Roll of the Dice: 6 questions with Have No Heroes

Since forming in 2016, Latvian punks have taken their high energy performances and socially conscious lyrics to win over fans across the globe. Today, TGEFM is please to have the opportunity to interview the band, in our newest Roll of the Dice interview series.

Thank you so much for agreeing to this interview. Congrats on the new single “Upside Down World.”  What can you tell us about Have No Heroes and your sound and your goals for readers just discovering the band?

Thank you for having us. Have No Heroes is a skate-punk and melodic hardcore band based in Riga, Latvia. Our music carries messages we hope will encourage listeners to see the world with fresh eyes. Our sound draws heavily from the 90s — a melodic yet intense wall of sound. We aim for something that hits hard but stays memorable, blending fast riffs with melodic transitions and precise, machine-gun drumming. We’re always grateful when people discover our music and reach out. That connection drives us to keep creating and evolving.

What album or band or significant singles made you go “Yeah, this is what I want to do”  Not just an influence but who or what was the catalyst?

The biggest catalyst for us was the exposure to American punk at a young age. Bands like Pennywise, NOFX, Bad Religion, and The Offspring made a profound impact on us. It wasn’t just about the music, but the attitude and energy that came with it. Those bands helped define who we are, and we feel a responsibility to carry the torch and keep this genre alive.

We’ve all got a few, what is your biggest regret? A gig you turned down, advice you didn’t take, what one thing do you wish you handled differently as a musician?

Honestly, our biggest “regret” is that we have none. We’ve embraced every moment and decision, even getting matching tattoos as a reminder of that mindset. Touring and making music is a journey, and while there are ups and downs, we choose to focus on the fact that we get to do what we love. And we believe that, with persistence, everything will eventually fall into place.

One of our obligatory questions in these interviews also tends to be the one I have found most important on a personal level. Who are some bands on your radar that TGEFM readers may not know about, but you think they should?

Great question. There are plenty of great bands that deserve a listen for sure! Would like to give a massive shout out to an italian punk rock band LineOut that we had a pleasure to tour with. Our label buddies The Idoru from Hungary. Also want to mention Finland’s skatepunk scene, bands like One Hidden Frame, Teresa Banks and our local ska-punk band All Day Long.

Now that the world has its hands on the single,  what’s next for Have No Heroes?

The next big thing for us is our trip to Japan. It’s a huge milestone — to be able to perform in such an incredible country. It feels surreal, and we’re incredibly grateful to the Black Star Foundation and RNR tours for helping make this possible. After Japan, we’re setting our sights on recording our third studio album. That’s the next major goal for us, and we can’t wait to dive into it.

What do you wish I asked about or that you had more of an opportunity to speak about during this interview?

We’d love to mention how much our families mean to us. Their support has been essential to everything we do. It’s not easy being away while we’re on tour, and the sacrifices they’ve made allow us to keep chasing our dreams. We truly couldn’t do this without them.

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Roll of the Dice is a short interview format with a variable amount of questions. A pair of dice is rolled and the total, between 2 and 12, is the amount of questions we can ask. All questions are given to the interviewee(s) at once, and no follow-ups are allowed. The interview may be lightly edited for content and clarity.