A Dirty Dozen with TRYBE from BLACK ROSE REBELLION – May 2026

According to a recent press release: “Black Rose Rebellion is a New Jersey-based hard rock band built on themes of transformation, resilience, and self-belief. Formed in 2022 by vocalist Trybe and guitarist Dave “The RockDoc” Rosenfeld, the band emerged from a chance connection that reignited both musicians’ passion for creating music at a pivotal moment in their lives. Drawing from decades of rock and metal influences while maintaining a modern edge, Black Rose Rebellion delivers powerful songs driven by soaring vocals, commanding riffs, and an unwavering message of strength through adversity. Their music reflects the symbolism of the black rose itself—change, hope, and rebirth—and encourages listeners to embrace who they are and what they stand for. Rounded out by drummer Karen “Kar Rose” Rosenfeld and bassist Michele Mayhem, Black Rose Rebellion combines diverse backgrounds and experiences into a dynamic live and studio force. Frontwoman Trybe brings the perspective of a 13-year U.S. Army veteran whose journey back to music helped shape the band’s empowering voice, while the group’s collective musicianship fuels a sound that is both hard-hitting and deeply personal. Since their formation, Black Rose Rebellion has performed at premier venues throughout New Jersey, sharing stages with acts including Sponge and Spread Eagle while building a devoted fan community known as The Rebel Army. With the release of their debut album Hail The Rebel Queen, the band continues to establish itself as one of the region’s most promising rising hard rock acts.” We get Trybe to discuss new music, influences, and more…

1. Tell us a little about your latest release.  What might a fan or listener not grab the first or second time they listen through?  Are there any hidden nuggets you put in the material or that only diehard fans might find?

This album was a labor of love. It’s been about 3 years in the making. It wasn’t perfection we were chasing, it was authenticity. This work is honest and delivers a clear message – resiliency. This much anticipated release will be followed by music video drops, interviews, live shows, and whatever else comes our way! I would say our little nugget is the theme of a dead man running. It is the title to a track but also referenced in another song. It’s basically the manifestation of the ‘bad guy’ which is essentially oppressive forces holding you down, vs. the Rebel Queen which is the idea of being your own warrior, loving yourself, and standing up for yourself. There’s also a ton of nuggets in our ‘Toxic’ music video, referencing the great Britney Spears, as well as our own message.

2. What got you into music, and can you tell us about the moment you realized you wanted to be a musician?

I’m a country girl from a family of musicians. Us kids cut our teeth strumming around makeshift campfires and coffee houses. We had full drum kits in our bedrooms and garages. I would definitely say my family, friends, and upbringing influenced me to ever get into music. I also had the biggest lady-crush on the character Cassandra from Wayne’s World! I loved that movie and Cassandra was my hero. I thought she was the coolest, most beautiful, badass woman my little eyes had ever seen. I wanted to be like her but was very shy, so I lived vicariously through that character in my little dreamland. I don’t know the moment I wanted to be a musician. It was always a part of me because of my upbringing. I never saw myself as a front-woman or center of attention, but musicianship has been with me since the womb.

3. Building on that, is there a specific song, album, performer, or live show that guided your musical taste?

I am inspired by so many genres. I don’t know that I fit into any one box, but I do know I am a theater geek at heart so theatrical performances are definitely favored. I am inspired by the vocal and visual theatrics of Freddy Mercury and Lady Gaga; the focused and emotional performances of the Allman Brothers, Adele, and Chris Stapleton; the grit and aggression of Halestorm, Disturbed, and Metallica. I believe it is my personality that eventually guided me to rock music for its innate qualities.

4. If you could call in any one collaborator to do a song with, who would it be, and why?

Linda Perry. She is an unbelievable songwriter and woman. Her ability to genre hop in order to fit another artist’s style, is remarkable. She has so much experience in the industry and I am drawn to her style and talents. I would love to collaborate with her.

5. What is your favorite activity when out of the studio and/or not on tour? What do you like to do to unwind?

Riding motorcycles and camping are my activities of reprieve. I also like home renovation projects, crafting, and painting toy boxes for babies.  I enjoy hunting and fishing when I want to challenge myself and remind myself I am self-sufficient. It’s also a very spiritual experience for me.

6. How would you describe your music to someone who’d never listened to you before? What is the one comparison a reviewer or fan has made that made you cringe or you disagreed with?

We describe our sound as contemporary hard rock. It really is good ol’ fashioned, solid hard rock, but with my contemporary flair. Nothing super complex, layered, or crazy. It’s edgy and full of chunky attitude.  I have been blessed to grow up around so many different kinds of music of different decades. I don’t even know what influences shine through in my songs lol it is interesting to hear a different take when someone new hears the songs. I’ve gotten such varied comparisons, and I see that as a really good thing. I can’t say I recall anyone giving a comparison that made me cringe. I have been compared to “an angrier Florence Welch” which I do disagree with but take as a huge compliment! It really is amazing what people hear individual to individual.

7. When your band is hanging out together, who cooks, who gets the drinks in, and who is first to crack out the acoustic guitars for a singalong?

I would say I’m the one to cook and also get the drinks in ha. I enjoy hosting people and jamming. Dave always busts out a guitar if the opportunity presents itself, but I do too. We never stray far from music. We often hang out at fast food joints and restaurants, though, for late night after-practice binge eating. We live 2 hours apart from each other, so our gatherings are usually in the form of whatever is open after a rehearsal or gig. When it comes to the holidays, we are considerate of each other’s traditions and enjoy learning about each other’s customs.

8. When was the last time you were starstruck and who was it?

I got star struck one time in my life that I recall, and it was the rapper T.I. while I was stationed in Atlanta, GA where he is from. This would’ve been 2010 I think? He was probably at the peak of his music career at the time, but I don’t get star struck despite being a fan. In this instance I think it was because of the way I encountered him. It wasn’t in Buck Head, the wealthier part of Atlanta, but he was shopping at the ‘regular’ mall with everyone else on a random week night. It was a completely unexpected encounter in a very humble setting. This is why I believe I got star struck. I was, though, pretty close to star struck the one time I got to spend the day with Sean Ono Lennon accompanied by Charlotte Kemp. I appreciated how down to earth he was.

9. What is the best part of being a musician? If you could no longer be a musician for whatever reason, what would be your dream job?

The best part of being a musician for me is expressing myself like I wouldn’t otherwise be able to do. Music is the language in which I articulate thoughts and feelings. Without it, I don’t know how I would navigate life. I’ve held a lot of jobs, but I already fulfilled my dream job as a US Army Soldier. Dave has fulfilled his dream of becoming a dentist. There’s nothing left for us to pursue, and when there’s nothing left to lose, every risk is worth taking.

10. What is one question you have always wanted an interviewer to ask – and what is the answer? Conversely, what question are you tired of answering?

I don’t have a particular question I would like to be asked, I just know I enjoy when interviews make it a conversation that manifests organic moments, rather than feeling like a job interview. I am tired of answering questions about favorites, mainly because I don’t usually have any.  My tastes are too varied – in music, food, colors, etc. I have preferences in many cases, but identifying single favorites, or what records I would pick to be stuck on an island with, is exhausting and inauthentic when forced to answer.

11. Looking back over your career, is there a single moment or situation you feel was a misstep or you would like to have a “do over,” even if it didn’t change your current situation?

The only regret I have in my life is not continuing piano lessons in my youth. Otherwise, I have no regrets. Everything happens for a reason and has led me to where I am today and where I’ll be tomorrow. I no longer dwell on the past.

12. If you could magically go back in time and be a part of the recording sessions for any one record in history, which would you choose – and what does that record mean to you?

The thing about me is that I seldom ever have favorites of anything. So, questions involving favorites are hard for me to answer. There’s so many monumental works out there that I connect with, I would be hard pressed to land on one.

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