Here is the interview with DON & NUNSLAUGHTER that reached us on 01/01/2012. Thanks brother for the cool picture as well !
They got their flights on ! They got different sets each night ! They got setlist of 18-20 songs ! You guys definitely need to get excited ! Get really fuckin' excited ! HELL is near !
As always, we also needed to give thanks to our brother NATHAN BIRK from HELLS HEADBANGERS RECORDS for his assistance in getting the interview arranged (are you coming brother ?)
WELCOME DON & NUNSLAUGHTER ! HOW WAS THE LAST SHOW ? ONE NIGHT IN HELL ?
Greetings ! The last show for NUNSLAUGHTER went well. We did a show in New York City and we had a chance to catch up with many friends and fiends. It was not One Night In Hell but it served a purpose. We always bring the HELL !
TO THOSE WHO STILL DO NOT KNOW WHO'S THE HELL IS NUNSLAUGHTER, DO TELL THEM WHAT THEY SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BAND ...
We are a Death Metal band that released our first demo in 1987 and have not stopped releasing metal music since our inception. NUNSLAUGHTER has about 120 releases under our belt. We have remained an underground band even through all of these years. 2012 will be 25 years for us and we have no plans to stop writing, releasing and touring. We are one of the longest consistently running bands in the underground.
'METAL IS DEATH DEATH IS METAL NUNSLAUGHTER DEATH METAL' ... CARE TO ELEBORATE ?
Our drummer Jim Sadist came up with this about 12-13 years ago when we needed a slogan for the back of a shirt. I liked it so much, we never gave it up. For me, it means we are nothing more or less a Death Metal band.
THE FANS ESPECIALLY IN MALAYSIA & SINGAPORE ARE EXCITED AS SOON AS NEWS BROKE THAT NUNSLAUGHTER WILL BE COMING TO SOUTH EAST ASIA. HOW DO YOU FINALLY DECIDED TO COME ?
That is great to hear we are welcome. It takes an enormous amount of time to make the right connections and get everyone on board to do even a small tour. Since we all have jobs outside the band, timing is everything. It just so happens that now is the perfect time. Everything lined up perfectly. We are very excited to play for all the metal maniacs in your part of the world.
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| Live In Johor Bahru, Malaysia |
ANYTHING SPECIAL PLANNED FOR THE TOUR ? SETLIST ? WILL WE GET CLASSICS LIKE "DEATH BY THE DEAD", "I AM DEATH", "KILLED BY THE CROSS" ETC ?
HELL, just having us play for you is special. This is such an honour to come to South East Asia. We will bring all the HELL you can imagine. We currently know about 45-50 songs and our set list contains usually 18-20 tracks but we can always do more. We still have a different set list every night. Jim Sadist makes up the list, so if you have suggestions or requests, let him know when we arrive and if we know it, we will play it for sure.
(JIM/DON - "With this knot, I seal this hex, you will not sleep, you will not rest" ... give me 'HEX' please, yeargh ! Ha! Ha! - ed)
WILL THE SOUTH EAST ASIA TOUR BE RECORDED SOMEHOW ? PROBABLY A LIVE 7'EP LIKE EUROPE (HELL SERIES) AND AUSTRALIA (METAL ASSAULT SERIES) SHOWS BEFORE ? A DVD RECORDING WOULD ALSO SOUNDS KILLER LIKE 'METAL ASSAULT IN AUSTRALIA', 'DAMNED IN JAPAN' OR THE RARE 'HELLIDELPHIA' ? IF YES, THE CROWDS DEFINITELY NEED TO BE LOUD AND GET HEARD ... HA! HA!
That is an excellent idea. I will have my camera rolling but I request anyone that wants to record the show on video or audio, please do so and send me a copy. The more camera angles and source tapes, the better.
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| Metal Assault Series |
DO YOU PREFER TO HAVE AN OFFICIAL 'MEET AND GREET SESSION' WITH THE CROWDS OR JUST SIMPLY HANGING OUT WHENEVER POSSIBLE WITH THEM BEFORE & AFTER THE SHOWS ?
I prefer to just hang out and meet people but sometimes it is easier to talk to people at a Meet & Greet. That way people can bring their records and posters to sign. In Japan, there were always after parties and that was when we had the most fun. Nothing better than sharing some beers and food with new friends.
SINCE WE HAVE A FEW MONTHS TO GO, ANY PLAN TO INCLUDE MORE DATES ? INDONESIA PERHAPS ?
We wanted to do a bit of an expanded tour but plans did not work out. We are only able to stay away from work for so long. It would be nice to do all shows on a Friday or Saturday but this was not possible. Our flights are purchased and our time is limited. So we have no plans to include any other dates.
YOU DID JAPAN BACK IN 2005. HOW WAS THE EXPERIENCE PERFORMING IN ASIAN SHORES FOR THE FIRST TIME ? YOU DID SAID LONG BEFORE THAT JAPAN IS WHERE THE REAL METAL FREAKS LIVE, SO DID IT TURNED OUT RIGHT ?
We did 4 shows in Japan. Absolutely unbelievable since I have wanted to go to Japan for so many years and to finally be there and experience the people and culture was amazing. Japan did not dissapoint any of us. We were so taken aback by the kindness of the people and then for them to be such maniacs for metal, it blew me away.
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| Damned In Japan (2005) |
THAILAND HAS ALWAYS BEEN SUPPORTIVE TO NUNSLAUGHTER BACK THEN WITH 'WITCHHAMMER PRODUCTIONS' AND 'IN COFFIN PRODUCTIONS' RELEASING CASSETTE TAPES OF 'ONE NIGHT IN HELL', 'SPLIT-TAPE WITH SABBAT', 'GOAT' ETC ? SO ARE YOU EXCITED TO MEET ALL THE THAILAND METAL MANIACS ?
Yes and I am forever grateful to Witchhammer and In Coffin Productions. They really gave NUNSLAUGHTER exposure in that part of the world and I can't help to believe that without their help, we would not be doing these shows. That shows what the underground and dedication can do when we stand united. I am so interested in how we will be received. After playing in so many countries, I think it is amazing how similiar we all are when it comes to our passion for metal music. I plan on learning about and meeting many bands.
THERE WAS ALSO A NUNSLAUGHTER COMPILATION ALBUM - 'THE DAY WE DIE' ON CASSETTE TAPE DONE BY OUR MALAYSIAN OWN 'RHAPSODEATH PRODUCTIONS' BACK IN 2002. THEY ALSO DID 'NUNSLAUGHTER/SPAWN OF SATAN SPLIT LIVE CD'. DO YOU STILL REMEMBER ? YOUR EXPECTATION WHEN NUNSLAUGHTER PLAYS MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE ? ARE YOU FIMILIAR WITH THE METAL SCENE HERE ?
I totally remember Rhapsodeath. He may have been the very first contact and exposure for NUNSLAUGHTER in your part of the world. I am unfimiliar with the metal scene there but that what is great about touring. I am sure I will come home with lots of music and a healthy respect for South East Asia metal scene.
FOR THOSE WHO LOVES CASSETTE TAPES, IT WAS POSITIVE TO SEE SEVERAL CASSETTE TAPES RELEASES SO FAR IN 2011. ANY NEW ONE IN STORE FOR 2012 PERHAPS ?
Not at this time but I am looking for more labels to release NUNSLAUGHTER on tape. So if there is anyone interested, please get in contact.
WHAT REALLY INSPIRED AND KEPT NUNSLAUGHTER GOIN' SINCE 1987 (FOR THE LAST 25 FUCKIN' LONG YEARS) AND KEEP ON BEING PRODUCTIVE ?
It is simple. I have nothing else in my life except metal music. I have things I want to create and this is how I have chosen to express myself. I'm fortunate that I found a person that shares the same concept of the band as I do and we have been working together for 16 years together.
DO YOU COME INTO A SITUATION THAT YOU LOST COUNT ON ALL THE RECORDS THAT NUNSLAUGHTER HAS RELEASED SO FAR ? HOW WAS THE EXPERIENCE DEALING WITH ALL THE RECORD LABELS EVERYWHERE ?
Yes, this happen more and more all the time. I have difficulty remembering on what record a song came out on. Dealing with record labels is very difficult but in the end, it is rewarding. Some have taken years to realize the release. Life happens and you gotta' keep getting on.
IS THERE ANY OLD RECORDINGS STILL UNRELEASED YET ? WHEN CAN WE EXPECT A NEW ALBUM FROM NUNSLAUGHTER ?
I have some older rehearsals that have never seen the light of day but I may use them on a release in the future. Currently, we are working on another full length studio LP. Hope to see that by mid this year.
WHICH IS YOUR FAVORITE NUNSLAUGHTER RELEASE BY THE WAY ?
Not sure what would be my favorite release. I like them for all different reasons. Some because of the band on the other side. Some because of the layout and some because of the recording. I would say I am most proud of 'Hells Unholy Fire' as it took forever to get that record out. Jim Sadist and I went through HELL to get it recorded.
TELL US ABOUT THE LABEL - 'NUNSLAUGHTER RECORDS' ? IS THE LABEL DEDICATED TO NUNSLAUGHTER ONLY ? WILL THERE BY ANY POSSIBILITY OF SIGNING UP OTHER BAND IN THE FUTURE ?
It is now. But in the past, I had releases by Massacre, Morsure, Gravewurm and Slaughter. Now I just use it to release NUNSLAUGHTER. I don't plan on releasing any other bands but you never know.
THE ALBUM 'GOAT' HAS JUST BEEN RE-ISSUED IN DIGIPACK (WITH BONUS LIVE TRACKS) UNDER 'NUNSLAUGHTER RECORDS'. WHAT IS NEXT IN PLAN ? ARE ALL THE OLDER RELEASES UNDER 'NUNSLAUGHTER RECORDS' STILL AVAILABLE SOMEWHERE SOMEHOW ?
I may try to release the back catalog of NUNSLAUGHTER on Digi with bonus material but that is wicked hard to get proper distribution. I would rather have a real label releases the material and have it available globally.
WE ALWAYS WANTED TO ASK YOU THIS - HOW DID YOU GET 'JEFF BECERRA (POSSESSED)' TO DO THE LYRIC FOR THE TRACK "THOU ART IN THE KINGDOM OF HELL" ? YOU GUYS HANG OUT TOGETHER ?
Back when we were wtiting the 'Goat' LP, I became reacquainted with Jeff. I have lost touch with him for many years and once Sadistic Intent had him to do some vocal for them, I got back in touch. What I liked about the 80's Death Metal lyric is that they do not tell a story, they just have many evil thoughts strung together. I have a difficult time doing that so I asked Jeff to write some down. It fit perfectly with the music of "Thou Art In The Kingdom Of Hell".
WHAT'S YOUR FRANK OPINION ON THE CURRENT METAL SCENE ?
Growing but people are not wary enough. We must be vigilant and not let corporate music invade the underground. We are becoming too accepting and I think some musicians strive to break through and become the next big band. This compromises the underground metal scene.
WE WONDER WHAT HAPPENED TO 'KEITH & ETERNAL DARKNESS FANZINE' ? IS HE STILL ACTIVE ?
I have not talked to Keith in a very long time. He was a very dedicated metalist and I hope he resurfaces.
OKAY DON, SOME LAST WORDS TO ALL THE NUNSLAUGHTER DIE HARDS WAITING FOR THE SHOW IN MARCH '2012 ...
METAL IS DEATH DEATH IS METAL NUNSLAUGHTER IS DEATH METAL. See you all in HELL !
