_Chaos(Q) if i met you at a show, would you remember me?
adam.soty(A) what was the question? i don't remember.
SOTYtheLou(Q) have you looked at the tab book that hal leornard made for page avenue? i think some of the songs are very inaccurate
phil.soty(A) youa re right they are way off
flamincar(Q) which one has the black swan tattoo?
dan.soty(A) that is a few of our fans. none of us have it yet.
lilj69045(Q) what tv shows are you guys watching
RYAN.SOTY(A) I really only watch one thing on TV...LOST. Best show ever. Other than that, I nerd out and watch the science channel and the debates. Really nothing else. I don't really watch TV.
Shane(Q) These questions are boring. Talk about Ninjas!!!
RYAN.SOTY(A) i love you.
katiekarp(Q) how was working with feldman again? doesnt goldfinger have a new album coming out soon as well?
adam.soty(A) it was rad. goldfinger's album comes out the same day as ours
ROCKFANMATT(Q) What countries or cities/locations would you love to see on your next tour?
dan.soty(A) i would love to go to Mexico and South America.
lukeoftheyear(Q) do you guys have xboxlive? if so whats your gamertag?
dan.soty(A) some of the guys do but not me.
Ems(Q) Have you ever been to camden?
phil.soty(A) yes a few times
cire_relleum(Q) wats this rumor i hear about a (new) song that is not released on any of your cds being on the new dvd?
adam.soty(A) it's from the Black Swan session, but not on the record.
chrissoty(Q) would u ever play in maryland again
dan.soty(A) i will play anywhere at any time. it all comes down to routing. sometimes we can't fit in certain cities.
storyoftheyearRULES(Q) hey adam, ccp red devils
adam.soty(A) ???
sinknships(Q) ryan; you let fans play your guitar while youre up by the crowd (i have) has a fan evre broken it?
RYAN.SOTY(A) One time this dude freaked out and pulled a couple of my strings off and ran. I saw him after the show and he told me he wanted them to make a necklace. But, no I'm the only one who breaks em. Almost all of my guitars have been broken and glued back 2gether.
johnathanryyyan(Q) which is your favorite north eastern city to play?
dan.soty(A) Providence. cause i love Monty Are I.
DiveRightIn63(Q) Are you guys good at Guitar Hero?
adam.soty(A) josh and dan are pretty good
sinknships(Q) HELL YEAH DAN! I LOVE SICK OF IT ALL! LETS GO!
dan.soty(A) Sick Of It All is one of the best bands to ever grace the earth.
SOTYGUYNYC(Q) Bears have feelings too lolol
dan.soty(A) clams have feelings too.
GiantUnicorn(Q) how does it feel to know after this I'm goign to brag to my friends that I got to talk to you guys?
adam.soty(A) confusing
kontis(Q) why is ryan's name in capitals - and everyone elses in lower case? eh?
dan.soty(A) he's cooler than us.
willie_of_the_year(Q) all godsmacks %%%% is like preschool on guitar
dan.soty(A) i agree.
ROCKFANMATT(Q) What happend to the stim tv thing?
dan.soty(A) that's a good question. i don't know.
rawrnoelle(Q) can i have your babies?
phil.soty(A) of course we are fair people
dorthy2011(Q) whos ur fav tv/cartoon character and why?
adam.soty(A) I like Balki from Perfect Strangers because he's a good dancer
sinknships(Q) Do any of you guys have a tattoo about your band?
phil.soty(A) yes
GiantUnicorn(Q) Did you guys flip out about the big reveal last week on LOST?
dan.soty(A) yes. the last couple episodes have been amazing.
rawrnoelle(Q) are any of you vegetarians?
adam.soty(A) vegan here
rawrnoelle(Q) what do you think happened to dinosaurs?
dan.soty(A) i say meteor.
music_is_my_life(Q) what is ur least fav genre
RYAN.SOTY(A) I pretty much fucking HATE current mainstream rap music. It's all about ego: I have this, I have that, my rims, my money, I'm the best ever.... i fucking hate it. I LOVE Outkast, Lupe Fiasco, and shit like that. I like good rap, but 99% of it is fucking terrible. It's all about who has the most money. Lame.
Ems(Q) have you ever signed anyones butt?
phil.soty(A) yes
Ems(Q) Vampire or werewolf?
dan.soty(A) werewolf. emo music ruined it for vampires.
blankomeow(Q) what's the story with adam's hair?
RYAN.SOTY(A) Im pretty sure he wanted to look less like a woman and more like a homeless person.
brian(Q) when are u comming to the pagent? i wana rock out with u guys again
dan.soty(A) April 22nd. just got confirmed.
tinykels(Q) will you sign my butt?
phil.soty(A) yes
cire_relleum(Q) how does it feel knowing my friends make fun of me liking you but i listen and see you anyway?
adam.soty(A) punch your friends
cire_relleum(Q) do you guys have any love for the state of connecticut?
dan.soty(A) i do. Hatebreed is from there.
blankomeow(Q) ryan, are you really mad at pete from fall out boy for stealing your kick?
adam.soty(A) Adam is
ROCKFANMATT(Q) Phil is it true that know one knows who they were, or where they where going?
phil.soty(A) it is at stonehenge
codyboy19(Q) whats up
dan.soty(A) sup
rawrnoelle(Q) who do you think would win, Hilary Clinton or a T-Rex?
adam.soty(A) Dinosaurs are strong
dorthy2011(Q) what do u think of the rain??
phil.soty(A) kppx? listen to the soft sounds of the rain?!! rebel radio is going soft!?
flamincar(Q) ever been flashed by random women?
dan.soty(A) yes. it is always appreciated.
Ninja92(Q) Are you guys gonna hang out with the fans after u perfrom in warped tour?
dan.soty(A) we always try to hang out. if you see us, come talk to us.
Ems(Q) Off all places, why would you go to stonehenge?
phil.soty(A) its a quote from spinal tap and we were driving by it while on tour so i paid homage by vocalizing a memorable quote
jimmyangelpage(Q) Explain your nicknames...
adam.soty(A) back in the days I used to shave my head, and being such a skinny twerp, the other dudes thought that when I screamed I looked like a skull
storyoftheyearRULES(Q) This kid named loftus at my school said he didn't like you guys so me and my cousin pinned him to the ground and punched him in the chest
dan.soty(A) it's ok. not everyone can appreciate the glory of the STORY.
Lyndsey(Q) have you ever heard of T in the Park?
adam.soty(A) no
AngieLove(Q) Jamey Jasta is my future ex husband!!
dan.soty(A) me too.
143soty(Q) whats something youd all love to do but havent gotten the chance yet
phil.soty(A) visit greece
ziggyziggylala(Q) Thoughts on SONNY MOORE?
adam.soty(A) who?
mifo(Q) areyou guys planning comming to mexico any time soon?
adam.soty(A) hopefully
Ninja92(Q) Phil howd you get so good and jumping spinning kick while playing guitar?
phil.soty(A) i went in one of those plane rides that dips at -9.8 so you defy gravity for a few minutes and i practiced there. it cost a few million but
Gillbert_Grape(Q) Ryan. Dude will there be sweeps on the new album?
RYAN.SOTY(A) I've actually been working on sweeps alot over the last couple of years. Just to learn em you know? But honestly, alot of that shit sounds lame to me. I like straight up rock solos like Randy Rhoads and fucking Dimebag. I'm not really into like neo classical shredder malmsteen shit. I respect it, cause it takes a GREAT player to pull it off smoothly, I just try and be very subtle with it. But yeah, there is a tiny bit. It's got to fit the song. FUCKING GREAT question
GiantUnicorn(Q) Do you guys enjoy Dethklok?
dan.soty(A) i don't know what that is.
PullTheTrigger(Q) Do you guys think its a bad idea to give out personal info in a chat room? I wouldnt trust people asking for gamertags, phone numbers, weiner sizes...etc.
adam.soty(A) my weiner is small
mounft(Q) walmart or target?
phil.soty(A) target
storyoftheyearRULES(Q) Me and my cousin punched this kid cuz he said he didn't like you guys
dan.soty(A) violence is not the answer. just let the air out of his tires or something.
dorthy2011(Q) would u guys evr go to the moon??
phil.soty(A) of course
kontis(Q) :'( I have to go now.....
dan.soty(A) bye bye
AngieLove(Q) how much do you think tickets will be for your solo tour?
adam.soty(A) 7 Republic Credits
ROCKFANMATT(Q) Hows intoxobeast doing?
phil.soty(A) hes still alive
willie_of_the_year(Q) are you guys down with atreyu??
adam.soty(A) nice dudes
AngieLove(Q) aren't you guys tired of the same questions???
dan.soty(A) are you?
LiquidNicotine(Q) Do you think marijuana should be legalized?
adam.soty(A) absolutely
RocLou(Q) do you ever have family members go with you on tour?
dan.soty(A) we bring the ladies out every once in a while.
tinykels(Q) what kind of women do you guys like
dan.soty(A) huge ones.
LiquidNicotine(Q) Obama or Clinton?......or.... ME? haha
RYAN.SOTY(A) Either would be great to me, but Im 4 obama. I'm scared that Obama voters are going to get scared at the last moment and vote republican. Call me crazy, but i'm pretty sure McCain is gonna win. BOO!!!!
SOTYGUYNYC(Q) Thoughts on HE IS LEGEND?
adam.soty(A) great band. good friends.
dorthy2011(Q) what do u think of RANDOM DANCING?
dan.soty(A) i am for it.
UNTILtheDAYiDIEx15(Q) what are your views on ron jeremy?
dan.soty(A) i shook his hand once. it was awesome.
digi(Q) have u ever played live in a costume, would u consider it/
phil.soty(A) yes
music_is_my_life(Q) fav music genre?
dan.soty(A) i like the punk rock.
johnathanryyyan(Q) have any of you ever been arrested? what for?
adam.soty(A) yes. vandalism. i was a retard in high school.
Shelly_Chaos(Q) do you like my chemical romance?
adam.soty(A) great dudes
PullTheTrigger(Q) Did you know Miley Cyrus and Hannah Montana are the Same Person? thats some crazy stuff.
dan.soty(A) she's so hot. just kidding.
Ninja92(Q) do any of you guys do drugs?
RYAN.SOTY(A) I smoke weed every once in awhile. That's funny to say. But not often. No hard drugs for any of us though. Seen to many people I grew up with get fuck up their life. Just booze.
Shane(Q) im picking my nose
RYAN.SOTY(A) I am the NOSE
GiantUnicorn(Q) do you guys ever get to see other bands play?
dan.soty(A) all the time.
flamincar(Q) SOTY best band period
dan.soty(A) thanks
dorthy2011(Q) favorite quote??
adam.soty(A) Who are we to argue with "taller ghost Walt?" -Sawyer
blankomeow(Q) how was it to tour with linkin park?
adam.soty(A) amazing
GiantUnicorn(Q) JAIL BAIT!
dan.soty(A) yes
ROCKFANMATT(Q) do you guys read guitar world magazine?
RYAN.SOTY(A) Guitar World is the only magazine that I read. Just did in interview the other day.
ROCKFANMATT(Q) Phil or Ryan got any tips/advice for getting better at guitar?
phil.soty(A) practice
kobrakai(Q) why did the dr doomsuit's name get changed?
adam.soty(A) it was a working title
GiantUnicorn(Q) BEst band you've ever seen live?
phil.soty(A) alison kraus and union station
digi(Q) what costume?
phil.soty(A) i was a swimmer and a berr bottle in one
Brandonn(Q) whats the most embaressing thing you have ever done?
adam.soty(A) i got caught fingering Ryan at Starbucks
GiantUnicorn(Q) I think this is the best band chat that's been in here all week long, you guys are awesomeness
RYAN.SOTY(A) Why thank you
guitar89chick(Q) if i flashed you guys at warped tour would you sign my boobies???
phil.soty(A) ....
Paula_from_Europe(Q) Handball is more interesting, than football :)
dan.soty(A) i agree
johnathanryyyan(Q) graffiti? or other means of vandalism?
adam.soty(A) breaking shit. retard here.
music_is_my_life(Q) have u guys ever went down into the crowd, b4 u guys play, and just jump around with the crowd???
dan.soty(A) i go down during the show, but not before.
music_is_my_life(Q) u guys have answer alot of my questions, ur such badass
adam.soty(A) we type fast
jimmyangelpage(Q) I'm starting a band for a friend...would you open for us?
RYAN.SOTY(A) As long as you guys let me do a puppet show and let me camp out in your back yard.
katiekarp(Q) phil, im going to greece this summer. you should tag along!
phil.soty(A) sweet.. note.. i gotta head out in 5 minutes if anyone wants to direct questions to me... t- 5 min
storyoftheyearRULES(Q) would you guys quote on quote "endorse" and up and coming st. louis band?
adam.soty(A) we have
alayna-jaye(Q) chocolate or vanilla?
dan.soty(A) chocolate
johnathanryyyan(Q) have you ever been to the falls at niagra falls,i hear its wonderful this time of year.
adam.soty(A) yes. i jumped off.
DiveRightIn63(Q) If I ever made a SOTY fansite, how could I get a hold of you guys for an interview?
phil.soty(A) i answer questions weekly and sometimes daily on our message board... www.storyoftheyear.net
GiantUnicorn(Q) I agree, my friends in a metal band and anything not metal is %%%%% music to him. he makes fun of for loving you guys.
RYAN.SOTY(A) You should finger him.
ak(Q) how long are you gonne be online for?
phil.soty(A) 4 more minutes for me
LiquidNicotine(Q) Yeah Limp Bizkit rocks...... what's going on with them right now? Or do you know?
adam.soty(A) Fred moved to outer space
Chazz876(Q) thoughts on school
phil.soty(A) learning is awesome. seriously
the_used(Q) why arent you answering my questions
adam.soty(A) ???
I_have_to_mcpoo(Q) you guys were awesome in rolla the other night
phil.soty(A) thanks!
GiantUnicorn(Q) I think he'd enjoy it too much fi I fingered him....
adam.soty(A) his brother would
ROCKFANMATT(Q) What was the moment when you all knew that you made it, successfully speaking, like hearing your song on the radio?
dan.soty(A) i still lived at my dad's house the first time i saw our video on MTV. that was one of those moments.
ROCKFANMATT(Q) Do you play alot of practical jokes on each other?
RYAN.SOTY(A) yes. We play the most jokes on Josh cause he gets the most mad. It's awesome.
Shelly_Chaos(Q) who's your fave person to be interviewed by?
phil.soty(A) this crazy dude in australia
storyoftheyearRULES(Q) what you guys think of avneged sevenfold?
dan.soty(A) they are talented.
ak(Q) Can I get a Myspace comment from the band? Strange request, I know
adam.soty(A) send us one & we'll try to
blankomeow(Q) phil, i wanna say you're amazing and thanks for always coming out and meeting fans
phil.soty(A) you are welcome. thanks for the appreciation. see you soon!
brian(Q) when can we get tickets for your show at the pageant april 22?
adam.soty(A) in the future
willie_of_the_year(Q) I gotta know..do you guys think that fat mike is a butthead now days???
dan.soty(A) i just met Fat Mike the other day at one of our shows. i think he is awesome.
digi(Q) would u be willing to play colleges?
phil.soty(A) we do play colleges yes
ROCKFANMATT(Q) You are my favorite band of all time, thank you for making such face melting music!
RYAN.SOTY(A) Dude. thank you for being such a great human. I love the words "face melting music"
blankomeow(Q) do you all skateboard?
dan.soty(A) i do as much as possible. Ryan and Josh have been known to shred as well.
PullTheTrigger(Q) Will you sign Boobs on warped tour?? three dots isnt a sufficient answer.
phil.soty(A) haha. if you really want boobs signed we (especially adam) would love to
lilj69045(Q) who is the best up and coming band
phil.soty(A) monty are i
johnathanryyyan(Q) do any of you enjoy to "throwdown" in pits at shows?
dan.soty(A) i usually hang in the back nowadays.
brian(Q) should i get the mxr blowtorch overdrive pedal for my bass?
adam.soty(A) don't know. never used it.
soty4lyf(Q) In the most recent webisode at the end..... were you guys trying to wake up Phil??
dan.soty(A) yeah. it was like 5 AM
Br14n_EDGE(Q) What band inspired you the most?
phil.soty(A) alison kraus, garth, silverchair, recently i love mew
DiveRightIn63(Q) Ryan, what kind of guitar would you suggest to me?
adam.soty(A) a green one
LvilleCards87(Q) will you sign my penis?
phil.soty(A) of course. wouldnt be the first
storyoftheyearRULES(Q) I discoverd you guys through your until the day i die video, thought it was good, my dad randomly picked up your album cuz it was cheap at target, i didn't listen to it, read an article on you guys, figured i'd give it a listen, and immediatly was hooked on the most fantastic album and still my favorite album of all time. thanks for being super awesome
phil.soty(A) you;re welcome. thanks for giving it a try
alayna-jaye(Q) is it ever weird hearing yourself play?
RYAN.SOTY(A) It's wierd hearing yourself on the radio sometimes. Every once in awhile, you're like, damn, I wrote that song at 3am sitting on my roof in Missouri, and I'm listening to it a car in Alabama. It's awesome, but really weird. I don't think I will ever get fully used to it.
AngieLove(Q) do you think myspace ruins lives?
dan.soty(A) possibly
alayna-jaye(Q) you listen to country and your a hardcore band. how does that work ou?
phil.soty(A) i love music and i dont discriminate
GiantUnicorn(Q) do you guys get huge ego's from all this adoration? or do you keep it chill?
dan.soty(A) i hate myself.
the_used(Q) you still havent answered one of my questions yet
phil.soty(A) ....
Shelly_Chaos(Q) have you played anywhere else in milwaukee besides The Rave?
dan.soty(A) i don't think so. i think we'll played every floor of that place.
tinykels(Q) favorite color?
dan.soty(A) mauve.
jimmyangelpage(Q) who's the most feminine band member (besides dan, of course)?
phil.soty(A) adam pisses estrogen
Schuler(Q) Adam, do you own anything else besides Camo pants and Pantera/Dimebag shirts?
dan.soty(A) he does, but he refuses to wear anything else on stage.
ROCKFANMATT(Q) Ryan, Is it true that you have adhd, I have it too!
RYAN.SOTY(A) I have no attention span, unless I really care about something, then I have total obbsessive focus. It's weird. I was terrible in school because i didn't give a shit about geometry and shit, all I cared about was music, and i could do that for hours without blinking.
RocLou(Q) i wish i could bring my comp 2 my bathroom.. cuz i have to pee
dan.soty(A) i do that sometimes.
the_used(Q) do you look at your poo after you have taken a dump
phil.soty(A) every time
blankomeow(Q) how long have you skateboarded?
dan.soty(A) i've been skateboarding for about 14 years.
Rectifire(Q) you guys rock!!!! any advice for someone learning how to play guitar?
phil.soty(A) practice and love what you're doing...
eereenee(Q) favorite female celebrity? (actress, singer..etc)
dan.soty(A) Jessica Alba
the_used(Q) thanks for answering one
phil.soty(A) you're welcome
ryanojohn(Q) well %%%% there are a ton of people here already
RYAN.SOTY(A) people are crowding the planet.
GiantUnicorn(Q) I have mathh ADD everything else I am fine with, I got 2% my last year in HS
phil.soty(A) www.storyoftheyear.net
ak(Q) What's your favourite new UK band?
phil.soty(A) mew but they are danes
ryancanwail27(Q) Yea what's with this bitter chat-admin.. I need to know how Nails is doing!
dan.soty(A) nails is doing great.
ROCKFANMATT(Q) phil how are the rest of the guys at playing soccer?
phil.soty(A) lousy and lazy, aint that right guys?
Shelly_Chaos(Q) are any of you married?
dan.soty(A) yes
GiantUnicorn(Q) ARE YOU GUYS GONNA BE PLAYING ANY SMALL SHOWS?
dan.soty(A) maybe
stlbadger(Q) Do you love the temnsmen?
RYAN.SOTY(A) yes. and cherry pez.
the_used(Q) who has the smelliest farts out of you guys
phil.soty(A) adam
Brandonn(Q) mew is awesome.
phil.soty(A) yes i agree
music_is_my_life(Q) wat was it like the 1st time u guys herd urself on the radio????
phil.soty(A) surreal
GiantUnicorn(Q) Can I challenge you to a soccer match?!
phil.soty(A) surely
Elysian(Q) Can we expect you guys to spice up the shows abit, maybe with flaming guitars?
dan.soty(A) i'm going to light myself on fire at every show from now on.
blankomeow(Q) what's your favorite word?
phil.soty(A) bacalao
johnathanryyyan(Q) soccer, ha. play a mans sport!
phil.soty(A) i do
SarahxSOTY(Q) whats your favorite cartoon character
RYAN.SOTY(A) This guy with a gaint nose that I have been drawing my entire life. His name is Bapi Gupta.
blankomeow(Q) what's your fave cd of all that you've made?
phil.soty(A) the black swan!
mounft(Q) ps3 or xbox?
phil.soty(A) 360 all the way
BalletJ(Q) have you ever been ice skating?
dan.soty(A) yes. it is awesome.
storyoftheyearRULES(Q) if i manage to have illegal immigrants smuggle me onto your tour bus, can i tour with you guys
dan.soty(A) yes
johnathanryyyan(Q) have you ever gone snowboarding?
RYAN.SOTY(A) Yeah, we all snowboard. I tore a ligament in my shoulder snowboarding.
lilj69045(Q) which is better playing pointfest or the pageant
dan.soty(A) pageant is better than all.
eereenee(Q) eereenee loves you! <3
RYAN.SOTY(A) We love eereenee
jimmyangelpage(Q) do you speak any foreign languages?
phil.soty(A) a little japanese. see you guys on the message board!
music_is_my_life(Q) u guys r %%%%%% amazing, this is the 1st time ive cn a band tht i like accually do something like this
RYAN.SOTY(A) Thanks. This is fun. But I have to pee really bad.
chat-admin(P) THANKS TO STORY OF THE YEAR FOR STOPPING BY THE CHAT ROOM!!!
bob_the_builder(Q) DO YOU POOP AND SURF THE INTERNET AT THE SAME TIME, BECAUSE I DO....
dan.soty(A) yes. all the time.
blankomeow(Q) have you ever said the wrong town live when you were talking to the crowd?
RYAN.SOTY(A) Dan has!!!!!!!
GiantUnicorn(Q) have you guys gone surfing? if so did you enjoy it?
dan.soty(A) we have all surfed a few times. i love it. unfortunatley we live in St. Louis. nowhere to surf here.
guitar89chick(Q) you guys read the harry potters at all? favorite book? mine is the 6th or 7th :)
RYAN.SOTY(A) Josh reads the fuck out of those books. I've never even seen the movies. Everyone always tells me how amazing Harry Potter is - maybe ill give it a try.
I_have_to_mcpoo(Q) are you guys playing pointfest this year?
dan.soty(A) nope. just the pageant April 22nd and Warped tour.
UNTILtheDAYiDIEx15(Q) will you sign my penis at warped tour?
dan.soty(A) yes.
Paula_from_Europe(Q) are you going to play one or two acoustic songs in you shows?
RYAN.SOTY(A) I would love to. I think Sidewalks sounds way better when we play acoustic. Should have been recorded that way.
guitar89chick(Q) i love you guys enough to sneak you guys free pizza from my work... if you come visit that is. :)
dan.soty(A) that might be worth it.
Ems(Q) Do you know all the words to the fresh prince theme tune?
RYAN.SOTY(A) Cause it's the best show ever besides LOST
SOTYGUYNYC(Q) Dan could I sing a song on stage with u April 17th?
dan.soty(A) if you jump on stage, you can definitely sing with me.
tinykels(Q) how do you feel about reality shows
dan.soty(A) most of them are terrible
random(Q) how old is everybody in the band?
RYAN.SOTY(A) We are all in between 12-15.
143soty(Q) what ever happend to that lady that thought you guys were kurt cobain, and the foo fighters on Bassassians
dan.soty(A) we dropped her off.
willie_of_the_year(Q) are we done??
dan.soty(A) almost
sinknships(Q) Adam, you give up the Straight Edge thing? Beer is good.
RYAN.SOTY(A) Adam is gone, but yes, he drinks now. YES!!!!
tinykels(Q) where was your favorite place to perform
RYAN.SOTY(A) I loved Australia. Amazing.
lukeoftheyear(Q) did you know. that need for speed underground changed my life? its what led me to you guys
RYAN.SOTY(A) Dude, that's rad. I didn't even know that we were on that game until Josh played it.
music_is_my_life(Q) have u guys ever cn dimebag darrell play a show??
RYAN.SOTY(A) Yep. Like splitting an ice cream cone with Jesus.
blankomeow(Q) dan, are you gonna keep your hair cut that short?
dan.soty(A) probably
jules(Q) what kind of car do you drive?
dan.soty(A) i rock a Prius.
kobrakai(Q) when do tickets go on sale for the 22nd?
dan.soty(A) we'll have info about it up in the next couple day.
SOTYtheLou(Q) whats are the main amps that you use for your sound on ITWOD? mainly the breakdown to stereo, i cant figure that out!
RYAN.SOTY(A) We used a modified JCM 800, a old 5150, and a bogner. But for stereo, it was my modded JCM and the Bogner. Good question.
SweetDeal(Q) Who attracts teh most girls?
RYAN.SOTY(A) I get the most moms, Adam gets the most guys.
kobrakai(Q) lion's choice or jack in the box
RYAN.SOTY(A) Lions choice. All the way.
ak(Q) Who's your favourite character in LOST?
dan.soty(A) Desmond.
Shelly_Chaos(Q) what time do you guys usually arriveat a venue?
dan.soty(A) usually really early in the morning
johnathanryyyan(Q) where are you guys right now?
dan.soty(A) STL
jules(Q) do you find it creepy that someone asked why you weren't in the phone book, earlier?
dan.soty(A) yes
blankomeow(Q) does it bug you when the bodyguards are rude to your fans?
dan.soty(A) yeah that sucks.
blankomeow(Q) do you guys always have markers to sign or do i need to bring one?
dan.soty(A) bring one.
your_mama(Q) i smoke crack
dan.soty(A) me too!
Shelly_Chaos(Q) whats your favorite song?
dan.soty(A) "hanging tough" new kids on the block
soty4lyf(Q) Ryan. How long have you been playing guitar? and when did you realize that you can melt some faces?
RYAN.SOTY(A) I have been playing for about 12 years i think. I realized I could met faces the first time I played "iron man" by Sabboth and my parents told me that it actually sounded good. Ever since then I realized that the guitar is the best sound EVER. I can pick up my guitar and play a stupid simple E choud and just smile cause it sounds so fucking beautiful to me.
ROCKFANMATT(Q) would you ever do college shows outside of st. louis
dan.soty(A) we do those a lot.
GiantUnicorn(Q) What would you guys enjoy most from a fan?
dan.soty(A) support
jimmyangelpage(Q) Have you ever messed up a flip or guitar spin?
RYAN.SOTY(A