interview with 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