• #43 - Kris Barras - The Music Industry Is Full of People Who Need A Punch in the Face

  • Nov 5 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 51 mins
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#43 - Kris Barras - The Music Industry Is Full of People Who Need A Punch in the Face

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    Expect to get the everyday perspective Kris Barras went from being a local fighter and promoter to international Rock Star, MMA scene in the 00's, stories from training at Xtreme Couture in Vegas, getting signed to a record label, touring with one of his idols, the reality of the music industry, what would tempt him out of retirement and much more.

    Kris Barras is a former professional MMA and Muay Thai fighter, gym owner, and fight promoter turned Rock Star. The Kris Barras Band is a British rock band formed in 2015 and has released five studio albums including Halo Effect (2024), which acheived top 5 in the UK album charts when released. in September 2023 the band signed to Earache Records securing a worldwide deal.

    Extra Stuff:
    Insta - https://www.instagram.com/krisbarrasband/
    Website - https://www.krisbarrasband.com/
    Tour Dates - krisbarrasband.com/tour
    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCx6hSbEY0Xw0_45i0ybcvNw

    00:00 intro
    01:26 Early MMA Days
    11:10 Opening Fightworx
    16:26 Training At Xtreme Couture
    22:41 He Was A Bell End!
    29:24 Fighting in Southeast Asia
    41:36 Running A Fight Promotion
    47:44 Forca Luta Fightwear
    50:51 Signing to a Record Label
    54:54 Touring with Billy Gibbons
    58:39 His Dad’s Influence
    01:04:47 Rock Star Life
    01:12:36 Favourite Gigs & Venues
    01:17:19 Streaming vs Hard Sales
    01:21:47 How Artists Earn Money
    01:31:12 Some People Need A Slap!
    01:35:59 Reason for Restarting BJJ
    01:40:55 Competing After 10 Years
    01:47:56 Misfits Call Out

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