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Tell
us a few things about the band; How did you meet? And when?
Lars Johansson
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Well, me and Janne has always been playing in our own different
projects in the gaps of Candlemass different breaks. I heard about
Torbjörn trough a cousin of his 7years ago or so, and Michael a
few years later. So we were simply messing around with these songs
I had for a while, and then we decided to
make a record out of it.
Is
Creozoth a real band, or a side project?
Lars
Johansson
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Oh yes it is real band.
Tell
us about the recording of your debut album; Where did you record
it? Who
was the producer? Are you satisfied with the final result?
Lars Johansson
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We recorded it in one studio and mixed it in another one. Well, I
produced it but, without Mr.: Bauman at the mixing desk. It would
not have happened... I think it sound well in my ears...
To
what subjects do the lyrics of Creozoth refer to, and who writes
them? Who
writes to music?
Lars Johansson
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I write 80% of the lyrics or so, and 99,9% of the music... And
when I put lyrics to a song, I just have to fit it right and
subject and targets... I don't know... Things
and stuff that bothers me on the planet, you know.
How
did you secure the deal with Escapi Music? Is it a worldwide deal?
Lars Johansson
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I believe it’s worldwide. I have been working with these people,
with Candlemass DVD’s and so.
Please
tell our readers what kind of music Creozoth plays, and what are
your influences?
Lars Johansson
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I would call it heavy metal, its both fast n´slow, works fine at
all volumes… some times mean and raw, yet not losing melody. My
influences are a big bunch of good and respected guitarists,
Hendrix, Beck, Blackmore, Roth, Marino, Holdsworth, and at least
20 more.
Did
you ever play live? And what can we expect from a Creozoth live
show?
Lars Johansson
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We have not been doing any gigs yet, but that’s the plan. Expect
us to do what you hear on the record, 20 times louder.
Are
there any plans for a Creozoth tour?
Lars Johansson
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Not at this moment.
I
know that your debut album has just been released, but how are the
reactions so far?
Lars Johansson
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I have been trying to catch up a little on the web, and so far it
seems work out well I think...
Please
tell us about the cover artwork, and who made it?
Lars Johansson
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I had an idea of burning lava or something. Then I had a chat with
a guy at the label, he worked with it, and after a couple of
experiments it turned out really nice...
Can
we expect a vinyl release?
Lars Johansson
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I don’t think so.
What
do you think of the metal scene of today?
Lars Johansson
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Some of it is really good, but I am a little lazy with catching up
new stuff sometimes.
Please
give me a list of your 5 favorite albums of all time...
Lars Johansson
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- Deep Purple - Made in
Japan
- Mountain -
Twin Peaks
- Rush - Whole World is a Stage
- The Who - Who’s Next
- Pantera - Vulgar Display of Power
How
about that...?
Add
if you like any final words to our readers...
Lars Johansson
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Stop the wars, and please save the planet...
Thanks
for your time, hope to see you on tour.
Lars Johansson
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Thanx.
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