​In respect of Inka Pál,  White Will has decided to create a little bass solo. R.I.P. brother.

So we've all read about the ongoing case and tragic story of MentalTea's bassist. And there's been some speculation going on, even though there are suspects who have admitted their involvement. For whatever reason, the band Special Ed has been thrown into the mix. Curse who ever did that! It's nonsense. But nonetheless, the band has made a statement.

​Randy: Very well, how did the idea of making the album come about?

Eric: This was an idea that came up with Jonathan, we had just made an album and we knew we needed to make another one, Jonathan said that he had some guitar lines that he usually played when he was alone and he decided to show it to the band, over time, We gave several ideas and bammm, the Album came about.

Randy: You guys always seem to be very united when it comes to making a new EP or LP, but it's interesting to see that you added a Cover to the Tracklist, what was the reason for doing that?

Robert: Rebirth is one of the most famous songs that the POM Community knows, but we always thought it was too short, So, we started working on a cover of it, but extended and with many new parts, After we finished, the result was so good that we agreed to put the Cover on the Oblivion album.

Randy: Your guys cover really turned out great, but about "She is a Beauty 2", did you guys have the idea of doing a new version of it?

Jonathan: Actually Randy, It's a totally different song but following the style of the original "She is a Beauty", I wanted to do something special for the fans and the other members, they accepted my idea of doing something like that, So, the result came out as We hoped it would come out.

Randy: Still about "She is a Beauty", do you plan on making a third song in the same style?

Jonathan: Like a trilogy? Who knows, haha!

Randy: Okay, last question, what will be the band's next project?

Jonathan: This is still a mystery even for us, Eric wants to make an EP in honor of the Ramones, Cliff wants to make a Ska Single, Robert, well, wants to abuse the Double Pedal in a new Single, haha! But as for me, I want to make a completely acoustic single, whether it be a cover or not.

Randy: I'm sure that whatever your project is, it will turn out well! The label is looking forward to more releases. 

Jonathan: Thank you, 2024 is going to be a very productive year for us, Ah, a little announcement to the fans, Keep an eye on the Los Angeles metal scene, Eric and I found something that might catch your attention!

We've just got confirmation that after a very solid about... 2 hours or so.. of grieving, the band MentalTea has found a replacement for their fallen comrade. This marks the first time a moustache has appeared with the band. Which is quite exciting. Google bassists with moustaches and see what we mean.

The new bassist is a Texas born, true red blooded American named White Will, aged 39. He also tried out for the band Metallica but got rejected when he didn't agree with them on the whole Napster thing back in the day. But anyway, there's absolutely nothing suspicious or strange about having a replacement ready to go right after the unexpected and unplanned, senseless and tragic loss the band has suffered. It's not like it was scripted or anything. 

Anyway, we at POM Records welcome aboard the new bassist (who has not signed a contract, thus not paid or under our legal protection) and look forward to more music from the band. 

We at POM Records are stunned but have to admit, it's also metal AF and who doesn't like hearing about some wild drama?! This one's something for sure. But our condolences are with the band, friends & family of Inka Pál. We will be donating part of Plain Front's maple syrup supplies to Mental Tea and Inka's bass (label owned) to a wood chipper company to help heat some homes in the cold Transylvanian winter. 

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