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It was very quite about Face of God for a few months. The trio locked themselves up in the studio to produce their first album. Now finally out from the studio, Leo Stillman has a bit of time to answer a few questions:
1) Was it an honor for Face of God to produce the album in the same studio than HIM: Finnvox?
Leo: Of course. And not only because of HIM, it´s a legendary studio and all the people who work there are really nice and lovely. Great studio.
2) With who you produced the album?
Leo: Aki Sihvonen. He did the recording, mixing and producing. Genius and a sweetheart.
3) How was the studio time? Is there any good studio story that is worth to tell to your fans?
Leo: We used to get drunk and wasted in the studio, but this time we didn´t. We took this really seriously and wanted to give 110 %. But lot of funny things happened. For example we couldn´t get one song going well, so i came up with an idea to record it naked. It worked out well. I must say that we really worked together, I´m really proud of us, including Aki and Neimo (played the percussion on the album)
4) The new album, still such a secret. Do you want to open up a bit more and tell us how satisfied you are with the production of your first debut?
Leo: Well the album is not a secret, the name is, and only because we don´t want to rush. The album sounds amazing and Aki really gave a lot for the album, he gave his magic touch that we needed. He trusted us a lot and we trusted him.
5) Face of God has so many good songs, how you collect the songs that are on the album now? Was it a hard decision that had been made?
Leo: We were writing an album and we knew what kind of songs we wanted. I was thinking about the lyrics and melodies a lot and I wanted to write songs I can stand behind. There are really different kind of songs on the album.
6) When do you plan to publish the album?
Leo: It depends which label we choose to work with. Hopefully soon, but again we´re not in a hurry.
7) I think the songs on the Face of God album are going to be brilliant, but do you have a favourite one and if yes do you want to open up which song?
Leo: The whole album is like a one love song. I have a new favourite every day.
8) The band has a new drummer Perttu Kurttila. What happened to Oscar? Why the drummer switch before the album production? What you think about the new drummer, was the switch necessary?
Leo: I think Oscar didn´t feel comfortable anymore. It´s a lot of work and he wanted to concentrate on different things. I think Perttu was the best thing that could happen. He really gave 110% and he gave something really fresh for the album.
9) This Saturday the UK tour is starting. Are you excited and ready for it? You will perform on the tour opening together with Apulanta in Brighton? How it came to that cooperation?
Leo: UK is the place to be. We´re gonna be in the UK for two weeks and have a lot of things to do there. Our manager booked the show, so I have no idea what happened wit the Apulanta gig...
10) A lot of shows will be in London, why you see the UK as the first market to enter to? Is the music scene in there more special? Or do you personally enjoy it there so much?
Leo: We love rain, bacon and beans, so what would be a better place?
11) The Face of God street teams worldwide are doing a great job. How thankful are you for that support and what are your wishes for the future?
Leo: I´m more than thankful, we need all the support now and I´m really glad that we have so dedicated fans from all around the world!
Interviewer: Jennifer Kuhn
UK TOURDATES:
14.9 Northern Lights, Brighton w/Apulanta. UK
18.9 Death2Disco@Notting Hill Arts Club, London UK
20.9 The Workshop, London UK
22.9 The Hope, Brighton UK
24.9 Rattlesnake of Angel, London UK
25.9 Rhythm Factory London UK
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