The BILMURI Interview

Nik Nocturnal talks with Johnny Franck of BILMURI
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[@colinmumma]

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

[@PsunnProductions]

100%. He’s a certified national treasure

[@WetHat42]

Everything he touches turns to lawn equipment

[@d.hodgsky]

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

[@i_ludius]

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

[@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

[@JoshFordFBR]

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

[@dustylaperriere9019]

TELL BRAB THAT BLINURI WAS ON NIKTORNAL!!!

[@YepDad]

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

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@breadtilian]

I want Bilmuri and Darko to collaborate at some point

[@BradleyLayton7]

🔥🔥🔥

[@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

[@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.

[@RajorshiBhattacharyya]

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

[@trueSLAM90]

This country needs more people like johnny

[@fgcfdfjAndFemalePSF404Rulez]

We need bilmuri and nik nocturnal collab song!

[@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

[@hunterbowmam5339]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@nekosan8615]

Bilmuri the GOAT

[@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

[@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

[@jasons.9445]

I REALLY hope that video comes to fruition we need that

[@crls.0]

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

[@Nurse_Sean]

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

[@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!!!

[@nickcowan4147]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@DatWiteGuy]

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

[@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!

[@abelinkinxvi1735]

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

[@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.

[@symple19]

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

[@lonehunter4056]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@adamham3762]

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

[@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 😂

[@JackHanington]

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

[@ShankDrums]

So happy you got him on!

[@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

[@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.

[@Erichwanh]

I really respect you, and who you are in the scene, Nik.

[@mdpalese]

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

[@justthedecoy4687]

YESSS!!! CANT WAIT FOR YOU TO COME TO THE MIDWEST!!!!

[@njsteere]

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

[@earthscorcher]

When Sleep Token plaid at Radio City, all they played was Bilmuri over the theater speakers before ESB's set. There's a huge crossover in their fanbases.

[@Zytherus1]

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

[@ChrisCoignet]

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

[@maxcurry9667]

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

[@Imworkingiswear]

Here it is. This is the one I've waited for.

[@rorybuckley506]

I do love the goblin hours music videos lmao.

[@rahmannnoodles9323]

THE INTERVIEW WE ALL NEEDED

[@DougOnstott]

most anticipated crossover in anime history

[@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

[@iamterra6705]

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

[@daviddunfee5913]

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 🤙

[@missinbrain]

I got my tickets to see him in Roseville! So ready to crank!!! 🦅

[@sethkelley50]

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

[@al200604]

Love him so much

[@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

[@Rusted_Empire]

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

[@jcole9055]

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

[@capjax8370]

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

[@nef_]

I fuckin love the macho man Bilmuri 💪🏼🐗💯

[@mattiejoseph]

14:18 we mainlining corn syrup ‘round here

[@Dropearth]

I Love these two! 😊

[@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

[@vcuteverything]

Did not see this interview coming!

[@Fqbbp]

Noooo 😂

[@bradlugar6163]

This is awesome thank you for doing this! 🦅

[@personreanimation]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@mellowman222]

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

[@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!

[@SlayJDub]

the interview i didnt know i wanted

[@Mjolnir_Inbound]

Johnny is such an incredible human

[@chrisrinehart4008]

I just found BILMURI a half an hour ago and then found out he lives an hour north of me.

[@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.

[@JesseBooth01]

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

[@hunterbowmam5339]

Thanks bro, was running out of crank material!!

[@DoomickthePancake]

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

[@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

[@MidnightLazarus420]

Let's fuckin go dude, Bilmuri is amazing!!!!! ❤

[@whiteshadow8908]

WELCOME BABYYYY!!!!!!!

[@seankrekel2452]

Yes dude thank you!

[@franks.akadjnaudio53]

Bilmuri and Bill Murray are the BEST of both worlds. Just Curious if they ever met the actor or does he listen to the music cuz it’s such a banger since day 1!

[@chrismcphillips1716]

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

[@rotolotto]

Love this fuckin guy. Can't wait to meet him in Nayshville this Sept

[@Phunny1]

How is Johnny always playing the same game as me dude, somehow it just makes him so relatable.

[@gaplauche]

Great interview, Johnny. I'm happy to hear you're thinking about how to make a kawaii countrycore song with Babymetal. Hope it happens 🙏 and looking forward to American Motor Sports.

[@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

[@nicholasdonin1465]

Chayr and Seraphim are my 2 most favorite Franck productions!

[@coldmoonlight6361]

That Kei truck idea is absolute gold lol

[@JohnFDaydream]

I hope it isn’t all country going forward. I love that he’s dipped into that as an exploration. I hope that’s where it kind of stays!