Interview with Michael Eden (ME) and Paul Logue (PL) from Eden's Curse, August 21st 2007 

Hi, first off all I just want to congratulate you with your debut album. Are you satisfied with it?   ME: Yes 100%. Thanks for your kind words. It’s always great to hear something supportive from the media. We worked very hard on the album and strived for self perfection. It might not be 100% but it’s a sure fire 98%. Things could not be better at the moment. PL: Thank you! As Michael says we are delighted with the end results. There is an immense sense of pride but as much as we enjoy listening to what we have created we are very surprised by the reactions of the press so far. We could not have dreamed that it would be received as well as it has.   How did you get your name Eden’s Curse?   ME: Eden’s Curse is a slight concept with that being the story of Adam and Eve. It’s the garden, the chaos and the entire ordeal which ultimately sealed man kind’s fate that also spins a perfect backdrop for this one and the name of the band. PL: And nothing to do with anyone’s surname at all ;-)   Who has produced and mixed the album?   ME: Dennis Ward oversaw the entire deal from start to finish pretty much. And thank god he did. Had we mixed it ourselves I can imagine it being as exciting as a wanna-be recording his demos on a Maxell cassette thinking he is the real deal. Dennis is along way from that. Thank god for the professionals who can see real passion and vision. We are on a crash course for success and nothing less, and it’s not always about money! PL: Results without discussion! How would you describe your music to any of our readers who may not have heard of you before? ME: Melodic Hard Rock with intensity, passion and balls! The real deal meets the best elements of days gone by with a modern production. We know our roots are buried deep with inspiration from the biggest metal bands on earth.   PL: Balls to the wall Melodic Metal with an emphasis on BIG everything - except hair!   Do you feel that your sound will evolve in some different direction, in the future, or you will still follow the same path?   ME: Being that Paul does the actual music part I’d say no chance. Our sound is very set as far as what we are looking for. I’m thinking if it’s not broke then don’t fix it. PL: The only differences I may see will be utilising Ferdy a little more. He joined the line-up very late in the day and we didn’t have a chance to integrate his immense talents into the sound and songs as much as we’d like to have done. “Fly Away” pretty much encompasses where I see the second album heading … although that doesn’t mean drop D tuning’s all the way! Fans of Eden’s Curse never need to worry about the next album as it will always be business as usual.   Who has done the cover artwork to your debut album?   ME: The ultra talented and incredible Thomas Ewerhard who works with only the biggest bands did our artwork. We chose him because he is the best hands down! We could have picked anyone. It was our money that paid this guy. So, when you want the very best you get this guy. Others fail in comparison!!!! PL: Someone once told us that album covers don’t affect sales. Thank god this guy isn’t in charge of a record label, oops hang on a minute he is … well, sorry about your fucking luck pal! I’ve always been a huge fan of Thomas’ work and I said to Mike “Let’s get this guy he is awesome”. Mike wrote me a blank cheque and we hooked up Thomas immediately!   How do you feel about the co-operation with your label, AFM Records?   ME: AFM has done a great job thus far! Done as promised! No bad vibes with them at all. I look forward to doing a few things with them in the future as well. I really have nothing bad to say. They have been good to us. PL: Professionalism personified is how I’d sum them up. They have been promoting the shit out of this record and we are delighted with them, and I believe they are delighted with us. It can only bode well for the future.   What tasks presently lie ahead for Eden’s Curse?   ME: The promotion of our new album for starters is the first thing on the agenda. Then we will see about a tour and new album. Time kills………..No time like the present!!!! PL: As they say in Scotland “I’ll talk until I am blue in the face” – so we’ll do as many interviews as we can to spread the word and tell people about Eden’s Curse. As Mike says a tour would be awesome but I guess it all depends on sales. We also have a DVD titled “The Making of Eden’s Curse” which we need to put together. We are targeting a release in time for Christmas. Of course, there is the second album and I’ve demoed around 30 ideas already and after we are finished with all the promo we’ll take a well earned break and start afresh in 2008 on the demos for AFM. Let's speculate - you have been granted a free slot on a tour of your own choice - who would be your ideal touring partners?   ME: Anyone that is with AFM is fine by us. Like bands are cool. I hope something happens and we tour. That would actually be a huge load of fun. PL: OK, I’ll indulge you – Silent Force, Pink Cream 69, Evidence One, Cornerstone and us.   What albums or bands do you believe have had the greatest impact on the history of metal?   ME: There are far too many to list as you are talking the history of metal. You can imagine all the heavy weights. Black Sabbath, Van Halen, KISS, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, AC/DC as well as all of my favourite bands that would take two pages to list. PL: The punk’s got it covered!   Looking ahead, where do you want to be five years from now?   ME: 5 years? Damn….that looks pretty good about now with my crazy lifestyle. I’d say hopefully finding happiness living the dream. Paul and I are best friends first and band mates second. This guy is with me for life and there ain’t no changing that now. NO matter where I go on a daily basis I think of how truly blessed I am to have this guy a part of my world. I’m not the same type of people he has worked with in the past. I’m a tell it as it is kinda guy and he loves it. The direct answer is I’ll do my best to keep this band with Paul alive and kickin’ ass!!!!!!!!! PL: Hopefully going strong with the same line up and a few albums and a couple of tours behind us.   I thank you very much for participating in this interview and sharing this information and your thoughts with us - these last lines are entirely for you. Any final words you would like to round off with - a tip, a recommendation or a thought for the future?   ME: In life you have choices. You can choose the right way or the wrong way. It’s one or the other but not both. I once chose the wrong way and got a second chance with this band. Things in life happen for a reason. If frustration gets you down in life stop everything, turn away and say hey, I’ll make it through all the bullshit and somehow come out okay. I’m proof that you can rise to the top of the highest mountain screaming…..I’m a golden god as Robert Plant once did. I might not be a god or god like but I feel like somebody who has been granted a few wishes that certainly came true. Rock N’ Roll and peace to all you guys!! Stay Metal and hang on to everything important! Cheers, Michael.   PL: “There was a time in my life when I went searching, For something new, closer to my dreams, I never knew that a world like this existed, Couldn’t believe what I found myself in”. Our dreams came true and so can yours, keep rockin’ and god bless Denmark! Hope to see you on tour !!! Best wishes, Paul.     Interviewed by Peter Laursen

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