DOMKcast with Dereak Messer

A positive message in a negative climate. That’s what the band
Messer would like to convey in their song “Make This Life”. It’s a
song about unity and was written after the past election. Rather
than sitting back and blame storming, the band made a conscious
effort to not take a side. But encourage everyone to put their
differences aside and work together. Lead singer and creator of the
band Dereak Messer is this weeks special guest on the DOMKcast. The
latest band to come out the Deep Elum music scene in Dallas, Tx.
The band Messer has actually been around for awhile. The guys used
to run around with Pantera years ago. Dimebag made an effort to
give the the band their name and told Dereak they should go by
“S***faced”. Needless to say Dereak opted for his last name
“Messer”.

Dereak has had some tremendous opportunities over the course of his
career. Having tried out to be the lead singer of Alice In Chains
after Layne Staley’s death. That gig inevitably went to William
Duval. Messer’s self titled album is out now. A few of the songs
were inspired by Toto’s “Africa”. Despite the influence, flute
solos were nowhere to be found on the new album. Maybe on the next
one.

Everybody in the band is admitted dog lovers so it made sense to
adopt a tee-cup poodle which one of the bandmates gained after a
failed relationship. The little guys name is Oscar and according to
Dereak, gets more attention from the lady’s than anybody in the
band. Messer’s touring will continue for the next few months in
various places around Texas. They hope to add more dates throughout
the year. Enjoy the full conversation with Dereak Messer on episode
61 of the DOMKcast.