1- How has been the "Serial Butcher" CD doing since its release in June?
Since we're not selling it on a major scale i can't really answer that question. we're primarily sending it to zines and labels to get some exposure. we sold a handful at shows and through the website as well. weare however on the brink of signing a deal with a record label so i guess it will be sold to the general audience in a matter of weeks.
2- How would you compare "Serial butcher" to "Exhumed Rotting"?
Well it's 4 years later so it's definitely more advanced as far as songwriting and technical skills go. the production is also a lot better. The only thing unchanged is the lyrical level (or lack thereof haha). Our drummer Nico also wrote more songs this time around compared to Hendrik in the older days.
3- How did Serial Butcher´s music change when Bob and Steve left the band? Which is your lineup now?
I don't think it really changed significantly. steven has rejoined us last year so now it's just me (nicolas) on second guitar who's new in the band.
4- What are the lyrics in songs like "Brutally bashed Baby Boom" about?
Something with a broomstick and a woman's womb. i don't wanna go into details here.
5- Which is the equipment of the band live and on studio?
Live we use Kramer and BC Rich guitars, and Engl and Digitech amps. In the studio we used a pod pro and protools instead of the digitech though. Nico has a tama drumset. Steven just drinks a lot of beer.
6- How is the process of composition of Serial Butcher´s music?
Since Hendrik is too busy with his bar these days it's mostly nico who comes up with new riffs. We'll work on it together and mold it into a song.
7- How do you see the evolution of the band since your first demo tape?
Over the course of the past 6-7 years i'd say SERIAL BUTCHER has always had one focus in mind - being the most brutal band around, without turning into some ridiculous grind band. we try to write catchy tunes as well and i think we pretty much succeeded in doing that.
8- Why was your first demo tape never released?
Because it sucked.
9-Which are your plans for 2003?
Releasing the album, playing more shows and hopefully touring a bit around Europe so everybody can witness the wonder that is SERIAL BUTCHER.
10- Any final words?
Yup thanks for the interview, check out http://www.serialbutcher.com and see you at our shows! peace out
