6/23/02-jordyn- today we are featuring a hardcore/melodic straight outta canadia.  today, i had the opportunity to interview camilo hidalgo, the lead singer of elysium. 
J: Where exactly in Canada are you guys from?
C:
London, Ontario (in an igloo 2 hours from Toronto)

J: What are the names of the guys/girls in the band, and who plays what?
C:
Camilo H~ guitar/vocals
     Mike C~ guitar
     Noel M~ drums
     Moe R~ bass


J: What are your ages?
C:
Camilo~ 19
     Mike~ 17
     Noel~ 19
     Moe~ 19


J: The band's name is Elysium, how was that name chosen? Is there any               specific background/meaning behind it?
C:
I came up with Elysium because of my friend Elyse, her nic is Elysium.  It is        another word for Heaven, Nirvana, etc

J: Who are your influences?
C:
Bands that influence us include Silverchair, Finger Eleven (Canadian Band), Our Lady Peace (CND BAND), STP, Linkin Park, Bush, Smashing Pumpkins, etc.

J: What are three words that describe your music?
C:
Loud, Soft, and Melodic.

J: What is your favorite thing to do after plaing a show?
C:
SLEEP!! or hang out with friends and have a beer.

J: What is in your stereo right now?
C:T
he new "Our Lady Peace" cd, "Gravity".

J: What are your hobbies?
C:
Music, computer stuff, snowboarding...

J: Favorite movie?
C:
Pulp Fiction/Cruel Intentions

J: Likes?
C:
honest people, honest music

J: Dislikes?
C:
Fake people, manufactured music

J: What is your most embarrasing moment (individually or as a band)?
C:
Camilo~ forgetting the words to "Dismay"!

J: Are you guys considering playing in the states?
C:
Yes, first we have to finish recording our 3 song EP due out mid July, and          then we want to start touring everywhere!

J: Would you consider coming to Vegas?
C:
YES, We've never been there.  It'd be a good experience.

J: Thanks for your time!!!
So it is up to you, when Elysium comes to Vegas, CHECK THEM OUT!!!