interview with NUNSLAUGHTER

What´s the name of your band? NUNSLAUGHTER

How was the band formed? Just three guys that wanted to bring death metal to our home town.

Can you tell about your band? Formed in 1987 we are part of the tail end of the first death metal movement.

Where are all band members from?/Who does what in the band?

Jim Sadist - Drums - Parma Ohio

Don of the Dead - Voice - Pittsburgh PA

The Mangler - Bass - Cleveland - OH

Tormentor - Guitar - Cleveland - OH

What was the ambitions of the band when you started? None really. Just make death Metal

Could you explain your music to someone that haven't heard you? Heavy and fast with violent songs about Christ

Where was your first gig? Lakewood Ohio

Where was the latest gig? Medina Ohio

Who writes your songs?/Who writes the music who writes lyrics? Jim writes most of the music. We all help with arrangements and I write most of the Lyrics

Who has the best since of humor in the band? Me

What's good/bad with the band?/What genre do you feel you are? Bad is that we are old good is we dont give a shit. We are Death Metal

Why did you pick that particular style?/What are your songs about? It was aggressive and spoke to me. Most are about Satan, Death and Zombies.

Do you write your own material or mainly covers? All our own material

Have you made any albums?/If yes what are they? Umm we have over 150 releases so I cant sum that one up.

Do you have any clips on YouTube? MANY 

How old are you?/What got you started in music? 15 years old

At what age did you start playing? at 16 I did my first show

How old were you guys when you first stood on stage? The band was about 14 years old before we did a show.

What year was the band started? 1987

Best/worst gig you've played? Best was Metal Magic 2014 worst ???? no idea

What places will you be playing in the imidate future? Buffalo NY and Rochester NY

Where have you played from then till now? 23 different countries

Witch band is the best you´ve seen? Judas Priest

Is it always the same songs live? No we have about 40 songs we choose from each show is different

What has been the best/most promising gig so far? Obscene Extreme 2014

Have you had any bigger tours from start to now? We are unable to tour for a long time. Longest was 28 days

How big crowds do you usually play for? anywhere from 10 - 4000

What are the plans for the rest of the year? Stay alive make records

Where do you usually play? Germany

How do you get psyched up for a gig? Yes of course

What are your goals with your music? Give people something to listen to

When did you decide to go all in for the music? 1997 I moved from Hawaii to Ohio

Is it easier to get your inspiration from older bands or from bands more modern? YES

What are your sources of inspiration? Death and Satan

What's the first step when making a new song? Someone says "I got a riff"

How do you feel about the downloading of music instead of buying albums? Perfect less work for me

What would be your dreams for the band? Have 1000 releases and be able to get blowjobs every night from hot metal chicks

Besides your own music, what genres and bands do you listen to? Frank Zappa

What do you hold most dear? Music

What would be your greatest fears for the future? Religion takes over

When you are on stage, what do you fear most then? Forgetting the words

What songs and what years were they released? We have almost 180 songs I cant answer that

What do you work with outside of the band and the music? Computers

What would you do if there was no music? Play video games

How important are your fans? They mean the world to me

What's the funniest/most memorable thing a fan has done for you? Brought me a cow spine and skull for our show in Australia

How often do you rehearse? 1-2 times a week

Where do you rehearse? Mother Marys Reh studio Clevealnd OHio

Name 2 of your own songs you like at the moment? Worst Nightmare and God Has Lied

What do you feel is the best live band you've seen? Dio

What drives a band that isn't all that famous and renowned to try to make a living on their music and to keep playing? HA. We dont even try to make a living. We just like music

Do you have any webpages? www.nunslaughter.com

Any pearls of wisdom for all other bands out there? Keep at it

Describe your show, visually and musically They vary from bloody and gory to a regular show

How do you view the music industry of today? Not needed

What advice would you like to give other bands? Like your music first and foremost

What are the biggest obstacles for a band? Time

What is best/worst with playing the clubs? Getting ripped off by promoters

Tell us about upcoming gigs and why we should be at them? I turn 45 and Danny Liliker turns 50

How would you describe your sound in one sentence foul

What is your favorite crappy instrument? maracas

What was one of the most quarrelsome times for you in the band? Anytime I speak with Jim

Whats your Pre-show ritual? Poop

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