25/07/2006

 

Samir: Hello Unleashed, how are you doing today?

Hi Samir! Just fine thank you…..Unleashed has just signed a deal with SPV world wide so we are very excited right now.

Samir: How come you named the band "Unleashed", what's the story behind that name?

It is all about unleashing what’s inside….that’s what death metal is all about if you ask me.

Samir : Can you give a small history of your band ?
After the split up of Nihilist, I started Unleashed and the others started Entombed. That’s how it all went down long ago late 80-ies.

Samir: What do you think of the older albums today?

I like them very much, they are what we were all about back then, and we still play many ot the older stuff live today.

Samir: You're playing Swedish old school death metal. How would you describe your music?
Death Metal.

Samir: Do you have any favorite song on the albums?

Nope, I just brutally love all of them

Samir: Let's us talking about "Shadows in the Deep" one of the most influential and important albums in Death Metal history; what does this album means to you and to the band?



It was a good follow up on the “where no life dwells” album and marked a period in our carreer that was very early so to speak. Much happened back then and death metal was still underground-kind –of. We shocked a lot of people and still made many new friends all over the world.

Samir: What is in your opinion the best song on "Sworn Allegiance" and why?

Can’t pic just one…..sorry.

Samir: The best album you've created throughout 15 years.

Midvinterblot. Out on SPV September or October this year.

Samir: Where do you get your inspiration from to create the music of Unleashed?

From life, death and anything beyond.

Samir : What about a new album? Or are you not thinking about that yet?

We are releasing the new one right now actually, like said above…and are very enthusiastic about it of course. It will be our most brutal album to date. And our best if I may say so.

Samir : Tell me something about "Across The Open Sea" because i like it so much .
It’s our 3rd album and it marked our 3rd world tour…a very hectic period back then. Lots of touring.

Samir: Did you still follow the happenings within the Metal scene in those years or was it a period for you all?

We are still the same guys. Death Metal – No Compromise!

Samir: How do you think "Sworn Allegiance" compares to 1995's "Victory"both lyrically and musically?

A natural development. Swron has a better production and better songs but Victory was very good for the time being. It’s hard to compare them but it’s the same Unleashed Death Metal in both.

Samir: How much do you identify with the Viking history? Is it just the imagery for you, or do you identify with your country's ?

That’s what we are my friend. Nothing more, nothing less.

Samir: There's always been a difference between European and American Death metal. what do think about that ?

I think the american one is a little faster in general, the European one mostly a little bit melodic. Both are very cool though.

Samir: What have the media and fans to say about your album "Hell's Unleashed" and do you remember how many gigs did you do on that album?

We didn’t do many tours on that one….it came on sworn allegiance mostly.

Samir: You played at Wacken in Germany. How was that experience for you?

Fantastic as always. Wacken is great!

Samir: What is in the future for UNLEASHED? Are there things that the band wants to achieve that you haven't achieved yet?

We will grow for sure. A new album out on SPV, soon also a DVD, lots of touring both in Europe and USA. It will be a very strong campain for the new album MIDVINTERBLOT.

Samir : If you 'll be invited to playing here in morocco, do you accepte about this invitation?
Hell yes, why not. I haven’t been there so that would be a trip for sure.

Samir: Do you have anything you would like to say to the readers of and Zero  Tolerance webzine ?

Thank you Samir for your interview and maybe one day we’ll see you in Morocco, you never know! Keep up the good work and stay metal!!?

Samir: Thank you for your time,and for giving your fans a chance to read a little more about Unleashed.,Any final comments?

Hail Odin!!

Albums :

The Utter Dark Demo, 1990
The Utter Dark Revenge Demo, 1990
Revenge 1990
Century Media Promo Tape Demo, 1990
And The Laughter has died... 1991
Where No Life Dwells 1991
Shadows In The Deep 1992
Live In Vienna '93 Live album, 1993
Across The Open Sea 1993
Victory 1995
Eastern Blood - Hail To Poland Live 1996
Warrior 1997
Hell's Unleashed 2002
...And We Shall Triumph In Victory Boxed set, 2003
Sworn Allegiance 2004

Links :

http://www.myspace.com/666unleashed

http://www.unleashed.nu/

Members :

Johnny Hedlund : Bass, vocals
Fredrik Folkare : Lead guitars
Thomas Olsson : Rhythm guitars
Anders Schultz : Drums