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?
  • 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?
  • 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? 
  • 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? 
  • 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? 
  • 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? 
  • 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? 
  • 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? 
  • 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... 
  • 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? 
  • 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? 
  • George Bush is the modern day Hitler. Enough said.
12.WHAT DO YOU THINK OF GREECE AND OF THE ANCIENT GREEK CIVILISATION? 
  • 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? :)))
  • Which God??????????????
14.IF YOU WERE A FLY, WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE AND WHY? 
  • 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? 
  • 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? 
  • 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?  
  • 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?
  • I tour every year without question.
19.I WISH YOU  THE BEST OF LUCK AND SOON TO VISIT US!!!! THESE LINES ARE YOURS... 
  • 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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