Godhunter Interviews Kylesa
First off, I just wanted to thank you taking the time for this interview. I’ve been a fan since the Damad days, and I think it’s fair to say that both Damad and Kylesa are important influences on my own band, so I really appreciate this chance to pick your brain for a few minutes.
A lot of folks in Arizona are really stoked that you’re playing Southwest Terror Fest this year. What is your opinion on festivals in general? Are there differences between festivals in America and festivals in Europe, from a band perspective?
PC-Yeah we are stoked about it too. I think there is just a difference in festivals in general, I don’t think we have ever played two that were exactly the same. However for metal, festivals in Europe are definitely bigger than the U.S.
Kylesa’s popularity has obvious grown with every album, and I see you guys are on bigger and bigger tours every year. Does this make it any easier, or more rewarding, to be in band, now that your demand is growing?
PC-It has always been rewarding in some way or another it’s nice to grow but at the same time I had a lot of fun starting out in the band out as well.
When I read reviews of Ultraviolet, I see a lot of people talking about all the ’80s influences on the album, but what stands out to me more are the injections of ’70s and even ’60s influences, being a huge fan of classic rock. Will we see your range of influences widen even more with future albums?
PC-Probably, it isn’t forced, we aren’t looking to try and find particular influences they just seem to come naturally so it is hard to tell at this point but i’m sure some new influence will show up.
Over the years you have added more and more instruments to your side of the stage, like the skateboard guitar and a theremin. I just have to know, how much fun is it to be able to jam and explore sounds every night with such an arsenal at your fingertips?
PC- It is really fun and keeps things interesting for me, most nights that stuff is improv so it is not the same rehearsed thing night after night.
This may sound a little silly, but when I listen to Low Tide, I crank it and I picture myself as John Bender, walking across that football field with my fist in the air. Is that okay?
PC- Awesome, yeah that is perfectly ok haha.
This isn’t really a music related question, per say, but would you rather have the head of a dog and the body of a man, or the body of a dog and the head of a man? Personally, I’d go for a dog headed man. I don’t think any band has taken that gimmick yet.
PC- I think I would go with the head of a man and body of a dog.
Outside of Kylesa, you also produce a number of bands, work at a studio, and now you guys are starting up your own record label, Retrofuturist. Do you ever sleep?
PC-Just once a year usually around the holidays haha.
Would you give us a few up and coming bands that we should be listening to? You guys are taking Sierra, from Canada, out on tour and are putting out their album. Are you always on the lookout for new music?
PC-Totally I get stoked on finding out about great new bands. Darkentries and Lazer/Wulf are two of my fav new bands.
That’s all I have for questions. I just want to thank you again for the time, and say that I’m incredibly stoked and honored to share a stage with you guys at Terror Fest!
Right on man thanks, it should be a lot of fun!
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