To commemorate the release of 5th Column IV [Reign of Terror] we decided to do IV questions with Jason Calabretta as opposed to our usual “5 Questions With.” We do this to educate our customers more and give them something interesting to read rather than just saying “come buy this!” Check it out..

1. Why is fascism’s most advanced form here in Amerika?

America uses the Fasces in an almost subliminal way. It’s symbolized on court houses, state capitol buildings, the Lincoln memorial, United States House of Representatives, it was even on the back of a dime. I’m sure that’s not a coincidence.

I think America is still trying to figure out what she wants to be.

2. Fascism is one of my personal favorites from IV as well as a Bay Area centric shirt… III had Zodiac, any more Bay Area shirts coming?

It’s impossible to not be influenced; there is just so much history in the Bay.

3. Do you think that with every release you start to have more and more to say through each piece? Because each piece has it’s own story but it all fits into a bigger collective that helps makeup 5th Column.

There is never a shortage of things to say; with each piece another one begins..

4. What’s next?

V. [Downfall] and eventually death..