So what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band?
We’re called Beyond Contempt, and I’m Pascal, the vocalist.
What do you think you sound like?
Fast, intense and angry. A cross between metal/punk/old school hardcore.
What do you love about making music?
Well, it’s quite nice, really. I enjoy combining ideas and influences with other people to create something no member would have made independently. I also enjoy the catharsis of writing and performing, and when you can see people are genuinely into what you’re doing.
What do you hate about the music industry?
Recycled garbage. Lyrics with no depth. Superficial ideals. You all hear the radio, I probably don’t need to explain that too thoroughly.
If you could travel back in time and show one of your musical heroes your stuff, who would it be and why?
Dave Brockie, aka Oderus Urungus, of Gwar, because he was a smart guy with a lot to say. He was a great example of an art school dropout making his art on his own terms. I bet he was fun to drink with too.
BEYOND CONTEMPT play at The Brunswick Hotel on Thursday October 15 with Broozer, Conjurer and Toxicon.
