Pentral - I didn’t want Pentral to be a second AC/DC, so we put so many elements of influence in our music; a sound different than any American or European band is just our tool …

Brazilian progressive rock/metal trio Pentral released the debut single "Silent Trees." It was a preview of the now just released debut album, ‘What Lies Ahead of Us’. We wrote of it: ''The South American influences return in the single, but it is mostly the energetic approach that first bursts open subdued. Their musical primal power is something natural , the wonderful, beautiful landscape gets whirlwinds and eruptions to endure. So a diverse sound that brings together gentleness and extroversion."  
he full review can be read again here
We had a nice chat with vocalist and guitar player Victor Lima about that release but also politics, the concern about the Amazon and future plans of Pentral …

Who is Pentral,  how did everything start? Tell more about yourself?
When I was around 9 or 10 years old I was listening to some Led Zeppelin album. At those times Led Zeppelin were disbanded. I had some vinyl’s, in that time we used vinyl’s. I love to sing, so I started singing and started to write songs, like poetry. And I read many books too. After a while, I got interested in playing guitar and I can remember the very first ‘band’ I had I was around 14 years old.  something I've always been concerned about. I had to find my own voice. When I do that I stop listening to other artists, but you always get some influence. I know too many guys who just want to do a version of a song like it was their own. That’s not how I work .My younger brother Vagner was always a drummer, he likes to make noise (haha). But he is also a very accomplished musician. We started working together, and I was writing a lot of songs and just picked up 10 songs for this album. These songs are the very first songs I have ever written for Pentral It was about two years we were working on songs and things. And that’s where we are now.

What I find a little bit strange , if I may say so, it’s that you release your debut in the middle of this pandemic? Why not wait a little bit?
That was of course a big problem. I remember at the beginning of this pandemic I was watching some documentary on BBC and those guys just told not to worry about, It’s just a Chinese thing  it’ will be over very soon. Nobody in Brazil or even the world, had any clue how terrible it would become.  So even with all the difficulties we were living in, we decide to record the album and make some live performances too. And then there was the virus  here, and all the live venues got shut down. The only option we had was just the recording, so we did it, part because there were no other options  left. It’s a shame but Brazil has become the second-worst affected country in the world by Coronavirus, where so many people died of this virus, because of Mr. Bolsonaro  the great responsible for so many deaths, but anyway, the only thing we could do was recording the album and that’s what we did.

Also in terms of corona, your country has indeed been very hard hit, despite a president who seemed to ignore everything. Do you agree it’s part of politic fault that this happened?
You know - Brazil is in fact a young nation, just like the United States. Truth is that through the years we always had a conservative way of   government, and back in the 2000’s people decided they no longer wanted that. We had the election of left winger Lula Da Silva. From day one the right wings of conservatives never accepted that. They started a big campaign against Lula. Saying he was corrupt and things. I not say he was a Saint, I don’t believe in Saints. I believe in God.   On the work floor much things changed, but the richest people never accepted that. Then in the middle of Dilma's second term (Lula's  successor)  election he got impeached, removed from her office. So everything Lula and Dilma have done, was undone. All social, culture protection we had earned, even a little bit earlier was undone. What we have now is what happened in the US. People who deny everything, saying there is no pandemic, that we don't need vaccines.

We now talking about politics, but directly there is also the Amazon where this president don’t care about. You are very concern about that I have read
I just living in the middle of this nightmare. I live in the part of Brazil where the most part of the forest been burned down. Why they do that?  Keeping the forest intact is not so profitable, that’s the biggest problem. But they just don’t believe that this can change the world climate. And  this is because the forest is being burned down. They don’t think about the future, they just think about making money. It’s  just a way to make money, and that’s a shame. The problem in Brazil is that you do need to have that much money to have a decent living as the  State doesn't give you security, health, or good education. For everything you do, you have to pay for it. It’s an endless struggle, but for many politicians, religious ministers, entrepreneurs, big farmers, there's no limit! They're moved by endless greed!

Pity. But enough about politics . Let’s start talk about music. In terms of music style, not only do your guys go in many directions, very fascinating, but also connecting different cultures is so interesting, between Western and South-American culture. Your opinion,  is this correct?
We were always concerned to not sound like a regular American or European band, that’s what we did not want to be. I do love a lot of American and European bands, but It was just so important for me to put the Brazilian influence on my music. The two points that come to my mind  then are Harmony and rhythm. And even I’m not a drummer I write songs that refer to the rhythm. You have to know we have some great musician here in Brazil, like Tom Jobim, Milton Nascimento, Djavan, Lô Borges, Toquinho, Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, Ney Matogrosso to name a few, so  even if you're a rock band you don’t have to follow the same formulas the same way over and over again. We wanted to do something slide different. It’s a way to find your own public, even its small or big, but they are the reason why we here.

How is the Brazilian rock Scene? I know Sepultura and some others, but they never been recognized here. Any idea why not?
We had some classic rock band back in the 1960's and 1970's, like "Mutantes" and "Secos e Molhados", and though we sure had great rock bands in Brazil, the problem was the emptiness of pop music in Brazil, back in the day and now more than never...The artists that were supported were the ones who were making music not showing the reality, as we had since 1964 a severe military dictatorship and its censorship in Brazil, so every piece of music or movie or book had to be checked and approved before it could be released, so political or protest music could not be brought out. And sure not been shown to the world. More recently we recovered our democracy - that now is threatened again by Mr Bolsonaro. So in the 1980's Sepultura came out and they were a big breakthrough for rock music in Brazil and over the world. 

I brought up Sepultura yet. Did they have an influence on your music? In some songs I hear some of Sepultura to…
Brazilian music is essentially the result of European and African influences. We were colonized by Portuguese settlers, but there were the real owners of Brazil way before - the Indians, and we had a huge African forced migration, so the musical influences from  African people are quite strong in Brazil. We were one of the countries in the world with most African slaves, which is really disgusting..., but those African people brought the rhythm we're talking about. This kind of influences is something that Sepultura has added to rock music. They just put this influence of African music and raised the bar. Bands
in Nu-metal like KoRn, that came After Sepultura recognized that Sepultura was a high
influence on their music. And also we love that, so we put this influence in our music as well. Look when you want to be a straight rock band, you just have to do it like AC/DC, nothing wrong with that, I love AC/DC. But I didn’t want Pentral to be a second AC/DC so we put so many elements of influence in our music. Sound different than any American or European band is just our tool.

I'll just quote: ''The debut album is the search of human consciousness for the environment, peace and equality." Can you elaborate a bit more on that?
In my opinion, if you don’t have anything to share or tell to people through your music or whatever, don’t say anything then. That’ s how I believe Art should be. For example, I don't have a problem watching a Marvel movie, or a Disney movie, but just once. I'd rather to watch movies that have a deeper meaning and social message, were there is a human story been told. Same goes for books or music. So bring a little bit more time to share our stories, would be so much more interesting.  It’s important to share a message for me - making music to tell a message about our country and the whole world that’s important to me. It's not that I impose opinions or want to tell people what they should or shouldn't do, I just like sharing meaningful stories about real human suffering, dramas , and needs. If one single person been has been touched about the message, and understands and thinks about  a way to help who need it, then my work is done.

Point taken, you sure tough me in that way with the music of Pentral. For example, The music video of “Silent Trees” speaks to tragedy and loss, both through the unfolding plot, but also in a larger sense of the wonton destruction of that which keeps humanity and all other living things existing. Can you tell more about that?
When I write music, I don't have control over the writing process, it's more of a "spiritual experience". That's where the inspiration comes from and from or social reality as well. Many times comes the song ready  to my mind, and when that happens there is a lot of image coming up too. In that song, I had this  image of the spirit of the forest and the living creatures crying out for help. And an image of people sharing  their fears and the problems around them. Music is a way to put that message to a bigger audience. There is no music without an image. I did the best I could to create a cinematic thing about the story we were singing  about. There's a human story behind them, and that's the reason why Pentral has been formed.  When you listen to a song, you can see the image. That is what we wanted to
do it. So, I shared my thoughts with a  young and talented director called Roger Elarrat and He accepted to make videos out of it. I believe we have done a wonderful job.

You say you like movies. Is there a ambition to make movies with your music? Or using your music for a movie?
Definitely! I'll put the music videos in some movie festivals. I’m opened for it. My
biggest goal is to find the biggest audience for my music. So if anyone outside is interested in
using the music of Pentral for a movie, he or she would be welcomed. I would love to do that, it’s a great way to reach a wider audience. Because we're sure to have a good story for a movie.

I hope some producer read this interview and contact you than.
Something else. How where the main reactions on this debut till now?
Positive. It’s an amazing question because it’s 2021 , a lot things have been done. It’s difficult
or even impossible to create something unique these days.. Because everything that could possibly been done in music, it has been done before. You just told me there are so many elements in our music, that’s something that comes back in many reviews. This reminds me of Led Zeppelin, Rush, Metallica or anything in-between. There are positive reviews, but also some questions about what we are going to do next, and maybe the second album's reaction is going to be slightly different as the first. Those things. It  happens all the time that a band or album just got recognized many years later. That's what happened to Bohemian Rhapsody of Queen. When it came out not everyone liked it, but now it’s a classic song. I believe we will have our time. So maybe those who have doubts about this  debut will recognize it  later. I only hope this recognition will be when we still alive. We just should play alive, because people have to see it.

Talking about ‘live’ … Are there already live concerts at the moment? And what are the tour plans? Coming to Europe to?
Absolutely! I was checking the news, and for this year there are some festivals who going forward. in countries like France, Spain, Portugal, UK. Because the pandemic is much more controlled now in these countries. I'm going to be vaccinated next week! maximum, even with our crazy president's omission about that.  After we're all vaccinated we'll definitely make some live  concerts, for sure. I'd love to play in Belgium, Germany, France, Spain, Italy etc. We are planning  to go on tour.

Next to live concerts, what are the future plans with the band?
I can tell we have already five songs recorded for our second album. I’m always busy thinking about working on new songs and, I can’t stand still. So I keep writing songs. I keep thinking about the next step, the next thing … over and over. Right now I’m writing more songs and we're planning to go back to the rehearsals asap. It will not take long, but I now want to promote first this debut album in many ways, like playing the songs live as well. But I can promise you, after that, we'll have a new album. Maybe next year. And a third album after that and so on.

Maybe a question separate from that, what audience do you think you can reach with your music?
I don't want Pentral to be recognized like just an ordinary metal band or some, I think there is an audience who are into Alternative rock who can appreciate our music. We will be moving through different worlds. And not stuck between the rock or metal formula. Try to find an audience that likes different sounds in rock. To put like standards on what I would pick three bands: Queen, Led Zeppelin, and The Beatles. 

Are there any other projects you are working on?
I know some guys who work in four of five bands or projects. I don't have any problem with that.  I wouldn’t do that. I prefer to stand in this one project and put all my energy into it. I can only be at my best if I concentrate 100% into one single project, and that’s Pentral.

What are the ambitions with the band, and are there any end goals?
You just can't set a goal or something - "well I just have this one goal to try to be happy", as 
we are talking about art, you never know how people are going to react to your songs. Like I said before, some songs or music just have been recognized many years after their release, so we never know what’s going to happen. I'd love to bring concerts in huge arena’s but we just don’t know what’s going to happen. Even when a label recognized us and wants to bring out our music, you have to be honest with yourself and the people out there in the first place You can’t do something that you don’t like to do. You just have to be honest with your art, and you will find a niche or a public that’s interested in what you're doing. That’s the most important ambition.

That's the most important indeed. But if you get the chance to make a commercial album and conquer the world with it but you have to change your way of making music? Would you definitely not do that?
I would rather to make a different project, and make that music there than doing this with
Pentral. Pushing yourself and your public in other direction than what you'd like to be doing or listening to is not honest to yourself or to your audience, neither a nice thing to do. You can’t play with people, you have to be honest with people. So I am not going to change direction to grab a bigger attention or something, that is not fair to myself and to my audience. We just do what is meaningful, that’s what we'll be standing for.

That’s a choice you make. One example is Metallica, I like Metallica. But true all this years they more and more make it a big show, great shows. But I miss the true feeling of the beginning. But they make big money and play in big arena’s. Soo it’s a choice you make, right?
I think one of the reason why a band goes that way is that they are afraid to be forgotten by the public. This happened with a lot of bands back in the day when some new "trends" came out.  Metallica still makes good music, but good music is that one that is not made for the sake of fame.  That’s a choice, but it’s not what Pentral are going to do. Pentral want to keep
being honest with its music. That’s the most important thing.

That’s a good statement to end this interview. I hope to see you guys soon on stage, in our Country. Thanks for this nice chat

Adam Douglas - My all personal blend of American Roots music from where I came from is a pretty good description of what my music is all about

‘Better Angels’ is the third album by Adam Douglas. Born and raised in Oklahoma, USA this singer-songwriter/guitarist has been living in Norway for over 10 years now. Besides touring to promote his albums ‘I May Never Learn’ and ‘Beauty & The Brawn’, he also did a lot of studio and live session work there with artists like Jon Bon Jovi, Larry Carlton, Sting, Bonnie Raitt, Vidar Busk, Robben Ford, Kirk Fletcher, Ten Years After, Chris Medina and Michael Landau. He draws his inspiration from the beautiful nature of his new homeland and the ‘rich’ melting pot of culture and music; through Howlin' Wolf, Sam Cooke and Ray Charles onward to Tom Petty, Billy Joel and Joe Jackson. A beautiful and varied disc that will stick to your ribs if you like that typical singer-songwriter with a wink to a broad pallet of musical styles that warms hearts without sounding too clammy. Following this release, we had a nice conversation with Adam Douglas.

You are originally from Oklahoma in the States but have lived in Norway for the last 13 years? How did you end up there ?
It’s kind of a typical story. Like a lot people in that times I was on tour and traveling and I met a girl, and she is my wife now. It’s a romantic story, a typical but a nice one. I was on tour as guest with a band. We had our very first concert on a Sunday night, kind of crazy it was the right thing to do.

And Norway as country, has this a influence on your career and things?
When I was growing up in the States I moved around a lot. I was always chasing something, I never felt comfortable myself. Till I came to Norway, here I found a sort of inner peace. It have a lot to do with the nature, absolute overwhelmed. The air is fresher, it smells so much better here. The people here welcome you with open arms here, that’s nice to. But most of all, they give you the private you need. I’m always been kind of anti-social , and here I find inner peace in many ways. I’m not like that typical busy American, so it felt good coming here. Also in my family, generations back, where from Scandinavia so in some strange way it feels like coming home, moving to Norway.

Nice story. What have been the highs and lows over the years so far? Some milestones?
I doing this long enough to have very much experience, that makes it difficult to find out the real lows or highs. Or to tell about the milestones. I have play in about every size of gig to put it this way. Hugh concerts for a lot people, and very small clubs. There where good ones, worse experience en really good to shitty gigs. The biggest milestone was something unexpected. There was a Norway TV program. Not my thing really, I said ‘no’ to this kind of things for a long time. It was something like a ‘battle of the stars’ thing. I finally said yes because I had nothing to lose. And I won that contest. It’s crazy because my music is not a competition. But it did open some doors. Since then I have something stable doing really my thing, it was a awakening for my carrier. That program was sure a real milestone for me and my carrier. It’s not something I would recommend for everyone, but for some weird reason it worked out for me. It’s was a conformation for stuff I was doing true all this years.

And Lows?
Well you can use you imagination. Playing in any shit hole there is, some bad gigs who were going complete wrong. I think that are some low moments, that every artist of band have in a carrier.  There were some miserable experience, yes..

I have read in an interview that your passion for music, i quote, ''was kind of an accident!'' Can you tell more about that?
In a way it’s not my passion for music that was kind of an accident. But the way I write my story with music. See, in my family there was really nobody doing something with music, so I had no example or something to start with play music myself in that way. But I start in a new school when I was very young, and don’t know anyone there. I had one friend there. I really was follow him around and on the lunch break I follow him to the music room. And there were just he, me and the music teacher and she was holding auditions  for a school camp. She ask to sing some frames and things. To play piano and things, it was the first time I really sing anything. For some reason I felt I enjoin doing that, like every child searching for a main thing. I found out that’s what I love doing. Soo in that way it came a little bit ‘by accident’. It took some time to start professional after that, but it was a start of everything that moment follow a friend to that place and the music teacher guide me the way.

Again a nice story, it also proves meeting the right people at the right place and  right moment works.. But ok. the main reason of this interview is  of course the release of your newest album 'Better Angels'  It sounded to me  there is a personal story behind the songs? i also read something about that in the same interview. Is that true?
That’s correct. The songs that become really personal for me are par example ‘So Naïve’. That is very much about my live in United States, and what we talk about a minute ago. I was raised in that environment but never felt comfortable there. That song was helping me to ankylosing my childhood and how I feel now. It’s also about done things the right way, or not the right way. And being a father now I start think how was I when I was a kid, and how I like it to be for my son. Me asking myself asking big questions about how I was raised, and asking if that was the right thing to do.

Some other song is really political. ‘It’s real relevant in this days. I feel in the states, especially now, It’s breaking my heart to see that people are really argument each other, there is a lot hate going on that’s what I wanted to tell in that song. It’s very sad and heartbreaking seeing that. It’s also about getting out of this mess and start communicate with each other again. And singing together again, as one. Stop arguments, and play music together is that song all about/ There are some political lines in that song to.

There is also one more ‘Built the fire’. Just about keeping the fire alive. Whatever happens in you live. Specially with my wife. It’s kind of an ode to her. It’s how I appreciate having something home we support me true bad and good. There is one other song I want bring on, ‘into my life’ it’s about mental health. I personal been going true a mental health Hell. Like so many people do. That song is really about that. If anyone would like to find help in this lyrics , please do. It’s about struggle the bad times and find a place for it. And also that’s ok to be down sometimes. it’s ok to accept it.

The creative process was quite different on this one compared to previous albums? Right? Can you tell more about it
It have something to do with this pandemic we living in. I normally write things completely on my own. For the first time I was collaborated with some other writers. Specially on the lyrics. I reach to people I really respect, and good friends to write this album that was a difference with other releases. The lyrics, hat’s usual the hardest part, I ‘m just not a master in writing lyrics. So this time I have contact people who are very good in this sort of thing. That’s the biggest difference that I have worked on the halve of the lyrics with other writers. What was really important to tell the right story.

Had the pandemic also a other ‘more relax’ influence on writing the album or compose music?
Absolutely, it was a new thing. This days you can send music files to everyone by internet and things, that was something I been using more now. I found out it’s a good way doing. I can work on a song, like a guitar part,  and send it to someone at the other side of the world. Thanks to ZOOM we can work on a project from the other side of the world on the exact same time, that’s wonderful.  The new technology was something I found out as something I can us in a complete different ways, especially in this pandemic. Like a example. The mixing engineer was in his studio, and I was in my studio. Exactly on the same time working on this album, that’s amazing about this internet thing. We could not be in a studio together, and make a record like The Rolling Stones did in the 60ste but we found a other way doing it, so yes that was a other way of working.

I’ve -mailed the review to the editorial staff, I had some remarks about this beautiful record. What strikes me most is that you can't put a label on the style of music you bring. I hear dashes of folk but also subtle country, r&b and blues, … There is just a lot going on. How would you describe your own style of music?
That’s a good point. My music is a combination what American Roots music is all about. That also have to do with Oklahoma that’s right in the middle of US. Soo you have a mix of country music, there was a big jazz influence in the 50ths. Something you hear in the song ‘Route 66’ of Nat King Cole. Soo there is a lot country, there is a lot Blues, I just don’t like it when people have to label stuff. I not mind about people who do. But for me it was always taking a little bit of everywhere. And make my own way with it. I like a lot parts of music like jazz, big band, Folk music , Country  and stuff. And wanted to mix everything. I know it’s not easy for people who review the album, or to get a place in festivals because they want to know ‘what style of music I’m playing’.  So I understand the need for people to label music, but It’s just not me. Soo to put it this way. My all personal blend of American Roots music from where I came from is a pretty good description of what my music is all about.

You also pointed ‘folk music’ does the Scandinavian folk music have a influence on yourmusic?
Not sure yet, but it started to have more and more influence yes. Because I been here for a while. For the moment, everything I do still sound very American. I started to work with more people here, so maybe in the future those influences will come in my music, you never know. It’s something that grown from himself I think.

What I also liked about 'Better Angels', the songs feel like that soft blanket you need to warm yourself in the darkest times of your life? agree? and has that been a conscious way of working?
That’s definitely a part of the whole plan. It’s really nice that you hear that. Some songs have kind of a heavy feeling. I personally wanted to make them easier do go down. Easier to approach. To make them kind of softer.

Also the fact that they shine in simplicity, without trying to be too difficult, but still touch the heart, is a plus for me. Your opinion?
I wanted to make a record that people understand, not being too difficult indeed. That was also a part of that plan. I like music that I’ kind of technical, and smart. But sometimes the music is to smart, but the message is not been delivered. It is very important for me to keep it down the earth, so the people understand the message.  

How were the regular reactions on the record till now?
I was very surprised about the positive reactions till now. I always prepare for the worst. Release something is personal, but putting it on the route is a scary thing. I was not sure if the people would like it, if people would understand the message. A lot people felt like connected with the message, what is fantastic. Because when I creating stuff it’s not for pleasing myself , or built millions of fans or things like that. That is not my goal. My goal is being as true as possible to myself, and to be true as possible to my potential audience. I think if a creator is being complete honest with what he doing, there is a audience out there. I made a record as honest as possible, but thankfully I got very good reaction on it. What was a pleasure to see and read.

Even though performing live is still difficult, no idea how things are going in Norway, are there any plans for live streaming? or should we wait until real live performance is possible again?
What I like doing is play live for people, coming to Belgium to. I’m not very found about live streaming.  In Norway it’s still a difficult course. But it has been better here than in other places. We been able to play in limited capacity. With a maximum of 200 people. In the biggest city in Norway there where allowed only 20 people, just image. In the same time we thankful that we were able to work and play. But to go to other places, meet new people and other places in the world ? It’s not still going on yet.

What's your opinion about streaming (live streaming, spotify)? i think it's a good medium to discover something. But that’s almost the only good thing about it I think
We did one in December. I appreciate the opportunity because that’s all we have. But playing music is all about look into the face of the audience hear them sheering and applause. It’s something you really need as musician. For me it’s that moment between me and the audience that’s all about.  I always looking for that magic that happens than. I need to have a audience. Soo it just not feels real that streaming. But, also next to Spotify , its sure an easy way to  learn to know new music and stuff yes, that’s a good thing about it.

What are the future plans anyway? For this and maybe next year to come
I’m already working on the next album acutely. I don’t know when it’s going to be recorded. We will see when that happens. I want to go on tour with this record. The real plan is coming down to Europe next year. We really hope for that. In the mean time I just writing new songs. Trying to stay productive.

What are you future ambitions and do you have something like a goal or end goal?
My only goal in live is that I would be really happy if I can continue creating music. And being there for my family, that’s the most important thing. But living from my music, doing this for many more years to come. I’m here because music is my way of living, I love doing it, feel comfortable in it. It’s a personal therapy. And I can make a living for my family to. I’m not looking to become world famous, that’s never been my goal. Having experience on stage and with other musicians but not need to come in big magazine and thing.

But if a major label makes you an offer that allows you to become world famous just by making a commercial record wouldn't you do it then?
I have had discussions with labels about that, to be honest. Make a song more popular so it can come on the radio, and ask like can’t you put this sound in that song , because it’s a popular sound or thing.. no that’s not me I not wane do that. Being popular can be great, but It is not something I want to be. I feel comfortable like it’s now.

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That’s a very nice statement to end this interview, I hope to see you on stage soon in Belgium. And thanks for this nice chat

Hydrogen Sea - Een melancholisch, kleurrijk totaalspektakel

Met mondjesmaat worden de maatregelen versoepeld, en de clubs krijgen meer ademruimte. Democrazy, Gent organiseert een vijftiental concerten van 10 juni tem 18 juli in DOK Gent. Hydrogen Sea en Lili Grace stonden vanavond op het programma. Een gezellig sfeertje werd gecreëerd. Een live ervaring waar we nu zo lang naar uitkeken, zowel voor band als publiek.

Lili Grace (**** 1/2), de zusjes Nelle en Dienne Bogaerts, zijn al een tijdje bezig, kregen al een plaatsje op de Rock Rally en hadden met ‘Dreamlover’ een geslaagde EP uit . Na de EP werd het een tijdje stil rond Lili Grace maar twee jaar terug brachten ze 'Silhouette' uit. Een heel persoonlijke plaat trouwens, het gaat over het verkeersongeval van hun broer , die in een coma belandde en hoe ze daar als kind mee omgingen.
"We besloten opnieuw te schrijven vanuit ons buikgevoel over de dingen die we samen hebben meegemaakt. Het album is een terugkeer naar piano, cello en hobo, zonder al te veel extra's. We wilden ons verhaal vertellen, zonder omweg" , zeggen ze er zelf over.
Door het coronatijdperk konden ze totnutoe 'Silhouette' niet echt voorstellen, maar met de eerste echte versoepeling kan dat eindelijk weer wel.
Muzikaal krijgen we wondermooie,  melancholische schoonheid in een spacy aanvoelend kader , die ons even wegwuift van deze wereld; de emotioneel beladen vocals vinden hun plaats in de prachtige versmelting van cello,  hobo en piano. Ze zijn niet vies van scherpte, experiment en extravertie in hun materiaal. Je krijgt een heel gevarieerde, kleurrijke set bol van verrassende wendingen.
De zussen zijn klasse danseressen en ze weten op theatrale wijze de aanwezigen te hypnotiseren . Innemend , heupwiegend en snediger, krachtiger  durft het te klinken .
Lili Grace liet een erg volwassen indruk na door die wisselende aanpak.

Hydrogen Sea (*****)  is het project van het Brusselse duo Pieterjan Seaux (die je kent van o.a. Zwangere Guy, Selah Sue, Sioen en een rits andere bands) en Birsen Uçar. Na hun debuutplaat 'In Dreams (2016)' gooiden de twee voor de nieuwe plaat 'Automata' het over een andere boeg. Met Patricia Vanneste (ex-Balthazar), Joris Caluwaerts en Steven Van Gelder hadden ze drie absolute topmuzikanten en verlieten ze doelbewust het pad van de digitale elektronica. 
Door de corona crisis was Hydrogen Sea verplicht weer als duo naar voor te treden. De band bracht eind januari een gloednieuwe EP uit op de markt, 'Symbiosis'. Onze recensie kun je hier nog eens nalezen.
Hydrogen Sea beweegt binnen een intieme sfeer, de hartverwarmende keys van een grimassende Pieterjan spreken tot de verbeelding en de kristalheldere vocals van Birsen vinden elkaar perfect. Adembenemend mooi. Er zit ook genoeg pit in hun muziek. Naast die ingenomenheid is er ruimte voor prikkeling. Ze voerden je maar al te graag mee in hun muzikale wereld.
Birsen spreekt haar publiek aan en het spelplezier siert , zeker nu live!
Hun materiaal is fantasieprikkelend , emotievol en bevreemdend , een geflirt tussen licht en donker; het klinkt als een knetterend haardvuur . Een melancholisch, kleurrijk filmisch totaalspektakel!

Een prachtig live-ervaren van twee schitterende bands van eigen bodem. Sjiek!

Organisatie: Democrazy, Gent

Epica - livestream 'Omega' - Uiteenlopende emoties die prompt je hart in vuur en vlam zetten

Epica is een Nederlandse symfonische metal band, die al een kleine twintig jaar bezig is. De band heeft een zeer succesvol parcours afgelegd, en in 2005-2006 zorgde dit voor de doorbraak naar een breed publiek.
Epica bracht recent - uitgesteld weliswaar (release van de nieuwe plaat was voorzien in september 2020) - de nieuwe plaat 'Omega' uit.
Onze recensie kun je hier nog eens nalezen.
Epica stelde 'Omega' in een met veel bombast op poten gezette livestream. We werden door de band van begin tot einde compleet omver geblazen, net door de combinatie van emotioneel beladen magische muziek, visual effects, dansers , en als kers op de taart obligaat vuurwerk.
Dit was een livestream die je het gevoel geeft dat je zelf voor het podium staat , het concert ondergaat en hevig staat te headbangen.

Epica's live stream werd vooraf gegaan door een blitzbezoek van Off The Cross (*****); een band die ondertussen al heel wat metal harten heeft veroverd. In de korte set van amper vijftien minuten, toonden ze hun kwalitatieve sterkte in het genre. Het is uiteraard de verdienste van de muzikanten die elkaar perfect aanvoelen. Zanger Daan Swinnen is een monument die Steven Van Crombruggen moest vervangen. Wat een overtuigingskracht en uitstraling heeft die man. Hij laat een diepe indruk na , wat we ook al hoorden in tal van zijn projecten.
De nieuwste plaat 'Enjoy It While It Lasts' is een stap naar meer melodieuze metal.
Donkere en verschroeiend klinkt het allemaal; ze bezorgen ons een uppercut van jewelste. Benieuwd hoe ze zullen evolueren.
Voor meer informatie https://www.offthecross.be/

De muziek van Epica (*****) is op de nieuwe schijf 'Omega' sowieso een filmische trip waarbij alle emoties worden aangesproken; de manier waarop dit in beeld werd gebracht tijdens deze livestream is gewoonweg meesterlijk en adembenemend. Een intens gevoel creëren ze, alsof we in een andere wereld zijn terecht gekomen. De band haalt zelf alles uit de kast; ze steken het lont aan het vat, waardoor je hart prompt in vuur en vlam staat. We horen het al meteen op de eerste twee songs.
Even duidelijk is dat iedereen binnen Epica dezelfde kant uitkijkt, zowel in de instrumentatie als in de vocalen . Wondermooi is die wisselwerking tussen de vaak rauwe mannelijke vocals/grunts, en de engelachtige stem van Simonne die je meeneemt naar een sprookjesachtige wereld.

De livestream is een wandeling, prikkeling naar een onontgonnen universum. Epica speelde ook enkele klassiekers die ondersteund werden door mooie beelden en de dansers, die als elfen door het beeld zweefden, alsof we meegevoerd werden naar het vagevuur, een flirten tussen duisternis en licht.
Iets wat we ons altijd wel konden voorstellen in de muziek en in de set van Epica.

Het wordt reikhalzend uitkijken om het echt live te beleven … Epica speelt op 13 augustus op Alcatraz Metal Festival https://www.alcatraz.be en op 7 maart 2022, samen met Apocalyptica in de AB, Brussel (www.abconcerts.be) .
Op basis van deze fijne live stream, een niet te missen concert. Je bent gewaarschuwd!

Pics homepag @Tim Tronckoe

Organisatie: Epica + Live Nation

Het Braziliaanse progressieve rock/metal trio Pentral bracht de debuutsingle "Silent Trees" uit. Het was een voorproefje van het nu net verschenen debuutalbum, 'What Lies Ahead of Us'. We schreven daarover: '' De Zuid-Amerikaanse invloeden keren terug in de single, maar het is vooral de energieke aanpak die eerst ingetogen openbarst. Hun muzikale oerkracht is iets naturel , het wondermooie, prachtige landschap krijgt wervelstormen en -uitbarstingen te verduren. Een gevarieerde sound dus die zachtmoedigheid en extravertie bij elkaar brengt." 

Benieuwd of dat op heel de schijf terugkeert …
Het debuutalbum is de zoektocht van het menselijk bewustzijn naar het milieu, vrede en gelijkheid. Muzikaal is men niet vies van experimentjes. “Silent Tree” wordt gedragen door bijzonder emotioneel beladen vocals, incluis het uitschreeuwen van pijn en frustratie, wat we ook horen op “Disconnected”, “Letters from Nowhere” en “Aiming for the sun”. Het zijn energieke nummers, waarbij we ergens Sepultura horen … Je kan niet omheen die Zuid-Amerikaanse invloeden binnen Pentral.
De Braziliaanse band is begaan met de natuur en vooral met het Amazonegebied.
Pentral omart zijn muzikale invloeden en heeft een eigen geluid door de verschillende wendingen, van akoestisch, intiem  tot dreigend snoeihard. De boeiende variaties maakt het materiaal sterk. “A gift from God” is een serene song, die durft open te barsten, en de registers worden open getrokken als een allesverwoestende wervelstorm . Op “Are You Satisfied” en “The Law” spuwt emotioneel beladen, wild Pentral zijn gal uit.
De politieke en muzikale oer- en daadkracht staat centraal . Prachtplaat.

Tracklist: Silent Trees 07:13 All My Wounds 04:29 Disconnected 04:37 Letters From Nowhere 06:53 Aiming For The Sun 05:52 A Gift From God 05:53 No Real Colour In Souls 08:28 The Shell I'm Living In 04:06 Are You Satisfied? 07:54 The Law 08:43 Silent Trees - Radio Edit 04:47 Aiming For The Sun - Radio Edit 04:02

Scarved werd opgericht in 2012 en na een EP 'Scarved' in eigen beheer, bracht de band met 'Dynamite' in 2014 een prachtige schijf uit.
Een female fronted heavy metal band die kwalitatief hoogstaande muziek aflevert. Het tweede album ‘Lodestone’ ging dezelfde weg op. Ondertussen is er een line-up wissel geweest, en in mei kwam de derde plaat uit ‘Flashback’ die een verandering brengt binnen de sound van de band, in de positieve zin.
Over 'Dynamite' schreven we nog: ''Je hoort bij veel songs Motorhead, Judas Priest  en een vleugje Deep Purple terug. Sommige kun je zelfs toevoegen aan hun oeuvre . Op zich is ‘Dynamite’ niet echt vernieuwend,, maar ze weten die ‘oudere’ sound verdomd goed te herkauwen”.
De invloeden van die bands staan overeind.  Maar nu durft Scarved buiten zijn comfortzone te treden, zoals op “Rising Soul” , met een lekkere solo.  
Op “Fly” en “Flashback” wordt het donkere van Black Sabbath gekoppeld aan het meer toegankelijke van Bon Jovi . “Schizofrenia” benadert Black Sabbath nog het meest met een dosis doom.  Caro klinkt soms tussen een Dio en Ozzy, maar behoudt de eigen identiteit. “Posion Kiss” is episch, zit technisch perfect in elkaar en die brul je uit volle borst mee. Songs vol adrenalinestoten. De gitaarpartijen de bassolo en de drums kenmerken de hardrock van weleer. De bonusstrack “Catch me offline” is een schitterende hardrockparel.
Dit is een band die een live ervaren doet opborrelen , na deze coronatijden. Met deze plaat zet Scarved de stap naar de grotere podia en op festivals als Graspop, Wacken en Alcatraz

Scarved drukt nu meer dan ooit zijn stempel op het genre en heft alle kansen groots te worden. Het hardrockverleden namen ze mee om op die manier nu verder uit te groeien .

Tracklist: Fly - Flashback - Schizofrenia - Nightshift  - Poison Kiss - Head Over Heels - Rising Soul - Lost In Space - Lockdown  - Catch Me Offline(bonustrack for CD and Digital)

Tom Kristiaan is een piano virtuoos. Tom bracht enkele mooie singles en albums uit, waaronder nu “Glance of You”, een schijfje boordevol ingetogen piano pareltjes die de gevoelige snaar raakt.
We hadden een interview met hem in mei 2020 hier
Over “Winter snow” en “Seized By the wind” schreven we "Winter snow" is een korte, magisch mooie song die je hart verblijdt, ingetogen, zonder al teveel uitbundigheid.  De nieuwe single "Seized By the Wind" is zondermeer een aanrader voor wie houdt van pianoklanken die de gevoelige  snaar raakt en harten verwarmt , zonder geluidsmuren te verpulveren …'' .
Hij gaar door op dit elan , intiem en ingetogen. Dit album leest als een romantisch boek, waarbij je wordt meegenomen naar een sprookjesachtige wereld. Best is de plaat in zijn geheel te beluisteren, hier passen de muzikale stukjes in elkaar.
De man vertelt aan zijn piano een verhaal dat je diep raakt, zonder al teveel hoge woorden maar net door de eenvoud die je terugvindt in de dingen des levens. “Peaceful Piece” en “Melancholic me” verpakken emoties als melancholie en weemoed, mooi en onbedwongen. Het afsluitende “Travelling” is een reis naar de diepste innerlijke gemoedsrust in ons hart.
Tom Kristiaan weet ons telkens opnieuw intens mooi te raken.

Klassiek
Glance of you
Tom Kristiaan

Tracklist: Winter Snow 04:38 Seized by the Wind 03:34 Lonely at the Bar - full version 03:57 Glance of You 03:20 Sunny Memories 03:44 Peaceful Piece 02:57 Melancholic Me 03:16 Happiness 03:17 Travelling 05:26

Echoes of Zoo is het nieuwste project van Nathan Daems (saxofoon), Bart Vervaeck (elektrische gitaar), Lieven Van Pée (elektrische bas) & Falk Schrauwen (drums). Je kent deze muzikanten misschien van bands als Black Flower, De Beren Gieren, Sylvie Kreusch & Compro Oro. Zij brengen psychedelische jazz in een hoog octaangehalte, en ze spelen het met een punky attitude. Denk aan Sons of Kemet, Dans Dans & Ibrahim Maalouf.

'Breakout' klinkt sterk overtuigend . Intrigerend hoe al die stijlen versmelten . “Bulle Blood Boiling” brengt groovende jazz, psychedelica in een punkjasje, snedig en gedreven. Verder op songs als “Dance around Bullets” en “Lab Mouse Mayhem” improviseren ze maar al te graag, ingetogen , extravert, het spelplezier druipt er van af. Wat een diversiteit in hun klankenspectrum.
Op “Rilke's panther” horen we de verbondenheid met de natuur, het wilde westen in een afro style.  
Echoes of Zoo klinkt erg avontuurlijk door die veelzijdigheid en improvisatie ; het zeven minuten lange “Diversionary Tactics” is een wondermooie afsluiter.

Tracklist: Breakout 04:04 Monkey Burns Lab 05:19 Bull Blood Boiling 06:23 Rilke's Panther 06:38 Dance Around Bullets 05:21 Lab Mouse Mayhem 06:45 Adrenaline Run 04:18 Diversionary Tactics 07:15

’Naima Joris heeft als artieste en muzikante al een fijne cv. Ze werkte nauw samen met haar vader, jazz virtuoos Chris Joris, en zoals dat vaak gaat, valt de appel niet ver van de boom. In het verleden verleende ze haar medewerking aan o.a. Isbells en Raymond van het Groenewoud.  Nu komt ze onder haar eigen naam naar buiten. Met haar liedjes  geeft ze het verdriet rond haar overleden zus een plaats  Ze bracht een single uit "Bellybutton",  een tekst van haar zus die Naima vond in één van haar notitieboekjes, waarin ze haar staat beschrijft als zijnde iemand (jong) met kanker, en voelt dat ze gaat sterven. Naima heeft daar een song van gemaakt. En zette tijdens de lockdown ook filmpjes op facebook, waarna Radio Klara haar vroeg of het op de radio mocht gedraaid worden.
Om die  3 nummers van de EP voor te stellen stond Naima op 24 juli 2020, volledig corona proof uiteraard, te spelen in de Baracita, Gent, voor een publiek van circa 200 bezoekers, met mondmasker aan.’ live -   
Eind april 2021 kwam de titelloze plaat uit, die heel goed werd ontvangen. Ze kreeg heel wat radio feedback, en mocht intussen optreden in 'De Zevende Dag' op de VRT. 
Naima is aan een steile opmars bezig, in de AB kwam ze die plaat in een livestream voorstellen. Het verslag kun je hier nog eens nalezen  

Hoog tijd om ook de plaat zelf eens onder de loep te nemen.
Ken je het gevoel, als iemand je in donkere tijden een schouder aanbiedt om op uit te huilen, waardoor je je begrepen voelt en een straaltje zonlicht ziet verschijnen … In een weemoedig, melancholisch kader profileert ze zich als een sterke vocaliste met een warme, tedere stem, luister maar naar “Soon”. Verder overtuigt ze als multi-instrumentaliste op piano , flute, gitaar en percussie.
Een sterke totaalbeleving krijgen we , waarbij Naima zich ook laat omringen door een puik collectief. O.m. zorgt Vitja Pauwels door z’n gitaarriedels voor koude rillingen; Lara Rosseel op haar beurt doet je hartverwarmend wegdromen door haar virtuoze spel op contrabas, de drums zijn magisch oorstrelend, en tot slot zijn er de mooie, bedwelmende, groovy klanken van Niels Van Heertum op euphonium en trompet; ze vullen elkaar perfect aan, o.m. op “Bellybutton” . “Missing you” heeft een treurige ondertoon en “Life” en “My home” stralen positieve energie uit , die je eigen verdriet beter doen plaatsen.
Ze legt de lat hoog. Wat een fijne melodie, die ruimte laat voor improvisatie en zorgt voor een kleurrijk klankentapijt!
Dit stelden we reeds vast op dat prachtig concert in AB waarover we schreven: ''Binnen een weemoedig kader ervaren we op de sound van Naima een innerlijke rust, terwijl de muziek een verwerkingsproces is van intens verdriet. Nee geen zelfmedelijden, maar ze brengt een teken van hoop, in tijden van vertwijfeling!''
Datzelfde gevoel brengt Naima Joris dus ook over op haar EP. Een mooi visitekaartje …

Tracklist: Soon 03:53 Bellybutton 04:33 Missing you 03:50 Life 03:13 My Home 03:03

Odd Dimension - In the worst times even wars there’s always been music! The market will change, for sure, but the passion for metal will survive!

We quote: 'Their recent work dates back to 2013, with Odd Dimension making its mark on the international progressive metal scene. The band's creative approach rejects any application to ideological or metaphysical implications, relying both music and attitude on a continuous process of collective confrontation, pluralistic vision and individual improvement'.
The new opus 'The Blue Dawn', marks their sound language. Their attitude is now more mature and expressive, due to the new members and the presence of relevant international guests. Even conceptually, the Italian band has gone through an evolution, from the early philosophical-humanistic subjects to a more practical, concrete orientation, conceiving music as a remedy for their fears and a catalyst of desires. Heart and brains, passion and rationality... Progressive metal! on the occasion of this release, we had a nice conversation with bass player Gigi Andreone. of course, we also talked about the pandemic we are living in now, how to really deal with it and the band's further future plans.

Odd Dimension came into being, I think, in 2001, which is already 20 years ago. What have been the highs and lows until now?
2001 was the time we meet the first members of the band, the guitar player Gianmaria Saddi and the former drummer Federico Pennazzato. We were very young guys, passionate with all kind of metal and hard rock. Back then everyone in Italy was in love with rock music. Almost every guy played an instrument. They were for sure nice years, from then meetings happened. There were of course highs and lows. The highs were those moments we spent composing together. A great moment was in 2008 when we released our first EP.   Another highlight was the release of our first full album in 2010. ‘Symmetrical’. It was mixed at Thin Ice Studios in London (home of Karl Groom, Threshold’s guitarist) and this was a very nice moment. Another highlight was the tour we could do in 2012, we had the chance to play in Europe supporting Rhapsody of Fire and we played with some great bands and did some nice festivals. The next release ‘The last Embrace to Humanity’ in 2013 was another great moment. We had some tours after the second album but then the band stopped for a while after two members (Federico Pennazzato, drums and Manuel Candiotto, Vocals) left the band to dedicate to their personal life projects. Those times between 2014 and 2016 was sure a low for the band, because it wasn’t easy to find the right people to restart the band. In the last three years we refounded the band with some new members (Marco Lazzarini, Drums and Jan Manenti, Vocals), and here we are now with  a new album that is sure a high for us. The album was ready before the pandemic but then we waited for the publication as many other bands did.  Another low is of course this pandemic we’re living in, so we can’t fully promote this album, as for everyone and every musician.

Any plans doing something around that 20^th anniversary?
Yes, maybe because we are still good friends with the past band members, so yes maybe we’ll do something to celebrate this anniversary. Now it’s difficult also because of this pandemic but we’re thinking about it.

Your debut came out in 2008, ‘The blue dawn' is only your third album, the previous one was 'The Last Embrace To Humanity' in 2013. Why did it take so long between the second and third album?
We have to manage our private life and the reviewed line up of the band, that’s why it took so long before the release of this new album. And also, the album was ready in 2019 and should have been released in 2020, so we lost a complete year because of the pandemic.

The new album is a concept album and tells a story about Markus and Eloise who want to protect the earth from all the misery we cause to the environment from space. How did that idea come about?
It’s indeed a story of space travelers. They have to move from their original planet  because they have to go to space to look for another place to survive because all the raw materials necessary to bring on their life. Travelling through space, they found a sort of paradise, The Blue Planet, another place to live. They had to struggle to survive on this new planet.
The inside of the story is also that we must take care of our planet and also of the environment, because we over consume the planet right now. Maybe someday we also must travel space and find another planet to live on. And to bring on our civilization.

This pandemic proves that our planet is in danger, do you agree?
Exactly, I can say the lyrics where written before the pandemic. But the pandemic demonstrates exactly what this album is all about. Environment is in danger, and the nature is fighting us back to survive, for sure.

I think it's a very cinematic record, are there any plans to do something in that direction for films or something like that?
There are sure pictures in our mind, because when we write the songs, we also imagined the landscapes in which the story took place. So yes, maybe one day we would like to represent our music with a movie, it’s sure something we would like to do. We also have some plans to put visuals on stage when we play our music, that’s also in our mind.

What also strikes me is the balance between, how shall I put it, a certain light-hearted approach and an eye for experimentation. Your opinion on this?
The past album was a darker record. With this new record we wanted to deliver a positive message. It’s also concerned to our nature in Italy, a passion for melody. I like that you felt that, because we really wanted to make this mix between melodic approach and a more experimental approach.

How did keyboardist Derek Sherinian [former Dream Theater] ended up in the title track?
(haha) it’s funny because this question is coming back in every interview. It’s very simple, I wrote him, I sent him the song and he was absolute positive about it. He is a wonderful keyboard player, but he also has a great taste that goes beyond keyboard playing. We told him that we would be pleased if he would put his touch on this song, maybe just a solo. He wrote us back that he liked a lot our song, and he ended up playing on the whole song. It is a very kind person, it was very nice working with him.

It’s makeable I found out in interviews to, those big Artists we see as Gods sometimes are just human like me and you who want to play music
When playing in bigger situations, I always met kind persons. For instance, with my other band ‘A perfect Day’ we had the chance to play in Rome in 2016 at Sonisphere Festival opening for bands like Iron Maiden, Saxon, Anthrax. I remember being in heaven that day but also very nervous. I remember we crossed our way that day with ‘metal gods’ like Biff of Saxon or Adrian from Iron Maiden, they were absolutely very kind to us. For what I’ve seen, especially in our kind of music, the higher you go you often find really nice persons, and that’s great.

Indeed. Another guest on the album is Labyrinth singer Roberto Tiranti in the song `Flags of Victory’. What was the idea of this collaboration?
Roberto Tiranti is another longtime friend of us. We know him since the year 2000, when it all started. We have friends in common and crossed each other on stage sometimes. He is not the only one there are some others to.  The concept album has various characters and we immediately thought it would be an honor to have Roberto as a guest on a song. He accepted and it was great! He delivered as usual a great performance

The new record also announces a new era for the band. Was it time for a change and also to set the bar higher with this album? Can you tell us more about that?
Yes, it was like we needed doing this, coming back and delivering good music. A New line up, new energy. It was sure a new start and hope we can continue this way. We also try doing our best to put everyone’s view into our music. Because each of us is having a different background and we try to use this to give a personal touch to our music.

At the other hand it’s a little bit sad that you make a new album right in this pandemic. Why not wait some longer?
We just had this music ready and we just wanted to release it. It’s really challenging but we had to face this challenge and continue. Now we just can’t wait to play it live and work on the next album!

How is the situation in Italy at the moment when it comes to live shows? Are there any plans made to promote the new album live or online by live streaming?
Live streaming is not going so well in Italy. Personally, we love to play live, it helps the connection with people. Actually, we have a show scheduled for June 27ht. We’ll have the great part of the guests on stage, that’s a good way to restart play our music for a crowd!

We are not so happy with concerts in streaming, but we don’t exclude it to promote our music…But we can wait to go back on the road where we can play for people, look into their faces and feel the applause and all these things, you’ll never have this feeling with live streaming.

I see a lot of live streaming these days. Even though I'd 100 times rather go to a real concert, the threshold for 'discovering something new' is much smaller. How do you feel about the phenomenon of live streaming?
It’s surely an opportunity, it’s also useful to promote our music in that way. Maybe in autumn of something we’ll do some live streaming. But I use to say the crowd is the sixth men on stage, we just need them!

How do you guys survive this time of corona as band, musician and human being?
I play music since, I think, 1996. It’s a long story to be told but never faced a situation like this… Things are going to be completely changed in Italy but also in Europe after this pandemic. But there is still a big passion to play music, and I think that’s why we will survive this pandemic and come back stronger. Some will fail, but I’m sure music will continue. In the worst times even wars there’s always been music! The market will change, for sure, but the passion for metal will survive!

Are there any future plans to promote this album?
We’ll keep on releasing some materials on the web, we’re planning a new video before the end of summer and we hope to schedule some touring when this terrible situation will end.

My final question is, after all these years, are there any goals or ambitions? Anything you still want to do?
When I write the lyrics of an album, I think it’s important to leave a message. A message for the future generations. My goal is making the band live for the next 20 years, see it grow and when I’m tired of working leave it to the younger generation. We have two generations of musicians in our band. There is a 10 years difference in our birthdates between me and the younger guys in the band. So, we try to keep the band alive, and hope we get respected for what the band standing for.

Do you have a final message to our readers?
As we tried to communicate through the lyrics contained in The Blue Dawn, we want to say respect the environment, love our planet, because we have only one planet. Maybe someday we’ll can, but at the moment it is not possible for us to travel through space to find another planet to live on!

That’s a good statement to end this interview. Thanks, and hope to see you guys soon on stage in real in Belgium