KILL II THIS – neuer Killer-Track & Bandnews

von Doc Rock · 22. Mai 2017

Anders als andere Bands, die einem stumpfen Rhythmus (Platte – Tour – Platte…) folgen, haben KILL II THIS ein eigenes Konzept. Das letzte umfassende Studiorelease liegt – sehr zum Bedauern der Fans – schon eine ganze Weile zurück. Dann hat man den Fans mit einem Festivalauftritt Hoffnung auf mehr gemacht (wir berichteten hier) und zuletzt ging es für den sympathischen Vierer aus der Region Manchester auf eine Tour durch die britische Heimat.

Leider warten die Fans auf dem europäischen Festland auf solche Live-Auftritte und auch neues Material war bisher nicht in Sicht…bis jetzt! Aus dem engsten Bandumfeld bekamen wir die Möglichkeit den brandneuen Track „Sleeper cell“ zu hören bzw. das dazugehörige Video zu sehen. Und was sollen wir euch sagen? DER H A M M E R ! ! !

Unser Interesse war also entfacht und wir wollten mehr wissen!

KILL II THIS – neuer Killer-Track & Bandnews

So haben wir unsere Kontakte genutzt und die Chance genutzt, Drummer Jeff Singer (Ex-PARADISE LOST) einige Fragen zum neuen Song und den weiteren Plänen der Band zu stellen. Und wenn ihr gelesen habt, was er zu sagen hatte, könnt ihr unten noch das Video anschauen. Das geht direkt musikalisch und auch inhaltlich von Null auf 100! Beeindruckend. Straight auf den Punkt. Wenn auch das weitere – hoffentlich bald anstehende – Material in eine ähnliche Richtung geht, dann dürfen wir uns auf die nächste Scheibe der Briten freuen.

MH.de: Today I had the first chance to hear the brand new KILL II THIS-track „Sleeper cell“. How did the band come up with this new song and how do you feel with the result?

JS: Mark and I have been working on these songs for a few years now. There have been factors getting in the way of us completing the finished article. We looked for a new singer then Simon joined the band. Then I got quite seriously injured which put me out for a year or so and then we just had to finally get together to compleye everything. The bones of the song have been around for a long time but the detail happened very quickly when we got down to it.

MH.de: Who had the idea to shoot that video like that and are you satisfied?

Zufrieden mit dem Video und Pläne für Festivalauftritte 2018

JS: We left this in the hands of the video company. We had an idea which they brought to life. They did a great job I think. They first approached me a year ago. Discussions started on March 31st and it was finished 6 weeks later over 3 shoots. The guys worked really hard.

MH.de: There is a fanbase seeking new material from KILL II THIS and they´ll soak it in. What message can you give us for the fans regarding the writing and recording of more material (is there maybe already something in the pipeline!?)?

JS: There are ideas. We wanted to release the new song and video to show we are still around and relevant with a great new singer and we are wanting to put ourselves back in the frame for some good shows.

MH.de: You have done quite a wide spread UK-tour recently. How was the reaction of the crowd and did the number of people attending the shows reach your expectations?

Die aktuelle Live-Resonanz

JS: Yes and no. Reaction at Bloodstock was really positive and for the tour we had some great reactions however one or two gigs just weren’t promoted correctly so could have been better. Overall it was really good and good to be back out.

MH.de: Can you tell our readers something about further touring plans. The fans on mainland Europe (Germany, Netherlands, Belgium etc.) are desperately waiting to see you guys hit the stage again. Any chances for that?

JS: We want to play some major festivals next year so hopefully „Sleeper Cell“ will get people talking about us again.

MH.de: Finally…what message do you want to send out to everybody following KILL II THIS for all those years and also to possibly new fans? Why should someone check your music out?

JS: To those who know us we are back and still trying to be at the cutting edge. To new fans…where have you been!

MH.de: Thanx Jeff for your time. And I know quite a bunch of people (including myself), that are interested in seeing you on stage and to inhale new stuff…see you around (hopefully soon!)!