Metal Anarchy

Time for the next edition of Metal Anarchy’s “new music showcase,” the feature where I introduce you to artists that readers of this site may find interesting. This time I have a Q&A with David Moore of David Moore & Westridge.

METAL ANARCHY: Tell me a little about your band?

MOORE: I came up with the artist name which includes my name in case anyone in my past recognizes it and the Westridge part comes from the name of an apartment complex where I met my good friend and writing partner Jim Patterson (1956-2013) which is basically where my music career began. The “band” is currently a studio project consisting of myself and various other artists from around the world ( US, UK, Spain) who contribute.

METAL ANARCHY: Who are your main influences?

MOORE: I grew up listening to the sounds of the late 60’s – early 70’s which all influenced me, however I feel my main influence was Led Zeppelin. Not only because I love their music and am always attracted to good guitar work, but in listening and studying the production work of Jimmy Page I developed an interest in producing and mixing my own music.

METAL ANARCHY: What is your latest release and why should readers of this site check it out? L

MOORE: If you like good guitar work as I do, then I believe ‘Mysteries Of Life’ is worth checking out. The main guitar tracks were played by Jay Michael Smith of the band The Speaker Wars…a band which includes Stan Lynch of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and is a member of the rock and roll hall of fame, so Michael has the creds and is a world class guitarist.

METAL ANARCHY: What can people expect when they go to your live shows?

MOORE: Currently I have no plans to perform live. Being a studio project it would be a logistical nightmare to try and get everyone together at the same time.

METAL ANARCHY: Where do you see your band heading in 5 years?

MOORE: I tend to plan only a year in advance. Life changes so fast and the music industry is changing even faster. So currently I am focused on completing the album I am working on titled ‘A Wink Is As Good As A Nod To A Blind Mule’ of which ‘Mysteries Of Life’ is part of, then I plan on taking a break through the summer. After that I will remix my second album which I rushed to get released in 2023 just six months after my first release, and I want to do a better job on it.