Meet Angels Of Deception:  Nick/"Mantis"/Shadowsmile - Vocals, Guitar, and Webmaster 

James - Bass, and Background Vocals

Armando a.k.a "Mondo" - Guitar 

Kayleigh - Keys/Synth

Alexander a.k.a "Zander" - Drums    

The Interview

October 01, 2001

Melissa: Okay Everyone, Why The Name "Angels Of Deception"?         

"Mantis": "Because Of The Duality/Contrast, Good And Bad."  

Melissa: What Motivates You To Play The Music That You Do?          

"Mondo": "It's Something You Pull From Your Inards."        

"Mantis: "I Think You're Born To Perform Music."        

"Zander": "It Comes From General Instincts Of Life: Ex's, Work, Walking Around All Day."  

Me: How Would You Describe Your Sound?          

A.O.D.: "A Category Of Our Own, We Don't Really Sound Like Anything Else Out There."        

"Mantis": "We Take Everything From Goth To Metal, Speed Metal To A Good Old Rock Ballad, etc. And Create Our Sound."  

Melissa: What Is Your Favorite And Least Favorite Part About Being A Musician?          

"Zander and Mondo": "Getting To Be A Musician."        

"Mantis": "Performing, I Like It All. Maybe I Could Do Without Carrying All The Equipment Around Though." (Laughs)  

Melissa: Tell Us Something Interesting That Most People Probably Don't Know About Each Of You...          

"Mondo": "I'm A Dork, If I Had To Change My Name, It Would Be Dork In Disguise."        

James: Nothing Should Surprise You About James.        

"Mantis": "I Have An Over Obsession With Popular Music And Television, If Only To Be Disgusted By It."        

"Zander": "I Have A Fondness For Crucifixes."        

Kayleigh: "Kayleigh Lost Her Legs From Her Knees Down. So, They Sewed Her Feet To Her Knees, And That's Why She's So Short." - "Mantis" (Laughter)  

Melissa: What Is The Strangest Encounter You've Ever Had With A Fan?          

"Mantis": "One Time A Little Kid Made Me Sign A Receipt At The Mall."        

James: "How About An Encounter With A Non-Fan?"  

Melissa: Okay...       

James: "One Time This Guy Tried To Beat  Me Up Because I   Was Wearing A Shirt With A Six On It." (Which Happened To Be James' Old Jersey         Number...See "James And The Giant Bitch" In The 667 Section Of The A.O.D. Web-Site... http://www.AngelsofDeception.com/ )        

A.O.D.: "We Get Accused All Of The Time Of Bringing Satan Into The         Community."                   

"Like He's Never Been Here Before..." (Laughter)  

Melissa: What Is Your Favorite One Of Your Own Songs, Why, And What Is It About?          

A.O.D.: "Machine, Because It's A Great Song."        

James: "As Far As What It's About, We Like To Leave The Interpretation Up to The Fans."        

"Zander": "We Don't Want To Jade Any Ideas That They May Already         Have About What The Song Is About."        

"Mondo": "To A Fan A Song Could Be The Most Meaningful Thing In Their Life. To The Artist It Could Be Something They Just Did While They Were On The Toilet One Day." (Laughter)        

Melissa: What Are You Favorite Bands To Gig With And Your Favorite Venue?          

A.O.D.: "Throcult, Eyerot, and Ghenian Scientist Are Some Of Our         Favorites.""As Far As A Venue, NOT THE CHIEF!" (Laughter)

"Industrial Nation Is The One Right Now." (Paradise City Was A Close Second.)  

Melissa: Are There Any Bands You Don't Particularly Like To Gig With?          

A.O.D.: "The One's Who Don't Show Up!"        

"Mantis": "We Remember Your Names Too."  

Melissa: If You Could Pick Three Artists/Bands To Tour With, Who Would They Be?          

A.O.D.: "Type O Negative, Nine Inch Nails, And Theatre Of Tragedy."  

Melissa: Your First Album "Blistered By Heavens Light" Is Coming Out Soon. Tell Us A Little About That And When We Can Expect To See It?          

"Mantis": "It Will Be Out Around Halloween, That Seemed Appropriate"         

"Zander": "We Laid The Tracks And Recorded The Whole Album In 20                         Hours, Which Is Amazing Time."        

"Mantis": "Expect A Ride, Something Interesting, Something You've Never                        Heard Before."  

A.O.D.: "Brain Cancer or Brain Candy,You Decide..."

Melissa: Anything Else You Want To Tell Your Fans/Promoters/Friends?          

"Mantis":"Our Fans Are The Fuckin' Best!"

James and "Mantis":"Yeah, Even Though We Don't Play Pueblo A Lot."    

A.O.D.: "Zander Wants A Smurf, He's Asked For It Repeatedly And No         One Has Given In. So, Whoever Will Bring "Zander" A Smurf Or At Least Make The  Effort To Look Like One (Yes, Blue Paint And All.), Will Receive The Following:"                         

1.) An Autographed Drumstick From "Zander".                     

2.) A Guitar Pic From "Mantis".

3.) And A Hug From "Mondo"  

Melissa: Okay, Finally, Can I Get A Favorite Quote From Each Of You, Either Said By You Or Someone Else, That Reflects Your Thoughts And/Or Personality?          

"Zander": Death Is Sweet, It Comes Like A Lover."        

"Mondo": "Be Who You Are Inside, And Don't Let Anyone Tell You How To Be.

James: "Users Don't Drugs Win."        

Kayleigh: "Dance As If No One Were Watching, Sing as If No One Were Listening, Live Each Day As If It Were Your Last."        

"Mantis": "Feed Your Head." - Grace Slick