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MM - Introduce
the band to us
Blackcandy are Joe Hill vocals, Luke Rickett guitar, Richard Purves
guitar, Brad Stroud bass and Nick Bird drums.
MM - When was the band formed and how
did you all meet?
The band was formed in 97 as an amalgamation of several other Oxford
bands, we gigged for a while as a four piece and after about a year got
a second guitar player so Joe could concentrate on singing.
MM - As one of the hottest bands to
come explode on to the scene in a long time, how would you best describe
your music?
The music of Blackcandy is and has been described as having the venom of
punk the groove of stoner and the feel of grunge and metal.
MM - The year 2000 has really seen
the band come out from the shadows and into the spotlight, tell us about
some of the highlights.
The highlights of the year have to be so far the battle of the bands
final in which we came second playing at the Wolverhampton civic hall in
front of 1400 people. Playing with bands like 'A', Earthtone9, Vacant
stare, Napalm death, Raging Speedhorn, to name just a few. Also being
played on Radio 1 by DJ's Mary Anne Hobbs and Steve Lamacq.
MM - Your song 'Downfall' is to be
featured on the cover CD in the Xmas edition of Metal Hammer. That must
be really exciting for you all.
It's definitely exciting it has a great distribution and will get our
music out to people everywhere! We are all fans of the magazine too so
its kind of cool!
MM - Not being a band to rest on your
laurels, do you have any plans for a full UK tour next year?
We are currently looking to organise and plan an extensive tour next
year but nothing is finalised yet, the band would love to do it though!
MM - Is the band signed/unsigned at
present?
Presently the band is unsigned, but not without interest
MM - Radio One have finally caved in
to the huge demand by your fans to have them play your music, how has
the music media in general taken to the band?
In general there has been a great response, we received great reviews
from NME and Kerrang!, and air play is always a good sign right? Most
fanzines and reviewers have been very kind to us and they always enjoy
our shows.
MM - Which band/artist has influenced
you the most over the years?
I think the band has such a diverse influence that it would be unfair to
say their is one in particular but these few have all helped!
Nirvana, Incubus, Metallica, Rage against the machine and Faith No More.
MM - If you could create a super
group containing any 5 musicians, alive or dead, who would you pick?
Ermmm.. we could argue over this but will say ... Zack De La Rocha
on vocals with Chris Cornell too! Flea on bass, Kirk Hammet and Tom
Morello on guitars and Mike Borodin on drums!! Oh and Brandon Boyd on
Djembies!! Possibly Miles Davis doing a trumpet solo with guest guitar
solos by Hendrix....
MM - What was the first rock concert
you went to see?
The first proper rock concert was probably Radiohead in 1990. They were
cool!!!!
MM - What age group do you think your
music would appeal to the most?
Probably anywhere between 12-30 I guess???
MM - How will you be celebrating the
New Year?
In a drunken state of disillusionment as always! Hick!!!
MM - What are your hopes for the year
ahead?
We all hope that we will get a record deal, record some new material and
tour so we can get our music out to our fans.
MM -
Lastly, what short phrase would best describe the band?
We mean it.
Official Black Candy site: www.blackcandy.co.uk
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