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Max Chaos channels rebellion, escapism, and raw emotion into "Ride The Wave"—a hard-hitting single that sets the tone for Order of Mayhem, blending music, myth, and comic book mayhem.

1. "Ride The Wave" hits hard both sonically and visually. What does this single represent in terms of your message and mindset going into Order of Mayhem?
It’s my anthem for coping with the madness of everyday life and the global situation day in and day out on this song. Visually my animated alter ego is the escape mechanism vs my reality in the video. The comic book series coming out will have each song as the theme for each issue. It’s another form of expression and creativity that I love to create as much as singing and playing.

The album is all about different situations that merit the rage and passion to deal stupidity, shallowness, and other life adventures.

2. The music video is a trip—mixing gritty reality with an animated alter ego. Can you walk us through the concept and how it ties into your identity as Max Chaos?
Being a responsible misfit. I deal with paying bills, putting food on the table, and being myself. The video depicts the escapism I imagine in my head. Creating an animated persona vs real me lets the mythological figure be the hero who dares to ride the wave of life without a care whatever happens.

3. You've said you woke up one day and discovered your voice had many different sides. What was that discovery like, and how did it change your approach to songwriting and performance?
In one word… liberating. I was playing guitar in a punk band and started making demos as an experiment and it simply became my new personna. The writing is so invigorating in that it lets me express whatever is in my onto the record. So I just lay it all down and it works for the music that I love.

4. The sound of Max Chaos blends nu metal, heavy, and metalcore elements with a raw punk attitude. What influences shaped this fusion, both musically and personally?
I love all that music. I don’t really see any boundaries musically within those as long as it serves the song and the energy of what is being said. Sometimes when I am writing these songs they come together so naturally that I feel I have written them before.

5. Your partnership with Justin and Karlos Doom seems crucial. What do each of them bring to the table that makes this project click?
Justin and I have been playing in bands together for years and creating music on the side. We have sense of each other musically in the studio and live that gives us a confidence to just go for it. Karlos came in last minute and brings his amazing Metal touch to keep the bottom end heavy and is a great live performer. He is a great addition to the team.

6. You co-produced the single with Dan McConomy. How did that collaboration begin, and what does Dan bring to your vision that elevates the project?
He somehow heard the song Derogatory. Called me. Asked me for all the demos and picked RIDE THE WAVE as the first song to be released. His ears are tuned to industry standard and radio. So he asked for us to record a certain way to get the sound necessary. He spent six days on the mix for this song then sent it to Maor Appelbaum for mastering. The result was beyond what we thought was possible from our prior unreleased recordings that were done with some very legit people in the industry.

7. Your upcoming album Order of Mayhem will be released on your own indie imprint. Why was it important for you to have that level of creative control and independence?
The new paradigm in the business is that you have to do it yourself these days. No label is going to sign a band out of nowhere, with no fanbase, no history or algorithms. Labels take no risk. McConomy is also our manager and advised us to build our own situation with recordings, merchandise, publishing, videos, and comic books. So we have a company that holds all those assets and we invest in ourselves but get a 100 percent of the gains. When a company is interested we can just license it and retain all our masters and copyrights in perpetuity.

8. The album is paired with a full comic book series—one for each track. What inspired you to branch out into that medium, and how do the comics expand on the music?
The comics are an extension of the story that goes with each song. Additionally we can add in character development so that people get even more insight into our personna, what we stand for and our sense of humor.

9. "Ride The Wave" features themes of escape and rebellion. How do those ideas reflect your current take on society and the world around us?
It’s a human thing. Everyone does it in their own way whether its surfing, fast cars, music, religion, spirituality, drink or whatever. We do it through playing Metal music.

10. You've mentioned being drawn to muscle cars, surfing, and chaos. How do those interests translate into the sound and imagery of Max Chaos as a whole?

They are all my experiences that I rolled up into one and exploited for the world to see.

11. With a fall release planned for Order of Mayhem, what can fans expect in terms of sonic surprises, lyrical themes, or guest appearances on the full album?
Every song from the album will have a video and a comic book. The anthem type songs like this will dominate the album but there are a few darker but explosive songs. We will have a new guitarist for the rest of the album to be introduced on the single.

12. Finally, what does Max Chaos stand for—not just as a band, but as a symbol, a movement, or even a challenge to the status quo in modern metal?
Max Chaos stands for complete creative control in the music, and putting together relatable tracks that are catchy, and draw you into the song and meanings of the song from the beginning. We like to think outside of the box, and have no barriers that may stop us from the sound we are bringing to the industry.

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