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What is your name and your current position in the band?
I'm Luna. I play the bass guitar and sing backing vocals.
Tell us about the history of the band. More specifically, when was the band formed, how did you meet, and have there been any particular highlights or low points in your career, any crucial events that have taken you where you are today?
This band was planned a long time ago. Many years before it actually got started. It's one of those things you really want to do, but never have time for. Shagrath and I was talking about doing a rockband together every time we met out on the town, but it would always be set aside for something else. But after much talk, Shagrath called me up in the summer of 2004. He had decided that now was the time. Dimmu Borgir had just decided that they would have a break, so the time was right. From there it's just gradually been better and better. Much thanks to Nuclear Blast, I think. They've been really good to follow up on us, and we've just been enjoying the ride. Now we have a great album ready, with a super video to go.
Was there ever a time when you wondered if your band would remain just a local outfit and never make it in the industry?
Yes. In the beginning, when we tried out stuff, we wasn't really sure how far this would go. We had a goal of making a single (two, or three songs), then see what would happen with that. But within the first two months we had a clear view of a whole album and we wanted to record it and have it out to the masses.
What is your latest album and why should people buy it?
"Doomsday Rock'n Roll" is an album that are filled with hard rock energy. Many people compares it with Motörhead. Add Kiss, Iron Maiden, Motley Crüe, Misfits and we're getting there. If you like these bands and you want a modern version of it, you should buy it. A perfect soundtrack to your Rock-Party or when you're out in your car driving way past the speed limit.
How would you categorize the style of the band? And did you ever consider or try playing other styles of music than the one(s) you are playing now?
I think the title of the album covers it well. It's Rock'n Roll, but harder and faster. It's a combination of Rock and Metal.
In the beginning we played more in the field of Stoner Rock with a lot of changes and stuff in the songs. But we decided to keep it simple. Cut it to the bone. Straight forward. Intense.
Can you share with us one or two of your favourite moments with the band?
I think one good moment must be when we were mixing the album and we realized that this was getting seriously good. You know, studio work is tedious and slow, but suddenly you'll see a shape of what you're making, and you get paid. Another good moment was when we made the video for "Serial Killer". It was a very social and meaningful time. We learned a lot about this process. Video making is also a long and hard road to go, but it's definitely worth it.
How is the writing process in the band?
Most of the music comes from Shagrath. Some from Ricky and some from Eddie. Together we mould this on the rehearsal place, and much of the music is arranged and put together with old fashioned jamming.
Eddie did all the lyrics for this album.
What brought you on the path to becoming a musician? Did you ever consider or take any other paths through life besides music?
I've been interested in music as long as I can remember, so it's quite natural for me to be a musician. If I hadn't had a band, I would sit in front of the computer and made music that way. Otherwise I could work as a writer for a magazine or a web-site, work in a record store, or as a radio DJ. As long as there's music involved, I'll be satisfied.
Do you have any idols? If yes, who?
I wouldn't say Idols. When I was a kid I had Idols. Like Kiss. I had a bunch of posters, and was drawing them and such. That is what I call Idols. Of course, time has changed and when you get older it's like that admiration fades a bit down. But I still admire some people like Mike Patton and David Lynch, but I'm not head over heels absorbed in them.
Do you have any regrets looking back at your career? For example any songs or even full albums that you regret recording? If so, what made you regret it?
There are some demo tapes that I'm not too happy with. I would rather have those tapes burned than circulated. It was a time when we wasn't able to play or compose properly. Our first baby steps as musicians. I guess all bands have those less attractive demos and such. But you have to look at it for what it is, and just laugh. One has to start somewhere.
Are there particular songs in your catalogue that the fans love but you're not particular fond of yourself?
Not really. I'm usually quite satisfied with our songs. Although, within the band, there's sometimes different opinion of which song's the best.
How important do you rate the lyrical side of your albums?
It's less important than the music itself. But I think a strong song is the one that have both. I like lyrics that are in your face. Not packed in metaphors and double meanings. With this music, it seems more true to have primitive lyrics. It fits the music well.
What do you think about the state of the music industry today?
I think it's good. It's very over-exposed, and that would normally be a bad thing. But when there are a lot of bands, there have to be some good ones in-between all the crap. So, if you look closely and ignore all the boring stuff, you'll find treasures almost every day.
What do you think is the best way to fight music piracy?
Why fight it? It's a futile war that can't be won anyway. For every site that's being shut down, another two is popping up. And hackers are always finding a way to crack codes and stuff. Besides, I have an impression of people who's into Rock and Metal are record collectors. They like to have a CD with a nice booklet, instead of this CD-R with the band name cruelly written over it in biro. I know a lot of people who uses the net for downloading music, to check out the music. If they like it they'll buy it, otherwise they'll delete it from the machine.
In the Pop business, however, I think people rather download than buy. Simply because they're not music lovers with a big collection.
Do you have a life philosophy? If yes, what is it?
No. Taking life as it comes, one day at the time.
What do you like to spend your time with besides music?
I'm also a DVD collector. So there's a lot of time in going through all my films. With a pack of beers, of course. I'm a huge Horror fan. But also Sci-Fi, Humours stuff and "normal" films.
What's the craziest thing that has ever happened on a tour?
We haven't been on tour yet..
You're heading off to live on a deserted island for a couple of years with your portable entertainment system... Which albums, movies or books would you bring? (Max. 3 of each)
That's tough. Only 3.?
Well, music first: Slayer "Reign in Blood", Mr. Bungle "Mr. Bungle" and In Slaughter Natives "Enter Now the World".
Films: "The Exorcist", "Blue Velvet" and "Alien".
Books: Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings", Stephen King's "Desperation" and Dan Brown's "Angels & Demons".
That'll be nice.
Can you tell us about any future plans for you and your band?
While we're waiting for an upcoming tour, we'll keep the wheels turning and make new songs for our next album. We have two songs already, and it sounds good, so we'll keep up the good work
Thanks for answering these questions. Now you are free to write a few lines to our readers.
Ok, thanks for your support so far. I would like to say that our album is being released the 23'rd of July. I hope people will buy it, because it's a hell of a record. Hehe! And, as I've said to many others, make sure you buy a six-pack of beers with the album. Then you'll definitely have a great evening. Great music to drink good beer to. Cheers!
- Luna (Chrome Division)
www.chromedivision.com
Added by Steen - 7/24/2006
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