There are many reasons I'm PROUD to call the Alamo City home & frankly, they are mostly intangible qualities that 'outsiders' may not relate to, much less recognize. One of those qualities is our 'gente's' loyalty to their barrios & respective parts of the city; we grew up there,....we still live there,....& many of us wave the flag for the respective cultures they embody. Southeast siders, FortunesTX definitely resonate that truth with their streetwise, hood & shrewd lifestyles,...but more so, with their audacious blend of Texas hardcore. Earlier this year the band's LATEST EP, 'A New Era In Violence' crossed my desk & once again, I was captivated by the bands straightforward brutality, their dedication to the genre & of course, their message of life's struggles. I had last spoken to vocalist, Steve Rico and guitarist, Travis Cortez back in 2020, so it was about to time to reconnect & get the goods on their latest offering. SO, on May 19th, 2024 they both came to visit me at the RMW Studio to talk ALL about it. In the interview below you will see us discuss the following: the reformation of the band, emotional maturity, Southeast side pride, new members, the recording of ANEIV, upcoming shows, video, NEW music & what lies ahead for 2024. To ALL the Familia (whether HC is your genre or not) be SURE to CHECK IT OUT & jam this record. It will not only appease your burning spirit for all things heavy, but will remind you of your city. To Steve & Travis - THANK YOU for the cold IPA & for being so transparently yourselves. ~ El Mero Metal #fortunestx #robbsmetalworks #anewerainviolence #supportSAmetal