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1.Hello please introudce yourselves to the readers?
Rogga - Rogga Johansson, maker of a lot of music I guess you could say. Guitarist, even though I wouldnt really label myself any good at that. In Putrevore Im anyways the guy doing the riffing.
2.At what age did you two first discover death metal music and what is it about this genre that drew you in?
Rogga - I grew up with heavy metal since I was a small kid, who borrowed and copied tapes from older friends. I dont know when it got more extreme really, I guess in sixth grade both more extreme metal and industrial music was getting more and more interesting to me and then a few years after I started making my own music really.
3.Who were the first bands that caught your attention?Who are some of the current bands that you all have been listening?
Rogga - Well the first bands that really made me love music was stuff like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, WASP and Twisted Sister. Then I got into stuff like Dismember, but also industrial music like Skinny Puppy. As for current bands Im not very interested really, I more like old band and also like when they make new albums. I still listen to the new stuff they release. I think a new band I really enjoy though is High Parasite, very good stuff.
4.When did the two of you first meet and was it long before you started this band
Rogga - I think we came across each other maybe 25 years ago. I dont recall how but my guess would be that it was when Dave signed Paganizer to his label.
5.Who would you say are Putrevore's biggest influences and have they remained the same over the years?For the readers who may not have heard the band yet how would you describe the music?
Rogga - Actually Dave is my biggest influence when it comes to Putrevore haha. Sounds strange maybe but I have my own style of writing, and Dave told me to stop that haha, and make something more brutal and heavy and eeire. He told me to check out Funebre and Rottrevore and stuff like that, which I wasnt very familiar with, and then I simply tried to make music that was as heavy. I dont know how to describe Putrevore best but I try to make it as crushing as I can. But still I tend to put some melody work into it aswell.
6.Rogga J. you handle the guitars and bass for the band when did you first become interested in writing and performing music?Who are some of your biggest influences over the years?
Rogga - It was back in the sixth grade, when I was listening to both metal and industrial music. Then I tried making my own stuff with electronic gear, and then I started growling. And a few years later I also picked up the guitar, mainly because I didnt just wanna be the growler and try to describe my ideas to the guitarplayer, I felt it was easier if I just played them myself. Then through the decades I have kept doing it, growling, making industrial music and playing guitar. I like to be diverse and do all theses different parts myself.
7.Dave R. you take care of the vocals for the band when did you first start growling and screaming? Do you do anything special to keep your voice healthy?
Dave - No, I don't really do anything special to take care of my voice, I live a normal life and the truth is that I don't usually sing except in rehearsals, recordings or live shows.
8.Who would you say are your favorite vocalist over the years?
Rogga - Ive always been very fond of Kam Lee and Dan Swanö.
9.Unending Rotten Cycle is the bands newest full length how long did it take to write the music for this release?How long would you say it takes to complete one song?
Rogga - Oh I dont recall really. when I start writing for an album it usually goes rather fast. So I would guess the whole album and the lyrics maybe took a couple of weeks. But then there's of corpse time added for arranging Dave's vocals and arranging drums by the drummer.
10.Besides the new release are the bands previous releases still availible for the readers to purchase?Besides physical cd's is their any other merchandise currently available? If yes what is availible and where can the readers purchase it?
Rogga - This is a Dave question!
11.Both of you have been involved in the Underground Metal scene for deacades what is it that has kept you active in the scene for so long?
Rogga - I love the music, its as simple as that. I love playing music and theres a lot of nice people as well thats nice to share ideas with and to work with.
12.When you need to take a break from working on new music or band business what do you like to do in your free time?
Rogga - I like to spend time with the family, barbequing and drinking beer is also a great hobby haha.
13.Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final comments for the readers?
Rogga - yes of corpse, check out the new album!
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