A Chairde,
Apologies for the delay on this – a couple of technical hiccups!
We are hosting Irish band [the Scratch for an AMA Tonight!](https://imgur.com/5mu2sL4)
You might have spotted the lads on the [Late Late Show Friday night](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atK74DwPfPY&ab_channel=TheLateLateShow) , they were performing ‘Cheeky Bastard’ taken from the new album ‘Mind Yourself’ which was out worldwide physically and digitally November 3rd.
* [Album on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/1ukT0fxl6Po8JcLvuOIcKD?si=_RbITpADTPuQ_4TT2DnhQg)
* [Album on Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/ie/album/mind-yourself/1702489709)
They can be found on Instagram and twitter under the handle thescratchmusic and at their website here [https://thescratch.ie/](https://thescratch.ie/)
They play live at an album launch instore in Tower Records in Dublin on Tuesday November 7th more info here: [https://www.towerrecords.ie/page/2064](https://www.towerrecords.ie/page/2064)
The band will be answering under the following users:
[u/dockvisual](https://www.reddit.com/u/dockvisual/) [u/riffjord](https://www.reddit.com/u/riffjord/) [u/daniellang1989](https://www.reddit.com/u/daniellang1989/) [u/cathal-bass](https://www.reddit.com/u/cathal-bass/)
Welcome lads!
by mynosemynose
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Lads saw you on the late late show last week. Delved into all your stuff and I’m blown away, unreal stuff.
One particular song off the new album shoes really struck me and related to. I’d love to know more about the lyrics?
See you on the tour!
You’re headlining Slane, who are your dream support acts?
Where’d the band name come from ?
Also drummer boy saved me from a sex worker/serial cheater in Melbourne when he was doing his metal thing, so cheers I guess
/u/Fleuryette asks:
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Who is that incredible man that we hear through the answering machine at the end of Session Song? Absolute legend
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/u/riffjord [answers:](https://www.reddit.com/r/ireland/comments/17nl4t6/comment/k83wcxd/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)
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His name is Eric and he is from Carlow. That clip is from a voice message he sent his mates group on whatsapp. It ended up in our hands and the rest is, as they say, really nice
When can we expect you to represent Ireland in the Eurovision?
u/jimroot752 asks:
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Howya lads, I saw you three times in 24 hours at SXSW this year, did you find the event worthwhile considering the cost etc in getting out there? Three solid shows. I absolutely adore the Road to Ballyshannon, gave me goosebumps the first I heard it.
/u/hashgalore asks:
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Does Dock remember when that chap chomped on to his hand in the jacks at slipknot???
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/u/dockvisual [answers:](https://www.reddit.com/r/ireland/comments/17nl4t6/comment/k83wv4w/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)
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This has stumped me since I read it last night! Which Slipknot gig we talkin’?? 2004 with Metallica? 2005 in Simmomscourt or 2019 in 3Arena?
u/subtledrunk asks:
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Who would you say are your biggest musical influences at the moment?
I love your new album by the way. Can’t wait to see you all play before the end of the year.
u/Lotsohuggnbear asks:
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Favourite Irish music act love the lot of ye.
Most memorable moments with a crowd member/crowd itself that stands out to ye?
u/harblstuff asks:
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Paul Harmey. That is all.
Serious note though, no questions, just great seeing you lads do well.
u/CarelessCourgette asks:
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Will you’s ever put tabs/chords up online so people can play along or too much hassle?
u/Vivid_Ice_2755 asks:
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Would you do a cover of Obituarys song Redneck Stomp and change the title to Culchie Line Dance?
u/Reddynever asks:
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Not a question for AMA, more an observation, but Cheeky Bastard is an awesome song.
u/diddiesculllen asks:
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Would you consider yourselves trad or rock music?
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u/daniellang1989 [answers:](https://www.reddit.com/r/ireland/comments/17nl4t6/comment/k83wjqm/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)
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Rac agus ceoil
u/Kemg703 asks:
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Can I come up and sing Cúnla on Wednesday please and thanks 🙂
u/Fleuryette asks:
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Can’t even begin to describe how much I love you guys. Been obsessed since I saw you guys at Download.
Wondering if you envision yourselves to keep touring as long as you guys can keep playing? Is there anywhere you haven’t performed that you would love to play?
u/TheTyron asks:
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Finally got to see ye at All Together Now after being a fan for a while and it was lethal. That tent seemed to be a holy place that weekend
How did ye find the performance? Any other Irish festivals ye’d like to play next summer in particular?
u/SteelyDanJalapeno asks:
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What act are ye hoping to have a can with at Rock AM ring and why!?
u/gar_el asks:
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Do you reckon you’ll get down to Aus at anytime in the near future?
u/Caoimhs95 asks:
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From the album artwork to a few lyrical references, can yous elaborate on the use of the catholic church through the creation of ‘Mind Yourself’? I adore the album, it’s some of your best stuff btw, thank you
u/dekuroki asks:
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Is Slip In The Wind about dyin’ for a slash?
u/Beanian asks:
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Seen you guys live a bunch of times from upstairs in the Roisin Dubh to supporting Dropkicks in the point. You always look so relaxed and having the craic on stage, do ye ever get nervous for a show and if so what ones in particular?
u/Red-Mosquito asks:
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Did yis do more than one episode of the podcast and I just need to get onto the patreon? Found it really interesting and helped me learn to play some of your tunes. In a related question, what tuning ye in for Excuse?
u/Skr00ge asks:
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Will ye be gattin down in Tralee anytime soon? Cans in the Brandon car park on me!
u/Jeepersmac asks:
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In your opinions, best ever metal band from Ireland?
/u/BoxAcrobatic755 asks:
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Howye lads,
Congrats on the new album!
Just wondering was there ever any pressure on transitioning to the standard rock/metal band set up e.g drum kits and electrics, or if ye ever considered that road down the line?
Personally, I’m a big fan of ye’re set up and think it adds a great dynamic to the live gigs, but just curious if it’s ever an itch ye wanted to scratch (sorry).