Jeremy McKinnon, the singer of A Day to Remember, shared his thoughts about collaboration in metal music during an interview with Tuna on Toast with Stryker.
“I love working with everyone. I just love the process of writing and being inspired,” McKinnon said. “A Day to Remember is in this amazing place where everybody wants to work with us.”
“So like, why not? You know what I mean? The way I look at it is like, the metal community feels so closed off sometimes,” he continued. “Like, ‘We can’t do that because that’s a different band. Or we can’t do this because we only sound like this.'”
“I just love how the hip-hop community is so collaborative,” McKinnon explained. “It’s like, they’re working with all these producers, people are coming in and singing on each other’s songs. They’re having massive hits together. That vibe is just so cool. And I would just love to see more of that in the metal and punk community.”
McKinnon’s comments reflect A Day to Remember’s active embrace of collaborative opportunities across different genres.
Loudwire revealed the band’s latest project, ‘Big Ole Album Vol. 1.’ The release features collaborations with Bring Me the Horizon’s Oli Sykes and Fit for an Autopsy’s Will Putney.
Kerrang highlighted the band’s ventures beyond metal music. Their partnerships with EDM producer Marshmello and pop artist Jon Bellion showcase their musical versatility.
Recent reports indicate discussions about a potential collaboration with death metal band Whitechapel. This move further demonstrates their commitment to breaking down genre barriers.
These collaborations mark a significant shift in the metal scene. They follow the path of successful cross-genre pioneers like Linkin Park, who effectively blended metal and hip-hop.
