Samir: How are you doing?

Hello we're fine, promoting our new album with a European tour together with Marduk and playing at several summer festival in Italy.

Samir : Could you please present yourself and the band for those who don't know you ?

Necrodeath was born in 1985 and released a couple of albums in the '80 ("Into the macabre" 1987 and "Fragments of Insanity" 1989), before having a long break until 1998, when they came back with a new singer (Flegias) and a new bass player (John). Since the 1998 we released 4 studio albums plus an anthology.

Samir: Let's talk about your new album "100% Hell". Where did you record it ? The sound is really massive & powerful. What kind of sound were you searching for ?

"100% Hell" was recorded in Rome by Giuseppe Orlando in Outer Sound Studios. We already recorded there our previous album "Ton(e)s of Hate" and we were bery happy of the final result, that's why we came back to Rome, because we trust Mr. Orlando and we agree on the sound a Necrodeath album should have.

Samir: Can you explain us the Name of your last record?

It means "whole hell" or just "completely hell", or rather that it's pure hell and evil.

Samir: What are the lyrics on '100% Hell' about?

Peso writes the lyrics, it should better ask him... anyway this lyric is about hell on earth, in short.

Samir: What's is the next step for your and the band?

We're still promoting the album through several live acts, then we'll have a short break (I hope!) and maybe we'll have enough energy to compose a new album...

Samir: Do you follow the evolution of the Death Metal scene nowadays ?

In truth I'm not so much into Death Metal.

Samir: So what is the best country in which you have given a show ?

Italy, of course. We had 20 gigs around Europe together with Marduk and the best ones were the two ones in Italy.

Samir: Where do you see the band in ten years time from now?

Wow! In ten years? I don't know if I'll e alive tomorrow, how can I imagine myself in ten years?

Samir : What have been some of your best memories with the band?

The first album I recorded, "Mater of All Evil". It was a great
experience for a young boy like I was.

Samir : And what keeps you guys going?

The passion for the music we play. As I told you, I can't imagine myself in ten years nor tomorrow, but I'm sure I'll be playing anyway!

Samir : How would you define the music you play?

Evil Rock'n'Roll!

Samir: What are your touring plans?

At the beginning of October we'll tour Italy. If we receive a good offer maybe we'll tour Europe again.

Samir: What is your favorite song of "Necrodeath" and why ?

At now I like a lot playing "Foreever Slaves", because is fast and powerful at the same time.

Samir: Can you tell me more about "The Shining Pentagram"? What is your feeling about it?

"The Shining Pentagram" is first Necrodeath demo tape and it was released in 1985. I joined the band in 1998 and I'm too young to have any kind of feelings about that period of the band's life.

Samir : What was the favorite band you toured with?

We played together with underground bands like Vexed and Legion from Italy, they are friends of ours and we always have funny time with them!

Samir : I'm thinking that you guys have written deathmetal history with the current album "Black As Pitch". Tell us some thing about this album .

I think it is the heaviest Necrodeath album, fast and noisy as hell! I like it a lot.

Samir: What are your musical influences ? What do you love listening to ?

I like a lot last Ministry album "Rio Grande Blood", it's thrashy and fresh.

Samir : One of my favourite moments on the album is 'Mater Of All Evil 'What are your inspirations for making this album, both musically ?

As I already told, it was my first recording. It was composed by Claudio, the original guitarist, and Peso. the influence was just all that not happened during the break since 1989 to 1998!

Samir : In conclusion, any famous last words from your side?

Keep on thrashin'!!!!

Samir : Thank you Mr John for all of your time

Thank you for promoting us through your zine. check our web site for the latest news www.necrodeath.net

Links :

www.necrodeath.net
www.myspace.com/necrodeath100x100

Memebrs :

Peso: drums
Flegias (Marcelo Santos): vocals
John: bass
Andy: guitars
Pier Gonella - Guitar

Albums :

The Shining Pentagram 1985
Into the Macabre 1987
Fragments of Insanity 1989
Mater of All Evil 1999
From Hate To Scorn Video/VHS, 2001
Black as Pitch 2001
Ton(e)s of Hate 2003
20 Years Of Noise Best of/Compilation 2005
100% Hell 2006