German Interviews

METALGLORY GERMANY
The debut album "Lethal Agenda" will be released on May, 26th. Yesterday I had the chance to ask guitar player Peter Scheithauer some questions...
Your new album is gonna be released in 10 days. Did you already get some reactions or feedback from the media or other musicians? So far the reactions have been pretty good, of course you can't satisfy everybody and you will always have people that don't like it, that's fine that's what makes the world go round, haha. But overall we are very happy. We did also a run with Chimaira and Arch Enemy as well as some shows with Disturbed and it was great, people loved it. The band was founded by you two years ago, time you spent for searching other musicians and writing songs. Is it right if I say, that you have put lots of energy in the album and therefore your expectations on "Lethal Agenda" are very high? Well, this line up is only a year old and most of the songs as well. Todd and myself wrote a lot of new songs for the cd and we are already writing new stuff. I wouldn't say our expectations are high. We had a great time making the record and now playing live and we hope people feel that. But like I said before so far so good, haha. On the new album there are also some hardcore influences to mention. Which guys in your band are the hardcore fans? That would be Todd and me. We are into the very heavy stuff, but I think also hardcore became a bit more metal. Of course you have the metalcore thing but overall I think the crossover is made anyway.
	Which is your favourite song on "Lethal Agenda" and why? Well it's hard to choose but I think to me "Lethal Agenda" is the song. I love to play it and I love the lyrics, but I have to say it's a tie with "Hate Machine", for mainly the same reason. Are there any plans for a germany tour? Yes, I heard that we will be there and tour. I can't wait really, 'cause this band is a live band with lots of fun ,kicking ass and parties. What's your favourite band to go on tour with? Well, lots of bands, but Slayer of course. Chimaira and Arch Enemy were great so that's another package. And Machine Head, Children Of Bodom, Soulfly. My promo cd contains no lyric sheet. Can you please tell us something about your lyrics in general? Well, the concept behind TOB is more a view of governments, secret societies,media manipulations, etc. We would like people to think about what's really going on. Our leaders are only little puppets from the real power, for example corporations and secret societies. Isn't it funny that you can change president,political party, etc, but nothing really changes. Everything keeps going like nothing happened. Change the package, but the product is the same. So lyrics are talking about that and also the struggles of everyday.
Just only in case you've already made up your mind about this: are the songs for the second album gonna be more like hardcore- or metal-stuff? Well, I am already writing the new cd ready to send some music to Todd. It's gonna be heavy, a bit crazier. It's metal, man. Maybe the harcore influence will be there, but it's metal, no doubt. Please name three albums you enjoy listening to in the moment? Pantera - Far Beyond Driven, Slipknot - Live, Machine Head - Live. Okay Peter, thanks so far. Any last words? Thanks for the interview opportunity. We really can't wait for you to see us live and meet us, it's gonna be fun. Also support the metal community. Thanks again for your support, see you soon.

Spanish Version

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Interview with Peter Scheithauer
(guitar player of Temple Of Brutality, Killing Machine, Stream)

First of all, thanks a lot for this interview.
Hi…what's up? First thanks for giving me time for an interview...

What artist or band inspired you to play guitar?
First time I really thought “whoa !!! I wanna play guitar” it's when I saw Kiss with Ace Frehley...probably the show and make-up etc...loved it. Kiss was like the x-men on stage...then I listened to a lot of different guitar players from the 70’s like Ted Nugent, Billy Gibbons, Michael Schenker, Gary Moore etc...of course Van Halen changed the approach on the guitar a lot but really during the 80’s all those guitar virtuoso started to be boring...nice playing but hey I´m metal I don´t care about your skills I care about attitude, agressivity, balls. So here comes people like Kerry King, Dave Mustaine, real metal players and then Dimebag (RIP) man what a loss, it's one thing to play heavy, make noises but to be able to be heavy but have memorable riffs, songs that´s another level...Dimebag was that kind of guy, Pantera, slayer are this kind of bands...newer bands aren´t...yes it´s heavy, kicks ass but you're coming out from the show and you can't think about one riff or chorus that's gonna stay in your brain for the rest of your life.

How did KILLING MACHINE´s new line up come to life? Well I was working on songs and wanted to record a new K M. I was working on Temple of Brutality as well when I asked Dave if he wouldn´t mind doing an “old school” cd...I couldn´t reach the original singer, he was never there or had lack of focus I don´t know...anyway got in touch with James Rivera (one of my fav anyway …) and slowly but surely we put the new KM together...as far as Juan, I've knonw Juan for years...I don't like to play with another guitar player (probably an ego trip hahahahhaahahahahahahaha ) no but it's difficult to find the right guy, but I knew Juan was it, as a player and as a human being he's simply great. Jimmy came along through Dave of course and let me tell you what a drummer and also a great guy. Please tell us about the first KM record. I was jamming with Stet and got a lot of riffs...talking to Stet, we realized that he knew Mike Vescera so we asked Mike...same with Mike Duda...he was working with WASP and the guy is cool...it was a cool line up but everybody was doing something else...so I needed to go forward and here we are.

Can you tell us about TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY?
Temple is so cool...a lot of freedom...a lot of fun...everybody gets along great...same vision...it's really what I wanted to do all along...great vibe you know...and people have to see Todd on stage...what an amazing singer man...i think the other guys everybody knows them...everybody has a blast playing...compare to KM. KM is more like a tribute to our influences...Temple is what we are now...no pretention though just heavy songs and hopefully people enjoying a good fuckin’ heavy time, hahahahahahahaa.

What records have you done in your career?
Ok I did a few stream records, which were more like my solo cds since it was never a real band, it gave me the possibility to play with amazing guys...people that I admire since I was a kid...eric singer, bob daisley, pat torpey, david reece etc...I also did a Belladonna record with Joey Belladonna...that was fun...not quite what I expected in a sense that Joey wanted to produce and mix, but it was fun...he's a great guy...and come on he's Anthrax's voice. period...Killing Machine 1 was great too. Mike is an amazing singer...Duda and Stet are a riot...Stet has been my friend for so long now...and one of my all time favorites as a drummer...and I love people with a strong sense of humor...i did studio sessions for people but that's kind of boring...i love the creativity in music.

Can you tell us about your equipment? Well nowadays I'm with this great guitar company ESP...love those guitars and they are treating me so good...amps I'm endorsed by Peavey I don't use effects...it's rare...maybe a little delay on leads but it's really it...oh and it has to be loud...real loud...especially since Stet and myself are going deaf hahahaah...and on bigger stages a wireless system is helpful. What do you think about the music scene nowadays? It's better...heavier bands are coming and that's good...radio bands trying to sound metal are simply boring...a lot of those bands try to be heavy through the production...big sound, thanks pro tools, but they don't deliver...it's pop trying to be mean...did I say linkin park hahahahahahahaahahah...well done product, but so is Britney spears if you know what I mean...metal is a way of life, an attitude...pro tools don t give you that. What are your favorite bands? Whoa a lot...Pantera of course, Slayer, Testament, Machine head, Slipknot (except the new cd ), newer bands like Chimaira , Hatebreed, and old school stuff Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Kiss, even ZZ top cause they are real. What can we expect for the live shows of KM? A good old school show like Judas Priest, Maiden, Dio well at least I hope so hahahahahahaha.

What are your plans for the near future? Any upcoming project? Temple of brutality...it's taking a lot of my time right now...and I love it. Anything to say to your fans in Chile and to the readers of CDK? I can't wait to be there play and party with you guys...Stet told me how great you are...we'll have a great time and I'm sure we'll have a lot of friends after the tour...and keep it real, stay heavy. Interview and Translation by Gustavo Serrano