Self-described as absolutely f@#king awesome, this band is definitely not short on confidence. And good thing ‘cuz they’ll need a bunch of it when they go head with six other local bands in round one of Emergenza Festival Australia. New singer in tow for her first ever live gig with the band, it’s going to be a killer night. Don’t miss Chained Lizard at The Espy this Friday, August 1st. While you’re waiting for them to hit the stage, check out what the band had to say in this pre-show interview.

HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THE NAME CHAINED LIZARD?
We were driving in the van one day and out the window we saw a guy walking a lizard on a chain.

WHO PLAYS WHAT IN THE BAND AND WHAT KEEPS YOU INSPIRED TO PLAY MUSIC TOGETHER?
John on guitar, Chris on drums, Tom on bass, Amy on vocals. We play together to spread the good word of rock and roll. And because it's fun!

IF YOU COULD DESCRIBE YOUR SOUND IN THREE WORDS, WHAT WOULD THEY BE?
ABSOLUTELY F@#KING AWESOME!!!!

WHO ARE SOME OF YOUR MAJOR MUSICAL INFLUENCES?
Ozzy, AC/DC, Metallica, Bon Jovi, Poison, The Angels, Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Kiss, Guns N Roses, Pat Benatar, Divinyls, Avril Lavigne, Paramore, Pink, Evanescence.

WHAT'S THE CRAZIEST THING YOU'VE DONE TOGETHER AS A BAND?
March 11, 2014, 3:00 am. We made a pact to never speak of it again.

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST ABOUT YOUR SHOW AT THE ESPY?
It's our first gig with our new singer and we are super pumped to play live together.

WITH OTHER BATTLE OF THE BANDS COMPETITIONS AROUND, WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE EMERGENZA?
The chance to play the Emergenza Festival in Germany!

For more details on the show at The Espy, August 1st, click here.