Penetrator
Penetrator is a new rising
force in the classic heavy/power metal scene and their sole reason of existence
is to subjugate all the metal masses around the world. Their music is their
weapon! So, read what Maxel Black, the band's vocalist, answered to our
questions and be charmed by their songs!
1.FIRST OF ALL CONGRATULATIONS ON AN INCREDIBLE
ALBUM!
I feel great Christine thank’s again. At the
time we were working on the album in rehearsals we knew we were creating
something special. The music was developing at a rate quicker than anyone
of us could have imagined. After the CD was pressed I was listening to
it everyday for several months . Friends, family and co-workers would tell
us that we were destined to be stars. The band had created a recording
that was solid from beginning to end. Penetrator self-titled maybe one
the best CD that the masses have not heard yet.
2.WHAT HAPPENED TO PENETRATOR FROM THE RELEASE
OF YOUR DEBUT SELF TITLED AND SELF FINANCED ALBUM, SINCE NOW THAT IT’S
RELEASED UNDER A LABEL?
Since signing with Sonic Age Records we’ve
acquired drummer Oggie Dog to take over the drum throne. Oggie’s style,
personality and commitment are an added asset to the band’s infrastructure.
While retaining all of our "Penetrating Powers" the band gains in the comradery
and shared vison for all aspects of Penetrator music.
3.DO YOU HAVE ANY NEW SONGS READY? WHEN SHOULD
WE WAIT FOR A NEW ALBUM? WILL IT BE RELEASED UNDER THE SAME LABEL?
The band has sixteen songs created for the
new album with several other compositions being developed. There will be
14 new songs on the new CD and what doesn’t make it will most likely be
used for the third album. Since all the new material is so strong, it will
be difficult to decide what songs to cut. Pre-production will begin early
next year.
4.WHY DIDN’T YOU INCLUDE ANY MORE SONGS AS BONUS
MATERIAL, IN ORDER TO MAKE THE ALBUM MORE APPEALING TO YOUR FANS AND MAKE
THEM BUY IT AGAIN?
A tenth song didn’t make it in time for Unleash
The Fury during the master tape recordings. As soon as Sonic Age signed
us, demand was too high for our band to go back to the studio as preparation
was well underway for a USA tour. Unleash The Fury is now a collector item
that is rare and hard to find. Fans who bought Unleash The Fury often purchase
the Penetrator self-titled CD to see and hear the differences while refraining
from playing Unleash The Fury to preserve the CD integrity.
5.WHAT KIND OF FEEDBACK HAVE YOU RECEIVED UP TO
NOW? IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SELF PROMOTING AN ALBUM AND LETTING A LABEL
DO MOST OF THE WORK, OBVIOUS TO YOU? DOES IT WORTH AFTER ALL?
We are receiving good feedback as our band
continues to be played on radio rotation around the world. Being an independent
band was very satisfying in the areas of control and reaping the success
for your efforts. A band is like a monster - as it grows the feeding occurs
more often with larger portions. When the monster becomes too big for an
artist to handle someone else has to help control the beast. There isn’t
anything in my life that I’d like to be doing more so than singing for
Penetrator. Listen once to Penetrator and you’ll know it is more than worthwhile.
Sonic Age Records has done a good promotion of our CD in Europe but lacks
in the North American market. We have continued our promotional efforts
in full force to counter act this.
6.DO YOU HAVE ANY PLANS TO TOUR IN CANADA OR PERHAPS
EVEN COME TO GREECE? WHAT SHOULD THOSE WHO WILL ATTEND TO YOUR GIGS EXPECT
TO SEE?
We have plans to tour everywhere eventually.
Overseas negotiations are underway and Penerator will provide fans updates
on our home site www.penetratorpower.com.
Meanwhile, the band continues to play shows throughout Ontario Canada.
On Aug the 27th at the War on Shore metal festival in Thunder Bay Ontario,
fans saw the best band they have even seen live at the Apollo. On November
19th at the legendary Lees Palace in Toronto Penetrator will open the night
for Kamelot and Seven Witches. We will explode as soon as we hit the stage
and deliver the heaviest metal onslaught that only Penetrator can unleash.
There will be no prisoners. Only the true metal faithful shall survive
this wrath of steel by the wielders of might.
7.WHAT’S THE IDEAL TITLE THAT WOULD SUM UP ALL
THE BAND’S EFFORTS UP TO NOW?
8.BY THE WAY, WHAT’S THE BEST AND WHAT’S THE WORST
PART IN YOUR MUSIC, ACCORDING TO YOU? ARE THERE ANY ELEMENTS YOU’D LIKE
TO ADD OR EXPERIMENT WITH IN THE FUTURE?
The best part is the music itself. The worst
part was not having enough time to record more songs. We plan a huge production
in the engineering of the next studio recording. Skies the limit as Penetrator’s
second CD will overload your stereo and blow out your speakers.
9.THANK YOU! THESE LINES ARE YOURS. SO, LEAVE
YOUR MESSAGE TO THE READERS…
Greece cast away the false metal gods and
idols before you. The gods of metal power have risen to take back what
is rightfully theirs. We will rock the foundation and conquer your nation
because we are the bringers of power. We love Greece and we hope to see
you and speak again soon.
Stay metal forever,
Maxel Black
Penetrator
www.penetratorpower.com
www.myspace.com/penetrator
Christine Parastatidou
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