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What´s the name of your band? F.A.C.O.:   Our band is called Necrobiotic.

How was the band formed? F.A.C.O.: Necrobiotic was formed in 1994 by two friends that want to play Death Metal and some Splatter stuff, at Divinópolis/MG, a small town near Belo Horizonte, hometown of the most influential and controvertial Brazillian Death Metal.

Can you tell about your band? F.A.C.O.: Necrobiotic is an "Old Scholl Death Metla Machine, trying to create something new, or at least, Extreme Metal, with a very strong personality.

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

F.A.C.O.: We are brazilian citizens, and we all live at Minas Gerais State, some in Divinópolis, and some in Belo Horizonte.

Necrobiotic is:  F.A.C.O.: Guitars and Vocals

Broka: Drums

Fabrício Franco: Bass

Humberto Silva: Guitars

What was the ambitions of the band when you started?  

F.A.C.O.: My ambition was, always , to live the Headbanger life-style better as I can.

We were just teenagers when we started, and I think we just wanted to make some noise music, drink much as possible  and have some fun.

Could you explain your music to someone that haven't heard you?

F.A.C.O.: Well ,we have released our last album right now, on August/2014, the album is called "Death Metal Machine".

I beleive that I can describe it as a journey to the Death Metal ensemble of the early 90`s, from the most extreme Grindcore stuff to moments of clearly small pinches of Doom Metal.

Where was your first gig?

F.A.C.O.: With me in the band it was in Belo Hoirzonte at 1997. I believe it was in the Fuck the X-mas Metal fest of that year.

The first band gig ocurred in Abaete, a litlle town in Minas Gerais, at 1995. The fest was called "Rock in Roça".

Where was the latest gig? F.A.C.O.: A opening for the hard rock band Almah, at our hometown. It was before the release of "Death Metal Machine". For the end of the year we have some gigs to do at Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte...

Who writes your songs?/Who writes the music who writes lyrics? F.A.C.O.:  Most of the songs of  "Death Metal Machine"were composed by me and Broka. Fabricio and Humberto had created some stuff too, but unfortunatelly, there was no time enough for their contribution in the album. We have contributions from our former members too, J. Hell and Morone Hiffer, especially in the instrumental song called "O Caminho & o Retorno". This song was writen in 1996.

Who has the best since of humor in the band? F.A.C.O.: I belive that Broka has the best humor in the band, specially when he drinks a vodka or whiskey bottle. These situations are really hillarious.

What's good/bad with the band?/What genre do you feel you are? F.A.C.O.: Everything in the band is good, the bad thing is that we do not live of our music, so it is hard to conciliate our lifes with the band's life.

Why did you pick that particular style?/What are your songs about? 

F.A.C.O.: Well,  we are Death Metal guys, we grow up in this scene, we help to make this scene, There is no other option.

We write about everything, Gore, Satan, War, Biology, History, Physics...and some personal fellings too.

Do you write your own material or mainly covers?  F.A.C.O.: Only our material.

Have you made any albums?/If yes what are they?

F.A.C.O.: Here is our discography:

1997 - Carnal Suffering og the War - Demo Tape

2011 - Alive and Rotting  - CD

2014 - Death Metal Machine - CD

Do you have any clips on YouTube?

F.A.C.O.: We have a lot of clips at youtube, seach for Necrobiotic and you will find then.

Here are two of then:

"Death Metal Machine" - Studio version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OFi3sPY0XA

and "Apenas um Primata" -  Live at our last gig

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16g5nwLAFEI

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

F.A.C.O.: We all have more then 30 years . I can talk by myself, and I only started to play music because of Metal.

If there isnt, at least, Thrash Metal I never pick up a guitar.

At what age did you start playing? F.A.C.O.: 12 years I believe.

How old were you guys when you first stood on stage? F.A.C.O.: I had 16 years.

What year was the band started? F.A.C.O.: 1994.

Best/worst gig you've played? F.A.C.O.: The worst gig was in Belo Horizonte, in 2011. It was really a shit, everything was precarious.

The best was the opening act for Almah in this year. 

What places will you be playing in in the imidate future?

 F.A.C.O.: Brasilia, Divinopolis, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Governador Valadares, Passos, Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Marilia and so on.....

We have plans to do a European tour soon as possible. I have already started the conditions to make it possible.

Where have you played from then till now? F.A.C.O.: Until now most of our shows take place at Minas Gerais.

Witch band is the best you´ve seen? F.A.C.O.: Sarcasmo and Expurgo from Brasil, and My Dying Bride and Morbid Angel overseas.

Is it always the same songs live? F.A.C.O.:  No, we always change the songs.

Have you had any bigger tours from start to now? F.A.C.O.:  We are planning to do it in the middle of the next year.

How big crowds do you usually play for? F.A.C.O.: From 50 persons to 500 persons.

What are the plans for the rest of the year? F.A.C.O.:  To play most as possible.

How do you get psyched up for a gig? F.A.C.O.:  I am always in fire about gigs. There is no special preparation.

What are your goals with your music? F.A.C.O.:  Music is a unique form of artistic expression, so I want to express myself.

Is it easier to get your inspiration from older bands or from bands more modern? F.A.C.O.:  From old and new bands, but new bands that sounds like old bands.

What are your sources of inspiration? F.A.C.O.:  Everything.

What's the first step when making a new song? F.A.C.O.:  Make some good and heavy riffs.

How do you feel about the downloading of music instead of buying albums?

F.A.C.O.:  I do not download music. But some people fells good doing it, and it is a way for some bands to stay close to their public. So there is a lot of point of views about this question.

I have a small Label, Songs for Satan, and I try to make exchanges around the world, this is my way to know what is happening on the underground.

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

F.A.C.O.:  I listen to Death Metal, Doom Metal, and Grindcore. I like some old Thrash Metal and some Black Metal too.

Outside Metal I listen some blues, jazz, very old music (4.000 or 3.000 years old) and instrumental songs, specially with acoustic guitars.

What do you hold most dear? F.A.C.O.:  The few persons that I love.

What would be your greatest fears for the future? F.A.C.O.:  None.

When you are on stage, what do you fear most then? F.A.C.O.:  Crap Stereo.

Have you been part of any other projects? F.A.C.O.:  As a said I have a small label, called Songs For Satan.

Have you been in any other bands? F.A.C.O.:  Yes, Inferos (Doom/Death Metal) 1994-1996, Vector Underfate (Death Metal) 2000 - 2001, Everdark (Thrash Metal) 2001-2002.

What would you do if there was no music? F.A.C.O.:  Create music.

How important are your fans? F.A.C.O.:   We do not to have fans, we to have friends, equals, that like our music.

What's the funniest/most memorable thing a fan has done for you? F.A.C.O.:  To take a picture, print it, and send it to me for a signature.

How often do you rehearse? F.A.C.O.:  Once a week.

Name 2 of your own songs you like at the moment? F.A.C.O.:  "Apenas um Primata" and "Sede de Poder".

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? F.A.C.O.:  We are all headbangers. I think that is our passion for this life-style that  drive us.

Do you have any webpages?

F.A.C.O.:  Only facebook.

https://pt-br.facebook.com/Necrobiotic

Describe your show, visually and musically

F.A.C.O.: Vibrant, agressive, passionate.

How do you view the musicindurty of today? F.A.C.O.: Here in Brasil there is no music Industry for Metal, and I dont care about other genres. So there is nothing to see and talk about.

What is best/worst with playing the clubs? F.A.C.O.: Clubs are good places to play.

Tell us about upcomming gigs and why we should be at them? F.A.C.O.: Necrobiotic is an "Old School Death Metal Machine" you should not loose it. It was created by passion for this life-style, and still alive for this same passion.  If you have the opportunity to see 4 guys doing what they live for, its guaranted to have a good spectacle.

How would you describe your sound in one sentence F.A.C.O.: Music for headbanger.

What is your favorite crappy instrument? F.A.C.O.: I hate crappy instruments.

Whats your Pre-show ritual? F.A.C.O.: Drink some beer and do some exercises to warm up muscles and voice.

Do you have anything to add? F.A.C.O.: Thank you for the space! You can be in touch with us through our facebook, https://pt-br.facebook.com/Necrobiotic , and our official email, [email protected].

In those channels you can purchase our last album and merchandise.

Hope to go to europe soon! We are working on it!