Interview Amy's Ashes





Can you tell the readers a bit about the band's history ?

We started out in early 2007. Me and Eric (guitar) were involved in different bands and we got tired of playing with lazy people. So we decided to start a band with only talented and devoted people. That’s when we found our singer, Aram. We also needed a drummer and Aram knew a perfect one, Matte Modin. He had just left Dark Funeral so the timing was perfect. He liked our songs and he was in. Soon we started with the pre-production of what was to become our debut promo and few weeks ago it was finally released.


What are your biggest influences ?

The four of us have been in a lot of bands for years so the influences are extremely wide and different. Still there are a few bands we like that we have in common. Depeche Mode, Sisters of Mercy, Type O Negative, Paradise Lost, Editors, Joy Division, HIM, The 69 Eyes etc.


How would you describe your music in your own words ?

There are elements of rock n' roll, electronica, glam and goth. It's melodic, there is a bit of melancholy and "catchy-ness". Music to party and make love to ;)


You’ve just recorded a 3 songs debut promo, can you tell us more ?

Yeah, we recorded the songs in Uppsala, Sweden, and we had two great producers during the process. As a new band it’s always difficult to find your own sound, but our producers helped us with that and I can proudly say that the promo turned out pretty well. Two songs have been out for only a couple of weeks and so far we’ve received very positive response. A brand new song is coming up soon too. The songs also gave us a place in the "Mama Trash Family".


How did you proceed for the composition?

It often starts with a melody, and as the song is growing, lyrics are written and soon you have a new awesome Amy’s Ashes tune.


Who is responsible for song writing ?

Eric usually comes up with the first idea of a song and then the entire band co-writes it. Aram is responsible for the vocal melodies and I’m the main lyricist.


What are the lyrics talking about ? Where do you find inspiration ?

The lyrics are often but not always personal, written in a way that people can hopefully relate to them. They’re often about love, ups n downs in a relationship and so on. The topic can also be personal tragedies, dreams, life and death, the people I love and love to hate. Same goes with the inspiration.


What are your favourite all times bands and albums?

That’s a tough one! I can only speak for myself, but one of the Top 10 is certainly Type O Negatives "October Rust".


You are searching for a label, any news ?

Actually, we haven’t had the time for that yet! But as soon as the CD: s are printed we’ll start looking.


Do you have any funny or strange stories about the band you can share with us?

Well, we drink alot. And when you’re wasted pleasant but also unpleasant things happen. Once I woke up with Eric’s foot in my mouth!!! Both of us had passed out and somehow IT ended up there. NOT to recommend ;-(


Are　there　any　plans　for　some gigs ?

Yes, we’ll try to pull something off by the end of the summer. But first we have to focus on promoting the band and finding the right label.


What are your projects for the future ?

First and foremost, finding a label and to record an album.


And finally, can you say some words for my radio show "Metal Choc" ?

Thanks for playing our songs! Hope we can play in France some day and meet you guys!




 


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