Interview with Viking Skull
Ah, Viking Skull, even the band name is heavy as it brings up images of invading hordes and spikied and sharpened weapons hitting flesh and bone. The band brings forth some heavy, hard hitting music as well. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing bassist Kevin Waldie to find out more about this band.
Hello, what are you currently up to?
We've been doing some of our own shows, at venues we don't normally reach, to keep the ball rolling with promoting the record and of course to have some fun and drinks with our friends! Also, we've started kicking around ideas for the next record in rehearsal time.
The band has changed some members since the last album. Tell us some about the new members and what do they bring to the band?
Well first off we've got Dom Wallace on lead guitar. With two weeks to go before recording we went for a pint with Dom and asked him and he said he'd already booked the time off to do the record! Now that's commitment! As you can hear he's settled in nicely and plays like a demon! Also, stateside, we had The Brandywine Eel who we met when he helped out with keyboards on 'hidden flame' on 'Chapter Two'. He played some shows out there with us and mucked in with the this records title track. He was meant to be playing with us when we supported Clutch over Xmas but got banged up in the jail before we got there!
What has been the response to your latest release “Doom Gloom Heartache & Whiskey”?
Very positive actually. We felt it was a more serious record both in the writing and the way we approached it. I think people have started to appreciate the fact that while we like to have fun with it, we are not just a 'joke band' and if you've seen us live you'll know we work hard to entertain while keeping it fun.
How do you think that it compares with your previous releases?
Definitely more heavy I think!
Did you approach the writing or recording process any differently?
Production on it rocks we think!? We did a lot more rehearsal and tinkering with this one than the others and Jess found this ace studio in Royersford that looked like a cave (across the road from a beer distributor) and the vibe was more relaxed. We also recorded some stuff in his basement, 19 drum mics my arse!
Does the album title “Doom Gloom Heartache & Whiskey” represent a lifestyle or what was the inspiration for choosing that particular title?
I think Roddy hit the nail on the head with that one! Thinking about it, that is actually what was happening in our lives since the last record, nuff said!
What are your interests outside of music?
Who, me? Drinking and pumping i guess?
What kind of music are you currently listening to?
Got Planet Rock on radio!
What are your touring plans for the rest of the year?
We hope to get back to the states this year as its kicking off over there and we love it! A good support tour in Europe would be good too, records ain't gonna promote themselves!
Tell us about some of the more memorable shows that you have played?
Download both times were amazing! Seeing that amount of people rocking out to your band is every ones secret fantasy! Too many good times! Dio tour, Hayseed Dixie tour and of course new years eve in Michigan with Clutch! Many awesome times.
What should someone who comes to see you live expect?
A sore liver, bloody nose or pregnancy!
What would you like to see Viking Skull achieve in 2009?
Ideally, tons of shows in America and Europe, tons of records sold and a new recording in the bag!
Pick the band from each of the following pairs that prefer and tell why you picked them.
Orange Goblin or Electric Wizard
Orange Goblin. I could punch through a wall listening to them!
Clutch or Fu Manchu
Clutch. They rule, end off.
Black Sabbath or Pentagram
Sabbath. Never heard of Pentagram when i were ten but i knew who Sabbath were!
AC/DC or Motorhead
AC/DC = bedroom sexy time!
Is there anything else that you would like to say about your band or your music?
Err, hope you like it cos it only gonna get better and louder!
www.myspace.com/vikingskull
Hello, what are you currently up to?
We've been doing some of our own shows, at venues we don't normally reach, to keep the ball rolling with promoting the record and of course to have some fun and drinks with our friends! Also, we've started kicking around ideas for the next record in rehearsal time.
The band has changed some members since the last album. Tell us some about the new members and what do they bring to the band?
Well first off we've got Dom Wallace on lead guitar. With two weeks to go before recording we went for a pint with Dom and asked him and he said he'd already booked the time off to do the record! Now that's commitment! As you can hear he's settled in nicely and plays like a demon! Also, stateside, we had The Brandywine Eel who we met when he helped out with keyboards on 'hidden flame' on 'Chapter Two'. He played some shows out there with us and mucked in with the this records title track. He was meant to be playing with us when we supported Clutch over Xmas but got banged up in the jail before we got there!
What has been the response to your latest release “Doom Gloom Heartache & Whiskey”?
Very positive actually. We felt it was a more serious record both in the writing and the way we approached it. I think people have started to appreciate the fact that while we like to have fun with it, we are not just a 'joke band' and if you've seen us live you'll know we work hard to entertain while keeping it fun.
How do you think that it compares with your previous releases?
Definitely more heavy I think!
Did you approach the writing or recording process any differently?
Production on it rocks we think!? We did a lot more rehearsal and tinkering with this one than the others and Jess found this ace studio in Royersford that looked like a cave (across the road from a beer distributor) and the vibe was more relaxed. We also recorded some stuff in his basement, 19 drum mics my arse!
Does the album title “Doom Gloom Heartache & Whiskey” represent a lifestyle or what was the inspiration for choosing that particular title?
I think Roddy hit the nail on the head with that one! Thinking about it, that is actually what was happening in our lives since the last record, nuff said!
What are your interests outside of music?
Who, me? Drinking and pumping i guess?
What kind of music are you currently listening to?
Got Planet Rock on radio!
What are your touring plans for the rest of the year?
We hope to get back to the states this year as its kicking off over there and we love it! A good support tour in Europe would be good too, records ain't gonna promote themselves!
Tell us about some of the more memorable shows that you have played?
Download both times were amazing! Seeing that amount of people rocking out to your band is every ones secret fantasy! Too many good times! Dio tour, Hayseed Dixie tour and of course new years eve in Michigan with Clutch! Many awesome times.
What should someone who comes to see you live expect?
A sore liver, bloody nose or pregnancy!
What would you like to see Viking Skull achieve in 2009?
Ideally, tons of shows in America and Europe, tons of records sold and a new recording in the bag!
Pick the band from each of the following pairs that prefer and tell why you picked them.
Orange Goblin or Electric Wizard
Orange Goblin. I could punch through a wall listening to them!
Clutch or Fu Manchu
Clutch. They rule, end off.
Black Sabbath or Pentagram
Sabbath. Never heard of Pentagram when i were ten but i knew who Sabbath were!
AC/DC or Motorhead
AC/DC = bedroom sexy time!
Is there anything else that you would like to say about your band or your music?
Err, hope you like it cos it only gonna get better and louder!
www.myspace.com/vikingskull
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