No problem, dude.

Mike: Where did you guys come up with the name Knockout Theory, is there a story behind the name?

It all started with Yogos, the rest is history. Please, we beg you, do not ask - there is no significance.

Mike: I’ve read that Brian and Jeff considered themselves to be rivals at one point, what were they rivals about and was Knockout Theory what changed that?

We were always in competing punk bands when we were younger, and never wanted the other to succeed. Knockout Theory was a mutual decision to drop non-committed band members and team up, despite our past differences, to form a 'superband'.

Mike: You guys have only been a band for about a year and a half but have already played tons of shows. Do you have one that really stands out as your favorite?

Even though the venue was terrible, our debut CD release show at Club Sparks was bananas. It consisted of crowd surfing, girls vomiting, ultraviolent moshing, and broken mics which caused the crowd to take the role of lead vocals for the entire night.

Mike: What would you say are some of your biggest influences inside and outside of the music industry?

Inside: Offspring, MxPx, A Day to Remember, Story of the Year, New Found Glory, and of course, bands like Blink and Green Day. Outside: Pot, Sex, Booze, and Fat Scene Chicks with Cameras.

Mike: I know that politics has always been a role in the punk music scene. What kind of role do politics play in your music?

We've kind of strayed away from politics, but are still vocal on social issues that affect us. Personal qualms with poverty, religion, and fat scene chicks with cameras are often found in our lyrics.

Mike: Glad to see High School Musical Goes Punk finally came out. Do you ever play Bop to the Top at any of your live shows? If so how has that been received by your fans?

No, we never intend to play that song live - however, our fans are relentless, and often ask us to. It was well-received despite the fact that the compilation was terrible.

Mike: How do you all feel about the local New Jersey music scene?

What music scene?  Kids squealing like pigs into the mic doesn't sound much like music to us.

Mike: How has the second album been coming along?

The second album will actually be split into 2 EPs, one of which will be super-commercial, the other of which will be punk as fuck. We just finished tracking drums for the commercial one, and they are fantastic. Get pumped!

Mike: I know you don’t want to reveal anything about the next Knockout Theory full length, but can you give us any info on the title or anything?

Nope.

Mike: Brian also manages the band along with playing bass and doing vocals too. Do you consider yourselves a DIY band and if so are you planning on continuing that route?

No, we're EIY - Earn it Yourself.

Mike: Do you have any tour plans for this spring or summer?

Yes, 2. New England, and the deep South.

Mike: I’m a big fan of knowing what equipment’s being used by different bands, you guys care to share?

Jeff - Fender Strat, Line6 Spider II half stack

Mike - Pearl Export, Orange County Snare, Zildjian Cymbals

Derek - Ibanez Guitars, Marshall JCM2000 w/1960A cab

Brian - Fender American Active J-Bass Deluxe 5-String, Ampeg SVT4PRO, Ampeg PR410HLF

Mike: (Just for fun) How do you guys feel about the reunion of Blink-182?

Wonderous! Hopefully people will start listening to this kind of music again.