Backstage Pass - Kickin Valentina - Interview

ATP

For the record, who's answering the interview?

KICKIN VALENTINA

Heber Pampillon (guitar) Kickin Valentina

ATP

What is your band's name? How did you come up with that name?

KICKIN VALENTINA

Lol, There was a fetish porn star in Europe named Valentina that kicked guys in the balls. So, it kind of derived from there. Jimmy and I kept coming back to the name, so it stuck!!

ATP

So who's in the band and what instruments do you each play?

KICKIN VALENTINA

Joe-vocals, Jimmy-drums, Chris-Bass and me Heber-guitar

ATP

How would you describe your sound. What makes you unique?

KICKIN VALENTINA

Fun, dirty, sleazy energetic Rock n Roll. I don’t really know what makes us unique, I think the biggest thing about us is that we are playing what we love, the way we want to and we don’t apologize for it.

ATP

What bands have influenced each of you?

KICKIN VALENTINA

Our influences are all over the place, from Elvis to Slayer. We all listen to all kinds of music and different bands.

ATP

How experienced are you on the stage, a virgin or whore?

KICKIN VALENTINA

LOL!! Are we talking about the same thing?? I would say a WHORE!!!

ATP

How would you describe your shows?

KICKIN VALENTINA

Energy and interactive from the first song to the last!! Just a lot of fun. People tell us all the time, that they haven’t had this much fun at a rock show in a while.

ATP

Tell us about your favorite show and why?

KICKIN VALENTINA

Wow, there’s so many!! I liked them all because we are playing. LOL!! If I have to pick one, I would say the show we did with Buckcherry and Fozzy at Wild Bills in Atlanta. It was our home town and the crowd was insane!!

ATP

Tell Us About Your Dream Show, who you'd like to play with and where?

KICKIN VALENTINA

Wow, there’s so many legends that I would like to play with. I would have to say with Kiss in Rio. That would be fucking awesome!!

ATP

Do you have a street team and how can you join?

KICKIN VALENTINA

We have a few fan pages on facebook that people can go join. The pages are ran by some amazing fans.

ATP

Do you have a record label and if not are you looking for one?

KICKIN VALENTINA

Yes, we just recently signed with Mighty Music out of Denmark. They just released our brand new full length album on 11/6/15. Go pick it up people!!

ATP

What are your plans for the future, in a year, 5 years?

KICKIN VALENTINA

Hopefully to keep doing what we do for a long time! As of right now it’s all about promoting the new album “SUPER ATOMIC” and touring.

ATP

Finally, do have any words on what Arm The Pit means to you?

KICKIN VALENTINA

I think what you guys do is fantastic, bands need more outlets like you, that support them! Keep doing what you do, It’s awesome and Kickin Valentina really appreciates your love and support!