The BILMURI Interview

Nik Nocturnal talks with Johnny Franck of BILMURI
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#NikNocturnal #Bilmuri #Metal

[@colinmumma]

Jawn is such a good dude. Everything he touches is 10/10

[@PsunnProductions]

100%. He’s a certified national treasure

[@PositivelyPessimistic42]

Everything he touches turns to lawn equipment

[@iamanactualcat]

@@PositivelyPessimistic42 jawn equipment

[@alonzodaskater13]

Jawn 💀

[@i_ludius]

The Sleep Token tour will be huge for his exposure. He deserves it!

[@frankunodostres473]

can't believe I'm about to spend 70 bucks and drive 3 hours to see bil fucking muri while 90% of the crowd is there for sleep token wondering wtf is happening

[@Orchestravels]

@@frankunodostres473you’d be shocked to know how many Bilmuri fans LOVE Sleep Token. They’re not all that different in their music

[@frankunodostres473]

@@Orchestravels yeah but not vice versa^^ I don't think many sleep token fans know bilmuri

[@Ohnaw666]

@@frankunodostres473 sleep token is not even heavy, and bilmuri was in attack attack.... actual fans of that genre definitely know of him lmaooooo

[@atheistpriest6665]

​@frankunodostres473 well I do lol I wish they were with them in Tampa

[@d.hodgsky]

Never clicked so fast for an interview. LETSFUCKINGGO BILMURI!!

[@craigwilson9612]

Hog = Cranked ✅

[@ZBinkz]

Blocks = thrown

[@kennethsmith317]

Actual redneck here.... Past tense for crank is crunk. Eg. Get that hog crunk! I crunk it already!

[@MidnightLazarus420]

LFGD!!!

[@bigdingus3119]

CANT HEAR YOUU!!1!!1

[@Donny_DeVito]

You can tell Johnny is such a good, genuine person. I think the unspoken reason for Bilmuri's success is because of how genuine, caring and lovable of a human is making this music. That is ridiculously appealing in a music industry that is overrun by plants and disingenuous assholes. Love Muri, love Johnny

[@mclovinlife4018]

This comment completely sums up muri naysh. Franck 2024

[@OleRazzleDazzler]

Dude he messaged my old band from high school on myspace. Back before attack attack and I. Can confirm he is super genuine

[@Donny_DeVito]

@@OleRazzleDazzler hell yea. We love to hear it. Jawn Supremacy

[@YepDad]

Johnny will single-handedly unite the fans of all genres at this rate. He's such a loveable dude

[@JoshFordFBR]

CANNOT WAIT TO GET YOKED LISTENING TO HIS SCREAMIN’ EAGLE OF A VOICE 🦅

[@dustylaperriere9019]

TELL BRAB THAT BLINURI WAS ON NIKTORNAL!!!

[@craigwilson9612]

As a Country American, I can confirm that there are plenty of country metal heads. It usually sucks for us though cause every show is at least an hour away. Metalcore and Post Hardcore are easily 2 of the most liked genres around here.

[@yournerdforhire]

Its the worst. I have to drive to Atlanta for shows and its about a 2 hour drive every time

[@kremits9360]

I live in northern maine and it’s either a 8 hour drive to Portland or 10 to Toronto

[@JoshFordFBR]

I’m from Alabama but we have some kind of show playing damn near every other weekend in Birmingham. Bilmuri will be here in sept and I See Stars/Attack Attack play here in July.

[@LightSlasher2010]

From central ND, currently living in Fargo and I have to drive 3 1/2 hours to Minneapolis for any show ever.

[@Terron35]

Oklahoman here and everyone here loves country, gospel, and post-hardcore/metalcore. Tulsa and OKC get most shows luckily

[@Thebotulism]

Keep including the Sax, I love hearing it come in and I can't get a lot of Bilmuri's music out of my head!!

[@benjaminjoseph7723]

that’s what really had me sold. the sax was the chefs kiss

[@widexawake_]

Gabi goes hard when they play live so don't worry

[@LandonMatson]

real day ones remember hearing COWPEOPLE for the first time and knew what was coming

[@veilofmotherpt4]

real shit

[@AltezzaDrifter]

cowpeople was an absolute game-changer

[@widexawake_]

TRUE real ones remember when Jawn had dreads

[@cnightwolf]

It's cool seeing how the Attack Attack! boys have grown into their own projects, and I'm really digging them all - from Bilmuri (especially Bilmuri - Franck is a fucking musical genius!) to Beartooth, and even Attack Attack!'s newer stuff.

[@ADayinWhite]

Nine Shrines was so sick when it was still a thing.

[@stephenflanagan1177]

Don’t forget of mice and men.

[@LeirbagFR]

“Just a single Honda has done me good” is the most Billmuri answer he could’ve given

[@mikecampbell1669]

I definitely think Bilmuri was a huge influence on the new Falling in Reverse song that just dropped today, country core with Jelly Roll, insane time to be a metal head, the year of country core

[@coltonomega7700]

Cory from wage war, Hardy, and Johnny are all friends and Cody has helped produce and write a lot of Hardy’s country core stuff. Cody has also helped write on a lot of the more recent FIR songs! Though Billmuri might have had a little to do with it, Cody is the guy making the most waves behind the scenes with country core. Fun fact corned yetis, the last part of the song is uncredited but it’s Hardy!

[@personreanimation]

Shit man the new hardy album is meshing in with that as well

[@switchunboxing]

Country is trending right now it’s not just Bulmuri. Beyoncé, Post Malone, other huge artists are going country. Beartooth last year collaborated with a country artist and a lot of his songs sound country influenced. It’s just in right now.

[@Pandamonium626]

Omg the kei truck idea is genius. Then he can do a truck arc where he starts out with a tiny one and gets progressively bigger until he's in a f*cking monster truck.

[@jacobm2625]

He should hire whistlindiesel for that final video 😂

[@bearlxrd]

@@jacobm2625 Cody and his friends would probably kill to help especially adamlz considering he used to blast attack attack in sections of his videos

[@trueSLAM90]

This country needs more people like johnny

[@breadtilian]

I want Bilmuri and Darko to collaborate at some point

[@BradleyLayton7]

🔥🔥🔥

[@lchaney]

The 2 whose records go the fastest ugh

[@RajorshiBhattacharyya]

Incredible. Always got the vibe that Nik doesn’t wipe.

[@richardtickler5067]

The sleep token tour needs to come to the us. The plot in you would be a perfect addition to that line up

[@NewDemons666]

I completely agree. I was hoping the Sleep Token/Bilmuri tour was gonna come to the US but I'm stoked that they announced their headlining tour now :) seeing them in Philly in August

[@christianlgrey_]

Love Johnny. So crazy to think I was just sitting in a garage with him and his buddies while they jammed early bilmuri stuff literally just for fun. I think they were considering some small gig somewhere just to play live together as friends. From that to an arena show is literally mind blowing. Infinite props to John boy Franklin and his team.

[@hunterbowmam5339]

Knew jawn was a biscuits and gravy guy, i could feel it.

[@JMPK23]

I love this side of johnny. He's really innovating a new style/genre that's fucking amazing. I never thought I'd hear the kind of stuff he's been putting out

[@ManTheRampartsBaby]

I want that music video with the tiny truck and the fireworks

[@jacobh9014]

This dude has been on one since the beginning. Such a fun mix of genres and an amazing sounds. Great voice and the instrumentals are amazing.

[@DatWiteGuy]

As a fellow Ohioan I can confirm. Leave any city drive 20 minutes, bam CORN 🌽.

[@widexawake_]

The monopoly America has on Corn production is diabolical

[@adamham3762]

Country/metal/babymetal vibe = GET POPPY ON THE PHONE

[@horayforjoe]

"I've got the hate in my heart but try to be lighthearted on the outside" relatable.

[@JMPK23]

Hardy is country blending metal and Johnny is metal blending country. Regardless, these 2 are absolutely changed the scene. Masterminds! Can't wait to see how these Bois change the game!!!

[@Dadverage-Performance]

Notable midwestern man, how do I America? Bilmuri- "Corn" Also, should I bring my lawnmower to the Philly American Motor Tour show (either electric or gas)? And what's the best New Balance shoe for moshing? Lawndad Midwest-core is here to stay and I'm about it

[@NewDemons666]

Bro I'm rocking up to the Philly show on my Deere. See you there 🤙

[@embracehorizons]

The only official Lawncore NB's are American made and so green you can't tell what style they were when you bought them on tax free weekend

[@nekosan8615]

Bilmuri the GOAT

[@DooMedSean]

I absolutely love Johnny, he's come so far and Bilmuri is just honestly so special, they just do something that no other band does or can.....he's just insanely good and can't be stopped! I hope he blends genres like he did with country, in the future and hopefully gets his dad featured on a track! His dad plays banjo in a band btw, for those who didn't know....they jammed together on the 24 hour Livestream when goblin hours released, sadly the stream wasn't recorded or archived so it's lost to time ...but it was the best 24 hours I've ever witness and I had such a blast with all they did! Anyone else that reads this and watched too, please tell me you loved it too! Lol I LOVE this band no matter what they do! And Im about to see them tomorrow night!!!!! 8-14-24!!!! Can't friggin wait!!!

[@evanreno6788]

I’ve heard you say “bilmuri” a few times recently and I swore you were talking about Bill Murray 😂 this makes much more sense

[@user-un5dt4tc8j]

There are some huge songs out there from pop artists and such that bilmuri has written. Hes the mf man

[@briangraham7811]

Which songs? I didn’t realize he produced for so long. How do I find this info!?

[@user-un5dt4tc8j]

@briangraham7811 my buddy had found it somewhere, I don't remember where. I don't think it was the production, I think it was the lyrics

[@flaminghead1va]

😮😮 bro, I'm shocked. But I guess I shouldn't be. Does it show ""bilmuri" on the credits on Spotify?

[@BipolarBLKSheep]

I feel like most bands do this with a goal in mind. It feels like they are constantly seeking a bigger stage and a larger audience. With Bilmuri, I have always gotten the vibe that they are content and just having a good time, wherever they are. If they are playing small venues or big stadiums, they will bring the same energy and the vibe wont change. Love it.

[@christianformaro7193]

I was having a shitty day. But man I saw this on my feed and had to watch thank you so much guys for putting this together. So wholesome and you both are a great combo. Nothing but positive vibes. 😎🤘

[@jasons.9445]

I REALLY hope that video comes to fruition we need that

[@mdpalese]

Nik - If you want an Americanism, start saying you're "Fixin" - Fixin to go eat these biscuit and gravy.

[@coconutsforfun]

I can't fuckin wait to see Bilmuri/Johnny in Buffalo at Iron Works, thanks for the interview this man is a national treasure.

[@nickcowan4147]

Seeing them in Portland Oregon in August!!! So pumped

[@BornSinners24]

Ironically enough when he was on first for boutta Cashew is when TMBTE dropped and y’all listened to 3-4 songs and he loved the apparition on stream. Full circle so happy bilmuri getting the recognition now!

[@nef_]

I fuckin love the macho man Bilmuri 💪🏼🐗💯

[@rorybuckley506]

I do love the goblin hours music videos lmao.

[@pacific570]

Holy crap I had no idea this was the dude from Attack Attack. I remembered his smile and hair right away on the thumbnail

[@j_badach_xvi6261]

Okay I have to scream it because of my childhood. “SHOW ME THE WAYYYYYYYYYYY”

[@_tavomaciel]

ALLOW ME TO SEE CAUSE MY HEART IS BROKEN

[@j_badach_xvi6261]

@@_tavomaciel BE MY ESCAAAAAAAAPE

[@symple19]

I have tickets for the AM tour and I could not be more stoked. Great interview. Johnny is a national treasure

[@Zytherus1]

Dudes absolutely cranked with his food mower and his eagle button up

[@lonehunter4056]

Im so happy that I found these guys. I'm seeing them together with Sleep Token in Frankfurt and I CAN'T WAIT!

[@winterwoooooooo]

I’m so hyped for the UK tour! Honestly we’ll be welcoming you with open arms!!

[@widexawake_]

Bought my Ticket for Bilmuri, getting to watch Sleep Token is the bonus 😂

[@dynatwenty]

Thank you so much for introducing Bilmuri to me Nik!

[@njsteere]

MURI NATION is ready for summer baby!! The new songs are 🔥

[@mattiejoseph]

14:18 we mainlining corn syrup ‘round here

[@JesseBooth01]

@BILMURI, The March Ahead songs are still awesome too dude.

[@abelinkinxvi1735]

The (John) Candy collab would be a vibe. Inconcievable potential

[@Night_Maverick]

"If it makes me laugh, and it makes me happy, you know. I'm just like alright, that's where we're going" "Comparison is the thief of joy" - Johnny Franck, A.K.A. literal legend among men

[@Slaughter327]

Never in my life would I have thought I would be into anything remotely related to country music but here I am loving Bilmuri, damn you Johnny

[@JackHanington]

Loved this interview. I'm so glad Johnny is still with us. I can't wait for the show in Philly. Hog = CRANKED

[@crls.0]

I remember when wet milk was released, deep down I knew this was something big on the making. Love me some Bilmuri

[@ryguyfly9171]

i just can't fathom how his fan base isn't MASSIVE. The dude writes such catchy music that spans so many genres and consistently puts out banger after banger... I dunno how he does it! And on top of it, he's just a really nice, genuine guy. MURI NAYSHION for life, man!

[@flaminghead1va]

Yeah, but to be fair he is getting 900k (closer & closer to a mil) listeners per month AND on top of that I feel like his fans are more dedicated than your average fan base

[@KingCobrAIJFS]

Yeah this was his most streamed album and yet. All his top songs on Spotify are from the new record​@@flaminghead1va

[@seanr32487]

Dude I live and grew up in more rural parts of Washington State and I have loved metal and country since I was a kid in the 90s. I didn’t realize how much I needed the mash up of the two until Bilmuri

[@travisstewart7573]

Tractor metal... Keep them bangers coming

[@ketocoachalex]

I just realized that Bilmuri is a pun on famed actor Bill Murray

[@maxcurry9667]

Can't wait for the new album! Pocket:Eggy Hog:Cranked Ass:Unwiped Fucks:Given Lets gooooooooo.......

[@capjax8370]

This is exactly the type of lore I needed to justify my MASSIVE Bilmuri merch order. Plz support this individual.

[@personreanimation]

This dude is on my mount rushmore of musicians. The guy just fuckin gets it.

[@FLmetalhead]

Bilmuri is awesome. Definitely have to catch them live. Play shows outside of Ohio!

[@Flyinomoplata]

They're going on tour. Tickets dropped last week and he's sold out nearly all of it already.

[@maisonmallninja]

I just got served an ad for someone mixing Better Hell. I've spent the last day listening to all your music & i honestly have not heard music this fresh in a decade. Holy crap what a formula.

[@iamterra6705]

His current project is the most refreshing jams I’ve shoved into my ear holes. Absolutely cranked

[@clintonbruning]

EGG was a perfect album for me.

[@edschobs5204]

Definitely my favy

[@clintonbruning]

@@edschobs5204 it’s EGGY Pocket technically 😂but yeah cover to cover it doesn’t miss!

[@Rusted_Empire]

Bilmuri is just fun... I love the new direction.

[@SoggyBagelz]

loved this!

[@Nurse_Sean]

Was hoping this would be uploaded onto youtube - not on twitch so was sad to miss this - can't wait

[@TheRealSathorael]

"I'm a huge narcissist and I just fuck with everything I do." - The Crab Lord

[@DougOnstott]

most anticipated crossover in anime history

[@mellowman222]

Biscuits and gravy rip for breakfast! Only thing I took out of this interview from Nik lol

[@BipolarBLKSheep]

ACOWBOYSHEAVYLOAD to me, was the first taste of the "yardcore/countrycore" sound from Bilmuri. I loved that shit as a florida boy who was both in a country band and a metalcore band. This current sound speaks to my soul. Emptyhanded is my favorite right now.

[@ChrisCoignet]

i was not prepared for this video omG. when they started talking about gator wrangling we were on a next level

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Man thank you for this!! We absolutely crankforJohnny!! We luv him so much! And welcome to Orlando FL this is my home m in SWFL a few hrs from you, gotta go get you a FL sun burn and peel lol, you will be a Floridian once you go get some Biscuits and Gravy!!

[@jdolan7654]

Real cornfed hog crankers had to grab some merch after this

[@Hippiemechanic]

So hype for them blowing up but sad I won’t be able to see $20 bilmuri shows at small venues and say what’s up anymore 😭

[@seadra-2459]

I love both of you guys and what joy and energy yall bring to the scene, all the history and new yet familiar vibes keep this 1900 model heart pumping. Keep cranking that gator brother

[@ameliaxcarnifex]

Love johnny more than life 😭

[@Turbo_Toad]

I remember actually emailing johnny back around 2012/2013 to ask him about his quotes for studio time. Couldn't afford it as I was broke but was cool how quick he responded to me and was super nice about it. Also dope we're both from Ohio.

[@MrJeremyDewar]

Never lose the "eh bud" we drop that here in Michigan you can keep it up north brother

[@chrismc2]

Better Hell is my most streamed song this year because it’s the only song I listen to when I mow the lawn.

[@aiRxShop]

“I love Japan” reminded me so much of Billy Madison “knib high football rules!”

[@melyndasu]

The white albums from Bilmuri were a game changer for me, as well as the march ahead's stuff, but this newer stuff hits different. Been about Jawn since 2019 & it's amazing to see his growth. I cant wait to see him on tour again in August, he deserves everything he's working towards & more

[@Victorvonbass]

Man what an EU tour? Sleep Token and Bilmuri. Both of my #1 artists the last 2 years. I hope Bilmuri keeps getting bigger. Johnny deserves all the success for his hard work.

[@RetroMediaRoom]

He said American Motor Sports is a zero skipper (which is rare for any album) and you know what? He DID NOT LIE! Fantastic album that I've been listening to on repeat.

[@joshf2218]

Another reason why metalcore/country have intersected is because the guys who grew up with that music are starting families and owning homes now, and country just appeals more to adult/family sensibilities. All my buddies who loved metalcore back in the day, along with myself, are all approaching 30 now and enjoy a good country song now.

[@DCJayhawk57]

Bilmuri has been in heavy rotation since he came up on your channel around the time Better Hell came out. Had never heard him before that. Now I can say I listen to "some country." His music is kind of "something for everyone." Pop punk sentiments with metalcore, pop, indie, country, lofi, etc. Also appreciate all the dumb references to fitness culture. I feel like his recent music videos are influenced by the shitposts of Eric Bugenhagen.

[@DoomickthePancake]

The country-core baby metal collab should be a country metal opera

[@vincecantu1287]

Johnny gonna start adding a fiddle especially if he wants to play in Texas😂

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Man thank you for this!! We absolutely crankforJohnny!! We luv him so much! And welcome to Orlando FL this is my home m in SWFL a few hrs from you, gotta go get you a FL sun burn and peel lol,

[@SilkandScrooge]

I knew some guys in a local band back in the day that had Johnny produce their EP. It slapped. They were called Of Tides & Currents.

[@t.square]

LIVERMUSH, GRAVY BISCUITS AND SCRAMBLED EGGS ANd CHEESE -ultimate breakfast

[@McDouble2387]

Bilmuri playing Helldivers makes so much sense it’s hilarious

[@AlekseiPerepelitsa]

I never thought I would be a fanboi for a musician like bilmuri but the music is just so good in every aspect. good recording quality? yes, amazing guitar tone? done, fun music for fun people? gotcha. likable solid human being. yup

[@tattd_snw_wht]

Making all lawnmower pushin’, hog crankin’ Ohioans proud! Having grown up surrounded by cornfields, I feel this in my soul. Long Live B’Muri

[@jcole9055]

Waiting on that Drunk Enough re-release is something else.

[@Hefty.loadsworth90]

I wish I would have had this music when I hung out with all my friends back in the day. It would have encouraged so much drinking and bong hits. Camo hats and death metal lesgo

[@sethkelley50]

I met Jawn he is Such an amazing and Humble Person. His band Deserves the Eyes and Success this Tour will Bring them.