When you´ve came to the band in the year 2000, was the band already succesfull?
Have you expected you´ll become famous in the future?
Yes, we are quite young... In 2000 the band was totally unknown, the guys had
played one gig as far as I know. I guess we have a place in the metal scene...
who knows.. No, we don't expect to be famous :)
Have you played in another bands before?
Yes, I have played in 2 bands before Norther. One was this metal band in my
early school and the other one was this jazz/funk band.
Do you remember your first gig with Norther? How did you feel?
I had butterfys in my stomach and it was fun I guess, I don't really remember
anymore.
Another question about the gigs... Which one was the best and the worst
for you?
I think the best so far was Stockholm in 2003. Killer audience! I don't know
which was the worst, they have all been good.
North countries are known as a metal eden, in spite of that was it
hard to muscle in?
Actually no. We got the record deal in 2000 and that's how it started. Everything
has been going quite smoothly.
Which of your albums is your favourite and why?
I guess Solution7 because it's the newest and represents the current musical
direction and feelings.
Do you have any guitar player (or any band) as your idol? Or who do
you admire?
There are many, Nuno Bettencourt, Paul Gilbert, etc.
How many guitars do you have and which one is your favourite?
I have 3 guitars. Jackson RR custom shop is definitely my favourite.
Do you prepare any new CD or DVD with the band?
Yes, we are going to Studio Fredman in Gotheburg this July to record our 4th
full length album.
I think that only one song that is not originally yours is Final Countdown
from Europe. I can say, that only few remakes are better than original, but
this one really is... Who came with the idea to do that remake?
Thanks, I think that it was our drummer Toni who got the idea.
I saw on your web page that during the summer you´ll play a few fests,
but what about any tour? Do you plan any?
Nothing planned yet... time will tell.
Do you plan any gig in the Czech Republic?
Sorry not at the moment. We'd like to come of course but it's not up to us
to decide. Our booking agency is Kingfoo Entertainment and before they can book
us someone has to ask for us.
What music and bands do you listen to?
At the moment, Mnemic, Arch Enemy and Swedish Lambretta (pop)
So these were all questions about Norther and music. Now I´ll try to
find out something about Kristian :-)
I´ve read any interview with you ( it was from the year 2003 I think)
and you´ve said there that you still study. Is it the same now? If it is, what
branch do you study? Or if you´ve already joined the working process what´s
your job now?
Yes, I study but I also work besided music. I study Information Technology
and I work as an installation specialist in one company :)
Do you have any other hobbies except music? ( If there is some leisure
time in your days...)
Well, actually no... I like walking around though... :)
Do you have any pet at home? Do you like animals? Which one?
No, but I like animals. I have flowers at home :)
Now something about your favourite stuffs.:-)
What´s your favourite meal?
Smoked salmon
... book?
some philosophy and psychology books
... music album?
too hard
... actor/actress?
Charlie Sheen
... movie?
Leon
... cartoon?
Ren & Stimpy
Last question: Which album has captured you in the last half year and
why?
Mnemics new album, it kicks ass!
Thank you very much for the interview.
Thank you!!!
