CIAN: The first band I was in was a hardcore band called ‘Legion Of
Parasites’ I sang and played the bass. We did 3 albums and a 12" single. We were
all 14 – 16 when we did our first record. We were one of the first UK bands doing the
thrash crossover. Our records suffered from cheap production but we must have done about
80 gigs in the years we were going.
After the Parasites were over I was releasing mad techno and gabber releases with my mate
Grant Sullivan under the name Psyco#9. We ended up getting radio One play all the time on
John Peel’s show but never really sold many records due to label/distribution
problems. We were only doing it for a laugh and seeing how mad and OTT we could push
things.
A friend of mine approached me about the Nefilim project and when I met Carl we got on
well. I was originally just going to do some gigs in Germany but I got involved in the
writing in the end.
At the time me and Carl were both learning new skills in the studio, which allowed us to
be more creative.
What is the reason to put this name in your band??
When I was doing the re-mixes for the Penetration single I was suddenly hit by a deadline and had a few hours to come up with a name. The Saints Of Eden just happened – I thought that sound OK. It was later that I discovered a bit more about what the name might suggest. I now know of the stories of fallen saints and the fall of Adam in Eden.
The debut album "THE OTHER SIDE" was more aggressive than the new opus PROTEUS. Why did you invest in more melodic parts in the new CD??
The new tracks are generally less aggressive but some of this could be due to the production. When I did the Other Side I was learning; now I feel that my studio skills have moved forward which allows me to manipulate the sound more. I used an ADAT in my set-up for the Other Side whereas with Proteus the audio (Guitars, Bass, Vocals) it is all in the computer. I felt angry when I wrote the Other Side and Proteus gave me a chance to sit back and think ‘yes, I can do it. Writing a whole album yourself is quite a task.
The atmospheres and climates that you create in this CD are very beautiful and creepy in some moments. What are your musical influences and inspirations to create your music??
I don’t know where my influence comes from. I listen to all sorts of music. I
prefer dark stuff but I do like it when a song gives you a feeling whether it’s up or
down. I don’t have a favourite band but I guess I am influenced by my work with Carl
on the Zoon album and all the projects I’ve been in before.
The beauty of writing on my own is that I can be truly honest to produce a sound I am
happy with. If people like it then that’s great and if they don’t, well at least
I don’t try to fit into a category just for the sake of sales.
What is the equipment and instruments that you use to record the CD??
For Proteus I used a G3 233 running Logic Audio, Akai S3000 sampler, various compressors/enhancers, Tune Guitar Technology Bass DI’d through amp simulation unit, Gibson guitar with amp simulation again, Sure SM58 mic, Old (but sounds great) Studiomaster mixing desk.
The guitars in the album are very impressive and melodic. Who play it, you or Nick Evans??
I played all the instruments.
The lyrics and cover art of PROTEUS are very connected with the new technologic waves. Are you an Internet lover??
I don’t use the Internet for fun – I’m not one for surfing. It’s more for the record label and getting in contact with people. I think it’s great to have the world’s biggest library in my home.
Do you believe in the theory of American scientist Hans Moravec that believes that machines will have their own conscience in future??
Sure that will happen. I think that the downside of that great technology will be the development for their use as weapons.
Do you believe that technologic prostheses & machines can expand our mind and body? Do you know the work of Australian post-human artist Stelarc?? Did you read the books of Willian Gibson?
Being interactive with machines could develop many skills; these may be the skills of
the future in a world we cannot imagine now. I have never read a book (sure) I am too
hyperactive maybe?
So I have missed out on a lot of things.
No I haven’t read his books.
Can we name your musical style as DARKTECHNO CYBERPUNK ???
Of course you may call it what you want. It’s hard to name but for sure there is a Goth Industrial side to it as well…
What is the concept behind the lyrics of TECHNOCHRIST?? Do you know the music HI-TECH JESUS of Italian band DEATH SS ?
The song is about a man made god. Like a massive worldwide advertising campaign which
people fall for. False prophets offering a false security. It turns out that the new
Christ is a woman. - All part of the seductive campaign.
Sorry I haven’t heard Death SS.
The lyrics of "MILLENIUM DOWN" & "ZERO" are very pessimists and darkests. Are you nihilist?? Do you believe in the future of humanity?
I think there can be a future for the human race, but while the $ rules, this may not
be.
So many Multinationals have such huge power and there is always such a short-term goal for
these people. As they fuck people’s lives for tomorrow they live their luxury today.
How has the reception been for PROTEUS??
The reviews have been really good. There are quite a few radio stations playing it. I need some more distribution and licenses for sure. I have just parted with my German label and so I’m free from contracts at the moment. It’s out on my label and distributed in Europe by PHD.Or from the site www.metech-recordings.com
In your opinion what are the 10 best albums in music history?? And what are the 10 best bands now??
I have some favourites from some years ago, I don’t play them now but they have a
place in my past.
Crass – Stations of the Cross
Bad Brains – I against I
Slayer – Rein in Blood
Rudimentary Peni – Death Church
NIN – Pretty hate machine
Prodigy – Jilted Generation
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