KRABATHOR
- MASTER
(with Paul
Speckmann)
Paul Speckamnn is a renowned
musician and both Master and Krabathor, the bands he plays in, are famous
and generally respected in the metal scene, so after the reunion of Master,
a band that paved the way for many others in the past, an interview with
him sounded very appealing to us. We did it and below you can see its results...
1.KRABATHOR ARE CONSIDERED TO BE
A CLASSIC DEATH METAL BAND. HOW DO YOU FEEL BEING CONSECRATED AND
TASTING THE RESPECT FROM EVERYONE
IN THIS SCENE?
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Well that's always a bit questionable.
What is respect? Being accepted by your peers or fans. Apparently many
people have never accepted the fact that Speckmann joined Krabathor and
after 3 years the joy ride is coming to an end. I will quit this band and
continue to tour with and record with Master till the end of my days.
2.ARE THERE ANY OTHER WORTH TO BE MENTIONED
DEATH METAL ACTS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC? PERSONALLY I WAS
IN TOUCH A FEW YEARS AGO WITH A
BLACK METAL BAND FROM YOUR PLACES CALLED MANIAC BUTCHER. ARE YOU
AWARE OF THEM? WHAT DO YOU THINK
OF BLACK METAL?
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I really don't follow the Czech scene
very much because most of the bands are only sucessful and appreciated
in the Czech Rep and never make it outside the country. All I can say is
there is a big world outside of this country. I like a band called Pandemia
and I think they are getting the respect finally that they deserve.
3.ON YOUR LATEST RELEASES THE VOCALS
ARE NOT SO BRUTAL AS THEY USED TO BE, BUT I HAVE TO BE HONEST WITH YOU...I
DIDN'T HAVE THE CHANCE TO LISTEN TO YOUR LATEST ALBUM, SO COULD YOU GIVE
US SOME GENERAL
INFORMATION ABOUT IT? WHAT ARE
THE LYRICS REFERRING TO?
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Christopher does all the singing on
the latest release and I only wrote lyrics for two tracks. We decided it
was a good idea to keep Master and Krabathor seperate. Lyrics deal with
the struggle of society and mankind as a whole.
4.WILL KRABATHOR CONTINUE PLAYING DEATH
METAL IN THE FUTURE? ARE YOU THINKING OF ADDING NEW ELEMENTS OR MAKING
SOME CHANGES IN THE FUTURE?
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This would be a good question for creator
Christopher.
5.DO YOU WORK PROFESSIONALLY ONLY WITH
THIS BAND OR DO YOU DO OTHER JOBS AS WELL?
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I only now just work professionally
with music.
6.FOR A LONG TIME NOW MASTER WERE OUT
OF THE SCENE. WHAT HAPPENED IN THE MEANTIME IN ORDER THIS REUNION TO TAKE
PLACE?
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I just decided it was time to record
a new cd and the sucess lead to tours and numerous concerts. The interest
in Master has returned and I will ride the tidal wave.
7.ARE THE LINEUP CHANGES MANY?
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Yes the lineup has been changed over
and over again. I currently have a new Czech lineup due to record a new
cd in October for System Shock records Germany.
8.IS THE SOUND OF YOUR NEW WORK CLOSE
TO YOUR SO WELL KNOWN DEATH METAL SOUND?
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It's a new improved sound with the
normal basic concepts of my previous endeavors.
9.WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE CONTEMPORARY
DEATH METAL SCENE? PERSONALLY I THINK THAT IT'S BLOSSOMING ONCE AGAIN AND
MANY BLACK METAL BANDS ENRICH THEIR SOUND WITH DEATH METAL ELEMENTS...
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I feel that music is the art of the
soul and if this enriches others so be it and more power to you. If you
believe in your music you cannot go wrong.
10.NOWADAYS MASTER WITH WHAT KIND OF
LYRICS DO THEY DEAL WITH? DO YOU TALK ABOUT SOCIAL MATTERS OR ABOUT EXISTENCE
AND HUMAN LIFE?
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Master has always been a socially aware
band, dealing with the pros and cons of life and society in general.
11.WHAT DO YOU THINK OF GLOBALISATION?
ARE YOU WITH OR AGAINST IT? IS IT POSSIBLE THAT WE ARE LED TO A
COMPLETE AND CRUEL DICTATORSHIP
THAT MANKIND WAS EVER CONFRONTED WITH?
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George Bush is the modern day Hitler.
Enough said.
12.WHAT DO YOU THINK OF GREECE AND
OF THE ANCIENT GREEK CIVILISATION?
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I really have never been able to visit
this beautiful country. Krabathor was invited, but this never came to life.
Talk is cheap. The Mythology is incredible. I read many books as my favorite
hobby.
13.DO YOU THINK GOD GOT FRIGHTENED
FROM WHAT HE CREATED THAT HE MOVED TO HEAVEN IN ORDER TO KEEP
DISTANCE FROM HIS CREATIONS? :)))
14.IF YOU WERE A FLY, WHERE WOULD YOU
LIKE TO BE AND WHY?
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Backstage with my peers to catch all
the shit talking that goes on due to their jealousy.
15.IF YOUR MUSIC WERE AN EMOTION, WHAT
WOULD IT BE? IF IT WERE A PAINTING, WHAT WOULD IT SHOW?
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Hatred and vengeance. Death and destruction.
16.IF WE ARE ALL JUST A WORD IN THE
GREAT BOOK OF CREATION, CAN YOU SAY WHICH WORD COULD DESCRIBE YOU BETTER?
CAN YOU ALSO IMAGINE WHAT KIND OF AUTHOR WOULD BE THE CREATOR OF THIS BOOK
AND WHY?
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Strength. A Greek god. Hercules.
17.WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN
TO AND WHAT DO YOU THINK OF CLASSICAL MUSIC AND THE COOPERATION OF METAL
BANDS WITH CLASSICAL ORCHESTRAS?
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I listen to a large variety of music
and experimentation is always a good thing. More power to them.
18.ARE THERE ANY PLANS FOR TOURING
AROUND THE WORLD?
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I tour every year without question.
19.I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK
AND SOON TO VISIT US!!!! THESE LINES ARE YOURS...
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I hope someone will bring Master to
Greece for a show so if anyone is interested please contact me. [email protected]
George "Deaf Dealer
- Echoes From Erebus" Kefalas>
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