Interviews :                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Band : Paradise lost
Interviewed :Nick Holmes
Interviewer : Alorchi Samir                                                                                                                                          Date: 04/24/2007                                                                                                                                                 Website:  www.paradiselost.co.uk             
 

 

Samir : Hey ! everything is ok with your band ?

 Hello, Yes all fine!

 Samir : How was the time between when you started to work on "The enemy" and until it was released?

 In Requiem is the title , it took one year from conception to the finished result

 Samir : Why did you choose "The enemy" ?

In Requiem is the title "The Enemy " is the first single, And we chose it because we all managed to agree on something without a discussion. It literally translates as songs of the dead which is suitable for the material it represents.

 Samir : What did you guys do differently on the album?

 All the recording was laid down totally live without any drum editing, and that has made a big difference to the overall sound and vibe of the songs.

 Samir : How are fans responding to the new material? Are the fans enjoying the new songs in concerts?

 We have only played 2 songs from the album so far , but the response has been great!

 Samir : What can you tell us about 'Symbol Of Life '. How did you develop the songs, what inspired you?

 I have trouble remembering what inspired me yesterday, let alone an album from  nearly 4 years ago! but the song writing process has rarely changed over the last 10 years!

 Samir : Let's talk about your songwriting .what's the kinds of your lyrics?

 I write with cynical viewpoint towards the human race, faith, lack of faith and proposed changes to the LBW rule.

 Samir : Why Century Media?

 CM are a very cool label, run by people who are into the music they are promoting, I think that makes a big difference!

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

 We are playing all over Europe after the album launch In may, then over to America in the "fall"

 Samir : Which bands would you say have influenced you the most?

 We would all answer differently, but for me I'd have to say Celtic frost

 Samir : Let's talk about touring, which countries are you planning to visit this year?

 All of Europe , Israel, US  and hopefully Japan and Australia

 Samir : What can fans expect to see and hear at the show?

 5 British Gentlemen holding an assortment of electronic devices that make loud noises.

 Samir : I suppose you can't live from Paradise lost? So you had to leave behind your jobs. Did you get them back or did you find something else easily?

 

 No! Paradise Lost is a full time job for now ;)

 Samir : Would you tell me how did you get the invitation for playing in B J M Festival ? and  have you heard about kreator and moonspell when they played here in the same festival in front of 20000persons ?

 We have a booking agent who hooks up concerts, 20 000 sounds good to me!

 Samir : You will play at this year "B.J.M open air"so what do you think about it ? what's your feeling when you will play here in morocco  ?

 If all goes according to plan It should be a good day out!

 Samir : Do you have any idea about Moroccan bands and moroccan public ?

 Unfortunately not, But If we come over there we will get a chance to find out!

 Samir : Did you have any closing comments?

 Thanks & Look out for "In Requiem" and PL in 2007

 Samir : Thank you very much for precious time, see you in moroccoo ;)