The BILMURI Interview

[@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.

[@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 💀

[@RKMo52E]

Tell me u from Philly w/out telling me u from Philly 😂

[@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

[@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

[@adambender5585]

PANTS=SHID

[@d.hodgsky]

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

[@YepDad]

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

[@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

[@JoshFordFBR]

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

[@dustylaperriere9019]

TELL BRAB THAT BLINURI WAS ON NIKTORNAL!!!

[@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

[@LeirbagFR]

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

[@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.

[@Instinct97]

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

[@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.

[@maxonmendel5757]

thank you, Donnie T​@@switchunboxing

[@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

[@trueSLAM90]

This country needs more people like johnny

[@RajorshiBhattacharyya]

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

[@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

[@breadtilian]

I want Bilmuri and Darko to collaborate at some point

[@BradleyLayton7]

🔥🔥🔥

[@lchaney]

The 2 whose records go the fastest ugh

[@twiztidlife66]

To tap on to Johnny’s statement about Nashville artists having people from the scene, Jelly Roll’s lead guitarist used to play with Sleeping With Sirens, one of Brantley Gilbert’s guitarist was the lead guitarist from Pillar, there’s a lot more but i can’t think of them right now

[@horayforjoe]

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

[@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

[@mightymorphinconspiracythe5024]

From Illinois here... and 11:13 made me laugh harder than I think I've laughed in years. Corn... surrounded by it totally get it and when Johnny said "in the Union" that made me laugh so hard I thought I was gonna pass out

[@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

[@rodeofrancisco6130]

Yes, I've been jamming to a plot in you as well as sleep token and they kick ass

[@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.

[@rodeofrancisco6130]

I remember when i first discovered bilmuri. Never thought id become such a huge fan!

[@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

[@hunterbowmam5339]

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

[@Almgorak]

What if during the sleep token tour at the end of bilmuri’s opening for them Sleep token rides up on the stage on a lawnmower and bilmuri gets on it and rides off the stage then sleep token just starts playing without any explanation

[@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!!!

[@nef_]

I fuckin love the macho man 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

[@adamham3762]

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

[@maxcurry9667]

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

[@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

[@cynicalx7495]

You right though! Can confirm, I live right outside my city and there's already corn+soy 10 minutes out.

[@davidswiggett8389]

I can also confirm this and I love it.

[@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.

[@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!

[@mdpalese]

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

[@Dr..Spyder]

Nik dude thank you so much for covering this dude I might have not have even found him.

[@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

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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.

[@ManTheRampartsBaby]

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

[@EastonTaylor-o9b]

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!?

[@EastonTaylor-o9b]

@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?

[@iamterra6705]

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

[@personreanimation]

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

[@jasons.9445]

I REALLY hope that video comes to fruition we need that

[@nekosan8615]

Bilmuri the GOAT

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@dreaminginnoother]

Bilmuri is kickin' ass. I want so badly for them to have AJ Rebollo on something though. Josh is the drummer and AJ is one of my favorite metal guitarists. I feel like he and Josh kinda invented this style. WHY NO AJ?!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@coltonbunja]

As a Floridian, Johnny's not wrong. Hit a fuckin' golf course, or a public park with a body of water, and you'll see a gator. Or canals.

[@aweshumandy]

it's interesting to hear about the impact of Warped Tour demonstrating to this day considering we've all grown up since then. it makes sense bc "emo" was nationwide. by then, the Warped Tour culture was more than just punk. I saw Flipper, The Adolescents, Less than Jake, Bad Religion as well as Senses Fail, I Set My Friends on Fire, and A Day to Remember; the year I went in 2009. I remember how insular genre subcultures were. people hated this other rock/alt genre if they like this rock/alt genre. I hated it because I always enjoyed multiple genres. I had emo hair in middle school and scene hair in high school but regularly would be at a pop punk, metal, hardcore, or punk show once I got old enough. I actually was surprised by younger people than me not really having these hangups.

[@JesseBooth01]

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

[@symple19]

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

[@ChrisHallSaysHi]

Immaculate vibes dude! Found this interview to help me get hyped for the him coming to The Plaza Live this Tuesday!

[@bryanquick16]

I feel like he should have changed his name to Johnny Crank at this point

[@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

[@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.

[@Imworkingiswear]

My mans going from playing small shows to playing Coliseums before playing in NORTH DAKOTA.

[@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.

[@ChrisCoignet]

holy shit. I would have never connected the dots of the warped tour in the south to scene/ metalcore kids playing for country backing bands in Nashville to Bilmuri making Country-core lineage by myself, but now that he SAID IT like I can't UNSEE IT. That is absolutely wild he's 1000% accurate. Wow.

[@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

[@dynatwenty]

Thank you so much for introducing Bilmuri to me Nik!

[@JackHanington]

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

[@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

[@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 😂

[@lonehunter4056]

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

[@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.

[@Zytherus1]

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

[@coachalexmiller]

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

[@shawnannul]

That's just our training at Publix. Within 10 feet or 10 seconds, you have to say hello.

[@TS-uu4hp]

Would absolutely not say I like or am even remotely interested in today's modern country but I will always love Bilmuri because everything he puts out sounds like a Bilmuri song even from the early days to today's country sound

[@crls.0]

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

[@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. 😎🤘

[@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.

[@TheRealSathorael]

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

[@RevolutionDrummer47]

Such a loveable guy. Haven't listened to Bilmuri yet, but I probably should now.

[@lordxp9383]

Got to see him at his show in Columbus and despite being depressed and almost not going to the show, ended up being one of the most fun shows I’ve been to. So happy he got to share a stage with Electric Callboy and Babymetal. Love him to death

[@embracehorizons]

My guy fuckin said it, sausage gravy and biscuits are the breakfast MVP. Not that can bullshit either, scratch made biscuits and gravy. Can confirm, Nashville is FULL of metal musicians. But Tennessee in general is a hot bed full of metal heads.

[@maxonmendel5757]

a bunch of southern boys grow up on worship music, metal, and country. and then they play guitar and all decide to meet up in Nashville.

[@EngNick6969]

Only discovered Bil Muri after getting tickets for sleep token in London. Listen to Bil Muri more than sleep token now 😅

[@nickcowan4147]

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

[@Droidiak]

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.

[@chrismc2]

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

[@higregfernandez]

I'm watching this interview and realizing I'm pretty sure I know the Fred at 32:00 lol we had a small label together at one point, love this scene and how it's evolving 🤘

[@yaboylevi]

This is 100% the best band I've found is years. I love it so much, it's perfect I also love that he mentioned Boots by Hardy, I had the same reaction when I heard that song, it has a great guitar drop in the chorus, and it sounds so good.

[@K1NGD0M]

Where's the CD for American Motor Sports? Asking the real questions everyone else is too afraid to ask cause Vinyl is taking over the industry lol

[@sethkelley50]

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

[@njsteere]

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

[@abelinkinxvi1735]

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

[@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.

[@David10259]

Just awaiting for the next bilmuri song called THROWINGBLOCK

[@bad_naps]

In a nation divided, a hero arose…

[@darkinertia2]

100% agree with johnny, the south loves metalcore here. even if you think about it in the late 2000s when a lot of softer bands started popping up like faber drive, boy likes girls, click five, etc...those always felt like SUPER country which is why i was a big fan of it back then, being a closet 90s neotraditional country fan but i couldnt tell my parents because i made fun of country growing up for too long lol

[@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!!

[@Chestwolf]

How did I not know this existed until today?! I've never loved another human I've never met as much as I love Johnny.

[@lugatravels]

Once you listen to a song by them, you can't stop going through all their albums 🤣🔥