T3RMINAL – A CONVERSATION WITH BRIAN WHEAT AND JOSEY SCOTT
By Ralph Beauchamp
T3rminal is a new hard rock ensemble comprised of Brian Wheat, Tommy Skeoch (both of Tesla), Josey Scott (Saliva) and Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.). The band is currently working on new material with Sal Giancarelli (Staind) on drums. This is a monster band whose combined musicianship is through the roof. Every member is a tested player with multiple albums under his belt. With decades of rock legacy between them, T3rminal is shaping up to deliver pure modern hard rock attitude—loud, heavy, in some cases bluesy and built to shake stages
The band is working on multiple songs and an upcoming album is slated for a late 2026 or early 2027 release. What sets T3rminal apart isn’t the collective musicianship of the group but the anticipation of what these icons can bring to the table. The band is loaded with talent. Both Tommy Skeoch and Chris Holmes on guitar will definitely yield raw riffs and dynamic solos. Brian Wheat is a master on bass and Josey Scott has a killer voice. Add Sal Giancarelli to the mix and T3rminal is stacked. Hold onto your hats, T3rminal is ready to explode.
Brian Wheat and Josey Scott were kind enough to sit for this cool conversation.
AMP: What is the story behind T3rminal? How did it all begin?
BRIAN: You better sit back because this is a long story. But it’s a fascinating one! I ran into Chris Holmes a while ago on one of those music cruises. I saw his documentary (Mean Man. The Story Of Chris Holmes – Amazon Prime) and it prompted me to set up a meet. Once we got together, we definitely hit it off.
I asked him why he hadn’t played in that many bands since W.A.S.P. and he said nobody wanted to play with him. So I put my hand in the ring which he was cool with. He came over to my house in Italy (Chris lives in France) and we wrote a couple of songs.
I had recently reconnected with Tommy Skeoch whom I really hadn’t talked to in over 17 years due to our little feud. No one really knows what happened between Tommy and me after he left Tesla. That’s our business but we are now better than ever. I suggested to Chris that we could possibly bring in Tommy. Then the three of us got together and we wrote nine of songs we are working on now.
At that point, I knew the perfect singer for this project. I was always a Saliva fan since the days of “Click Click Boom”, “Your Disease” and “Ladies And Gentlemen”. That’s Josey Scott. In 2018, we finally met and there was an immediate positive connection. We played together over the years. I told Chris and Tommy that Josey would be the perfect addition for T3rminal. I sent Josey some of the new material and he was really into it. He flew out and within 2 days we had written an additional five songs.
So, T3rminal is the aggregate of all my dear friends. It’s one thing to connect musically and another whole different thing to connect as human beings.
AMP: How would you describe T3rminal’s sound to someone hearing it for the first time?
BRIAN: That’s a funny question! I’ve been asked that several times now and the truth of the matter is I don’t know the answer. When you put Josey Scott, Brian Wheat, Tommy Skeoch and Chris Holmes in a room, something magical happens. Everyone is bringing their individual influences and artistic ideas to the mix. That is what makes T3rminal special. The canvas is wide open. Our fans will determine what the sound is when the hear the record.
AMP: What elements from your past projects made it into the band and what did you leave out?
JOSEY: Actually, we are now on a sound exploration. Brian has a monster bass sound. He has a lot of funk and grooves that simply thunder. His musicianship is far more advanced than mine. I tend to play by ear. Tommy has this sexy ass raw guitar sound that sets our songs on fire. Chris brings his own rocked out guitar riffs that reminds me of naked go-go girls on steroids.
When you mix that all together you come up with something that really sounds cool. That’s what makes T3minal important to me. We are all about the songs. At the end of the day, it’s not about the names or the fame. It’s about the songs and our music. Songs are the straws that mixes this drink.
BRIAN: Josey is so right. It all about the music.
AMP: What does the band’s songwriting process look like?
JOSEY: Like Brian said, he sent me eight or nine songs ideas that they were working on. I spent some intimate time with them. From there I told him I was in. The funny thing is the fact that these guys were in the posters on my walls when I was high school. My musical journey started with bands like Tesla and W.A.S.P. So it’s an unbelievable circumstance where I’m allowed to play in a band with some of my musical heroes.
BRIAN: Let’s expound further on the songwriting. It comes from any of the four of us. We gave Josey the original material and he nailed the lyrics. The amazing thing about the four of us is how creative we all are. We all have ideas and we work them out as a group.
The band is not sure who the drummer will be . We hope it’s Sal but being in Staind leaves things kind of unpredictable but if he gives it a go, he also writes. The bottom line is that we all write and we understand we have to leave the egos at the door. There’s no bullshit. It’s a trip without luggage.
AMP: Josey, how are you approaching your vocal style in T3rminal compared to your previous work?
JOSEY: Basically, we are a brand new brotherhood that is probaby in its honeymoon phase. There is literally no ego issues. Because of that freedom, I’ve approached my vocal stylings with passion, truth and love. That freedom is priceless.
BRIAN: When Josey first walked into the studio, he was a little freaked out and I told him to just be Josey Scott. “That’s all we need you to do. What does Josey Scott want to sing on this song?” And he nails it every time. T3rminal is what it is. You get what you expect. Good music, hard hitting rock and no filler.
AMP: When can we expect to hear new music from T3rminal – singles or album?
BRIAN: We are working on around sixteen songs. Actually, we are still in the writing phase. We still have to lay down finished vocals. The one great thing is that we write fast. The ideas keep popping out. Conservatively, by the end of the year we should have a single or two out. We aren’t sure if we are going independent or hooking up with a label as of yet. Right now, we are just writing songs and putting them together. Everything is “in process”.
AMP: How do you stay inspired after so many years in the industry?
JOSEY: Great question! I have totally found new inspiration since my time in Saliva. Nowadays, my wife and children have been a major catalyst. I feel music should honor positivity. There’s way to much negativity in the world. Love and family should be out front. I feel our music should focus on emotions and feelings.
BRIAN: I just do what I do. Like I said earlier, Brian Wheat can only be Brian Wheat. I’m not a pilot. I’m a musician in three bands. When I see people smile while they are listening to my music, that’s inspiration. Music is an important connector in uniting the world. It’s pure, no matter what genre. It creates a family. All that really matters is that the music you listen to moves you. It’s all cosmic.
AMP: Do you feel your fans will be surprised by your new material?
BRIAN: Yes!
JOSEY: I second that yes!
BRIAN: And Tommy Skeoch would holler yes! Chris Holmes would definitely yell “Fuck yeah”! Honestly, we are surprising ourselves.
JOSEY: Like Pacino said in The Devil’s Advocate: “Be the one they don’t see coming”.
AMP What artists or albums influenced the direction of T3rminal?
BRIAN: You are talking about four guys who are forces in their own right. Each member has their own inspirations. Me, it was The Beatles. Each member in T3rminal would give you a different answer. Those differences is what makes T3rminal unique.
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