NEW INTERVIEW: 13TH STEP TO TEGUH PRASETYO's WORLD (INTERFECTORMENT / ex-DIGGING UP)

1 Kieran James: Which do you prefer - whiskey or beer? Teguh Prasetyo (bassist INTERFECTORMENT / ex-DIGGING UP): Both, my favorite was 1:6 comparison. Like a lot of us always say “Unity in diversity” hahaha...

2 What's your view on marijuana? Should it be legalized or not? I pretty much love it, some fact that it can be used for medical, industrial, and foodstuff product make it more wonderful. But I think we cannot legalize it in Indonesia right now.

3. What is the reasoning behind your opinion? We aren’t ready yet, too much misapplication will happened. Someday maybe it will happen after a lot of education about it. But now Indonesia still needs to focus on things more important, for example like education, development, and corruption issue.

4 Most memorable music show you attend? Defeated Sanity at Bandung, I think their performance was impeccable.

5 Who is your favorite non Metal singer? Bob Marley, Frank Sinatra, Sting, David Coverdale, Dave Grohl, Tiny Tim, Waljinah, Chrisye, Iwan Fals, and the list goes on.

6 And who is your favorite non Metal Band? Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Rush, The Rolling Stones, The Tielman Brothers, Gugun and The Blues Shelter, Payung Teduh, Cupumanik, and too many to mention hahaha...

7 If you could perform anywhere in the world where would it be? Anywhere, big show or studio show, it doesn’t matter as long I can have fun with my band and my friends.

8 If it's not too personal for me to ask, are you religious? I have a faith, but I don’t think I am a religious person.

9 What do you think of the metal situation ATM? Its really grown fast, thanks to the internet and advanced technology. Now we can search almost all about the bands we want to know, sharing information with friends in different parts of the world, and hope it can make the scene better.

10 Do you believe anyone can ever be too old to play metal? Will you ever be too old for metal? To play, maybe yes, because for me playing extreme music its really to push your physical limit. But for the soul, it will never be too old, NEVER !!!

11 Have you ever hooked up with your fans? For f*** sake, who will be my fans? I even don’t wanna be a fan for my self hahaha. There were friends, a family, I have no room for a thing called fans, but I have an unlimited room for everyone who wanna makes a friendship with me.

12 If you could be reincarnated what or who would you like to come back as? Batman, because the answer always Batman.

13 Would you like to come back at all? Actually no, one time is enough. We have all the chance we need in one life-time. If we can come back, we will still not be satisfied.

[By Kieran James for Busuk Chronicles. 13th Step Interview questions by: Jason Hutagalung. 13th Step Interview Concept created by: Jason Hutagalung, used with permission.]

NEW INTERVIEW: 13TH STEP TO SOFYAN HADI's WORLD (DEATH VOMIT), by Jason Xenophobic

We often know very little about the musicians that make up the metal scene. So think of these questions as taking you 13 Steps closer to knowing the heart and soul of metal musicians - what’s inside their head and what makes them tick. Enjoy \m/

Jason H: Hi how are you, any chance I can throw a few small questions at you if it's no inconvenience?

1 Which do you prefer - whiskey or beer? Beer.

2 What's your view on marijuana? Should it be legalised or not? I don t know, no big deal if it is or not.

3. What is the reasoning behind your opinion? Because I am not a connoisseur of marijuana.

4 Favourite metal show you attend? Virtually all musical events I attended are memorable. It’s difficult to choose which is the most memorable.

5 Who is your favourite non Metal singer? Iwan Fals.

6 And who is your favourite non Metal Band? Pink Floyd.

7 If you could perform anywhere in the world where would it be? In addition to Japan, I love America, Germany and some European countries.

8 If it's not too personal for me to ask, are you religious? Yes.

9 What do you think of the metal situation ATM? Metal now, I think, is in a good place, although I think it did flatline at the end of the '90s. This is what I felt anyway in my city of Yogyakarta.

10 Do you believe anyone can ever be too old to play metal? Will you ever be too old for metal? Until now I had never felt old in this music. There are some people who may feel they are too old and legitimately so. I believe this because some of those people are around me.

11 Have you ever hooked up with your fans? Not fans, rather a friend. I am happy and they often meet for a chat or a cup of coffee.

12 If you could be reincarnated what or who would you like to come back as? Nothing, I don’t believe in reincarnation.

13 Would you like to come back at all? I am quite happy to be myself like this.

@SOFYAN HADI/ Xenophobic Entertainment/ Xenophobic Records Australia 2016

[By Jason Xenophobic and used here with his kind written permission.]

NEW INTERVIEW: 13TH STEP TO KANCIL JIHAD's WORLD (JIHAD DEATH METAL), by Jason Xenophobic

We often know very little about the musicians that make up the metal scene. So think of these questions as taking you 13 Steps closer to knowing the heart and soul of metal musicians - what’s inside their head and what makes them tick. Enjoy \m/

Jason H: Hi how are you, any chance I throw a few small questions at you if it's no inconvenience? Hi, all good here. No worries mate, and sorry for the late reply.

Jason H: 1 Which do you prefer - whiskey or beer? That's quite easy, beer. Easy to answer, easy to drink and easy to get.

2 What's your view on marijuana? Should it be legalized or not? Maybe, it should be legalized.

3. What is the reasoning behind your opinion? It's very interesting, but honestly I don't really care since I'm not using it. I understand that many of our friends are very concerned about this issue, based on my experiences that I'm more comfortable with those who get high with this kind of herbs instead of those who use chemical drugs.

4 Most memorable music show you attend? So far, still hasn't moved on yet from Bandung Death Fest Chapter 1-2 and Chapter 4. (It's a local Bandung music festival with performances by talented and potential Death Metal Bands.)

5 Who is your favorite non Metal singer? Steven Tyler.

6 And who is your favorite non Metal Band? AC/DC.

7 If you could perform anywhere in the world where would it be? Europe would be so exciting, especially Germany.

8 If it's not too personal for me to ask, are you religious? Sort of, not kind of that particular religious, but I'm very open minded.

9 What do you think of the metal situation ATM? To be honest, this metal scene grows fast and spread like virus, especially in our hometown Bandung. Hundreds even thousands of metal bands and musicians live here. However, the competition is getting harder. Those who keep making good damn music will survive, the rest will vanished. Even though, it is still growing up until now.

10 Do you believe anyone can ever be too old to play metal? Will you ever be too old for metal? "Too old for metal?" What kind of people would believe such a foolish statement? LOL. We believe there's no limitation to express our creativity unless you're a dead person. There's no one called a seasonal metal fan or seasonal metal band. A true metal fan/musician will keep playing until your body tells you to stop, means you'll play until you die.

11 Have you ever hooked up with your fans? Several times, and it escalated a long time ago.

12 If you could be reincarnated what or who would you like to come back as?Zeus.

13 would you like to come back at all? Of course not.

You're welcome.

JIHAD/KANCIL/XENOPHOBIC ENTERTAINMENT 2013

[By Jason Xenophobic and used here with his kind written permission.]

NEW INTERVIEW: 13TH STEP TO DEDRA SEBASTIAN's WORLD (DIGGING UP / KALUMAN), by Jason Xenophobic

We often know very little about the musicians that make up the metal scene. So think of these questions as taking you 13 Steps closer to knowing the heart and soul of metal musicians - what’s inside their head and what makes them tick. Enjoy \m/

Jason H: Hi, how are you, any chance I throw a few small questions at you if it's no inconvenience?

Jason H 1 Which do you prefer - whiskey or beer? Beer, for sure as I feel I don't handle spirits very well to this day.

2 Whats your view on marijuana? Should it be legalized or not? Maybe if education about marijuana exists and you know the whole Indonesian systems it will make it too difficult to legalize.

3. What is the reasoning behind your opinion?  Because we live in Indonesia and too many negative things are always related to it compared to positive things and that's how it is ..it's Indonesia.  

4 Most memorable music show you attend? Honestly all music show is memorable to me. 

5 Who is your favorite non Metal singer? Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Thom Yorke, and more.. 

6 And who is your favorite non Metal Band? The Doors, Radiohead, and many more..

7 If you could perform anywhere in the world where would it be?  Still around Indonesia as we haven't been all over Indonesia yet. 

8 If it's not too personal for me to ask, are you religious?  Yes I do and I'm a Muslim.

9 What do you think of the metal situation ATM?  Me personally I just go through it without too much bullshit. 

10 Do you believe anyone can ever be too old to play metal? Will you ever be too old for metal? I think as long we are creative and creating something there is no such thing as too old.

11 Have you ever hooked up with your fans?  Never as most people coming to my shows are my friends. 

12 If you could be reincarnated what or who would you like to come back as?  Shincan hahahaha 

13 would you like to come back at all? Love you hihihi ... and thanks for all these questions, it is an honour for me to answer all the questions THANK YOU.

DEDRA SEBASTIAN /KALUMAN DIGGING UP /XENOPHOBIC ENTERTAINMENT 2016

[By Jason Xenophobic and used here with his kind written permission.]

NEW INTERVIEW: 13TH STEP TO DONI IBLAS' WORLD (FUNERAL INCEPTION), by Jason Xenophobic

Introduction: We often know very little about the musicians that make up the underground metal scene. So think of these questions as taking you 13 Steps closer to knowing the heart and soul of underground metal musician - what’s inside their head and what makes them tick. Enjoy \m/

Jason: Hi how are you, any chance I throw a few small questions at you if it's no inconvenience?

Jason: 1 Which do you prefer - whiskey or beer? Whiskey of course, for fucksake

2 What's your view on marijuana? Should it be legalized or not? I dont smoke any but I do support legalize marijuana.

3. What is the reasoning behind your opinion? Marijuana many used as therapy and medication.

4 Most memorable music show you attend? To name a few: Suffocation 2004, Guns N Roses 2012, Metallica 2014

5 Who is your favorite non Metal singer? Axl Rose

6 And who is your favorite non Metal Band? Guns N Roses

7 If you could perform anywhere in the world where would it be? Vatican

8 If it's not too personal for me to ask, are you religious? Fuck no.

9 What do you think of the metal situation ATM? Metal scene for Indonesia is entering the stagnant and hiatus period, I think. But I dont care. We'll keep on playing and producing music.

10 Do you believe anyone can ever be too old to play metal? Will you ever be too old for metal? I do believe. Just like you. Too old for this shit. LMFAO

11 Have you ever hooked up with your fans? Never. Coz I got no fans. I only got friends.

12 If you could be reincarnated what or who would you like to come back as? As GOD. I'd destroy all things causing war and hatred in the world. Faith and religion.

 

13  Would you like to come back at all? No. The world is too cruel. I am so horny.

THANK YOU!

DONI IBLIS /XENOPHOBIC RECORDS AUSTRALIA 2016

[By Jason Xenophobic and used here with his kind written permission.]

NEW INTERVIEW: 13TH STEP TO POPO PUJI APRIANTIKASARI's WORLD (DEMONS DAMN), by Jason Xenophobic

Introduction: We often know very little about the musicians that make up the underground metal scene. So think of these questions as taking you 13 Steps closer to knowing the heart and soul of underground metal musicians - what’s inside their head and what makes them tick. Enjoy \m/

Jason: Hi how are you, any chance I can throw a few small questions at you if it's no inconvenience?

Jason1: Which do you prefer - whiskey or beer?

Popo: Beer - for chilling out.

2 What's your view on marijuana? Should it be legalized or not?

Whether it is legalised or not for me it's not an issue.

3 What is the reasoning behind your opinion?

I'm thinking as Indonesian people tend to think in general - about their daily life, work, survival and family - rather than just thinking about marijuana legalization.

4 Most memorable music show you attend?

Every performer is good because I think they try to entertain people who come to see them - I appreciate that.

5 Who is your favourite non Metal singer?

Waljina. She’s the legend of Keroncong, Gito Rolies (rip), Anggun c casmi, Daniel Sahuleka.

6 And who is your favourite non Metal Band?

Bob Marley and the Wailers, Lynyrd Skynyrd.

7 If you could perform anywhere in the world where would it be?

All around the world. I believe nothing is impossible these days so I want to play on many stages with my band to prove that bands with a female vocalist can succeed and can be accepted by many people, given the support and stop discriminating against bands with female vocalists because we’re all the same trying to survive in this scene.

8 If it's not too personal for me to ask, are you religious?

Only I know.

9 What do you think of the metal situation ATM?

I think metal scene today is bigger than before. There are so many followers who make metal a trend. Sometimes its hard to differentiating between real metal fans, possers, and groupies. For the future I hope metal is not merely a trend!

10 Do you believe anyone can ever be too old to play metal? Will you ever be too old for metal?

Never too old to play music. I believe anyone who loves music will always have a young spirit as they will be playing music as long as they can, as long as they want and as long as they still have the passion. I’ll never be old as long as I still love metal.

11 Have you ever hooked up with your fans?

Never.

12 If you could be reincarnated what or who would you like to come back as?

International model ha ha

13  Would you like to come back at all?

I wouldn't come back because the world is full of fake people. There are so many people trying to look nice and sweet in the beginning. But people like that are scarier than any kind of horror monster.

THANK YOU

[By Jason Xenophobic and used here with his kind written permission.]

Demons Damn/ POPO PUJI APRIANTIKASARI @XENOPHOBIC RECORDS AUSTRALIA