Code Orange’s priceless endorsements from some of the biggest names in metal
When Code Orange first started out in 2008, they were called “Code Orange Kids” because that’s precisely what they were – kids.
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Fast-forward almost a decade and they’ve dropped “Kids” from their band name, gained a wealth of experience from touring the globe (both supporting reputable artists and playing headlining shows) and have been signed to the juggernaut that is Roadrunner Records since last April. This year, the band released their critically acclaimed, third full-length album Forever working, once again, with Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou, who produced both their debut and sophomore records. And today? Code Orange are undeniably one of the biggest buzz bands on everyone’s lips in the alternative scene.
We hung out with vocalist and drummer Jami Morgan at Download Festival to chew the fat and discuss some of the money-can’t-buy and completely unsolicited endorsements bestowed upon them by their established peers during their rollercoaster ride of a journey to the top.
Chris Kael – Five Finger Death Punch
“Chris has been posting about us, and we're getting new followers every day from it. So bring them in; we want them all!”
Welcome to Milan! See you soon. https://t.co/wuZM8rC769
— Chris Kael (@5FDPChrisKael) June 6, 2017
My son making me proud! Ha! https://t.co/xIFRsLdSh6
— Chris Kael (@5FDPChrisKael) June 21, 2017
Corey Taylor – Slipknot/Stone Sour
“I don't know him at all, but he wrote a nice-ass thing about us, and I'm happy about that! He found the record and that really meant a lot. It made my day because people like that, when they do stuff like that, they don't need to. There's no reason to do that. So, really, thank you to him.”
We will ABSOLUTELY make that happen ������ https://t.co/N7swwKJpCg
— MARY POPPINS, Y'ALL! (@CoreyTaylorRock) May 28, 2017
Daron Malakian and Shavo Odadjian – System Of A Down
“Daron came to our headline show in January in LA because we have mutual people. He's a great guy; they're all super-cool. They're busy doing their thing – killing it. They have so many hits and all the songs in between.”
We have just released additional tickets to our upcoming shows in Hamburg, Hannover and Nancy. https://t.co/Z79sc77tgO pic.twitter.com/v0iyp9mppl
— System of a Down (@systemofadown) May 22, 2017
Greg Puciato – The Dillinger Escape Plan
“I love the Dillinger Escape Plan; their singer is my friend. [Greg] got my number and was like, 'I love your music!' and I'm like, 'I love your music!' We text all the time. He's another one who supported us. It means the world to me. They're great guys, they're an amazing band — pioneers. I hope we get to play with them on their way out because they're unbelievable.”
Randy Blythe – Lamb Of God
“These words are 100 percent – they are not fake and they are not bought. You can't beg for that. They’ve got to listen to the record, and they've got to like it.