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1. First off I'd like to ask how did your holidays go and did you have any New Year's resolutions?

Steve: Main resolutions is to play as many shows as possible to promote the new CD!

2. What has the response been so far for "Worship Or Die"?

Steve: Pretty good, it's been going really well!

3. How did the band's sound progress from The Split CD to Worship Or Die?

Steve: We got a lot more technical more complex songs and a lot of the stuff a on the split were the first two demos were put on the split.

4. Where did the album title come from?

Steve: It was a lyric in one of the songs was "Kingdom Of Death," and it was part of the chorus so took it from there.




5. What inspired the lyrics for this album?

Steve: Mostly various different things some political and some based on other things horror movies, the whole album is political.

6. Have any absolute favorite horror movie?

Steve: The Evil Dead Series and anything by George A. Romero.

7. Do you or the band have any pre-concert rituals?

Steve: Nothing in particular just practice, we don't do any drinking just play straight forward and focus on what we're doing and then go party afterwards.

8. Have you guys heard of a festival called the Los Angeles Murderfest? Would you be interested in playing it?

Steve: Yea, we would be totally interested in playing it but no offers to play it yet. We have a few festivals out here some happening in May.

9. What was the first concert you attended as a fan?

Steve: It was pretty awesome really back in 1991 "Clash of the Titans," with Anthrax, Megadeth and Slayer!



10. What was the most memorable tour experience for you?

Steve: Probably playing out in the middle of the wilderness, we opened for Wacko Jesus in the middle of a cornfield. *Laughs*

11. What do you do when you're not on stage or in the studio? Do you have a "day job"?

Steve: I just got laid off but at the moment just working full time on music and sending our music out to the labels.

12. Was there ever a record that you didn't go out on tour to support it?

Steve: No this is really our first full length LP since the split, we pretty much just play constantly.

13. Any thoughts or comments?

Steve: Thanks for doing this interview and the reviews real good and catch us out on the road this summer, heading out to Texas and then to Kansas and then back up here this summer!
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An interview with Andrew Tweedy:

Please introduce yourself, and what is the hidden symbolism behind the name?

My name is Andrew Tweedy. The name Buried Inside recognizes a certain level of individual and social repression, to which we are all subject. Basic repression is universal and inescapable. However, surplus repression, I would like to believe, is not. Many have argued that surplus repression is fully internalized oppression. The name is in reference to the idea that the repressed is always striving to return, and that we, as humans in a repressive society, are always trying to come to terms with this.

Do you feel you are portraying a message to the masses that we can all relate to?

Buried Inside is and always will be a punk band! We don't pretend to have all the answers, but we do have a lot of questions. One thing we have always strived to do is draw attention to the fallacies of thought and social constructs that are so ingrained in our normal lives that we forget that they exist and that we do have choices.

What is music for you? Does it bring you some new emotions or it helps you to get rid of some negative emotions?

That's a pretty tough question. Music serves countless different purposes. Some music evokes emotion, some music evokes thought and some just eases your mind. That's the beauty I guess... It's such a broad experience. There's music for every occasion. Despite playing "heavy" music, I don't think negative emotions are a big part of it. Certainly it does dictate the lyrics to a certain extent, but writing, performing and listening to this music is an overall positive experience.




What do you think of all of your releases? Have you reached your goal as a musician or not yet and what can we expect from the next album?

I think for past releases, whether with Buried Inside or other, they're all things that I feel proud of. They're representative of moments in my life. Even if I listen to old recordings of bands I was in when I was 15 and they sound awful and the musicianship is that of a bunch of pot-head kids, I'd never be embarrassed or ashamed of that stuff. In fact, the opposite. I've learned a lot and experienced a lot from each band or each recording. I'm not sure I ever had a goal. I wanted to make records and perform, and I've done those things. So sure, I've reached my goals in that sense. The next record is a lot different to me from the last one but it's always hard to say from my point of view. I can't tell what other people hear when they listen. It's something much different from what we hear, having constructed these records.

Why do you think the 80s has enjoyed such a huge comeback? What do you think of the new AC/DC & Metallica albums?

I haven't heard the new AC/DC, but the new Metallica is just sad. Not quite as bad as the last one, but close. I find it so hard to understand how bands can go from being on top of the world to sheer mediocrity.

Why do you play this blend of hardcore, progressive, and metal?

We just play what sounds good to us. We don't set out to sound like any genre or be a part of any group of bands. We play honest music from our hearts. Sometimes that alone is enough to set us apart from other bands these days.

What's all about the word "time" on "Chronoclast (Selected Essays On Time-Reckoning And Auto-Cannibalism)"?

Every song title starts with the word "time" except for 2 instrumental songs. The album was written as one song, split into two halves. So the song titles merely sections of a bigger piece, so to speak. It was a record about time as the primary socializing tool and the clock as the key machine of industrial capitalism. So each track was exploring a different aspect.

I noticed that you've toured North America a lot, and you got to chill with Unearth and Converge among others. Are those two in particular a big influence in helping creating your own music?

We never toured with Converge. I think we've played with them once and have never hung out with them, aside from recording out last record with Kurt. We've played a lot with Unearth. We met almost ten years ago when both bands were starting out. Our music is pretty different, but they're a bunch of great dudes and have always supported us. I wouldn't say either band has influenced us much directly, but obviously Converge's influence is fairly broad across the genre of underground, heavy music. We just want to tour with cool dudes. 90% of touring is spent hanging out and waiting for the next show, so it's important to really get along with the dudes around you.




How is the holiday season treating you?

Holidays are stressful. It's bullshit. You get all this time off, but it's all just a lot of running around and stress. I had to do a bunch of shopping at stores I hate to support, so that never feels good.

What do you know and think about Romania?

Our former guitar player's parents lived there for some time and he spent holidays there. We all wanted The Golden Boys to win the world cup.

Any final thoughts or comments you'd like to make?

Thanks for this!

http://www.relapse.com/
http://www.buriedinside.com/
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1. Can you shed some light on the band's history and briefly summarize the saga of War Tapes for those who are not yet familiar with the band?

We formed when Neil and I moved out from Boston to LA. Neil was playing music back in Boston and not too long after arriving in LA Neil booked a show at a local LA club. He realized that he needed a band to play with and he called me to help him out. With William playing drums we played our first show a couple of weeks later. Our best friend Matt started playing guitar with us not too long after and War Tapes was officially born. Since then we have had the honor to open and tour with many incredible bands including Smashing Pumpkins, Tiger Army, Shiny Toy Guns, Moving Units, Longwave, VNV Nation, and The Unseen. We signed to Seattle Indie Label Sarathan Records almost a year ago and released our self-titled EP this past September. Right now we are just finishing our full length which we will be releasing in April!

2. You have a brand-new record, War Tapes, out in the open, what can you tell me about its creation - writing,recording, and how you managed to capture that classic style you're known to carry out when expressing yourselves musically.

Our EP came out in September and was our first official release. The writing and recording process is something we all love. We do most of our writing when we are together in our rehearsal space in Downtown LA. We usually have a very clear idea of what we're looking for by the time we get to the studio. we rehearse a lot.




3. What kind of expectations did you have for the album when you first started writing the new material? How do you feel about the record now, that it's done, pressed, and soon to be unleashed upon the masses?


We feel incredibly proud of the record we just finished. As far as expectations go, we don't put that kind of pressure on ourselves. The only thing that really matters to us is creating great art. We are so excited to release the record. We are working on finishing the artwork now and can't wait till it is pressed and packaged.

4. Traveling across the world to share your music, where have you guys been? What are the plans on the road? Any particular destination spots you have in mind?

We have toured most of the US with Tiger Army and The Unseen and also went to the UK and played Manchester, Glasgow, and London. We would love to get back to Europe and tour all over this time, and also hope to play Japan!

5. Has your band had the Warped Tour experience? Is that something you guys would are interested in?

We have not played the Warped Tour before but it is something we would love to be a part of.

6. Is the tour you're on now in support of a new album you're working on?

Right now we have been playing a lot of shows around the Southern CA area and will continue to play West Coast dates and Las Vegas, NV these next couple of months, and then we hope to do another US tour.

7. What shaped together War Tapes and how has your sound progressed?

War Tapes has been shaped together through our mutual love of music. We have an amazing time playing together and creating music. Our sound has progressed as we have grown as musicians together over time and has become a sound that we feel represents exactly what we feel.




8. Aside from expecting an awesome record, what else can we expect to see from you guys?

We hope to continue releasing music on a frequent and consistent basis and to tour a lot more. We are also working on some different video ideas that will hopefully be realized within the next couple of months.

9. How do you feel it fits in with the rest of your releases?

We feel that the full length is a continuation of where the EP left off. We will have a few of the same songs on our full length that appeared on our EP, but they have been remixed and re-mastered. The new songs on the record are ones that we are most excited about releasing.

10. How did you guys get into the metal scene in the first place? What drew you towards it, and why do you still devour every minute of it?

I would say we are not in any one scene although we welcome being included in the metal scene. we are definitely huge fans of the genre. But I think our sound spans many different musical labels.

11. What's kept you guys together for such a long time, having gone through line-up changes, solo/side projects, and all that jazz. What makes you guys stick it out until the very end of your days?

We stay together we because we love our band and couldn't imagine not having it on our lives, and we are family.

12. What is the writing and recording process like for War Tapes?

The writing and recording process for us is something very sacred. we write constantly and love getting into our rehearsal room and working out all the songs and ideas. We have many different ways in which our songs are written, some come out of improvised jams, other's come from ideas we bring into rehearsal from rough demos. We love writing and recording!

13. What inspires you to create this music?

Everything from where we live, to what we listen to, to what we read, watch, and experience. Our music for us encapsulates our lives. It is who we are.

14. Where do you see yourself and War Tapes in twenty years?

We see War Tapes growing and evolving into something we can do for the rest of our lives together.




15. Do you have any parting words or messages?

Thank you so much for the interview and look for our record sometime in April.

http://www.myspace.com/wartapes
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Hey what’s up? How are the holidays treating you? Any New Year's Resolutions?

Matthias: Not much of a holiday so far... I have to work today and tomorrow. But whatever, the last couple of days were quite relaxed and i met a lot of good friends i only see once a year, so it´s been great! New Year´s resolutions? We probably need to play more shows... : )

I read in your bio listed on your MySpace profile that your main goal was to never change and for all the band mates to find something they can identify with etc. Why did you pick this goal? Has it stuck ever since it formed?

Matthias: It actually says: the main goal is and always will be to create something memorable and meaningful that every member of the band can identify with.

It is the most essential thing why we are in this band and why spend our time figuring out how to put these tiny and strange pieces of music together. At a certain point, in a certain moment when somehow all those pieces fit together, it is a very rewarding feeling to have created something unique. It tells us something about ourselves and we just don´t want that to ever stop.

In 2002 your first EP "The Transformation of Madison," was unleashed through Scorched Earth Policy Records how did it feel to finally have something out in the open for others to give their opinions on?

Matthias: It was really like: okay, we did it. We recorded it. From now on, it doesn´t really belong to us any more, because we give it away to be judged by the outside world. Luckily some people seem to appreciate what we do, and it is a nice feeling to know that from time to time someone listens to your record and gets something out of doing that.

Did you think you would get the same reactions and musical ability skills when you switched over to AcidAyatollah Records in 2005 then ran off to Bastardized Recordings in 2008?

Matthias: To be quite frank, we never have a clue know what reactions to expect. Naturally, you hope that everyone likes what you do. That you sell tons of records and play only sold out shows.

Then again most of the time we don´t really care about what people expect. It would be really awkward to think about that while writing a song or recording an album. So you could say we are also a little bit stubborn.

Are you satisfied with your newest release "We Are Our Ghosts"?

Matthias: There are always things one would like to do differently, would there be a second attempt. On the other hand i think we really did good with this record. I am personally totally satisfied with what we have achieved.

How did the name come about both band name and CD title for "We Are Our Ghosts"?

Matthias: Yeah, the name thing. We probably should work on a F.A.Q or something.
We all love David Lynch, especially "Lost Highway“ with its dense atmosphere. We want to create something as dense as that with our music. Not with images but with sounds. Something strange, beautiful and disturbing. Then again, the name just sounded better than all the other ideas that were floating around at the time. : )

"We Are Our Ghosts“ refers to the definition of the term ghost. It reflects the idea about people vanishing just around us in our everyday lives. People that are too poor, too sick, not popular enough, too strange, too special or too humble to be noticed. There are so many things that can happen to you and make a ghost out of you in no time. We thought about that idea a lot and it fit perfectly to the songs of the record.

Future plans for Llynch?

Matthias: Right now, we just want to practice and to play as much as possible. With nearly become invisible while recording and creating this record. So this really is the only plan at hand right now. Getting in the van, that´s all.

Are you guys familiar with any of the other artists on Bastardized Recordings, Snatch Club, Six Reasons to Kill? You guys should all go out on tour sometime.

Matthias: We played one show with Six Reasons To Kill a couple years back. That was fun but it´s been a while. As for touring: that would be great! But i have to warn the other guys, we are strange people to hang out with!

What band would you say has helped you the most throughout your life?

Matthias: Probably my own band. I really love lots of other band´s records, but making music with these people in our band has helped me most when everything else was just shit.

Any other thoughts or comments you'd like to make?

Matthias: I wish everyone who reads this a great 2009. May all of you get what you hope for. "The Gun Seller“ by Hugh Laurie is just an hilarious novel. I like it very much. Oh, and buy our record please! Thank you.
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Los Angeles sludge thrash metallers Watch Me Burn got their start sometime in the 2000 era in which they went on to release two LP's a series of splits, and a few demo recording's their last release before their split-up in 2009 was "At The Stake" in 2007. Since then frontwomen Sawa has done her modeling gig as a Suicide Girl the remaining members Russ, Rusy, and Kevin have gone on to other activities. R.I.P. Watch Me Burn.

1. Introduce yourself, and what is the hidden symbolism behind the name?

My name is Rusty. I play drums for Watch Me Burn. I don't think there is a hidden message in our name. I will say there are a ton of ways to use our name.

2. Do you feel you are portraying a message to the masses that we can all relate to?

I am sorry but I don't think we have a message. Besides music is love. Being happy entertaining our fans and doing everything in our power to put on a good show.

3. How are the holidays treating you guys? Any New Year's Resolutions?

The holidays are always a bitch. Spending money you don't have. Seeing people you would rather not see. Watch Me Burn is getting ready to play a ton of shows for 2009.

4. What are the future plans for Watch Me Burn?

We will be releasing our 3rd full length album. Playing as many shows as possible. Trying to get some label attention.

5. How did the process and development of "At The Stake," come about, do you think it has defined you guys as band?

That album took forever to finish. If anything it mad us stronger as a band. The recording process was spanned across about 8 months. First drums, then bass, then guitar and then vocals. The entire record was recorded at LMU by our good friend Christian. It was also mastered by Scott Hull from Pig Destroyer. The record is really polished. I don't think it defined us, I think it is what we were at the time. We are always growing and trying different things.

6. What is music for you? Does it bring you some new emotions or it helps you to get rid of some negative emotions?

For me...music is a release. It helps me get rid of negative feelings I tend to hold on to. I feel like a million bucks for about 10 minutes after a set. Then I have to start moving my drums for the next band. Playing live is the greatest!

7. Why do you think the 80s has enjoyed such a huge comeback?

Everything comes back around. The next thing you know..Death Metal and Grind will be back in the spot light like it was in the early 90's. Then Watch Me Burn might have a chance for global domination...for a few months.

8. So, how would you describe your sound to a stranger in three words?

Fast, Funky & Tight

9. What was it like playing the Los Angeles Murdefest for the passed 3 years I believe. Are you going to make it a tradition?

Playing the Murderfest is the best. Kevin (Guitar) & I have been friends with Dan from Church of the 8th Day since high school. He has been a friend and a fan of Watch Me Burn since we started. He knows we can draw a good crowd and loves us as we love him. I hope we get invited back for version 5.0.


10. And finally to wrap things up, anything else you'd like to mention we haven't covered?

I would just like to thank you for this interview. I would like to tell everyone to stay tuned and watch for our 3rd release, due out in 2009. If you or someone you know does booking, please contact us through our MySpace page. www.myspace.com/watchmeburn. Thanks for everything. See you in 2009.
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1. Introduce yourself, and what is the hidden symbolism behind the name?

Hi, my name is Cult and I play in Deathchain. My stage name is referring to my other side, to put it brief. “The side that is hidden.”

2. Do you feel you are portraying a message to the masses that we can all relate to?

Yes, we have a message, definitely. But not everyone can or will relate to it, since the majority of the human race is very ignorant. The message is: Don't accept ready doctrines, think for you and only Metal and Death are real.

3. Do you have any favorite tracks off any of your albums?

My all time favorite Deathchain song is probably "Return of the Nemesis". The energy level on that one is just amazing! I enjoy playing to all Deathchain material, though and I think the best songs are yet to come. The new album has the strongest overall selection of songs.

4. What's the process behind "Death Eternal"? Are you satisfied with its final artwork, song work etc.

Actually, we are very satisfied with "Death Eternal"! Personally, it was my first album with Deathchain, so this whole year has been a process of becoming used of being a part of Deathchain. The recording itself went great, the atmosphere was very good all the time, maybe because we recorded the album out in the woods in the summer, down by the lake, away from distractions hehehe. The artwork is amazing as you might have noticed, I love it! I think "Death Eternal" shows the condition of Deathchain in the year 2008 very well.

5. I was listening to your musical style and the band that came to my mind was Katakylsm have you heard of them? I think the vocals really nail it right on. Especially with "Serpent of the Deep," this sounds similar to Katalysm’s “Slither”.
No, I haven't heard of them before, maybe the name of the band is familiar to me? I hope they sound great, haha!

6. What is music for you? Does it bring you some new emotions or it helps you to get ride of some negative emotions?

It's both of those things and more. Of course, music is a channel to get rid of frustrations and negative things. You can let off steam instead of keeping it all inside, you know? And music can be used as a tool, also. As a ritual.

7. Why do you think the 80s has enjoyed such a huge comeback? Have you had a chance to listen to the new AC/DC or Metallica albums, opinions on them?

You could already see the 80s coming back almost a decade ago. Many metal genres such as black metal, death metal and thrash metal were born in the 80s, so I guess it is a "back to the roots" thing, the aggression and the feeling was more pure, rawer back in the old days. I've heard the new Metallica album, and I really dislike it. But it don't bother me at all, I've given up on them ages ago anyway.

8. You guys recently did the video for "Serpent of the Deep," how did that work out and who did you shoot that with?

The video was made a little bit before I joined the band, so I don't know that much about the making of it. Our video crew did a great job, 'cause I think it's a very good music video! I always prefer the videos where they just show the band playing the song, instead of cheap effects or a cheap plot. Special effects and storylines can be impressive also, but they have to be done with good taste and with effort.

9. Noticed that "Death Eternal," hit number 13 on the Finnish charts what were your reactions? Especially the number, being "13".

Well, it's of course a great thing to know that people are actually listening to our music. And in Deathchain history, this was the best chart position so far, so I could say that things are going in the right direction. Hehe, lucky number "13", hopefully it's a good omen....
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10. When do we plan to see DeathChain hit the U.S.?

Ohh how I'd like to visit California! We hope to go touring Europe and the States, as soon as possible and as much as possible! Lot of things is still open concerning next year, so let's see if we could hit the road soon again. We certainly are ready!

11. How are the holidays treating you? Any New Year's Resolutions?

Unfortunately I have to say that "no rest for the wicked", since I'm very busy with a million practical things. I try to relax a bit while doing cool stuff, like right now; I'm having a cold can of Budweiser while doing this interview, hehe....

12. I noticed your list has some major hitters on it ranging from Cannibal Corpse to Slayer, have you had a chance to tour with them or anything? What do these bands you listed mean to you?

Last year Deathchain supported Nile on their Finnish tour, and in 2005 Deathchain was touring Europe with Destruction and Candlemass. It's always great to meet someone who has influenced you musically or otherwise. For example, Rotting Christ from Greece has been one of my favorite bands for me since the 90s, so it was great to perform in the same festival with them and to talk a little bit with Sakis.

13. What do you think about the economy and recession we're currently facing right now, I'm not sure if your terrain is but I know the U.S. is going through it and it’s really rough right now during the holidays?

I think the recession will hit other parts of Europe harder than the North. The structure of economic and society everywhere is meant to go to a certain direction, big corporations taking over. And there's not much we can do individually, except to resist it. Unless you wanna believe that your vote counts, maybe it does, who knows?

14. If you could describe your music to a stranger in 3 words, what would they be?
Aggressive, painful slaughter.

15. Any other final thoughts or comments?

Yeah, LIFE INFERNAL, DEATH ETERNAL! Have a great year 2009 and hope to seeya on gigs someday! Thanks for the interview!

http://www.deathchain.com/
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Set List:

The Flood
Reverse This Curse
There's No Sympathy for the Dead
Not Good Enough For Truth In Cliche
On To The Next One
My Apocalypse
You Are So Beautiful
The Webs We Weave
We Won't Back Down
The Guillotine
This War Is Ours (The Guillotine 2)
Situations
Dragging Dead Bodies In Blue Bags Up Really Long Hills


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SO LOCK AND LOAD! Your heads off because Las Vegas has emerged heavy metaler rock and rollers Escape The Fate onto the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, CA for Ernie Ball's 12th Battle of the Bands competition. The night rolled off around 7PM with the first act battling it out From Aphony which got the crowd intensely awaken for the rest of the night! Next arrived Red Car Wire kicking it rock and roll style all the way jumping up and down across the stage as the crowd clapped along to each tune sung out loud. The two remaining acts Settings, and The Scenic were the main spotlights as Settings won the competition for the night but also gets to rock out alongside The Scenetic on the 2009 Vans Warped Tour on the Ernie Ball stage for 2 weeks this coming summer! After the battle had died down a war had broken out which only mean one thing, "THIS WAR IS OURS" as Escape The Fate appeared on stage rocking out old and new hits off their classic LP "Dying Is Your Latest Fashion," breaking out tunes such as "The Flood," Onto the Next One," "Reverse This Curse," The Guillotine Parts 1& 2," and "Situations," among others. The set lasted a good hour having the band diving and jumping all over the place fans were being thrown up onto the stage like bullets being shot out of a shot gun, one fan grabbed a hold of the microphone singing some of the lyrics then got thrown off the stage as the crowd in the pit danced the night away pushing and shoving kicking everyone in sight. When Escape The Fate broke out into "This War Is Ours (The Guillotine 2)," guitarist Bryan "Monte" Money was hooked up onto this flying equipment and got flown above the club as he broke out into a killer guitar solo that got the crowd so wrapped up in the atmosphere it was unbelievable! The intensely overall experience was rough and wild and one crazy ride that should be ridden again and again.
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1. How's the tour going?

WiL: The tour is going pretty good we started a couple of days ago in Fresno, we're in Anaheim tonight so pretty fun.

2. How's the self-titled CD going?

WiL: The feedback has been pretty good on it, and it's doing really well actually.

3. Why did you want to go out and do this mini tour?

WiL: We wanted to end this record cycle, and just lost our guitar player and just wanted to show everyone that we wanted to rock out hard!

4. Have you ever thought of touring with HIM, I AM Ghost?

WiL: We have toured with HIM and I AM Ghost actually but I'll see what I can do about bringing it back.

5. Is there any news on whats going to happen in the future for Aiden?

WiL: We're going to make a record this Winter and go out come the Spring time.

6. Are there any new songs for the new record?

WiL: Yeah I've got about 25 songs so far it's coming along great!

7. How many times have you played the Chain Reaction?

WiL: This is our 3rd or 4th time, Chain Reaction is definitely one of my favorites.

8. Is there a live CD/DVD coming out? No plans as of yet.

9. How did your Halloween go?

WiL: It was loads of fun!

10. Any plans for Thanksgiving or Christmas time?

WiL: Thanksgiving will be spent while on tour, and Christmas working on the new record.

11. What do you think of "Conviction," compared to your older material?

WiL: It's an alright album, its very polished and sounds good but also very weird, I don't know really.

12. Is there any band that you'd want to tour with?

WiL: There are a bunch of bands I'd want to tour with!

13. Have you read the book called Twilight?

WiL: No but I have not but I've seen a lot of posters for it.

14. If you had a chance to switch lives with someone for 24 hours who would you pick and why?

WiL: Shit I don't know if I would switch lives with anybody, I don't feel as if I would want to live someone else lifestyle.

15. Do you believe in life after death?

WiL: No.

16. Any other thoughts or comments?

WiL: Thanks for the interview and hopefully I'll get to talk to you again real soon!

http://www.aiden.org/
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1. Introduce yourself; tell me what you do in Flesh, and how long the band has been together.

FLESH is a solo project started by me, Pete Flesh. I do everything exept the drumming, done by a session drummer. I started this project as an idea in ´98 when I still was in MAZE OF TORMENT. But it was not until 2004 it started to get something serious out of it and I recorded the debut album, “Dödsångest”. Till today I have recorded three albums with FLESH, “Dödsångest, “ Temple of Whores ” and “Worship the Soul of Disgust”. Exept MAZE OF TORMENT and FLESH I have also been involved in bands like DECEIVER and THROWN.

2. Where is the band from and what is the metal scene like there?

I´am from a town called Strängnäs in Sweden . If you mean the scene in Strängnäs so is it a bit lame, but cult acts like MERCILESS have its roots here.

3. Is there any story or concept behind your CD title " Temple Of Whores "?

Religions, or people in general, that sees women like whores because they follow their natural instincts, like fucking and bringing pleasure for their own needs. The title is meant like a dubbel sentence and not meant like my own view, like I would think women are whores, some have mistaken that. The title can also be led to other directions.

4. What do you know and think of Romania ?

I will drink you blood and gain eternal life, muha!

5. Who did the artwork on the new CD and how much input did you have on it?

If you mean “ Temple of Whores ” so was it was Anders Plassgård, and for “Worship the Soul of Disgust” it was my old buddy Erik Sahlström (GENERAL SERGERY) from MAZE OF TORMENT and DECEIVER. I always give the cover/booklet artist more or less free hands after some instructions from me. For me it´s cooler that way. They have heard the album, knows the album title, and have some small instructions to work after, to see how they reflect on the music into art.

6. Is MySpace the great Satan of the 21st Century?

Haha!

7. Where did you get ideas and inspirations for some of the lyrics on CD " Temple Of Whores "?

When I write lyrics I do it in a way where you not get all the answers all the time, they are very open for own conclusions. Sometimes I don´t really know myself what I want to say with a lyric before the song is recorded and I can see the whole picture myself, it´s more giving for me that way. But some topics, 'Taste the Devil´s Blood' is about suicide, the meaning of it is like temple of whores, religions that believe it´s the work of the devil. 'Rotten through the Skin' is about wars in somekind of strange way. All lyrics have somekind of personal hate towards human beings mixed with an obscure way of my own conclusions towards life. The subjects are of course not unique in any way, it´s just my views.

8. What are your future plans for Flesh?

I have started in a small scale working on a new FLESH album, I will concentrate 100% on that as soon the Deceiver album is out. All my musical time will from then only concern FLESH. As my life looks today I have only time with one thing, and FLESH is my dungeon where I can do what I want. This mean that I will take more "clear" influences from other Metal genres as well. If I do a riff that would have fit in THROWN (that also will be put to rest) I will simply use it in FLESH.

9.What do you think of this year's presidential election? Do you like any of the candidates? – Not trying to be ignorant, but the subject have no interest for me at this moment.

10. Would you ever want to do an all acoustic show, like most bands turn to from time to time.

I have never thought about it. Would maybe be cool to play “I Masturbate to Jesus-Christ” with acoustic guitar and piano, and then Glen Danzig on vocals.

11. What would you compare your music too, out of the varitey of bands out there.

If it´s better or worse? Of course I think it´s better than a lot of the new stuff, but that´s just my taste. And FLESH will always remain underground because of that, it´s to “non tequnical” for most of the youngsters.

12. What bands have you toured with? Are there any that you would definetely want to tour with?

I have never toured with FLESH, have not even done a show. I will work on that as soon I find suitable live members. When I put down DECEIVER and THROWN to rest I will have a lot more time to just consentrate on FLESH. If DEATH and DISSECTION still was around I would say them. Would be cool to tour with bands like PENTACLE, DESASTER, SADUS, POSSESSED, NIFELHEIM etc.

13. Describe your music to an elderly church lady.

Death Metal, lady!

14. When you look back on when Flesh first started out, what do you think of you guys now?

More focus, more developed…..and with a better label.

15. Any final words of wisdom, thoughts or comments?

If anyone are interested in hearing music I´m involved in here are some links:

FLESH: www.myspace.com/peteflesh
DECEIVER: www.myspace.com/deceiverswe
THROWN: www.myspace.com/thrownbitch

Thanx for your time making this interview and supporting my work, appreciated! Good luck with your future projects // Pete Flesh
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