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Hi,
first off I just want to congratulate you on your new album. To
new fans could your please fill us in on the history behind it
all?
PG
- Thanx.
It's part 2 of our tribute to 80s underground metal. The first one
was a great success, and we just want to continue to have some fun
with the mucic that we grew up on. So far everybody seems to think
this was good idea...
How
has your new album been received by the media?
PG
- Extremely
positive. Nobody else does this, we are unmatched in this area. So
we HAVE to do it, and everybody loves it! Sometimes life is very
simple!
I
know artists are not happy to categorize their music, but how
would you describe your music to an outsider?
PG
- Energy
Metal with 80s roots!
Where
does your inspiration come from, both musically and lyrically?
PG
- From
the inside. It's the desire to create something you can
enjoy yourself, plus making other people happy.
What
topics do you deal with in your lyrics and why?
PG
- Metal
stuff. Go figure...
Who
has produced and mixed the album, and are you pleased with the end
result?
PG
- The
album (like all other albums we did) were produced and mixed by
the MIDAS TWINS (Andy Brings and Haan Hartmann). Great guys, great
job!
Who
has done the artwork? And how important do you feel it is to have
a great cover?
PG
- Our
good friend Thorsten Brauer did the artwork. Very eyecatching and
very cool.
It is important but as important as in the vinyl days. We still
put a lot of hard work in the cover and the booklet, to give the
fans value for money.
Do
you have any touring plans?
PG
- Yes,
but nothing is confirmed at the moment. Everything will be taken
care of, and YOU will be the first to know!
How
do you feel about the co-operation with your label, and are you
satisfied?
PG
- Yes!
Everything is cool! No bullshit, no lies, no empty promises. Hard
work on both ends.
The
internet is a very important source for many music fans - how do
you use the internet and how important is it for you and other
bands?
PG
- I
use the internet a lot, but since I am older than 17 I still
prefer to BUY music and read PRINTED magazines...no offense, I
like and use new technologies, but I will defend some old school
stuff until the bitter end!
How
do you see the metal scene at the moment?
PG
- Is
there a metal scene? I don't really think so...it's a mixture of
"scenes", everything blends into everything. The concert
scene is happening, the CD market is DEAD, but I donīt really
care, I just do what I do!
To
finish things off - could you pls. make a all-time Top 5 or sort
of the 5 most important albums in your opinion?
PG
- Okay,
here is my current Metal Top 5:
5. Mercyful Fate: "Don't Break the Oath"
4. Hallows Eve: "Tales of Terror"
3. Exciter: "Violence and Force"
2. Heir Apparent: "Graceful Inheritance"
1. Overkill: "Feel the Fire"
Thanks
for your time.
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