For the record, I disagree partially.
Attila frontman Chris Fronzak has apparently put out a book of postcards that are supposed to be inspiring or funny or something here, which I think they would be if I couldn't read or I was 10. They're just postcards of Fronzak photoshopped onto inspirational-looking backgrounds saying things like "don't be a fuck." So there's that.
On the topic of the headline, Fronzak recently took to his blog to defend himself saying that he is not a douchelord, but a smahrt individual that cares about his fans and has good intentions. Those last two things may very well be true! I don't know the dude at all, but I still think his public persona is extremely douchey. He also defends his lyrics saying he never wanted to write "deep sentimental lyrics," which is amazing that he even pointed that out because I didn't catch that Attila's lyrics weren't about love until right now. Holy hell! Check out his full statement here and uh… whatever, enjoy?
“Many people have a preconceived notion about me that I am some unintelligent annoying douchelord of sorts, which couldn’t be further from the truth. While some choose to accept that and look no further into who I am, a lot of you have already seen past that and know that I’m actually quite the contrary- A smart individual that cares about his fans and has good intentions.
To understand me, you first have to understand that I have an extremely crude sense of humor & sarcasm. What simple-minded people view as 'douchey' is really just the outer levels of my sarcasm as it’s finest. I was an honors student throughout my entire schooling career who had a free college scholarship because of my high GPA (which I turned down because I chose to pursue my dreams). So now you’re probably asking yourself- “Well if he’s so smart then why the fuck does he write lyrics like that?
To be honest, that’s what I enjoy writing! I was never into 'deep sentimental lyrics' growing up, in fact, I despised that shit. It was cheesy and unappetizing to the 14 year old me. I was a rebel and I wanted rebellious music to fuel my high school soundtrack. I listened to bands along the likes of Fight Paris growing up, and I absolutely despised the trend of 'Christian Metal' that started happening around that same time. It just never made sense to me (it still doesn’t TBH). That is why I write the way I write. I am writing music for the 14 year old me.
If I could give you one piece of advice, all I would need to say is 'Books & Bikes'! With people’s lives becoming more and more consumed by computers and technology, we are losing touch with two of the most important things- books & bikes!
While you can still read on the Internet, it’s way too easy to get sidetracked. Go to the book store or library, grab some books, and read them all! Fuck school, just read books! There’s nothing you can’t learn from a book, and the more you read, the smarter you will become. It’s that simple….”
