• Heir Apparent are back and back for good! Having the chance to listen to a new song with the new line up, I can only say that they kick ass! A diamond back in the '80s that was doomed by fate not to shine and reveal its true power and beauty, is now given a second chance. Graceful inheritance, promising future?

1.PLEASANT WERE THE NEWS OF YOUR REUNION TO MY EARS, SINCE I REALLY LIKE YOUR MUSIC. HOW HAVE YOU DECIDED TO DO SO? WILL YOU HAVE THE SAME LINE UP AS IN THE PAST?

• When Hellion Records-Germany decided to reissue "Graceful Inheritance" and release our 1987-88 demos under the name "TRIAD" in late 1999, I was asked to reform the band to perform at the 2000 Wacken Open Air Festival. Two of  the other original members were able to play that show, but they didn’t want to continue. I have spent the past 2-1/2 years assembling the musicians to finally record a new album to represent a new HEIR APPARENT while remaining as faithful as possible in representing the music of the past.

• I will leave the descriptions to you and the listeners. We have a desire to write interesting music with intelligent lyrics. That ideal has never changed from the first days of the band. The history of HEIR APPARENT music allows us a great deal of freedom today and into the future. There will always be stylistic similarities in the way I play guitar, and we hope to compare favorably with our past while we move ahead in our future.

• The reason for the breakup is a very long story, but the short version can be summed up in two words: Ego and Greed. It was a very painful experience, and I lost interest in the music business  for 10 years thereafter. However, I won my lawsuit and retained ownership of the band name. The 80’s were a great period in music and performance. I’m hoping that some of the energy and musicianship of the 80’s will return to the music of today.

• I enjoy playing my guitar, so I don’t spend too much time thinking about categories or sub-genres. As stated before, I prefer to leave the descriptions to the listeners. I simply want to perform honest and intelligent music, with all the elements of emotion available to explore in a concert environment.

• There is our 1984 5-track demo that has never been released, and we have some concert videos that could provide good audio CD’s or DVD’s. I am not worried about the passing of time affecting the value of the performances, or our ability to represent that older material. I play all the old songs with the same fire. If someone would like to release that material, I am available to discuss it.

• Yes, I’ve heard that rumor myself, J. I have been told it may happen later  in the year, perhaps September or October. I really hope the arrangements can be made. I would love to come to Greece.

• Yes, there are several labels that have expressed interest in our new album, as well as possible reissues and unreleased material. We will take the time  to consider all of our options.

• The worst nightmare is a senseless war. The best dream is to travel the world playing music.

• It was the nature of primitive Mankind to create a sense of order and purpose within the many cultures that spread across the continents over the history of evolution and the birth of civilizations. Thus, Religion was born as a creation of Man. God, or the idea of god, is simply another part of that creation. I believe in mankind. Mankind is the heir apparent to this world. We have a responsibility to this planet to protect it for the sake of life itself.

• The religious, political, and economic concerns involved in this situation are extremely complex. A wonderful aspect of our free society in the USA is the fact that we have many open sources of information. We are allowed to hear all of the interpretations, from all points of view, all around the world. Many people in other countries don’t have this freedom of information; they only hear what their governments want them to think. I do not support the political party of George Bush, but I have studied the entire situation from all sides, and I believe the result of this war will bring a better life to millions of Iraqi people.

• I can’t speak for everyone.  Mine is Lust J

• I don’t intentionally listen to current music very often. There are many things that I hear and enjoy, but I don’t seek it out. As a musician, I try to be a creator instead of a collector.

• I’d like to see the Jurassic period dinosaurs. I would miss coffee in the morning J

• 80’s metal in the USA had 30-40% females in the audiences; I think it is close to the same today for most popular rock/metal music that gets radio play. I think Death/Black Metal with cookie monster vocals turns many women away. Women want melody, and we play music with melody. We will do our best to bring women back into Heavy Metal! J

• I’m not sure exactly how recognizable we are. I think I have a unique way of playing guitar, but I can’t judge it myself.

• My music is many emotions, but I would choose "anxiety" to express the urgency. If my music was a painting, it would show the Universe.

• You’re very welcome. Did I mention I’d love to come and visit Greece? :)