We caught up with Imagine Dragons over the weekend at a private rooftop gig in Hollywood, where guitarist Wayne Sermon, bassist Ben McKee and drummer Daniel Platzman chatted about playing at casinos and how ‘Night Visions’ was three years in the making.

What inspired Imagine Dragons?

Dan Reynolds cites Arcade Fire, Nirvana, Muse, The Beatles, Paul Simon, Coldplay, Linkin Park, Harry Nilsson, and U2 as some of his and the band’s artistic influences.

What does Imagine Dragons stand for?

The album would begin with Imagine Dragons’ origins: Real Life, representing Night Visions. Then Burn Out, representing Smoke+Mirrors. Last but not least, Birds, representing Evolve.

Who died in Imagine Dragons?

Reynolds has previously publicly discussed three early singles from the album, “Wrecked,” “Cutthroat” and “Follow You.” The first is a tender tribute to his sister-in-law, Alisha, who died of cancer in 2019, while “Cutthroat” is what Reynolds called “an exorcism in self-pity,” and “Follow You” a love letter to his wife

Why did Imagine Dragons write its time?

” I was dropping out of college, making some changes, and it wasn’t the peak of my life,” he told Billboard magazine. “I was just trying to write a song for myself. I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety, and the song spurred from that. Whoever connects to it, I’m happy.”

Why is Imagine Dragons hated?

There were a lot of critics who thought Imagine Dragons had something to offer, had potential and showed promise. That’s why critics hate them, not because they are popular, but because they were meant to be the new voice of rock but ended up sounding like sell outs.

Who opened Imagine Dragons 2014?

Alongside support slots from X Ambassadors, the Brooklyn quartet whose debut E.P. was produced by Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds, and Californian alt-rockers Nico Vega on selected dates, their 2014 tour will also feature an opening set from The Naked & Famous.

What are Imagine Dragons fans called?

Firebreathers: Imagine Dragons’ stanbase. Are you a bit surprised the Imagine Dragons have a fandom? So were we! But there are more than you’d expect, and they’re called the Firebreathers.

Is Imagine Dragons kid friendly?

(On my rating: I think it’s on for kids 8 and up because my little brother is 8, turning 9, and he loves the band. He has very high morals and knows which pop-culture references and lyrics are bad, meaning that Imagine Dragons’ is okay for him.

Is Dan Reynolds depression?

In 2016, after he announced that he suffers from such illnesses as ankylosing spondylitis and ulcerative colitis, Dan Reynolds unveiled in an interview that he had been heavily depressed for the past two years and often sees a therapist.

Who is Kim White in Imagine Dragons?

Imagine Dragons vocalist Dan Reynolds posted a new message on his Twitter account and shared his feelings after the tragic death of Kim White. Two days ago, the former Iowa University soccer player, Kim White, died after 5 years fighting cancer and saddened the entire world.