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Up and coming band PLANET FOR SALE had some mishaps when they got started but has overcome those and look forward to what's next. They do have a current track titled "Rhino", with a whole lot more lined-up, them wanting to play shows as soon as possible among other things. The band discusses all of this and more.

1. So we had done a previous interview giving us the rundown about whom Planet For Sale was about, but it seems some things have changed so what happened?

A lot, we’ve had to let go of a member due to differences. At the same time we were selected for the BBC Introducing 2020 track of the day and now we have a management team. Crazy!! But we don’t wanna do anything else so it’s a challenge we’re accepting. After all, this is a rich man’s business and we’re working class, so bring it on. 

2. How long have you been a band and how did you get started?

Two beautiful years full of hysteric memories and loud laughs  

3. How would you describe your music to someone who has never heard you before? 

If I was to describe our music to a listener, we will begin by saying we are difficult to pigeonhole. There are some aspects of our songs which could be likened to Coldplay,  Leonard Cohen or The kinks. Much of that being because our lead singer has a unique voice like Mr Cohen and many of our songs relate to a form of storytelling, much like the Kinks and some Coldplay songs.

4. What was your latest release of music and can you talk about that a bit?

A little tune called ‘Rhino’. It is about Isolation which is something we’re sure everybody can relate to these days. The concept of an endangered animal was the perfect alibi for this guitar based tune! 

5. What is your writing and recording process like?

Unlike some bands who find their sound - and stick pretty much with it - we enjoy diversifying into different rhythms and beats to make our songs unlike any others around.

6. Is there any significance behind your band name?

Watch the news and pay attention to the climate. 

7. What is your favorite memory as a band?

Every single one is unique. This is gonna be a cheesy answer but when everyone are smiling and stepping down from the stage to celebrate. That is truly one of the greatest feelings in the world for every single one of us. 

8. What are your goals for the future as a band?

We have many goals. Obviously there are a lot of hurdles at the moment with the current pandemic, but we have found that with the hiatus stopping us from performing, we have spent a lot of time reassessing what we are going to be aiming for once the world is in a better place. Mostly we want to be able to perform at larger venues and introduce ourselves to a wider audience.

9. How about 2021 what's in-store for you guys?

We also want to perform at music festivals. In fact we were due to play at the great escape in Brighton in 2020. But like everything else last year it never materialized. Our main aim is to just get out there and do what we do best. Play!

10. Where can the readers find out more about you and your music?

You can find out about us on most social platforms like Facebook and Instagram, facebook.com/PLANETFORSALE, @PLANETFORSALE, and on all major music platforms such as Amazon Music, Spotify, Deezer, apple music and others. We also have a YouTube channel where you can find our lyric videos accompany all our songs. They really are worth taking a look.

Modernized 5-piece band NINTH DEGREE have taken their influences from rock, alternative pop, progressive rock and folk, keeping a modern day twist. With that they have released a single and have an EP expected this summer! The band talks more or less about their music, coming together and what they have planned next.

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

We are a 5-piece Rock band founded in September 2018 out of the ashes of Misselbrook and Watt which was a small project between two of the band members Hamish and Cameron. Hamish (Vocals/Keys) and Cameron (Vocals/Guitars) are two of our three vocalists and have been in bands together for many years having been friends since they were kids. Connor (Vocals/Bass) and Murray (Drums) came in to be Ninth Degree’s rhythm section after Misselbrook and Watt disbanded. They were fans of the band and so it just made sense because they knew the material well already.

We played shows and brought out our debut single “Smile” as a 4-piece but decided in mid-2019 we needed a second guitarist to fill out our sound and so we recruited Reece (Cowbell/Guitars) who was on Cameron’s course at uni. Ninth Degree’s goal is to bring a fresh and exciting new sound to the local scene with influences from Modern Rock, Alternative Pop, Progressive Rock and Folk.

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

We spent the first 2 months or so brainstorming ideas. We then had a massive list of around 20/30 possible names and got our friends and family to vote on them. It ended up being a tie between "Fool's Paradise" and "Nth Degree" and the band voted for "Nth Degree". Unfortunately, we realised there was a popular song from the 2000s called Nth Degree which would make it hard to google us. So, we went for the next best option "Ninth Degree". 

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

We are based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The music scene is really vibrant in Scotland there’s quite a large indie scene as well as a solid metal scene so there’s quite a bit of variety. Personally, we really enjoy working with The Marx, Stay For Tomorrow, RumRunners and Still Sinking who are some great local acts. 

4. How would you describe your style?

We would class ourselves as Alternative Rock but with a twist. We have quite a range of influences from New Wave, Classic Prog Rock, Indie Rock and even Folk which all help to give us a really unique sound.

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

We have just released our 2nd studio single “Fade Away” which we recorded live in the studio before the pandemic! As well as this, we have released another studio single “Smile”, a live album and live acoustic EP, three acoustic covers and an album full of songs (originals and covers) we recorded during the first COVID lockdown. You can expect a strong combination of in-your-face rock along with more laid-back acoustic rock tracks from Ninth Degree. We have 3 lead vocalists and 2 lead guitarists and so you can also be sure to get a lot of harmonies and guitar solos!

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

Yes, we have about 5-10 songs written, and we are hoping to pick the best 4 or so and aim bring out an EP in the summer.

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

Unfortunately, due to the pandemic all our shows have been cancelled. However, we are currently in discussion about new ways we can make content for our fans while we are stuck in lockdown. We are pretty active on our YouTube channel and so will likely try to bring out some new videos there.

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

Ultimately, we are aiming to bring out our debut album once the pandemic is over and we’ve built some more momentum. Then hopefully we will go on a small UK and/or EU tour to promote the album.

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

You can stream our latest single here - https://linktr.ee/NDFadeAway.

You buy our music on our Bandcamp site - https://ninthdegreeuk.bandcamp.com/.

We also do merch preorder runs every couple of months with people being to order either through our Bandcamp or Bigcartel page (https://ninthdegreeuk.bigcartel.com/)

We make sure to let people know about new music and merch through our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages (all @ninthdegreeuk) which you can find via our website - https://ninthdegree.co.uk/.

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

Our catchy riffs, melodies and harmony vocals.

Cinematic rock band VANITY FEAR have done a lot since beginning back in 2019. Three album's and an EP has been released, with them currently hard at work upon what is their fourth album to date. The band chats about their music and so much more.

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

VF: The band is made up of of members who all met in Columbus, Ga. Once you’ve played music for a while in a small town, it becomes clear who the brightest musicians are, so we gathered in May of 2019 to do a collaboration song. Sort of a “Columbus All Stars” single. After that song, Kevlar, was released, it became clear that we were onto something special. We went on to write and record a double album that year and we haven’t slowed down since.

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

VF: “Vanity Fear” is a name that Matt had been hanging onto for some time. Once we got started though, it was a obviously the perfect fit. There’s a clear duality to the project; the contrasting music styles, the male and female vocals. With that, and some of the darker themes touched on in the music, the name sums us up perfectly.

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

VF: We’re from a modest city called Columbus, Ga. As could be said for most towns, the music scene has definitely waned, which is unfortunate. That’s why being able to record and release our music remotely and internationally has been such a critical tool. Our music scene really is our studio! There are definitely some amazing musicians in Columbus, GA though. While many are in cover bands or solo country acts, the talent is definitely there waiting to be discovered!

4. How would you describe your style?

VF: We’ve been described as a “cinematic rock” band and we couldn’t be happier with that label. We take pride in the way we arrange our songs and add orchestral elements. It creates a sense of scale that is worthy of any film score. Overall, our style is heavy, electronic, smooth and haunting all at the same time. Every song is a story and every album is a journey. When I show people the female vocals over the heavy guitars, they always say Evanescence, which is totally a compliment. Brandon's voice is "silk" and Matt's is that Chevelle-like sound I love. In my mind, we are a version of bands like Pink Floyd and Linkin Park...it's an experience.

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

VF: Since we began in 2019, we’ve released three full albums and an EP. We try to be diverse, but above all, we seek to be honest and moving with what we write. Hopefully that comes across to every listener. Optophobia, which is our latest album, really captured the emotion associated with the global pandemic to include the fear and uncertainty we and the world felt.

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

VF: We are currently in production of our fourth full album. We're always writing and certain songs are queued up for the next album based on the concept. Again, it's about the experience. There may be songs we wrote for Optophobia that didn't align with the concept, but they're so damn good that we keep them in the catalogue. Typically we work quickly, but we’re forcing ourselves to take this one slow. The goal is to make something that’s rarely been done before; a fully immersive experience. Needless to say, we have BIG expectations for 2021.

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

VF: Due to the nature of our band, touring doesn’t seem like a possibility for the time being. Truth be told, we’ve only played together in the same room once, which we took the time to film and record and will be out very soon! Since all of us have the means to record remotely, the work never stops.

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

VF: We want to reach more people, move more people and hope they relate to our music. It would be amazing to play in different countries for different cultures. Diversity is so important to us...it's what we are as a band!

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

VF: Our full catalogue is available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube as well as our website: http://www.VanityFearMusic.com.

We also have a merch store at http://redbubble.com/people/vanityfear.

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

VF: Everything you hear and see was done completely independently. Recording, mixing, filming, editing, artwork; we’re proud that we have been able to actualize this vision ourselves completely. It’s a testament that anything can be accomplished with enough work ethic.

Remember how it made you feel and know that you aren't alone. If you're angry, scream with Matt. If you feel smooth as silk, sing with Brandon. If you want the hair on your neck to stand up or align with a tortured soul, listen to Heather's haunting vocals. If you want to be amazed with technical and perfected skill, listen to Kyle's beats. If you want amazingly beefy guitar tones with perfect distortion, listen to Jeff's riffs. We all have our niche and when aligned together, it's truly the perfect mix.”

Pop punk band THE DOWNCAST have their debut EP along with a couple of single's and another EP in the works. Much more is talked about, including word about the all new EP and single!

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

The Downcast started in 2018 with a hope, a prayer, and a hell of a lot of elbow grease. We've been lucky enough to work with some amazing people to bring our music to life through recording and live shows. 

We're a 4 piece band:

Matt - guitar/vocals

Leo - guitar

Arthur - bass/vocals

Julien - drums 

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

I wish this was a better story….We just thought of a word we liked and stuck "The" on the front of it. Since "The Nirvanas" sounded a little derivative, we landed on "The Downcast". "The" bands weren't cool for a long time, but we're bringing it back! 

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

We're based out of beautiful (currently cold) Toronto, Canada.  The music scene here is great, especially for our genre. Not that being a new local band isn't tough, but we definitely appreciate the fact that there are a lot of opportunities here compared to other cities in North America. 

Here are some local bands we would recommend:

Rival Town - @rivaltownband

Flight 97 - @flight97official

Gurth - @gurthagram

4. How would you describe your style?

We typically get categorized in the pop punk genre, and we don't disagree! I like to think we add some flare to it with modern metal influences in our guitar work.

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

Our debut EP called "Trouble at The Surfcomber" came out in 2018, we've released 2 singles in 2019, and have our Sophomore EP in the works! The first single from this new release is due in February of this year!

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

Yes! The first single from our Sophomore EP will be released in February of 2021!

This will be our second body of work produced by Alan Day of Four Year Strong. It's the best thing we've ever done and we're super excited to get it out to the world. 

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

With COVID, we can't make any plans. But we miss it dearly. As soon as we can, we will be planning a Canadian tour. 

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

Our plans simply consist of making the best music we possibly can, and playing it to people who want to hear it. That's all we have done thus far and it's been a blast. 

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

Our music is available on every major streaming site! We don't have a merch store but hit us up on Instagram @thedowncastto if you want a shirt. We'll set you up!

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

That there is good music out there that doesn't come from a recognized record label. When I was younger, I loved finding underground bands. I felt like when I found them, they were just for me. We can be just for you. Love you too. 

SPEAK EASY CIRCUS is a band of musicians whose time together, combines a variety of genres, with an EP and single out already. The band goes into discussion about all new music and what other plans are in-store for them.

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

Jack - Guitar/vocals/keys 

Jon - Sax/Keys 

Frazer - Drums 

Chats - Bass

Jack, Jon and Chats met playing in bands in Glasgow, and were introduced to Frazer through a mutual friend. When it came time to put together a band to play the Speak Easy Circus songs live, Jack reached out and the band as we know it was formed.

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

The name came about because we wanted to create a name that wasn’t something that already existed, we wanted to have something that would create a unique image in people’s mind that would reflect the eclectic mix of music we wanted to make. So we picked ‘Speak Easy Circus’ because we thought it was a strange enough combination of words that it might make people think twice. 

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

We are based in Glasgow, which has a very strong music scene. Some particular acts that we have been listening to recently are corto.alto, who have a really cool nu-jazz feel and are lead by Liam Shortall. Fat Suit are also an incredible modern jazz band. Also Joesef, who has been blowing up recently. There are honestly so many bands in Glasgow that are great, Beggar in the heights, Charlotte Marshall and the Hot 5, Walt Disco, Baby Taylah to name a few.   

4. How would you describe your style?

Our sound is based on a mix of the individual members influences, all of our members come from very different musical backgrounds, rock, funk, soul, and jazz to name a few. Ultimately we want to be an eclectic group who aren’t defined by one genre, so we have songs that are acoustic ballads and songs that are supposed to make you dance, all tied together with socially conscious lyrics and story-telling. Basically we want to make music we would like to listen to ourselves. 

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

In 2019 we released an EP, ‘Bravo Tango Charlie’, which was recorded as a solo project before the full live band existed, and in 2020 we released our single ‘Neon in Daylight’ with the full band involved. Both projects were recorded and produced entirely ourselves in our flat, something we are very proud of, however we are very excited to have worked with The Animal Farm down in London on our upcoming projects.  

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

Yes! We have new music coming in 2021, the first of which is our single ‘Lions Should Hunt’ which is going to be released on the 22nd of January. 

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

Obviously at the moment we have had our live plans put on hold, like the rest of the world. However we are optimistic that in 2021 we will be able to play some more gigs and festivals in Scotland and hopefully further afield. 

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

We have many plans, some ridiculously ambitious and some more realistic! Really we would like to be able to keep developing as a band, playing bigger shows and hopefully reaching more people. 

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

You can find us on all streaming sites, including Spotify and Apple Music. 

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

When people first listen to our music the initial thing we would like them to think is that this is something different and unique, something that they might not have heard before. We want to make music that we would listen to, and the music that we listen to is eclectic, exciting, meaningful and doesn’t take itself too seriously all at the same time, so if people went away from our music thinking anything like that then we would take that as a win!

Having made this project just two years ago IVORY LAKE where the band would go on to play a ton of shows, leading to them writing a ton of songs! This would all lead to them writing and recording their debut EP out this New Year in 2021! Ivory Lake has so much more to be told, the main person behind it all goes into detail.

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.  

Ivory Lake is a project I started back in 2019 while touring with Geoff Tate (previously of Queensryche), we played over 100 shows in six months over 26 country’s, so as you can imagine there’s a lot of down time on the tour bus. So I started writing a ton of songs and started putting them together in my own very dyslexic way. After putting out a demo I contacted Ville at the Animal Farm Management . He liked the stuff I had and from there we stared putting together an EP which will be out January 22nd 2021.

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

Ivory Lake is a beautiful lake in New Zealand of which I had never even heard of before, the name came to me whilst I was sitting at a friends house under the influence…when the pool had this white glow to it and the ripples started to look like elephants were stabbing it from underneath with their tusks, hence the name Ivory Lake.

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend? 

The band is based out in Southern Spain. The music scene here has been suffering for the last few years even before the pandemic hit. Which is why I prefer to get out and tour internationally, meet new people and see new places. Although it is suffering there are still some amazing artists.  I have to recommend  Mani Orrason for all the indie freaks.

4. How would you describe your style?

Idiosyncratic alt/pop -if I had to put it in a box. But I would say we thrive in the space in-between genre’s.

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

My debut EP will be released on all platforms January 22nd 2021  and I’m super exited to share it.

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

I always have new music in the works, creating is a never ending process for me. I have 2 full albums worth of songs all ready to take into the studio at some point this year.

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out? 

I play a lot of local shows in southern Spain and we hope to tour the USA and UK later this year all being well.

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band? 

We hope to record another EP mid 2021  and with some luck a full album towards the end of the year. After that complete world domination. 

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?  

You can listen to my debut EP on all platforms from the 22nd of January 2021.  

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time? 

I hope that it is an emotional journey. It's real, it makes the listener feel... Like somebody else knows.

Artist, producer, multi-instrumentalist of the electronic, rock, ambient, punk rock, kind is JENNA LEIGH-RAINE, whose most recent works in the form of an album titled "KRAFT" has a lot to say about this and much more.

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

I am a solo artist since 1986 where i parted with my syth duo Lonely Crystal Child. I have recorded up to 13 albums since 1987. I was originally signed to a French management deal inn Paris called Solid X-periment for WEA France. I recorded demos but after two years in and out of Paris we parted ways. I eventually took full control of my writing, sound, and recorded my first solo album’ Sound For Aliens in 94. We did several good gigs and then i returned to Los Angeles where i had been previously. Up to 1998 I had recoded a lot and was invited to perform a track called Nebula Blue at the Sony lot to perform on a tv show. In 2005 I was picked up as one of the artists to be featured on an album produced by one half of 90’s band The Grid Richard Norris who became a good friend to this day. The album called God Made Me Hardcore released under as an independent label as a subsidiary of Island. Myself and then partner toured intensively and then eventually in 2016 I was signed to EML music owned and ran by the original keyboard player for Gary Numan from 79-96. 

In 2019 i was then offered and signed a publishing deal for Ronall Music whom were known for 80s distribution at PRT then Mes music dance label in the 90’s I released in 2018 an all instrumental album called NOMA with good reviews a fully electronic concept. I then released an album in 2019 called AREA which got into mainstream stores adding to Rough Trade, but now HMV Westfield, FOPP, Sound Machine, Amoeba Hollywood.

My current album KRAFT released in late 2020 digitally with a vinyl release planned for May June 2021. Finally I am currently recording my next album with a working title DEIMO (Imbalance Til Mars).

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

I now go under my real name.

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

I have been based in west London when I’m not travelling between Los Angeles which has been a second home. I though wrote half of KRAFT between London LA and France. I have been known around the areas of synth rock etc. But I have written in my career for other artists in rock, and pop, though I also am able to score for sync and film work.

I released an autobiography in 2017 which had a release party in Hollywood and was available at Barnes and Noble LA and online stores, for which a film production company at Pinewood Studios in 2014 signed for the rights to make a movie based on my book, this is under revisit agreement.

I am not to up on many bands but I do follow That’ POPPY and her 2020 album I Disagree was brilliant and I really like Yungblud whom I found his record in Amobea the day mine was signed to stock there. Poppy is based out of LA too is Kim Petras and I think yungblud lived not too far from me. My area is famous for the birth of Punk and Batehoven lived opposite me, not bad company.

4. How would you describe your style?

Alternative Rock, Filmwave. Its half punk rock, half cinematic electronic based tracks with electric guitar. But in essence its rock.

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

I’m currently recording my forth album for my publishers at Ronall Music /Supreme Somgs called DEIMO(working title) Expect to hear a wall of sound a electronic  exciting dark light journey, then come up for straight headed modern punkrock.

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

Yes, I am three tracks into five written towards the next album DEIMO. I am spending much time designing sound and arranging it as music into a track/song, instrumental.

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

Well  have been trying to start conversations with several top acts to be a support act. I can’t divulge though I’d love to support POPP/YUNGBLUD /NUMAN/Avril Lavigne/The Pretty Reckless, I have been offered to showcase the new material at the Whiskey on Sunset Blvd, we’ll see as all my friends are wondering what will happen going forward due to the current situation

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

Get into new territories, such as Japan the far east America. I have publishing into china too so this idea to reach more areas would be great, radios and places in Europe, France, Italy, Berlin, etc.

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

Rough Trade stores UK/NYC

Amobea Los Angeles

FOPP Covent Garden London

HMV Westfield London

Sound Machine Reading UK

Amazon

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFTdHPk4WPJKOQ0E331loJQ

https://jennaleigh-raine.bandcamp.com/

Big Cartel

https://jennaleighraine.bigcartel.com/

iTunes

Spotify

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

I’m creating music that is audio and visual a journey.

French industrial metal band FRAU FLEISCHER is an all new band that was formed in 2020. This trio of musicians have come together, to release all new content, stepping away from previous works that are no longer needed. See what the band had to say about the past, present, and future.

1. So would you say that Frau Fleischer is a solo project or just another band in the form of being a project?

Gabriel Daimon: I must say Frau Fleischer is a state of mind! We are working far from each other but having the same vibes and we have just started this journey, this project, so who knows what will the future reserve us!

Franz Schultz: Yes, actually Gabriel lives in Italy, Greg in the east of France and I live in the south, but distance is not a problem when you have the same vibes! We work like that and with technology it's not a problem. 

Frau Fleischer is not only another band but a real project that takes shapes day after day and is not ready to stop.

2. Is there any significance behind your band name?

Gabriel Daimon: Frau Fleischer is a woman, a man, a creature that stands against this shallowness and over all it is a critique to this modern/old way of objectifying bodies without any meaning! I know, people have already done that but the problem is really actual and we want to make our part in this. It seems like we actually are living in a Butcher's Shop, today more than ever. We are not trying to moralize this kind of things, just giving our opinion and trying to make it artistic and stylish.

3. How would you describe your music to someone who has never heard you before?

Gabriel Daimon: Visceral, painful and rude, but always with this liberating intention, because at the end of the day what we want to do is dance, have a drink or more, have great sex and over all have fun! 

Franz Schultz: A crossover of different universes, made by musicians with a different history. We listen to a lot of things and Frau Fleischer is our child, a dirty kid, a hybrid creature, a reflection of a perfect universe as we imagine it.

4. What was your latest release of music and can you talk about that a bit?

Gabriel Daimon: Sacrifice is our first release and it is to me like a prayer to the Lord, an intimate discussion within myself, trying to figure out how I can love myself through the darkness that belongs to every human being. Forgiving ourselves is the first step to a better life!

Franz Schultz: Amen!!!!

5. How would you say that Frau Fleischer and SCHULTZ are different, alike, and the same to one another?

Franz Schultz: For me each project is different. SCHULTZ has been my project for over 15 years, and it was time to move on.  This project was a solo project, then a duo that became a band, but for me it was time to pause it.

The last album released in May 2020 didn't really correspond to what I had in mind at this time for SCHULTZ and I needed to take a break, to do something else. Now I can’t tell you if this break is temporary and that SCHULTZ will return one day.

Frau Fleischer is different for me because it is a new adventure and I rediscover the pleasure of creating, innovating, testing, something that I had not felt for several years with SCHULTZ.

So yes for some this project may seem identical or similar, for sure there’ll be points in common because this music is the music that I like but the approach that I have today is totally different and hoped me free in my mind.

6. What are your goals for the future as a band?

Gabriel Daimon: I would say that I truly want to conquer the world!!! Step by step, performance by performance, song after song!

Franz Schultz: Frau Fleischer is still a baby, he has to grow up, and he's growing up well. We have lots of projects, ideas, we are moving forward step by step but it is still too early to talk about them.

7. What about your plans for this next year in 2021?

Franz Schultz: Continue to develop the band, his universe,  to release new tracks, to work on an album. Playing live if the health situation will get better one day. The project is just born and there is still a lot of work to do.

8. Where can the readers find your music and more info about you?

Franz Schultz: Everywhere on digital stores.

Our first single « Sacrifice » is available for free on bandcamp here:

https://fraufleischerband.bandcamp.com/releases.

You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram or simply visit our page and support us here, we have lovely tee-shirt on sell here :

http://fraufleischerband.fr/.

Escape The Fate have released a new video of an all new track titled "Not My Problem", featuring a guest spot from Travis Barker. Check it HERE.

Children Of Bodom's frontman/guitarist Alexi Laiho has passed away, with the metal community being shocked and sadden by this news that happened this week. Check out a tribute video provided by members of Immortal Guardian, Hellion Prime, and Oceans of Slumber right HERE.