George Dionne interviews vocalist LEE-LA BAUM and drummer DAVE TRAINA of THE DAMN TRUTH about the Deluxe Edition release of their 2025 self-titled album. The album is out now through Frontiers Music and was produced by Bob Rock (BON JOVI, AEROSMITH, METALLICA, THE CULT).
““Be Somebody” has become a defining track in [our] shows. It sets the tone.” – Lee-La Baum
Highlights include:
- Why the album got the deluxe edition treatment
- Working with Bob Rock over two of their albums
- Recording at Warehouse Studios in Vancouver
- Is Rock laid back or strict with his production style?
- Extra material included on the re-release
- Stories behind the singles
- The vinyl experience
- Their recent tour with CROBOT
- Opening for EUROPE and meeting them ahead of it
- THE DAMN TRUTH in the USA
- Working on new music for the next album
- The origins of the band’s name
- And much, much more!
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