Define your genre in five words or less:
Metal-rock-gothic hybrid.
Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like?
We´ve heard we sound for example like Alice In Chains and Paradise Lost, but people seem to find it difficult to put us in a specific genre, which I think is a positive thing.
What do you love about making music?
The creative process is always fun, from a certain riff in our rehearsal place downtown Gothenburg, building up the whole ground with drums and bass, love the feeling when a song starting to take place and you can feel the fundamental vibe of it. The recording process is also great fun, lots of hard work yes, but getting the tunes on tape is a special feeling, it’s really intense. Not to mention the whole touring thing, which is pure awesomeness.
What can a punter expect from your live show?
A serious kick arse show with a great hang out with the band after the gig.
What’ve you got to sell CD-wise?
The CD market is not a huge thing for us, of course it always has to be available, but it´s more of a merchandise kind of thing for us, selling stuff after the shows.
Do you have a pre-gig ritual? If so, what is it?
We use to do a shot of Fernet Branca and just pep talk a little before we enter the stage.
Never heard of Fernet Branca? Well, it´s an Italian high octane liquor, it contains a variety of herbs and it makes you strong like a bull (aka rock musician).
Tell us about the last song you wrote.
We´ve got a bunch of new ones coming up, they are still in the making process, but they will tell stories about the dark back streets in life, the not so sweet and furry stuff so to speak.
It´ll be backed up by the typical Outshine sound, down tuned roaring guitars and heavy drums with groove and the great voice of Mike topping it (our new singer since beginning of 2013).
When are you doing your thing next?
We´re always having a packed schedule and in the making of new stuff, we just came back from our sixth tour in the United States. The new album named Prelude to Descent will be released this summer, we´ll back the release up with playing gigs in Sweden and probably a tour in the EU this fall. Some people say we should look into touring Australia ASAP which would be a blast.
Name an interview question you wish someone would ask you, and answer it.
Q: Whose bath tub water would you prefer as a drink?
A: Beyonce Knowles
Anything else to add?
Thanks for the interview, we appreciate it, looking forward to spread our music in your country! Be safe, stay rock and don´t forget to check us out at facebook.com/outshinesweden
