Who are we speaking with and what’s your role in Vicious Circle?
Paul, vocalist. l have been with the band since its inception in ’83. I book and organise how we all do stuff to contribute.
You guys have been making music since the early ’80s. In what way has your sound developed or transformed since then?
The music and vocals have gotten heavier. l think it’s a reflection of what the band wants to do live. Material once recorded ends up having a harder edge live. It’s got to do with energy and keeping it fun for us to play.
How has the hardcore scene changed over the past 35 years?
I suppose all the sub-genres, which is an evolution of any music form. Each to their own. People enjoy what speaks to them, from grindcore to melodic punk to hardcore. 35 years ago you could get your face punched in for looking like a punk. These days no one would bat an eyelid.
You’ll be hitting the stage at Bar Open on Saturday, August 1 with material from your new LP Never Give In. Paint a picture of how you imagine the night’ll go.
Crew, come on down and have a hell of a night and enjoy themselves. It’s a great venue, Substance Abuse and Removalist are killer bands. Much merriment will be had and Vicious Circle are on stage at 12pm – the witching hour, all kinds of good craziness shall happen. Strict no dickheads policy.
