Now in their 30th year together as a band Agnostic Front needs little to no introduction. If you don’t know by now just start doing your homework… The band had just gotten done with a European tour that lasted just about a month when this interview was done with singer Roger Miret in early March 2012. More touring to all corners of the planet awaits Agnostic Front for the remainder of 2012 as well as a side project "The Alligators" which features Roger and ex-members of the long defunct Cali band Insted. AF is very active when it comes to Facebook and Twitter so look ‘em up!

PHOTOS BY: Ken Salerno, Helena BXL, Dominik Czech (Warsaw Poland), Rashid Jasta, Dirk "The PixelEye" Behlau, Ricky Riam and Gluzmen. Check out the links to their sites at the end of interview and make sure to check out the photo collage as well with tons of extra photos, flyers, and album covers covering AF's long history.

IE: Agnostic Front just wrapped up a European tour which saw you play 30-something shows in just about a months time. How are you and the rest of the band feeling right about now? 

Roger: Tired! It takes a lot out of you playing everyday straight. As great as the shows are, we miss our families back home.

IE: When you get into a night in night out pattern of playing shows on a tour like this do you ever start to get the feeling where you’re not even sure what city you are in after awhile? 

Roger: Well everyday feels like a Thursday or Friday or Saturday if you know what I mean, You lose concept of days and time and places too. Just like you said.

IE: What are some of the things about being away from home and on tour that you enjoy the most? 

Roger: It keeps me well balanced. I need to feel a certain way that only performing can satisfy. I have always been a person that likes to give back and in this case it will be performing to those that support us.

IE: From this past tour you just completed what were some of the shows that stand out the most in your memory?

Roger: If you followed the tour news on Facebook you can see that this is a hard one to pin point. Just about all the shows were great and very memorable in their own way. I have a soft spot for Berlin, I call it my second home.

IE: Does playing to packed venues every night start taking it's toll on the band physically taking into account you are the front man and right in the middle of all the action from the crowd, on and off stage? 

Roger: It can be very hot and exhausting but at the same time it leaves less work for me with everyone singing along and working the stage.

IE: Do you have any ailments or nagging injuries that you may have picked up from this past tour? 

Roger: I suffer from back pain due to the fact that I had fractured my lumbar support years ago in NYC at a Madball show... so sometimes it can be wearing.

IE: What do you do to stay fit and eat right when you are on tour? What is your daily routine like?

Roger: I always like making healthier decisions when it comes to eating. I look at it as my foods and liquids are my saviors. I don't do drugs, or abuse my body in any form. I like doing push-ups and dips here and there and enjoy walking and a lot sightseeing. Believe it or not, the mind is the most struggle I have keeping entertained for hours on in. I truly miss my family a lot and enjoy talking daily with them on Skype.

IE: A big part of your day while on tour has to be spent with your band, with the other bands, at the show, and basically doing band type of things. Where do you find your sanctuary while on a tour like the one you just finished?

Roger: I read a lot and enjoy getting world news daily. I'm not a big movie guy, I prefer books and my own imagination. It's fun being with other bands and reminiscing on the past.

IE: I basically followed your entire tour from following your Facebook page and Twitter. Who is the person who updates this for the band? 

Roger: We have a web master, Dave who does it all. I send him an email with stuff, he posts it up.

IE: Being an old school hardcore guy from NYC, things have obviously changed from when you first got into this music. Does the newer "electronic age" with Facebook, Twitter and websites make the hardcore experience any less special or do you think it adds to the world of hardcore music? 

Roger: I am a true believer of the old mom and pop record stores and self discovering bands there. But those days have changed and unless you want to be left behind you need to move forward with the times and stay current. The internet provides an "instant" audience making it easier to gain recognition worldwide. I like building a strong core foundation, one we have done but only because of the magical "glory days". So I say this, get with it or get left behind... AF stays with it!

IE: The band is now in it's 30th year in existence. If someone were to tell you in your earlier years that you would be in Agnostic Front 30 years down the road in 2012 what do you think your reaction to them would have been? 

Roger: I would have told them they were nuts! I never thought we would make it out of NYC, but we did. Our cries of oppression and how to deal with oppression were always a worldwide situation. It’s why we have been able to travel the world and spread our message.

IE: If you had to list maybe the top 3 things you are most proud about with this band and it's history what would they be? 

Roger: I would say I am proud that with AF I have been able to be the person I am and hold great values like, pride, faith and respect. Without one of these what is life worth living for? These are common values mankind shares. I also add family to it. So there are 4 proud words.

IE: How long can Agnostic Front keep this ball rolling? What do you see for the future of AF long term? 

Roger: As long as there is a demand for AF we will always be here and our legacy will be eternal. Some kid 100 years from now will discover “Victim In Pain” and will share those feelings. Trust me!

IE: What about new AF material, is there anything written yet?

Roger: Nothing new at the moment so no details, sorry!

IE: Does AF usually write songs while on the road or does the band get together back home?

Roger: We do a little of both, but we end up pre-production on the road when we are all together being that I no longer live in New York.

IE: The Alligators is a side project you have now with the guys from Insted. Are there any plans to have The Alligators play out live once the album is released on Bridge Nine? 

Roger: We will see. Let's see what kind of noise we can make with this release on Bridge Nine. We are into playing shows but only time will tell.

IE: Who had the initial idea for The Alligators? 

Roger: Rich is the mastermind behind it all. We have been friends for years since AF's 1st US Tour when we met in Pamona. He was always a big AF fan and we would talk about doing a single or something for years and he finally made it happen.

IE: How hands on are you with the day to day operations?  

Roger: It's only 2 of us and we both are all hands on. I mostly design but I stay on top of production too.

IE: Where is it based out of? 

Roger: Well it is based out of the West Coast, California. We manufacture on the East Coast though.

IE: When did AMK start? 

Roger: AMK started about 2 years ago right after Dirty Devil. I left Dirty Devil to do AMK.

IE: If you weren't the singer for Agnostic Front, what line of work could you see yourself in? 

Roger: Well I am an electrician and a Harley Davidson technician. I would see myself doing one or the other since I like them both. I am very grateful to be the singer in Agnostic Front. Still my favorite after all these years!

IE: So is the rest of 2012 already mapped out for yourself and AF in regards to touring? Where are you off to next?

Roger: Yeah we are booked now into 2013. We have dates in Asia, New Zealand, Australia, South America, Canada, UK and Europe all ahead, with some selective US dates too. We are celebrating our 30 Year Anniversary since when I joined the band in 1982.