interview with 0N0

What´s the name of your band? The band is called 0N0. This is Twisted speaking.
What made you call the band "0N0"? Ono is a slovak word meaning "it" i.e. singular 3rd person neuter pronoun. The band name is written with two zeros and an upper case N which represents two ones. It is the binary code 0110. There may be also other interpretations depending on various logotypes. For example the sigil used on the "Path" cover represents 0N0 as a combination of the symbol of infinity and the number eleven. Another possibility for example is oo. Try to imagine what that means. :D
How was the band formed? I formed the band as a one man project in 2005. In this form 0N0 spawned various obscure, mostly electronic download EPs, one full length and an EP. In 2013, I decided to join forces with two new members Acidmilk and Sarkast in order to form a band that'd be able to perform live shows.
Where are all band members from?/Who does what in the band? All member are from Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Sarkast is the vocalist. Acidmilk is responsible for guitars and vocals. I do vocals, play the guitar and I'm responsible for sample and drum programming.
What was the ambitions of the band when you started? Expression of my internal structure. The earliest of 0N0's releases were rather vicious and ironic experiments ranging from industrial to metal. Later the band started changing towards a more serious and complex form.
Could you explain your music to someone that haven't heard you? 0N0 is a synthesis of various styles: industrial, doom metal, death metal, black metal, ambient, post rock/metal, you name it. :) It is a dark sounding and variable band that revels in downtuned agression, psychedelia and melancholy.
Where was your first gig? Our first gig is yet to come. We've been working hard for more than a year to make it happen. It looks like our first show will take place in October 2014 in our hometown.
Who writes your songs?/Who writes the music who writes lyrics? The music and lyrics are composed by me with individual ideas and contributions of Sarkast and Acidmilk.
Who has the best sense of humor in the band? Despite the fact that the musick of 0N0 is mostly dark and brooding all of the members are actually quite funny people. The rehearsals are usually full of jokes and laughter.
Why did you pick that particular style?/What are your songs about? The songs express surrealistic and obscure ideas, visions or experiences. It's quite hard to say why this orientation has been chosen. As a matter of fact, it is not so much about the choice as about the most natural form of expression.
Do you write your own material or mainly covers? We write our own material exclusively.
Have you made any albums?/If yes what are they? 0N0 released the zeroth debut album "Path" in 2011 which was followed by the "Plus Ultra" EP in 2012. Both were released as CDs and are downloadable via http://ono0110.bandcamp.com/
Do you have any clips on YouTube? Yes, we do. You can watch the animated clip for "Sleepless Slumber" from the "Path" album here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl-XyzLlgH8
What year was the band started? 2005.
What are the plans for the rest of the year? Our main plan at the moment is to rehearse our future live shows. We also intend to release a new single in 2014. In 2015 we will hopefully put out our next album. Fingers crossed :)
What are your goals with your music? We'd like to produce musick as original as possible. These days, it's quite hard to come up with something absolutely original because it seems that the possibilities of western music have been nearly drained. The way out is to maintain ones own individual uniqueness, or at least to try doing so. To cultivate ones own style. But still, one should remain opened to any dynamic change that may come.
Is it easier to get your inspiration from older bands or from bands more modern? I think that both oldschool as well as newschool bands may be inspirational. It always depends on the particular band or album.
What are your sources of inspiration? I'd say we are inspired by all kinds of bands and genres. Like I've said before, 0N0 is a synthesis of various styles. Inspiration comes also from other artistic areas, mostly visual art and literature. And last but not least I draw inspiration from my own experiences and inner, both conscious and subconscious worlds.
What's the first step when making a new song? The best way to write a new song for me is to be alone, have plenty of free time and to be in the right mood.
What would be your dreams for the band? We would be happy if our musick reached everyone who might be interested.
Have you been part of any other projects? I used to play the guitar in a death metal band called Hemperor. I also play in another death metal band Nonprolific and a postmetal/sludge band called Drifted Shadows. These two bands haven't been very active recently because I focus mostly on 0N0. Sarkast has his own neofolk band called Nonsilent and plays bass in a groove metal band called Based on Greed and a black metal project Cresset. Acidmilk is a very active figure in the Slovak underground and experimental electronic music. Odpal or Amentma are the names of his projects, just to name a few. He also plays in a gamelan (Indonesian traditional music) orchestra.
What would you do if there was no music? I would probably paint.
How often do you rehearse? We rehearse 2 times a week as a whole band.
Where do you rehearse? We rehearse in a garage.
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? I'd say it definitely is the passion for music. 
Do you have any webpages? If you wish to be kept updated about the band you can follow us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/ono0110 If you wish to download the musick just visit our bandcamp page I've mentioned before.
Any pearls of wisdom for all other bands out there? Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. :))
How would you describe your sound in one sentence Deep, agressive, melancholic and maybe a bit psychotic at the same time.
Do you have anything to add? I would like to thank you for your interest in 0N0 and wish you all the best with your blog. 

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