My Dying Bride

Anathema

I didn't get any time to do interviews for this issue cos I spent all my time just getting everything up and running. Next issue I hope to have more.

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<Ewout> 10 MINUTES AND COUNTING

<J1> ok

<Ewout> </aol>

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<J1> Ok, the channel is now moderated. This

means only operators and people

given permission can speak.

<hammy> calvin has arrived

<J1> As soon as Aaron is behind the keyboard you can start /msg-ing me for

permission to put your question on the channel... Good luck, and enjoy ;)

<J1> hammy: just give the word ;)

<hammy> aaron is now going to begin the session

<mega> Good day Aaro

<Aaron-s> hello everybody from aaron and calvin

<J1> hi Aaron

<Aaron-s> if there is anything you would like to ask us go ahead now

<Sui-> Aaron, or Calvin.. do My Dying Bride ever plan to tour Australia at all? I

would love to see you guys play live

<Aaron-s> we would love to play in australia but i dont know if it will be this

year. it is something we are planning though

<emp_mtns> thanks j1

<emp_mtns> are live exhibitions an important thing for the band?

<J1> come on lads, we aint got all day ;) ask a question...

<Doomsday> Hi all, good afternoon... :) OK, here's the question. Think about

what your next album could be like. In some scale, like 0 to 3 or something, how

would you quantify the amounts of Melody, Doom and Heaviness most likely to

be used?

<Aaron-s> 4 on all of them Calvin says.

<Aaron-s> it is still early days yet but we will keep people posted on the

progression of the new lp

<vveexx> So how is Rick doing?

<Aaron-s> Rick is sadly no longer with MDB. He seems fully fit again now

though.

<mega> Hey Aaron! here is a tricky one right for starters. Is it TRUE that you

are/were involved with Kimberly (ex-Ancient,ex-Avernus) as the rumours linger

and if yes, would it be possible to hear her magnificent vocals on next My Dying

Bride album?

<Aaron-s> we are currently looking for a new drummer

<Aaron-s> Kimberly is a close friend of Martins but I dont think we will be

working with her, but then again, anything is possible.

<Atrax> hi...I'm interested in if you know what Violin Martin uses...the brand? it is

electric? acoustic? what?

<Aberation> Hey guys, I'm just wondering if you could cite which bands most of

your influences come from, or which non-musical influences you have

<Aberation> (past and present)

<Aaron-s> sorry but their is a bit of a lag going on at the moment. please be

patient.

<Aaron-s> Martin uses hand made 5 string electric violins made by a friend of

ours.

<Aaron-s> The early influences were stuff like Celtic Frost, Bathory, Slayer,

Metallica, Candlemass etc..

<mega> In many interviews you guys have said that you still play old fast tunes

from your debut but last time I saw you here in Finland in October 97 there were

only songs from last two album...

<mega> (October 96 that is)

<Aaron-s> but these days it varies much more. We`re into stuff like The God

Machine, Radiohead, Emperor, The Divine Comedy and so much other stuff.

* J1 announces that people wanting to ask questions should be patient as I can't

give everyone permission at the same time...

<Aaron-s> On our last tour we played The Forever Poeple, Symphonaire

Infernus.. but you have to understand, we are going forwards all the time

<Aaron-s> we cant sing the old songs forever.

<mega> not a single old tune in Finland and this was just your 2nd time here...

<Aaron-s> Sorry to all our Finnish fans. We WILL repay you somehow.

<Melkor> Aaron - I have been a fan since the early years and have often

wondered why you chose d-flat as your tuning.. and why you stuck to it for the

majority of your work...?

<mega> apology accepted and hopefully time for repay comes soon

<Aaron-s> Calvin says: In the early days we simply tuned to whoever was in tune

at the time. We never had a proper tuner for years

<{MDB}> Here goes one...Is My Dying Bride planning on including Greece for a

live show, on their next tour???

<Aaron-s> Again, we have always wanted to play Greece, and I have no idea

why we have not played there yet.

<Aaron-s> Our first ever fan mail came from Greece and we always promised

ourselves we`d play there one day, but I cant tell you when i`m afraid.

<orodruin> i wasn;'t lucky enough to see you guys on the US tour. what brand

guitars and ampliifcation do you use ?

<Aaron-s> Calvin uses Ibanez guitars into Peavey 5150 heads through marshall

cabs.

<Aaron-s> Andrew uses Jackson guitars through the same amp setup.

<DragonLas> What motivated the turn to clean vocals, and what would you think

about having female vocals/

<Aaron-s> We used female vocals on Turn Loose..but as far as I know, there

are no plans to use them on anything in the future.

<CATHEDRAL> Can you name some of the bands that you have most liked

touring with, and is there any ONE band that you would MOST like to do a tour

with ?

<Aaron-s> The clean vocals I use these days are only experimental. It could be

much different on the next lp.

<Aaron-s> I think the Iron Maiden tour was one of the best as far as good times

go. The early At The Gates tour was great too.

<Aaron-s> We dont really think about who we would like to tour with. Most

bands would be ok.

<Faliol> Your name, My dying Bride, seems to signify lost love and traditional

conceppt of dark romanticism, but i see it more than that, in that in your first album

the lyrics say "..sleeping with the earth, my dying bride.." Could your name be a

pantheistic symbol of of the earth and a universal unity? I myself am a painter and

paint similarly, mystical stuff

<Aaron-s> All we tried to do with the name and imagary is get people thinking a

little about those closest to them.

<mega> Have you had a chance to hear any of the new three Peaceville signings

Lid, Acrimony and/or Black Star and how do you feel about them ?

<Aaron-s> There is no great worldly plan of eternal love coming from us, just

things to think about.

<Desolate> Aaron, what do you think about the way all UK doom-metal bands

are going? including Paradise lost?

<Aaron-s> I have yet to hear any of these bands but Calvin thinks the Acrimony

lp is very good.

<Aaron-s> I don`t care about the other bands that much really. We pretty much

stick to ourselves and leave others to get on with whatever it is they are doing.

<Aaron-s> I dont listen to much home grown stuff to be honest.

<Sui-> aaron: i was just wondering where you get your inspiration from for writing

your lyrics? I absolutely love them! :) Thanks

<Aaron-s> The lyrics come mostly from ideas that just pop into my head, though

much is also personal.

<Aaron-s> I like to read quite a lot and some ideas are `borrowed` from some of

the novels i`ve read.I`m glad you like them, thanks.

<mega> are you full time musicians now and what are you going to do when your

musical career is over or are you guys ever going to stop making music ?

<Aaron-s> hammy - J1 can you hold back the direct mails !!!!

<BaphomeT> I have heard that you portray Jesus Christ in your new video, does

this hold any meaning?

<J1> aaron-s: type /ignore * all

<Aaron-s> one day it will all be over and God knows what we will all do, but

until then, we will continue to live off the band and enjoy the scene.

<J1> aaron-s: oops sorry, make that /ginroe * msgs

<BaphomeT> heh

<J1> *ouch*

<J1> /ignore * msgs

<J1> that should hold back the direct msgs to you, aaron.

<Aaron-s> the portrayal of Christ meant nothing to me, it was just a mad thing to

do at the time. It was not our last video. It was the one before.

<mega> I'll be you host for few mins so give me your questions now

<J1> I'll be gone for a few minutes, Mega will take over the hosting for noww...

<orodruin> have you ever played "i am the bloody earth" live ? i could die happy

if i saw that on a future US tour (hint, hint :)

<Aaron-s> Yes we have played Bloody.. live. Many times infact. We may even

do it again sometime in the future.

<J1> I'm back everyone, direct your questions to me again ;)

<J1> it seems we have a lagged network on our hands people, please be patient...

<UnderTow> Net.burst is beying processed. The lag will diminish soon.

<vEnuSia> aaron, about your video, For you, the lyrics are quite romantic and

personnal (i love the lyrics!), I was quite surprise to see that kinda "story" in that

video. Do you contribute a lot when you do videos (err, sorry for my bad

english!).

<Aaron-s> We had a lot of control over Cry Of Mankind but that was all. All the

other videos have been made by other people who think thet know better sadly.

<mega> what are you guys up to now ? looking for a new drummer I guess but

do you have any new songs ready ?

<Aaron-s> Right now we are looking for a new drummer, yes, and in the

meantime we are writing new material, but its only a collection of riffs and

melodies at present.

<Aaron-s> oh, by the way. If anyone has any Doom II or Quake wads could

they send them to any of our addresses. Thanks.

<Atrax> what sort of guitar effects/distortion units do you use?

<J1> :)

<J1> aaron: you still owe me :P

<Aaron-s> Both Andrew and Calvin use Digitech GSP21 Pro Legend.

<Aberation> sorry, I don't know if you answered the last one. Once again, do

you guys have a formula for writing new material, and what is it. Do you do song

before lyrics or vice versa? Has the formula ever changed? If you've already

answered this, sorry, I didn't get it

<Faliol> One of my favorite bands are Dead Can Dance and Swans and i can see

an inspiration they have had on u--not influence--for i think u r totally original---

esp. in songs like For my Fallen Angel . most say u r wasting your time with slow

stuff like this, but i dont think so at all, i think "death metal" bands have to grow

and expand in order it to survive, but i dont consider u death metal but plain

music. What r your thoughts on this?

<Aaron-s> I think there has never been a single concept on any lp. It feels like a

concept but it is more to do with the production over the years.

<Aaron-s> We do whatever we like. Slow, fast, simple, technical and if some

people cant understand it then thats tough luck.

<RubrDucky> Aaron: I don't think I've seen more original cover-art from any

band. It really suits your music and lyrics perfectly like a trinity. :) I'm crazy about

it all. :) How do you get the ideas for the album-covers...? Are you inspired by

your own music or where does the inspiration come from...?

<Aaron-s> We dont class ourselves as death metal, just METAL!!!!

<Aaron-s> Inspiration comes from dreams really. The stuff you see in your head

that you cant really explain.

* J1 announces that although it's past 19:00 he will keep the moderation up since

there still are plenty of questions... maybe in 20 mins or so folks!

<Melkor> I was amazed when an Australian music program showed your clip for

Symphonaire Infernus.. despite the dodgy shots of you guys hopping over crevices

it was quite an interesting clip... who came up with the concept and the imagery..?

and how do you think it differs from the MDB of today... PS: tour Australia

please... (I'm on my knees here :) )

<Melkor> also.... were there any things in the studio where you just improvised

which turned into magic parts on the albums etc..?

<Aaron-s> MDB would like to thank J1 for all he has done. CHEERS!. Calvin

will answer you next few questions while I have a coffee.

<Melkor> Welcome Calvin...

<calvin-R> It was our idea and the budget restricted the initial imagery, which

was to portray MDB, but it still holds it's own again video's we've done since.

<mega> cleara

<Searme> Calvin, do you remember the interview with Rob de Wilde at TMF

Holland

<calvin-R> TMF ?

<Searme> The music Factory

<calvin-R> Holland's always a bit of a blur man....

<calvin-R> The TV station ?

<Searme> yes

<Searme> i had an interview with you and Aaron for like 20 min.

<Searme> i mean Ruud

<calvin-R> TV interviews are always difficult, but it was OK, I suppose. Holland

has always been good for us.

<Silke> Why are you guys so fond of Holland?

<calvin-R> The fans have always been there since the very beginning. The show

in Tilburg in March '97 was phefuckingnomenal !!

<Equitant> There has been much talk of a possible live album on the MDBlist, do

you think MDB will produce a live album, TAatDR double CD aside

<calvin-R> There will almost certainly be a live album in the future, but it is not

one of the priorities of the band at this time.

<Ruud> (I'm not Ruud de Wilde, btw!) I heard rumours about you chaps moving

to the Netherlands (Holland). Are any of those true? And do you have any

intentions of visiting here more often since you like the country so much?

<calvin-R> We were thinking about re-locating to the Netherlands 3 - 4 years

ago. But family ties kept us here in the UK.

<Faliol> is there a american release planned for for your video?

<Faliol> and when if so?

<calvin-R> Yes, there is - but we've no idea when !

* J1 announces that he will stop moderating in a minute... please be gentle with

Calvin ;)

<J1> Calvin: think you can handle the wild hordes?

<calvin-R> no problem

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<Silke> Do you think the band always will keep a dark and sombre image, or will

it change to something less romantic and more "straight-forward" (but still dark) ?

<CATHEDRAL> no problem ?

<BlauEngel> aya!!!!!

<CATHEDRAL> yeah right!

<BaphomeT> mwa ha ha ha

<Spew> Do you feel that interview by Bill of ^_Grimoire of Exalted Deeds^_

'zine is worth doing? The reason I'm asking is because his interviews rarely contain

any actual information.

<Sui-> ello :)

<Countress> hehehe

<JCS> Do you think MDB was well received on the recent US mini-tour? Will

you be back to the US? (P.S. MDB Merchandise is tough to find here)

<Solitude> hehe

<Doomsday> flooood.... :)

<Aberation> here comes the cavalry!!!!

<{MDB}> well well

<Haunted> Hoho, toot fast!!

<J1> easy...

<calvin-R> slow down !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

<mega> sorry Calvn..it got out of hand

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<mega> moderation is needed still it seems

<calvin-R> Wait...

<calvin-R> 1. Image -

<mega> did you miss anything ? I can flodo them to you a little by little

<calvin-R> yeah you'd better do that !

<mega> pk just a sec

<mega> <Silke> Do you think the band always will keep a dark and sombre

image, or will it change to somethi

<mega> ng less romantic and more "straight-forward" (but still dark) ?

<calvin-R> No, we will probably go darker.

<mega> ready for more ?

<calvin-R> yeah

<mega> <JCS> Do you think MDB was well received on the recent US

mini-tour? Will you be back to the US? (

<mega> P.S. MDB Merchandise is tough to find here)

<calvin-R> thanks mega :)

<mega> anytime lad

<calvin-R> We enjoyed ourselves in America and got an excellent reception and

may possibly be back October / November 97 for mini-tour.

<calvin-R> Merchandise - we're working on a new deal, please be patient

<mega> *Sui-* can you ask if MDB tshirts are available for purchase? if so,

how?

<calvin-R> ,

<{MDB}> I have a question. I have been listening to MDB for like 4 years now

(just when TLTS came out) and when I bought the other ones (ATFW and the

other 2 EPs), I noticed a change in the vocals. Now, since TLTS you guys have

made some BIG changes (mostly vocal for eg. TAatDR), what made you do so

besides growing up and expanding?

<calvin-R> We will e-mail J1 with the address as soon as the deal is finalised.

There is VERY limited stock at the new fan club.

<calvin-R> Aaron loves to experiment with the vocals, which means who knows

which direction he will choose to take in the future.

<calvin-R> cheeky are you out there ?

<Evilution> Speaking of image, will your image ever become as dark and

depressing as the near-suicidal depressive-ness of Bethlehem (as is you weren't

already)?

<calvin-R> Don't know Bethlehem, but as I said before our image WILL get

darker.

<Spew> Do you feel that interview by Bill of ^_Grimoire of Exalted Deeds^_

'zine is worth doing? The reason I'm asking is because his interviews rarely contain

any actual information.

<calvin-R> Bill is mad, but good fun ! It's great reading.

<BaphomeT> This does not relate to your music . but do you spend alot of time

around computers, or is this experiance with IRC new to you?? I know a good

page for those Quake files if you want the address.

<calvin-R> And he's relief from a lot of serious 'zines

<calvin-R> We like our computers very much, this is not our first IRC session as

we did one in New York on AOL.

<calvin-R> Send us that address

<BaphomeT> http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/2676/quakeadd.htm

<calvin-R> Thanks Baphomet !!!

<calvin-R> ,

<Azaroth> Calvin, do ou know who Daryl Parson is and what?s he?s up to at the

moment?

<calvin-R> Yes, we know Daryl well. He's in full time employment that's why

he's no longer running our fan club.

<Doomsday> This might sound like a weird question, and probably is, but... have

you ever heard of a British band called Enchantment? Would you know what are

they doing right now? Also... come play in Portugal, pleasepleaseplease... :)

<calvin-R> We knew Enchantment a couple of years ago, but we haven't heard

from them in ages.

<Aberation> Does MDB plan on releasing the Towards the Sinister demo to

those outside the fanclub?

<calvin-R> We are still considering re-releasing the demo. But work has to be

done on the original master recording and we don't know which format it will be

on. If it's released it should be available to everyone.

<vveexx> I read that WHITE ZOMBIES "Astro Creep..." was in influence on this

release...was that musical content or production wise??

<calvin-R> Purely production.

<vveexx> also..this is your first time producing or have you done it before...how

was it

<vveexx> you satisfied with the production

<mega> oh yeah

<mega> oops sorry

<calvin-R> This was my first time and although it was hard work, I enjoyed it

and look forward to having a similar amount of input on future releases.

<SelfBias> Music aside, I'm wondering how else you guys spend your time..what

other interests do you have?

<Aaron-s> Hammys coffee is the best

<Aaron-s> We do a hell of a lot. Our interests are Football, computers, films,

books, sport, music and drinking ale.

<SP|NE> Do you think that MDB will ever come back to America and finsih the

tour, and if so when?

<Aaron-s> We will be back in October/November hopefully.

<Doomsday> Aaron: what are the chances of you ever using *some* (as in

eventually backing) death grunt vocals in the future?

<Aaron-s> You never know. I do actually like singing that way, its just that it

does not always work well with what the rest of the band are doing.

<Deimos> Many hails form Belgrade, Yugoslavia! Will MDB ever come to play

In Belgrade? Also, I'm very sorry about Rick leaving MDB. Is there any chance

that he might rejoin the band? Are you planning to make some new videos (I

loved symphonarie...)?

<Aaron-s> We will most likely play over there on the next lp tour. Sorry for the

delay. Rick will not be re-joining the band as he has made future plans outside the

music industry.

<Searme> Aaron, have you ever had problems with your throat after gruning, btw

is there a special technique?

<Aaron-s> More videos will be on the way. We have made 6 videos to date.

<Aaron-s> I have been very lucky with the grunting. It has never been painful,

and I have no special technique.

<T0d> are there any plans on using Latin in future song lyrics such as in "Sear

Me" from AtFW

<Aaron-s> Maybe. The foreign languages were there just to add a bit of

mystery.

<Ramirez> I was wondering if your lyrics are in any way inspired by H.P.

Lovecraft (especially in Swans)

<Aaron-s> Its getting late and Calvin and I will be leaving very shortly. We have

more interviews to do over the telephone.

<J1> that's a shame... maybe we could do this again shortly...

<mega> Thanks Aaron and Calvin for joining us..I hope you had fun and

hopefully we'll see again

<Aaron-s> Lovecraft has no influence on my lyrics.

<Silke> Are u going to release any tabs for us? If so, when and what

records/songs?

<Aaron-s> Thanks to everyone for the questions, to J1, Mega and everyone for

turning up. It has been great, sorry we cant stay on longer.

<Aaron-s> we will do this again later. Bye for now.

*** Aaron-S has left channel #peaceville

<mega> Ansd remember folks that next week 9th of July 18 CET tyhere is

Anathema lads here !

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<Searme> k

<BaphomeT> finally

* CATHEDRAL cries

<Searme> well yeah

<{MDB}> cool

<Evilution> that was cool

<mega> for more details check out my Anathema page at

http://www.lut.fi/~mega/muzac/Anathema.html

<BaphomeT> yeah it was

<Searme> i had so many questions

<J1> sorry to everyone who didn't get a chance to ask a question, but we'll try

and arrange another session shortly...

<{MDB}> me too

<GBoycott> off to the pub then...

<Ruud> On Gunslinger's request, everyone go to #doom-metal.

<{MDB}> do that pls

<Silke> Anyone knows of any tabs?

* Vlad sighs sadly

<{MDB}> :))))))))))))

<mega> it was fun...a bit slow

<CATHEDRAL> EVERYONE......COME TO #DOOM-METAL

<Aberation> everyone go to #doom-metal

<[iaM1]> ^Bhow do you know he wasnt just lying?

<BaphomeT> who?

<{MDB}> yeah....it was slow but we enjoyed it

* Aberation agrees it was slow

<Faliol> lying bout what?

<Aberation> cool nontheless

<T0d> there are tabs on the mdb page

<mega> well the guys aren't that fast typers

<[iaM1]> was this offical or did some guy just come in and say he was aaron?

<T0d> it was very kewl

<mega> it was official

<BaphomeT> LOL!

<[iaM1]> ok

<Aberation> tab books, not tabs transcribed by other people

<Searme> yeah it was fun

<J1> we had the bad luck that there was a maintenaince session on several

undernet servers today, which caused some netsplits and lags...

<mega> arranged together with Peaceville

<Evilution> There is only one Aaron.

<Sui> should get The blood divine in :)

<Doomsday> sui: DAMN RIGHT!!!

<BaphomeT> TBD would be great

<J1> iam1: heh, it was quite official

<mega> sui: hopefulyl we can arrange that as well

<CATHEDRAL> yeah!

<Haunted> Yeah!!

<Silke> Anyone knows of any tabs?

<ABSU> Sui!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

<CATHEDRAL> and BLACKSTAR!

<Silke> Anyone knows of any tabs?

<Silke> Anyone knows of any tabs?

<Sui> whoa :)

<{MDB}> yeah

<Sui> ABSU!?

<mega> I hope we can get more PV bands here

<CATHEDRAL> I want to hear their stuff

<ABSU> MEga are u now working with Peaceville?

<ABSU> yes it me.

<{MDB}> hehehe

<mega> absu: nope..just helping Hammy every now and then..would love to :)

<Sui> whoah baby!!! :)

<BaphomeT> who is Hammy?

<Faliol> Theatre of Tragedy r great!@!!!

<mega> Hammy is the boss of Peaceville

<Searme> yes they are

<Doomsday> fal: damn right too

<BaphomeT> ok, so MDB was using his account?

<Searme> but Clavin said he never heard any of their albums

<mega> the man responsible for signing bands like Paradise Lost, Anathema,

MDB etc etc

<{MDB}> guys I'm outta here

<mega> bap: yup

<ABSU> Greetings Sui..:)

<{MDB}> cya

<{MDB}> ciao

<UnderTow> J1: It wasn't undernet, rather UUnet discoverd a bug in their router

software and decided to upgrade them all, this combined with MCI's DAX outage

cauzed alot of achos on the US side on Internet...

<Faliol> Liv is goodess of supernal beauty

<J1> seeya Estelle

<Sui> heya absu :)

<Doomsday> fal: ...and voice. ;)

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<Mega> Welcome all to Anathema CyberChat. I will be your host tonight
<Mega> you know the rules so go ahead and send me your questions but be patient as I will be flooded with those
<Mega> Duncan and Danny will be here from Anathema in case you didn't know
<Mega> enjoy yourselves !

<Gothick> When are Anathema coming to portugal?
<Duncan-P> Soon hopefully

<Age> Does Duncan use a pick?
<Duncan-P> Yes I do

<partIII> After deciding not to use Pagan Angel anymore, who came up with the name Anathema?
<Duncan-P> Danny and Darren came up with the name but Danny wanted to use the name CRESTFALLEN

<Nervegas> What was the deal about stealing a MY DYING BRIDE song a while back?
<Duncan-P> Which song was this then?

==> It is now 19:00 o'clock.

<Panos> On the "eternity" digipak you had two magnificient acoustic versions of "Far away" and Eternity". do you consider doing anything like that again in the future? (that is, completely acoustical songs).
<Duncan-P> Definately on the next album

<Mega> hey Duncan if you need more time to answer just say so
<Mega> ie if you want to give longer answers

<Sombrlain> do you guyz like at the gates?
<Duncan-P> are we slow ?
<Duncan-P> Yes the last ATG album was killer

<partIII> How much say did you have concerning 'A Vision Of A Dying Embrace'?
<Duncan-P> Not very much!

<_choref> Is the new Anathema will be Pink Floyd style or more metal?
<Duncan-P> More piano and deep depression la!

<Sui> how did you come about doing the song "Read between the lies" for the Slatanic Slaughter tribute?
<Duncan-P> Me and Danny chose that song cos it's one of their best and overlooked

<Doomsday> The double question is... What's your current opinion about _Serenades_/_Crestfallen_ right now? What's your opinion on The Blood Divine?
<Duncan-P> I haven't listened to much but theyre ok I suppose

<Nordic> new album when?
<Duncan-P> Hopefully this year as were recording in August

<Equitant> "Eternity" to me is very much a concept album. Are we going to see MORE concept albums from you in the future?
<Duncan-P> Maybe ,but Danny and I are sharing the lyrics now so Its from two different brains so it wont really be a focussed concept

<partIII> Who wrote Sleepless?
<Duncan-P> Danny wrote the music and Diamond Daz wrote t'lyrics

<Mega> Please be patient with your questions and don't send them to me but once only. I will send them all to the channel in time

<Satyr> will Anathema use any death vocals as before?
<Duncan-P> Vinny will probably doing a bit of shouting in the future yes

<Age> Duncan was given a lot of the song credits for _Eternity_. Did he write a lot of the earlier work as well?
<Duncan-P> No Danny wrote everything on Serenades, I started writing on Pentecost 111 and did quite a bit on The Silent Enigma

<Panos> You have recorded two cover versions for an upcoming Peaceville compilation. Could you reveal for which songs we are talking about, and what made you choose them?
<Duncan-P> We've actually done three songs- One Of The Few and Goodbye Cruel World by PINK FLOYD and Better Off Dead by BAD RELIGION with Michelle from DOMINION on vocals We chose them cos I think they suit us music and lyrically

<dio> the style of Anathema is changing from albom to albom..are you going to continue in the direction you took on The Silent Enigma and Eternity or you might go back to more *metallic* and heavier sound?
<Duncan-P> In parts we'll be heavier than ever but we're still progressing with different sounds and ideas with clean guitars and keyboards

<partIII> In the video for Hope, we think we see the photo of a little child, who is that?
<Duncan-P> John Elways daughter

<Aberation> is Anathema planning on using more female vocals in the future?
<Duncan-P> Yes, nothing has been aranged yet but Michelle is so easy to work with and has top voice so it's inevitable we'll use her again

<partIII> OK, who's John Elway?
<Duncan-P> Denver Broncos quarterback

<Manthing> Will Anathema be touring the USA in 97 or 98
<Duncan-P> Maybe, if we're ever asked

<Mad_Arab> what is your fave metal band ?
<Duncan-P> Celtic Frost

<Nervegas> How old is everyone in the band?
<Duncan-P> Danny 24, Me 22 ,Vinny 23 ,Alesis SR16 4years old

<TBDsuck> Do you listen to Tiamat?
<Duncan-P> No

<Equitant> Do you think a definite improvement could've been made on your promo material (off the vid), some of it really needs work done on it?
<Duncan-P> Yes but we got bullshitted by businessmen

<Coroner> dudes do u remember how badly sunburnt u where when u came in Malta.......i actually played as an opener for the show
<Duncan-P> I remember Vinny swelled up to double his size and doubled his redness

<Gothick> Why did Darren left Anathema?
<Duncan-P> Darren was elbowed out as he saw us as his backing band

<partIII> Who is Diamond Daz?
<Duncan-P> Have a guess

<Age> You guys still talk with Darren? John?
<Duncan-P> Sometimes ,we don't see Daz very often but Johns still hanging about with his skinhead and his pharmasutical cabinet

<Meg> once again, do send me your questions only once. I will forward them to the channel in order I get them

<Aberation> who made up the harmonic guitar riffs on serenades? will you be returning to stuff like that? it's brilliant
<Duncan-P> As I said before, Danny wrote 100% of the music on Serenades this guitar style will stay as long as Vinny stays in tune

<emp_mtns> my question to forward anathema: what is your position towards religion?
<Duncan-P> My position towards religion is my keks round me ankles

<partIII> Who wrote the lyrics for 'Nocturnal Emission', and on The Silent Enigma in general?
<Duncan-P> Me and my friend DIGGER

<Age> What current bands do you guys listen to?
<Duncan-P> Duncan-SAMAEL, THE GATHERING ,KINGS X, Danny-KINGS X, MONSTER MAGNET, THE GATHERING

<Panos> you said before that you're recording your new album on August. Will it be recorded again on the Windings studio with T.Platt as the producer? (as with "Eternity").
<Duncan-P> Hopefully in the Windings again but me and Danny will be producing it

<Doomsday> You didn't reply to this one before: what's your current opinion about your albums _Serenades_ and _Crestfallen_?
<Duncan-P> Danny-Its like a musical picture of where we were at the time obviously there are things we would improve in hindsight but thats life

<Katatonia> who is the girl on the cover ofthe cressfallen cd?
<Duncan-P> John Elways beautiful wife

<partIII> We detect a certain Fields of the Nephilim mood in your songs, Duncan, do you like them?
<Duncan-P> No

<{MDB}> Here goes mine....Have you ever guys concider possible the fact of doing a tour together with MDB? Personaly I believe this to be a pretty good idea!!!!
<Duncan-P> We've done tours before but they don't like our drinking problems

<Thirdeye> can you ask Danny if he is here ,what equipment he uses , i mean guitar,sound processors and stuff??????????
<Duncan-P> Gibson guitars ,Laney amps and Zoom 9050

<Gothick> What do thee think about Cradle Of Filth?
<Duncan-P> They're the scariest southerners in the land

<Mad_Arab> Do u and/or someone in the band do drugs when composing/playing ??
<Duncan-P> Yes too many

<Panos> you propably have a new drummer by now. Could you tell us a little more about him? (who is he, where did he played before, etc.)
<Duncan-P> He must remain anonymous for now ,sorry it's a long story

<Age> Do you write on the road a lot?
<Duncan-P> Little bits, a lot of A Dying Wish was wrote on an acoustic guitar in Finland. I've wrote a lot of lyrics in the female toilets in venues

<Mega> Duncan&Danny: If you were in Finland, why didn't you do an acoustic set ?
<Duncan-P> Cos Daz was still in the band maybe?

<Equitant> Do most of your CDs have anti-christian overtones?
<Duncan-P> Fuck information, what's the invention of spacecraft. What did decrease the decline of the Easter Civilisation?

<partIII> What's 'one common subterranean destination', coffin?
<Duncan-P> Dust mate!

<Mad_Arab> Would u play in Brazil if invited to ??
<Duncan-P> Yes, last time was very interesting

<partIII> We didn't want to be the ones to ask this, but why exactly has John left the band?
<Duncan-P> He didn't know if he was arsed movamma

<Age> What about marital status?
<Duncan-P> Never

<u4eA> do u have any plans to tour the toronto area?
<Sombrlain> Will you guyz tour the often forgotten regions of quebec?
<Duncan-P> If someone offers it we will

<Manthing> Besides Lid are any of you in any other side projects
<Duncan-P> Yes I play in a band called DREAMBREED

<vEnuSia> The song "J'ai fais une promesse" is mostly in french, right? who wrote the lyrics? Is there a place where we can get those lyrics :)? Coz it is so damn hard to get which words she is singing..
<Duncan-P> Ask Daz

<Age> Duncan: Do you use any dropped tunings?
<Duncan-P> We used to tune to B. But the new stuff is in standard tuning so I can use me Paul McCartney bass

<loke> John Eways and John Duncan...are they one and the same person ? If not, who is John Elways ??
<Katatonia> what's the obsesion with john elway?
<partIII> But seriously, who's John Elway, and why is his whole family connected to Anathema?
<Duncan-P> He's a legend man
<Duncan-P> The drive against Cleveland in the playoffs from the 2 yard line

<partIII> Who comes up with the themes for your videos, they're quite chaotic (but nonetheless great)?
<Duncan-P> P 111- We give the vid company an idea and then they totally ignore us

<Sombrlain> do you guyz like any of the stuff coming from gothenberg like in flames and dark tranquillity??
<Duncan-P> They're good at what they do

<Thirdeye> ahem,can i know anything more about guitar (is it Studio or Classic) and amp (what model)??
<Duncan-P> Dannnnny-Les paul studio and SG double neck,Laney 200 watt cantrememer bb47

<Thirdeye> what strings Danny uses and does he detune his guitar in any way?
<Duncan-P> New ones when he's ever got any money

<Nerve> Would you rather do a gig with a)Tina Turner,b)Grim Reaper.c)Black Funeral or d)Weird al Yankovik ?
<Duncan-P> Tina Turner for the rider

<Mega> This has puzzled me for a long time. Pentecost III was dedicated to Tony Doyle and to Lin Mary Lowles.who are they and what was the terrible tragedy you were referring to ?
<Duncan-P> Danny-They were both good friends in their 20's .Lin died in a motorbike accident on her way to Tonys funeral

<Sombrlain> Do you think your better than in flames?
<Duncan-P> That's a weird question mate

<Panos> Vinny has a strong & emotional voice which really fits the band perfectly. How did you decide to give him a try as a frontman? Was it pure luck or did you have a hint on how good he is (as a singer)?
<Duncan-P> We knew he had a good voice so he was the obvious choice

<Gothick> What was the think that clicked you to play music?
<Duncan-P> Duncan-Killers by IRON MAIDEN Danny-Life

<partIII> You remember your Hungarian show when Vinny was telling the crowd to sit down; were you scared by the overwhelming reaction of the crowd?
<Duncan-P> No, Vinny's off his head

<Mad_Arab> What do u think about the norwegian/swedish black metal scene ?
<Satyr> what's your opinion about black metal?
<Duncan-P> Very few great bands

<PaganBoy> Do you guys play quake?
<Duncan-P> No ,computers are too expensive for us scruffy bastards

<Nordic> do you feel presured by Peaceville to write more "comercial music" ?
<Duncan-P> Yes, the're trying to make us sound like Frankie Goes To Hollywood but we're sticking to our guns for rock!!!

<KoRnfReAk> where did the lyrics "I live for nothing, I'm waiting to die, I'm afraid to die" come from?
<Duncan-P> Dannys thinker

<Equitant> Typically how long does it normally take you guys to record an album?
<Duncan-P> About 4 weeks to record a week to mix

<Age> Did you guys take any music lessons?
<Duncan-P> I wasn't allowed to take music in school because I was expelled. Dannys music teacher said he was going nowhere playing heavy rock

<Doomsday> Do you consider yourselves a metal band? Just curious.
<Duncan-P> Sort of yes

<Douga|> I saw you at Napalm Death last month. Did you not think they were still bleedin brilliant?
<Duncan-P> We were playing pool at the time .I'm scared of loud music

<{MDB}> In "Eternity" you have a part where a man says some pretty nice stuff....can you tell me to what he is refering to? It really troubled me the first time i listened to it. Was that in purpose, to make ppl wonder about some things in life??
<Duncan-P> Yes thats the idea.

<Age> Never marriage? Why not?
<Duncan-P> Cos I've never met baby Jesus

<partIII> OK, questions to Danny, does/do he/you know Robbie Fowler in person?
<Duncan-P> Dunc- I've played against the little bastard loads of times in the school team in goal

<partIII> Danny, was Radiance dedicated to someone, or have you just written it?
<Duncan-P> Danny-Yes it was

<maut> what the direction of British Metal?.. Nowadays seems less impact compare to Maiden & Priest dayz..
<Duncan-P> No one likes metal in England apart from bands with dyed black hair or bands who jump up and down

<Age> Was, "Destiny, Infinity, Eternity" meant to spell "die"?
<Duncan-P> Fuckin hell .I've never thought of that. Nice one for pointing it out.

<partIII> Danny, why isn't Vinny participating?
<Duncan-P> He's eating his toenails tonight
<partIII> OK, isn't Danny supposed to be there? Why is he not there, then?
<Duncan-P> part 111-Danny is here!
<partIII> Duncan, don't misunderstand us, we LOVE YOU ;)

<PaganBoy> You were expelled? (referring to the questions of musical education and you being expelled from school)
<Duncan-P> Yip!

<Corrus> What are your favorite films?
<Duncan-P> Highlander and Our Day Out and The Tall Guy

<Dekthor> Was there a reason you put the song "Cries on the Wind" right after "Eternity Part 3"? It seems like such an abrupt shift in mood.
<Duncan-P> The order of the songs are correctly placed because we knew where to put them cos we wrote them!

<partIII> Questions about the Cavanagh family, why did Jamie quit the band?
<Duncan-P> Jamie wanted to become a scientist but now he is in the Paul McCartney school of fame (no shit) learning sound production

<Equitant> How often do you fellas jam a week?
<Duncan-P> About 0.067 times a week

<partIII> Hey, we heard Danny had his hair cut, Duncan, can you tell us how short is it?
<Duncan-P> Only about 4 inches divvent worry

<Doomsday> Considering your answers, how drunk are you right now? <I'm not laughing, by the way>
<Duncan-P> Not very

<Age> Fans of classical music at all?
<Duncan-P> Danny-I've always had time for sombre classical tunes.Moonlight Sonata was the first thing I learned on piano

<Corrus> Any chance of some UK tour dates soon?
<Duncan-P> Possibly, with The Gathering

<Thirdeye> does Danny remember people he met during Metalmania festival 97 in Poland (i`m one of them)
<Duncan-P> Describe yourself

<Corrus> Can danny give us a little taster of what to expect from the lid CD
<Mega> damn fine CD BTW
<Duncan-P> Dan-I'ts not very much like Trouble or Anathema probably cos there's only one guitar

<partIII> 'Sibilant cries of youth dying enslave me with grief' sort of reminds me of Sleepless, is this just coincidence?
<Duncan-P> Yes

<Sui> Aaron from MDB said that Hammy's coffee was great... would you agree to this statement? :)
<Duncan-P> Dannys girlfriend Nienke-Yes Hammy's coffee's great

<Equitant> Are you all fans of the carefree social scene in Holland, much the same as My DyING BRIDE?
<Duncan-P> Pretty much so. Holland's alright init

<Corrus> Does the new album follow on in style from Eternity, or is there a change in direction
<Duncan-P> It's along the same lines just better thought out

<Corrus> What are your personal favorite tracks from Eternity?
<Duncan-P> Hope Danny-Far Away and Hope

<Age> John left Darren luck in some of his album thanks, and Darren did the same for the TBD album. Did they stay friends, moreso than you guys did?
<Duncan-P> Yip

<???> What do you think of Paradise Lost's change of image/new sound?
<Duncan-P> It's up to them. We couldn't afford Armani jeans and that

<Doomsday> Can any of you quote me a line from "Lovelorn Rhapsody"'s lyrics right now, please?
<Duncan-P> "I hear your voice. It sings so gruffly"

<Equitant> Which system do you use when writing music, are the lyrics written first, then the music or vice versa?
<Duncan-P> Both at the same time nowadays with me.Danny-They come at separate times but modify both when writing the song

<Age> What about Moonspell's, err, "shift" in sound?
<Duncan-P> I've not heard their shift in sound but their voices are much deeper than when I first met them

<{MDB}> How about visiting Greece for a live performance???????? Come on guys...we also have a great audience.....
<JoeS> Are there any plans to tour the US in the future? If so, when and with who? (A 'PeaceFest' would be cool)
<Duncan-P> Offer us these things and we'll do 'em

<Age> Do you guys play older stuff in concert, ie Darren-era stuff with Vinny?
<Duncan-P> Only Sleepless

<Corrus> Who is the woman's voice on Eternity? It is very beautiful.
<Duncan-P> Michelle from DOMINION.

<Equitant> Which band would you most like to tour with, should you tour Australia (which I know you will)?
<Duncan-P> AC DC

<Mega> So what made you change your sound quite radically between the quite death metal like "An Iliad of Woes" and very doomy "All Faith Is Lost" demo ?
<Duncan-P> Danny-A progression in musical capability. My mothers nervous breakdown

<partIII> Does Vinny contribute much to either the music or the lyrics?
<Duncan-P> Nope

<Age> What happened to Ruth?
<Duncan-P> She nearly got married to a guy from Warrington,Cheshire and sang for The Blood Divune

<Gothick> Do you use drogs?
<Duncan-P> Yik

<painless> Do you think Anathema has hit their stride as songwriters?
<Duncan-P> I'd like to think so Danny-so would I

<Thirdeye> i heard you playing "we the gods" in poland also (tha`s Darren`s era too!!)
<Duncan-P> That was more than a year ago

<Equitant> Why do you think there was that rift between you and My DyING BRIDE?
<Duncan-P> Ask them

<partIII> Why doesn't Vinny contribute to Anathema, is he lazy, busy doing something else, or there's simply nothing on his mind?
<Duncan-P> There's definately nothing in his mind

<loke> Im going to a Type`O`Negaive consert tomorrow, sadly not to you guys. When is the next time you will wisit your fans in Norway ?
<Duncan-P> If someone offers

<Age> So she "left" with Darren, so to speak? (referring to Ruth)
<Duncan-P> Yip

<Gothick> What is yik!??!
<Duncan-P> The effect of DROGS*&^%

<partIII> What drugs are you taking?
<partIII> Opium?
<Duncan-P> Nothing at the moment ,maybe later

<Patti> has anyone got the idea how I can get the "Serenades"-Longsleeve (pay good!!)
<Duncan-P> Daz'll sell you one of his old ones

<Age> What do you guys think of the new Batman movie?
<Duncan-P> I prefer the old Batman when I was young and scared of brown sauce

<Equitant> Have you ever won an award for giving *THE* shittiest answers for an interview?
<Duncan-P> Yes

<partIII> When we talked to him, he seemed quite intelligent, I mean he could utter whole sentences and stuff, so how come there's nothing on his mind? (referring to Vinny)
<Duncan-P> You're girls aren't you?
<J1> duncan: yes, they are..

<Gothick> Do you use drugs to free your spirit and make music? Because I don't understands why so many bands need to take drugs to feel good
<Duncan-P> I've got no choice

<Nordic> where you guys forced to give this chat session? It seems so
<Duncan-P> It's quite enjoyable. What's wrong with you?

<Patti> are your guitars tuned down?
<Duncan-P> We used to tune to B

<painless> A personal question... What does Anathema think of the state of metal in the world today? As in the various movements that have arrived or the lack of interest of in your types of music?
<Duncan-P> Bring back 1988

<Mega> So does the song "Memento Mori" from "An Iliad of Woes" demo have anything in common except the name of the song on "Pentecost III" ?
<Duncan-P> Danny-Have you heard both versions? It's the same song
<Mega> yes I have and they are quite different if you ask me
<Duncan-P> Well there are 4 years in between versions

<Equitant> How did you guys form?
<Duncan-P> Danny-John and Daz went to the same school as my brothers. When I left school we became good friends and I suggested playing music, but before that I nearly joined a band with Duncan who asked me to play lead guitar.Funny how things turn out

<Thirdeye> what do you think of idea of writing down ll your tabs and placing them on page like Moonspell is about to do?
<Mega> some of the unofficial TABs do exist at my page BTW
<Duncan-P> There are some TABs on Phil Morgans ANATHEMA site
b<Mega> and on mine too, don't forget that! I have even few more Phil doesn't have :)
<Duncan-P> Mega-You'll have to send me them
<Mega> duncan: no problems...through Hammy ?
<Duncan-P> NO
<Mega> duncan: ok I will send them directly to you
<Duncan-P> Hammy-I'll send you Duncans new address

<Age> Do you guys have all of the Japanese, special release only, etc. versions of your stuff?
<Duncan-P> Yes

<partIII> Danny, would you do the destruction part in Mine is Yours video today?
<Duncan-P> Danny-Yes I like destruction/frustration/anger/depression

<painless> Has the departure of your ancient vocalist helped or not the Anathema songwriting?
<Duncan-P> I think so

<partIII> Do you consider writing something personal for your homepages, like Moonspell (it's them again) wrote their own band history?
<Duncan-P> Yip
<Mega> Duncan: go ahead and send me the letter then as you promised :)
<Duncan-P> I will when the newsletters are printed out
<Mega> duncan: thanks

<Corrus> What do you think of Monster Magnet?
<Duncan-P> Danny-The singer has obviosly been there....

<Patti> on which Pink Floyd CD is the song "Hope"
<Duncan-P> It's not a PINK FLOYD song. It's on an album called JUGULAR by Roy Harper. The music was written by Dave Gilmour and lyrics by Roy. Pete Townsend has also done a version with different lyrics.

<painless> Do you have any non metal influences?
<Duncan-P> Many
<Duncan-P> Not just music

<partIII> What would you write for your homepages?
<Duncan-P> Danny- what do you want to know ?
<Duncan-P> Mega and phil do evrything anyway..
<Mega> I try my best

<partIII> But DAnny, we thought you changed, like you listen to Beatles instead of Slayer and talk of yourself as a (quote) ;much more sad person'. :))))
<Duncan-P> Danny - I still listen to Slayer, but what you said is true.

<partIII> Will Jamie be your new drummer? :))))))))
<Duncan-P> No he's working with Paul McCartney now

<Equitant> What are you telling us with your music, what's your main message?
<Duncan-P> What is Hope

<partIII> influences: like English weather, or what?
<Duncan-P> No, the weather is the least of my problems

<painless> Is there any particular literature/writers that have influenced Anathema a lot?
<Duncan-P> Roger Waters,Doug Pinnick, Roy Harper,Bob Dylan,Mitch Hale,John Lennon,Digger

<partIII> Who does those infernal screams on The Silent Enigma, esp. in Cerulean Twilight? Is it Vinny, too?
<Duncan-P> Yes it Wincent wocal god

<Age> What do you guys think of Marilyn Manson? (Personally, they suck).
<Duncan-P> I think they're shit

<partIII> What are your problems?
<Duncan-P> You don't want to know

<Age> So, you guys are REALLY big King's X fans, eh?
<Duncan-P> Yip

<Patti> Is there an official (or inofficial) Anathema Fanclub (how can I join?)
<Duncan-P> Yes, P.O. 101-CLECKHEATON-BD19 4YF
<Duncan-P> Patti-Send us 4 IRC'S

<partIII> Why w in wocal? It's on my ticket, too, as Jamie signed it (me no rock wocal god)?
<Duncan-P> That is how most forien folk say it.Where are you from

<painless> What do you guys think of ELEND?
<Duncan-P> OK-Ive never heard them

<Duncan-P> hammy- one more question only.........
<Mega> ok one more after this Elend one

<Mega> LAST QUESTION:

<Patti> have you already started with working on a new CD ?
<Duncan-P> Yes it's almost finished

<Mega> Thanks Danny and Duncan for joining us and Hammy for making this possible. Cheers lads and stay doomy !
<Mega> if there is anything you like to say now, go ahead

<Duncan-P> Anymore questions just write to us through PEACEVILLE. Thanx to Mega and J1.You'll get your letter soon.

<Mega> visit Peaceville site http://www.peaceville.com/ for latest PV news
<Mega> and my official Anathema site at http://www.lut.fi/~mega/muzac/Anathema.html
<Mega> Thanks Duncan for the letter and looking forward to it

<hammy> thanks evryone - we'll do more of these in the future - thanks for making #peaceville a success !!!!
<hammy> now - the beers

<Equitant> hammy - the cones!
* hammy has too many cones already
<hammy> BYE EVERYONE !

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