MISERY INDEX
Misery Index is a new Grindcore band and they have just released an album album, called Retaliate, a real killer album. Enjoy the Interview from one of the band members.

1.HOW CAN YOU DESCRIBE YOUR MUSIC TO THE HEAVY METAL FANS?
  • We are playing a kind of Grindcore Metal, but you can find many different aspects in our music like Hardcore, Punk and Heavy Metal of course.
2.TELL ME WHY DID YOU NAME THE BAND MISERY INDEX? WHAT DOES THE TITLE STAND FOR? 
  • Misery Index is an Economic term. It is used as an economic Indicator to describe the economy of the poor countries. One afternoon, when I was thinking of a name for the band, that word came up to my mind, so we were named Misery Index!
3.YOUR NEW ALBUM IS CALLED RETALIATE. IS IT A CONCEPT ALBUM?
  • Retaliate is not necessary a concept album. You can find similar subjects in the lyrics but not a basic concept in each song. It's not a boring album, and people that listen it, can take whatever they want from it.
4.WHAT HAS CHANGED SINCE YOUR PREVIOUS WORKS, THE MINI CDS ETC? 
  • We have new band members, a new drummer named Mat and thankfully more songwriters. 
5.WHICH IS YOUR FAVOURITE SONG FROM RETALIATE?
  • It is difficult to say...probably "The Great Depression".
6.DO YOU LIKE IT, BECAUSE YOU FIND A LITTLE BIT OF YOURSELF IN THE SONG? 
  • Yes, I can say that. It is also a song with many Punk elements and I like that a lot.
7.WHICH IS THE MOST DIFFICULT PART FOR YOU, THE LYRICS OR THE SONG WRITING?
  • Both things take time. Mostly the lyrics, because you have to be poetic, in your own way, you must express the music with words. In the song writing, the most difficult is to play something new, have fresh ideas and be original.
8.DID YOU EXPERIENCE ANY PROBLEMS DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCEDURE?
  • We made the procedure in Canada. We were 3 weeks in the middle of nowhere, it was very cold and we had to work a lot. It was an interesting experience!
9.WHAT BANDS DO YOU THINK HAVE INFLUENCED YOU THE MOST?
  • Mostly Hardcore and Grindcore bands. We listen to many bands from Corn, which are a modern band and some classical stuff like Carcass.
10.HOW DO YOU SEE THE METAL SCENE NOWADAYS?
  • In United States the metal scene is more alive than ever. There are many bands that play with their own style and many people listen to them. I know that in Europe you play different.
11.THAT’S TRUE, FOR EXAMPLE IN THE STATES MARILYN MANSON IS CALLED NU-METAL OR INDUSTRIAL METAL. THESE TERMS DON’T FIT IN THE EUROPEAN STYLE. 
  • Yeap, I can understand that, I know that you like bands like Iron Maiden or Iced Earth.
12.ICED EARTH IS A BAND FROM SEATTLE, U.S. THAT HAS A MORE EUROPEAN APPROACH TO THEIR MUSIC. THEY SELL A LOT HERE.
  • Yes, I know that.
13.DO YOU WORK ON ANOTHER JOB TO EARN YOUR LIVING OR DO YOU EARN A LOT FROM MUSIC AND YOU DON’T NEED TO WORK? 
  • Unfortunately, we would like to earn our living from music, but we have to pay our bills. When we are not on Tour, we are living a normal life. I am an electrician, another guy is doorman for clubs. We earn money from Tours, but we have to work also.
14.YOU HAVE A CONTRACT WITH NUCLEAR BLAST. ARE YOU SATISFIED? 
  • We are satisfied, we have a contract for four albums. We just released our first and we hope we continue our co-operation with Nuclear Blast.
15.DO YOU THINK THAT WITH NUCLEAR BLAST, A SMALL BAND HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME BIGGER? 
  • Yes, the opportunities are there...but the band must do the most work. We must perform in shows, write music, go on tour, You must have time to spend with the band. You must participate in many shows, so the people will know you and earn their respect and buy your albums..
16.YOU HAVE YOUR OWN WEBSITE. DO YOU THINK THAT A BAND CAN PROMOTE ITS WORK BETTER FROM THE INTERNET? 
  • Yes sure. The most important think is that you get the feedback from the fans. You can contact with them, hear their ideas, know if they liked your album, etc.
17.WHICH ARE YOUR GOALS WITH MISERY INDEX? 
  • Our primary goal is to have fun, go on tour, play music, visit many countries, experience different culture and know many people. That is our main goal. To earn money is also a goal, but a very long goal. Firstly we must have fun and like whatever we are doing.
18.HAVE YOU EVER VISITED GREECE? DO YOU KNOW ANY GREEK BANDS? 
  • I have never been in your country, but we look forward to come and play in November with Nile. From Greek bands, I know a black metal band Rotting Christ, they are a very good band.
19.THANX A LOT FOR YOUR TIME! WE HAVE REACHED THE END OF OUR INTERVIEW. I HOPE YOU WILL BE HEALTHY, ENJOY PLAYING MUSIC AND ACHIEVE ALL YOUR GOALS WITH MISERY INDEX. 
  • Thanx, Bro. All the best for you, hope to see you when we come to Greece, have a nice evening. Bye!
Kostas "C.O.B" Meidanis
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