Thursday, May 14, 2009

IN REVIEW: No Quarter, Heysel, English Rose/Kill Baby Kill

No Quarter - Fields of Glory
(1998 Independent Voice Records)

This CD was given to me by suggestion several weeks ago, after never seriously listening to this side project of Billy & Lyndon from Celtic Warrior, I must say I was amused and later enjoyed this contribution. The opening track is kind of deceiving as it is hard hitting RAC, yet the next two tracks deivate away from that sound quickly.

This CD is definately a throwback not only is it over ten years old but musically-and even lyrically-geared in an 80's style. Influences range from AC/DC, Manowar, Iron Maiden and even Cheap Trick. This CD easily gets stuck in your head and you will know all the songs, word for word, too shortly. This CD may not be for you, but it most definately is for that uncle who still wears acid washed jeans with tattered knees, Reebok Pumps and drives his Monte Carlo SS with the tee tops off so his perm can flow in the wind...However, you may have to copy it to cassette for him. ~Doug Sacred
Tracklist:
01. Berserker (4:02)
02. White Heat (2:27)
03. One of the Boys (3:00)
04. Ride on to Valhalla (3:55)
05. Lost and Lonely (3:43)
06. Mr. Nine to Five (2:23)
07. Turn Up the Night (3:24)
08. With the Gods of War (4:33)
09. Fields of Glory (7:01)



Heysel: Violent Justice
(1999 Nordland Records)

Brutal oldschool styled Swedish hardcore, this kick-ass mini CD features Drew from Blue Eyed Devils on back up vocals making the 6 tracks explosively memorable. The album is easily one of the most overlooked and underrated hatecore albums ever released in my humble opinion. Definitly a worthy addition to any collection. ~Steve Skam
Tracklist:
01- Dirty Leeches
02- Bloodhound
03- Violent Justice
04- Don't Be A Victim
05- Eternal Life
06- Cradle Of Hate


English Rose/ Kill Baby Kill: Good Night Left Side
(2006 Good Night Left Side Records)

Awesome split cd featuring RAC legends English Rose and the up and coming (at the time of release date) band out of Belgium; Kill Baby, Kill. While both bands show superior musical craftmanship, it was KBK that stole the spotlight, leaving everyone in the scene curious to their future. ~Steve Skam

Tracklist:
01- You'd Better Heed This Warning (English Rose)
02- Traitor (Kill Baby Kill)
03- Come and Take Your Place (English Rose)
04- Skins Don't Run (Kill Baby Kill)
05- Shoulder to Shoulder (English Rose)
06- We've got the Power (Kill Baby Kill)
07- The Nation Burns (English Rose)
08- Child Molester (Kill Baby Kill)
09- We're Number One (English Rose)
10- A.C.F. (Kill Baby Kill)

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Rick's Pick: Brainwash - Moments of Truth; Blood Order Co.

The past few weeks I have been posting CD`s that are on the top of my playlist. Along side the previously Rick's Ricks, this week`s pick has been in constant play this entire time. I find myself listening to it more than any other CD I currently own. The Brainwash "Moment Of Truth" CD has got to be, in my opinion, the best metal CD to come out of our scene.
This CD is straight out metal with political and revolutionary lyrics. My favorite of which being the song "Thank You," which expresses disgust with all the corruption and degradation to our society. The song ends brilliantly with repetition of the line, "...Destroy what is destroying you!" ~Rick 56
Honestly, I have to agree in this being one of the best releases to date! Out of my large collection, the CD never wonders too far from the player. ~Doug Sacred


Unfortunately our previously scheduled sit down with the members of popular metalcore at Blood Order Company has been postponed indefinitely. We will still be providing an interview with the band in the very near future, just not as originally planned.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Guns of the Patriots, Blood Order Co., Slap In The Face

New Italian band Guns Of The Patriots, are scheduled to perform live at Skinhouse Itlaia with UK legends Bulldog Breed. GOTP could be described as hardcore/metalcore with undertones of melodic work. The arrangements at times remind me of Ttania, mainly because of the obvious energy the singer conveys while performing. At times the vocals are sung in a full melodic style, obviously influenced by today's popular emo scene.


The band has only released a self titled demo to date, but I look forward to any future releases by this outfit. Samples of their music is available HERE.


Blood Order Company has been in the studio for several weeks now are almost completely wrapped up recording for their newest release. The band said they need to finalize a few details and send it off for mastering.

Uprise Direct is scheduled to sit down with the guys from the band in the near future for a candid interview in addition to some bonus video material.



Mentioned previously, on Uprise Direct, was the side project of Dirty Chris of Attack/No Alibi/Kill or Be Killed and Reno of White Wash/Straight Laced Nightmare. Samples of this earlier announced project have become available online HERE.

The project, titled Slap In The Face, is aggressive oldschool hardcore. While the band plans to release with German label OPOS records, the entire line-up is uncertain and whether or not this will be a live performing band is yet to be determined. We hope hitting the stage is in the plans for the future.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

INTERVIEW: Blood Red Eagle

[Interview conducted 04/30/2009.]
How would you best describe the movement and music scene in Australia?
I shudder at the word "scene." Scenes can be best described as a comedy of errors. Whatever word you can call it, I guess it’s the same as anywhere. It could use this, it could use that, but there are some good people doing good things from time to time; smaller and tight knit would best describe it.

What bands would you site as being the biggest influence(s) of BRE's music?
Ultima Thule, Hel, Amon Amarth, Falkenbach, Enharjarna, Midgards Soner, most decent Viking rock, neo folk and Viking metal as well as most typical RAC bands from the late 80's early 90's. You know, all the usual stuff.

In your opinion, what's the best BRE album released to date and why that particular one?
"Return to Asgard" is probably the most popular, it's kind of raw but still falls in place. "Burning Down the Churches" is more polished, and with the female vocals a lot of people say that one.

I personally like our new one "Divine Providence" 'cause I haven't heard it to death yet and we recorded it ourselves. it has a couple of songs on there I have sat on for years and really worked them out so the writing is a bit better in my opinion and sound wise we were going for a mix of "Return to Asgard" and "Burning Down the Churches" to please the fans. the sound ended up a little boxy, but considering its the first time we recorded ourselves as BRE and released it; it made me figure out what we are capable of in that aspect.

What's your thought(s) on the importance of Odinism and keeping that faith alive?
Well, that’s why we do what we do. A lot of our songs are specific to this topic and we try to sing it historically correct. Any other culture/race in the world is not only allowed in the eyes of normality but actually encouraged to promote folkish ethno-centric communities, faiths and cultures amongst their own. People aren’t taught much in their countries’ schools, at least anything more about their history, outside of a couple of wars.

Our people for the most part have no idea who they are. They have no pride in the fact that we have the greatest history and culture the world has ever seen. The multiculturalism campaigns of the one world Zionists teach people only guilt in being white, yet they aren’t even 100% sure why they should feel guilty. With that and our preferred religious ideologies, we try to blend historical fact, religious belief and modern social observations together to teach people some things they may not have known.

What can we expect from BRE in the future?
We've been taking a break for a while but maybe soon we will begin to rehearse again to record the beginning of what I perceive as our major works; 3 albums based on the poetic Edda. The first volume, which is already written, is titled "Creation." Also I have some more ideas for after/in between these 3 albums that I may have a go at.

We may resume playing live in 2010. If so, we will most likely head overseas again. We've had a few offers for a few different places but we can’t do anything this year as we are all busy with our personal lives. Rest assured, we still have plenty to do for some time.

Would you like to tell the readers about your other projects such as Affray and Honky Tonk Knife Fight?
Affray was just an off thing, done by myself. I was just drinking at home, testing my home recording studio and making songs up on the spot. I didn’t want to release it at first but a lot of my friends really liked what they heard. So I did an album of songs that wouldn’t work with BRE. I called it Affray after the charges laid on white protestors at the Cronulla "riots" around the same time.

Honky Tonk Knife Fight is our newest band; I don’t call it a project because it is an actual band that we intend to one day take to the live circuit. It's more of a fun band. Highly out spoken, highly critical of everything (even ourselves) but all done in a tongue in cheek, comedic way. It’s pretty hard to take songs like "Rock and Roll Master Race" seriously, right? We did a 7" on Diehard records which went well and now we're getting ready for an 8 or 9 track minimum release. I'm not sure if we will record that before or after the next BRE. I have a lot of fun in this band. You could say the sound is like some Confederacy of Scum bands; cow punk, garage punk, Redneck rock and roll etc…

Any up and coming bands to look out for on your new record label Heathen Noise Productions?
We've had a couple of offers to press various things but we're holding out for now. So, outside of Honky Tonk Knife Fight being a fairly newcomer at the moment.... we also have the lost second album of the great USA band Siege, which absolutely kills their first one. As well as the re-issue of BRE's first album, "The Warrior" EP with a few bonus tracks, coming out later this year—possibly.

Who's your favorite band at the moment?
That is hard to say, I like so much different stuff it changes all the time. For RAC, probably Blackout; for metal the new Amon Amarth is ok. Mostly Hank 3, Rebel Son, Peterpan Speedrock, Candy Snatchers, Hammercocks. I've recently re-found The Partisans, one of my teenage favorites. Absurd is always great and Moshpit is probably one of the best bands in the world at the moment; for fans of metalcore/hardcore. Like I said before, it’s hard to say....

Is there anything else you'd like to add?
Thanks for the interview, good luck with the 'zine. Thank you to the people who are still buying our records after 8 or so years. If you're surfing the net, check stuff people have posted on YouTube of us, some of that’s pretty cool. Also check out VF International.
Hail Odin.
ROA!

Friday, May 8, 2009

This Month's Featured Artist: H8machine

This month's featured artist are New Jersey heavy hitters H8machine. Since the band's creation, following the demise of Dying Breed, the band has focused on producing quality hardcore. While the band was rumored to have broke up for some time during the mid 2000's they came back in full force with their latest release, "One Less Reason To Smile," to further reinforce they are still one of America's leading outfits.

While the band has had several membership change-ups, H8machine has filled the ranks with a sort of all-star line-up now. Original member Dennis is the lead vocalist and original guitarist, before it became a 4 piece outfit. Now on guitars, Joe Frustration of Hatelordz, Last Batallion, Across the Hudson, Tears of Frustration, Grom and of course his self titled work, has been a strong additon to the band. In addition to the two Jersey members is Orange County native Roy on bass. Known for his work in Aggressive Force, Final War, Cut Throat, Tri-City Trashed, Warfare 88 and most recently his works with Big Ed up in Minnesota; Roy brings a large ammount of creative talent to the band as well. Recently the band has added a new drummer to the ranks, and is scheduled to play several European shows this summer.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

IN REVIEW: Blind Justice, Blood Red Eagle, Eternal Bleeding

Blind Justice: That's Not For You
(2009 EDA Propaganda)

Once again Italy has proven themselves as leaders in the hardcore scene with this fast and furious release. Staying true to the oldschool early 80's hardcore style, Blind Justic blends Italian and English lyrics with light-speed guitars and heartpounding drums to create a one of a kind materpiece. DEFINITLY a worthy addition to any album collection. ~Steve Skam
Tracklist:
01- Intro
02- Total NSHC
03- Gli anni della fenice
04- Misoginia
05- Stand The Mosh
06- Fuck Israel
07- Reazionario
08- Police State
09- I Had Enough
10- Tutto il mio odio
11- Outro

Blood Red Eagle: Divine Providence
(2008 Heathen Noise Productions)

Every now and then there comes a release from a band that really seperates itself from the rest of their previous material. Well, this is that release for BRE. From the sociopolitical observations with an Odinist point of view, to the musical craftsmanship, I really think the band came into their own on this one. With songs such as "Blow By Blow", "A Love For My Nation", & "White Guilt" it almost comes off as a rally cry for awareness without being overbearing. Highly recommended for all inteligent nationalist & Odinists out there. ~Steve Skam
Tracklist:
01- Intro
02- Seas Of Blood
03- Blow By Blow
04- Pride Of Portland
05- The Ends Justify The Means
06- 3rd Coming Of Odin
07- I Feel Nothing
08- Loosing Blood
09- A Love For My Nation
10- Watch It Burn
11- White Guilt
12- Jarl's Kin

Eternal Bleeding: Dead Eyes Kissed The Light
(2007 Gjallarhorn Klangschmiede)

This album is easily one of my favorite hardcore releases in the past few years. Using melodic hardcore/ metal/ and a subtle hint of emo, the guys of EB have came up with a winning formula in their first full length that not too many bands today can match. Superior is one word that sums it up nicely. 10/10 ~Steve Skam
Tracklist:
01- Intro
02- Dead Eyes Kissed The Light
03- Between Hell
04- My Vision
05- Scars 'n' Strife
06- Right Doors Have Only One Entry
07- Bleed To Forget
08- Until The World Is Burning
09- Good Old Dreams Rising Tomorrow Again
10- Don't Switch On Me
11- Antisocial Conditions
12- Only A Nightmare Remain
13- I'd Never Seen
14- Running Through The Fire
Coming soon: Interview with Blood Red Eagle. Next week IN REVIEW: No Quarter

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Rick's Pick: Attack - Fade Away

The new Attack CD "Fade Away" is easily my top choice for the week. This CD is some all out raw and aggressive metal/hardcore and is best enjoyed at a very high volume... but I have to warn you though, this CD will make you want to smash stuff!

Sunday, May 3, 2009

A Brief History of the Anti-Communist Punk Movement

Article Courtesy of AAF/USA


It's commonly heard and far too easy for today's so-called “scene” to scornfully claim that racialist punks are some kind of new and undesirable bizarre occurrence, considering how whitewashed and biased the history of punk has been thus far. However, the truth, as you will learn, proves to be quite contrary.

The history of the racialist punk movement can arguably be traced back to as early as 1977, with the birth of the punk subculture in England. However, the first verifiable evidence of the racialist punk movement was a youth division of the British National Front that formed in 1978 called the "Punk Front”. It started off as a mere political and music related ‘zine, but due to its rapid success it quickly turned into a organized group and wave of bands with a considerably significant following, particularly in Leeds, England.


The bands who partook in this movement included: The Dentists, Homicide, The Ventz and The Raw Boys. These ‘Punk Front’ bands played the first Rock Against Communism shows the National Front organized, which took place in 1979. Shortly after those early RAC concerts, the Punk Front had disbanded for various reasons (which included the incarceration of several members of the group).

By the early 1980s the National Front started to look towards the skinhead subculture to carry on the youth underground-based movement it had started since the punk scene had unfortunately began to get highly infiltrated by Marxists and various other politically correct followers. Despite the fact that skinheads had become the forerunners of the racialist music movement, there were still many punks to be found throughout Europe who still freely associated and contributed to the White Nationalist movement, even though they were in the minority.

In the United States the 1980s saw a large emergence of racial punk crews nationwide, as well as a number of bands. Areas like New York City and Los Angeles were home to some of the largest amounts of racialist punks in the country. They could be found at nearly every show and in various places they were even the majority of the local scenes. It wasn't until the later part of the decade that politically correct/anti-racist “punks" (with aid from SHARPs) started to blacklist Nationalistic beliefs within the scene and thus the numbers of openly racialist punks unfortunately started to steadily decline.

This gradual reduction in the amount of racialist punks internationally carried on throughout the ‘90s and the increase of multiracial and fashion-orientated people within the subculture quickly skyrocketed.

Today we're in the midst of seeing of large reemergence of the racialist punk movement. Bands, crews and individuals are being seen all over the world taking part in this massive revival. This can mainly be attributed to the dissatisfaction of many individuals in the scene today who are just overwhelmingly tired of the irrationally politically correct direction the scene has continued to take. Therefore, we may see the racialist punk movement at the largest point it has ever been in within only a few years

Anti-Communist Punk Bands on Myspace:

A.B.H. formed in 1981 in Lowestoft, England. The first few years in the bands career they remained neutral on the issue of politics and race, although they did acquire a large following among young National Front members (as many apolitical Punk & Oi! bands in England did at the time). However, in 1983 they finally decided to openly display their political beleifs by recording a song which was to be featured on White Noise Records “This Is White Noise” EP along side the White Power bands: Skrewdriver, Brutal Attack, and The Diehards.

It can be argued by some that A.B.H. wasn’t necessarily “National Socialist” politically speaking, but it would be foolish to try to claim that they weren’t White Nationalists. Partaking in a National Front EP alone is proof enough, let alone their song Nerves of Steel, which is clearly a British White Nationalist song.




They released a few EPs and appeared on various Punk & Oi! compilation records during their duration. They broke-up shortly following the release of the “This Is White Noise” EP.Nerves of Steel (from This Is White Noise)

“I look around, what do we see?
A nation once proud & free
Nowadays a yankee state, unable to decide your own fate

(chorus)
We are here for our nation
Victory or damnation
It don’t matter how we win
Even murder is no sin

Kentucky Fried Chicken and Coca Cola
The yanks are coming, they’re taking over
Reagan’s hands around our neck, it’s our nation he wants to wreck

It doesn’t matter which way you turn
There’s always someone trying to pull you down
A student bastard, a communist
Trendy liberal or multiculturalists










Thursday, April 30, 2009

Uprise Video

Here is a music video from Uprise 2009 of Brainwash performing live. We would like to thank everyone again for making this event a continuous success, and the spawning of this zine as a result! Through your contributions and support we continue to try and bring you the best news from around the scene. We only hope to be able to give back to the scene what it has given to us individually and collectively. Without everyone this scene is nothing. So again, thank you. ~Doug Sacred


IN REVIEW: S.O.L., NSHC Massacre, Final War

Save Our Land: The Law Belongs To Stronger
(2008)

As one of Adam of Konkwista 88's side bands, S.O.L. has a unique melodic yet hard heavy sound. With the latest installment the band keeps their formula true to the first three releases while discussing current problems and events. Out of the previous three albums this one seems to be the most thought out and well organized, whereas the others seemed to be a bit rushed in my opinion. The CD features a Hatebreed cover, Live For This, which I thought was pretty cool. ~Steve Skam
Tracklist:
01. The law belongs to stronger
02. War for profit
03. Trust only yourself
04. Live for This (Hatebreed)
05. Drink your drink and fuck off
06. Backstabber
07. Break a dead lock
08. Thunderbolt
09. Where we going?
10. No way
11. Absolut


NSHC Massacre: Vol. 1
(2008 2YT4U Records)

Really good compilation album/ 3-way split with Downfall (Germany), Feher Törveny (Hungary), and the Hatelordz (USA). Definitly a must have for any fan of fast-paced oldschool styled hardcore. Not to mention Hatelordz cover 2 classic NYHC songs, Murphys Law's "Skinhead Rebel" and Cro Mags' "hardtimes," making it an instant classic. Pick it up if you haven't already, you'll thank me later. ~Steve Skam
Tracklist:
01. Downfall- intro
02. Downfall- soon we will
03. Downfall- northside pride
04. Downfall- niemals vergeben
05. Downfall- reih dich bei uns ein
06. Downfall- dark times
07. Hatelordz- hardtimes (Cro Mags cover)
08. Hatelordz- together as one
09. Hatelordz- missing foundation
10. Hatelordz- skinhead rebel (Murphys Law cover)
11. Feher Torveny- onmagadnak
12. Feher Torveny- benned meg csak szunnyad
13. Feher Torveny- skinhead hadsereg
14. Feher Torveny- muvesz
15. Feher Torveny- kompormisszum


Final War: We Speak The Truth
(2008 Label 56 re-release)

Easily one of my favorite bands in the scene right now. Final War fuse together elements of rock and punk to create a unique one of a kind sound with honest politically charged lyrics anyone who lives this life can relate to. Highly recommended for any inteligent nationalist. ~Steve Skam
Tracklist:
01. A Day In The Life Of...
02. Senseless Violence
03. Repatriation
04. The Patriots
05. We Speak The Truth
06. Pearl Harbor
07. Don't Want Your Excuses
08. Victory Or Death
09. Settle The Score
10. War Machine
11. Final Attack
12. Never Alone
13. Living For The Day
14. Do What You Want
15. OC Skinhead
16. Brotherhood
BONUS TRACKS Live in OC:
Shitout
Stand Against

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Rick's Pick: Across the Hudson

In anticipation of the upcoming Ultra Sur release, I have been listening to a lot of Oi and similar type music. The main one that has been getting regular play is the Across The Hudson CD. This is a great sounding CD with a unique style and lyrics that revolve around working class patriotism. Particularly the song H.A.D. which is about construction workers fighting a bunch of demonstrators back in 1970.

Check out a sample of Across the Hudson HERE:

Thursday, April 23, 2009

IN REVIEW: Hardcore Until the End, Bad Fate

V/A: Hardcore Until The End
(2008 Until The End Records)

This compilation album is a MUST HAVE for any die-hard hardcore fanatic, out of the 22 explosive tracks, there isn't any "filler," and all the songs deliver a serious knockout blow. Just glancing at the tracklist should say enough. It is practically the whos who of the scene. Best tracks in my opinion are Eternal Bleeding's "Your Promise, My Heartbreak", Fear Rains Down's "Angels of the Apocalypse", and both Band Of Brothers tracks. Satisfaction guarenteed. ~Steve Skam

Tracklist:
01. Daily Broken Dream- Just a fake
02. Daily Broken Dream- XXX
03. Path of Resistance- Hold fast
04. Path of Resistance- Our Time will come
05. 2 Minutes Warning- NS Capitalists
06. 2 Minutes Warning- Fools like you
07. Painful Awakening- Hate keeps me alive
08. Painful Awakening- Fuck your Society
09. Anger Within- A new Age
10. Anger Within- Rebirth of Nature
11. Fear Rains Down- Poison free
12. Fear Rains Down- Angels of the Apocalypse
13. Empire Falls- Time heals nothing
14. Empire Falls- Zero Tolerance / No Compromise
15. Eternal Bleeding- Your Promise my Heartbreak
16. Eternal Bleeding- Life is a new Death
17. Inborn Hate- In the Name of Freedom
18. Inborn Hate- From Friend to Foe
19. Painful Life- Maltreatment of Nature
20. Painful Life- No Escape
21. Band of Brothers- School of Pain and Fear
22. Band of Brothers- My last Breath deletes yourExistence


Bad Fate: Bite Back
(2007 EDA Propaganda)

Bad Fate knows the score. With a perfectly meshed combo of thrash and oldschool hardcore, in conjunction with angry vocals and right wing lyrics, this Italian band manages to capture a uniquely 1984-esque sound. Worth it's weight in gold, the album is sure to please all. ~Steve Skam

Tracklist:
01. Grido Vendetta
02. Intifada
03. Assassin
04. Antifa' Qua' Qua' Qua'
05. Hai Perso
06. Eterna Colpa
Next week in review: S.O.L.: The Law Belongs to the Stronger, and NSHC Massacre Vol. 1.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Rick's Pick: Gigi & Die Braunen Stadtmusikanten

This week I have to pick Gigi & Die Braunen Stadtmusikanten, "Braun Ist Trumpf," as my top CD of this week. Like last week this CD is another that has had regular play on my ipod since I got it. This band features the vocalist of Stahlgewitter but is more of a rock and roll CD. I have several favorite songs on this CD, one of which is an upbeat cover of "Napalm In The Morning."

Monday, April 20, 2009

Skaldic Forge Productions, Ultra Sur

Vocalist Jorgen of Wotanorden has recently joined with long-time friend Dan, of Norsewind, to create Skaldic Forge productions. Skaldic Forge will specialize in the production and distibution of folkish and heathen based acts, domestic and European.


The artwork for Argentinian rock legends Ultra Sur's newest album is finished and printing will begin soon. Check out at Label56 for updates.

INTERVIEW: All You Can Kill Buffet records

AYCKB records just released the newest Fear Rains Down on vinyl and not too long ago the Honor tribute on vinyl as well, any particular reason vinyl?
AYCKB likes to put out vinyl records because vinyl's old school. People can't make copies of them and lots of people collect them. Who doesn't like vinyl anyway?

What other releases have you done? Any plans to re-release stuff on CD or strictly vinyl?
We also released Antisystem 7", Honor 7" and Honor Double CD (re-release).

What are some of the upcoming projects you plan or hope to release in the future?
We're currently working with Streetfight Records and O-T Records to release a great RAC album, which will be released on CD and vinyl.

Who do you think are the artists to watch out for as far as up and coming talent?
Germany has the best scene as of today and that's where the best bands come from.

If you could see one band live that you have yet to, who would it be?
Moshpit.

A lot of old school guys do not like the hardcore or black metal music scenes and do not view it as progressive. What are your thoughts regarding these strong ever growing genres?
I don't listen to black metal. Hardcore is definitely a move in right direction. We need more bands and more shows like UPRISE. Bands like POR, Moshpit, FRD, Brainwash are my personal favorites in this genre, new bands should be influenced by them.

What do you think of the American scene? How can we improve it?
I don’t think there's a lot to say about American scene, except that we need more shows.

What was the best concert you ever attended? And Why?
I had a great time at 2006 ISD Memorial in Belgium, Razor's Edge and Blue Eyed Devils were on the bill. The show was sold out at about 600 people.

How many games do you think the Devils will take Carolina in? Who do you think will win Philly and Pittsburgh? And who would you want the Devils to play in the next bracket, Rangers or Caps? Devils in 6. Pitt in 5. I'd like to see Devils and "Rags" rivalry again.

Any last words for the readers?
Support your scene and blogs like Uprise Direct. Thanks for the interview.