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What is your name and your current position in the band?
Mikkel Ib, drummer
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?
Our style is modern rock with roots in grunge, alternative and metal. We have considered being more into metal, but we don't want to lose the clean vocals and melodies, and we are quite happy with our style as it is now, so we're probably going to stick with this. We have however been experimenting a lot with electronics and different types of percussion instruments, and these experiments are going to continue.
What is your latest album and why should people buy it?
The new album is titled "A New Decay". Well, people should buy it because it's good to be cool, and you are only cool if you own a BOIL album hehe.
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?
The band was formed as "boil" in 2004, but some of the songs date back to years before that. In the early two thousands Stig and I tried multiple times to start a serious rock band with different members, but back then we weren't sure of which genre to pick, and we always ended up getting sick of our own music and we had to start all over again. Then finally we found a style that was fun to play and the audience seemed to like it too, and from that point it was much easier to find what later became the first members of BOIL. BOIL released the debut album "Vessel" in 2007 which got nominated for "Best debut of the year" at the Danish Metal Awards.
The general interest for BOIL increased and so did the amount of gigs which forced two of the band members to quit. We did, however, quickly find Jacob who completely outsang all the other auditioneers, and Brian who was an old friend of ours, and the band was ready to go again. We won The Nordic Challenge in 2008, played a lot of gigs which all were relevant careerwise, and our second album "A New Decay" began to form. "A New Decay" will be released in Denmark on the 26th of april and in the rest of Europe this fall. Bjørn decided to leave the band and got replaced by the Mads from "Scamp" who now completes the band with his eight-stringed guitar. These extra strings might have an important role in the future of the ever evolving BOIL...
Was there ever a time when you wondered if your band would remain just a local outfit and never make it in the industry?
Every day. But then again, making what in the industry? We're not merely playing to make money. We must not forget the other great values that come with the job: Hours of waiting time, the other guys' smelly armpits in the tour bus, ear damage, crappy backstage rooms.... we get all that for FREE.
Can you share with us one or two of your favourite moments with the band?
The festival gigs are always nice. Sweden Rock Festival has to be our favourite. Not only did we get to know each other much better, we also played a great concert, had a great time together, and listened to a lot of other great bands.
How is the writing process in the band?
That varies, but ideas often start with our guitarist Stig going "listen guys, I juggled some ideas last night, and sort of ended up recording an entire draft for a demo with all instruments and shit". Then all of us immediately start nitpicking the demo changing parts here and there both individually and by jamming together in our own studio. Our vocalist Jacob usually writes the lyrics by digging into the more darker parts of the human psyke and modern society. Sometimes Jacob and Stig writes the lyrics together and then the two of them tend to get all hyped on quite far-reaching philosophical stuff and twists - only stopping when they run out of coffee! Our music is very much an emotional thing and we are all deeply involved in pressing each other to the limit during the writing process.
What brought you on the path to becoming a musician? Did you ever consider or take any other paths through life besides music?
In 1997 I went to Australia and didn't get near any instruments apart from the didgeridoo for a year. That was when it became clear to me that I wanted to work as a full time musician. Making a living of it is sometimes tough, but I can't imagine how tough it would be if I ever had to stop playing.
Do you have any idols? If yes, who?
Jimi Hendrix, The Cavalera bros, Jim Morrison, Keith Moon, Tim "Herb" Alexander, Bowie, Mr. Spock, Adam Ant, James Brown, Frederik Thordendal, Johnny Cash, Ian Anderson, Amadeus, Ludwig Van, and the other guys wearing funny trousers, Lemmy, Maiden, Manowar and Frank Zappa.
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?
No, I think we got away with everything.
Are there particular songs in your catalogue that the fans love but you're not particular fond of yourself?
We only record the songs when we are all satisfied with them, so no, but I guess you have to ask the fans this question as well.
How important do you rate the lyrical side of your albums?
Very Important. The power of words is a strong artistic effect since it communicates directly to the listener. The lyrics also keep a red thread through the songs and assemble them in a higher unity.
What do you think about the state of the music industry today?
It is, as it has always been, very focused on the bands that sell easily, it's about making money instead of making quality music, and this widens the gap between the cool cds. My favourite band is probably a band that I have never heard of, which is completely out of reach since it is not mainstream enough to be promoted properly. I'm glad places like myspace and youtube exist, there are really some treasures amongst the lot.
What do you think is the best way to fight music piracy?
I'm not even sure we should fight it. A way to avoid it could be the collector's edition boxes. These come with all sorts of extra merchandise and it makes no sence copying it 'cause you gotta have the real thing. Selling the cds or not, they always serve as a promoter that attracts people to the live concerts. This is where the musicians have the chance to make a living of it.
Do you have a life philosophy? If yes, what is it?
I'm just trying to staying alive
Can you describe a typical day in your life?
I don't have typical days in my life. But a common theme is listening to, and rehearsing a lot of music. Sometimes the listening is enough, if it's in your head it can easily be played as well, and you can skip the rehearsal part.
What do you like to spend your time with besides music?
Watersports, vineyards, card games, board games, racoons and music magazines.
What's the craziest thing that has ever happened on a tour?
We were standing in a long line waiting for something. Bjørn had a really gassy stomach and was farting like a monster, then he accidentally shat his pants instead and had to deal with the situation. He dumped his boxers in some trash can in a toilet, and hurried off. I have never seen him so stressed out.
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)
Albums: Meshuggah:nothing, NIN: The fragile, Opeth: Ghost reveries
Movies: Back to the future, star trek and black adder.
Books: Eckhart Tolle's "The power of now" -3 copys of it, then we could have a seriously weird conversation when I return from this island.
What is your favourite joke?
I don't remember the end of it, but you had to pull someone's finger.
Can you tell us about any future plans for you and your band?
We are going to continue writing material and to be touring around, maybe it's time for us to reach further away than Scandinavia only, but first we have to enjoy the release of "A New Decay".
Thanks for answering these questions. Now you are free to write a few lines to our readers.
Hello readers, this is BOIL. Come and meet us at any of our gigs, share beer with us, we might even behave obliging and polite. Don't forget myspace. See ya
Added by Steen - 4/25/2010
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