CrusherMagazine.com- Daniel Lioneye Interview
I just found this. Thought some of you might enjoy reading it. The interview is from 26, Mar. 2010.
Daniel Lioneye is the side project from a few of the members of the Finnish band HIM. The band consists of Linde aka Daniel Lioneye (HIM) on guitars, bass and vocals, Burton (HIM) on keyboards and Bolton (Enochian Crescent) on drums. Daniel Lioneye's debut album, The King Of Rock 'N' Roll, was only released in Finland and Germany and was considered to be a psychedelic, stoner rock album infused with blue-grass, classic rock guitar riffs, and deep vocals. As some of you may know, the title track eventually became the theme song for Bam Margera's TV show, Viva La Bam.
These guys are back since forming in 2001, with their second album appropriately titled,Volume II and this time around the band decided to go with a completely different sound for their first North American release. I was given an early listen before its April 27th release, and let me tell you, I was blown away at how shockingly, but pleasantly surprising it was. It has an extreme, slightly black metal vibe to it that sort of slaps you in the face upon first listen. It may be surprising to some that such insane screams and intricate guitar riffs are coming from the quiet Fin that plays in a love metal band.
Being that Linde aka Daniel Lioneye is known for being very soft-spoken (or hardly spoken) I was honored when told he would do an interview for Crusher Magazine, (not to mention he is one of my personal favorite guitar players). I had the privilege of chatting with him at his hotel on the first U.S. tour date for his band HIM in Philadelphia. He generously gave me all the time I wanted to talk about the beautifully twisted new album, musical influences, his love for animals, and about life and insanity in general. He was as down to earth and interesting as I expected him to be, and through our conversation it all made sense as to why he created the Daniel Lioneye persona in the first place.
Read the interview at this link .
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