Sunday, December 16, 2012

Antivoid (Grind/Crust/Punk/HardCore from Porto, Portugal)


Official Facebook Page - http://www.facebook.com/antivoidofficial
Jonathan - What makes a good Grind/Crust band?
Antivoid
: Play simple with no bullshits.

Jonathan - What's your opinion of the DIY movement?
Antivoid
: The only way to make something in Portugal without favors, is doing it by yourself.
Jonathan - I really believe the only passionate way to do music is with your heart. But sometimes hard times and trouble can get in the way. Why is it so important for you to be in a band and do you have any funny stories to tell?
Antivoid
: So many funny stories to tell... someday!!!! in the band we are all friends and we know each other for a long time... so we love it!!!!!!!!!!
Jonathan - What's the origin of the band name, Anti Void?
Antivoid
: First the name is AntiVoid! ( sorry ) and it means that we do the music with our heart, for us and not for others.

Jonathan - Have you changed the band's name before?
Antivoid
:Yes. AntiVoid is the second and actual name, before was Endgate.

Jonathan - Who are your major influences? Or do you just write what you like and that is the result?
Antivoid
: Major influencies : Napalm Death, Lock Up, Brutal Truth, Extreme noise terror, rotten sound, South american grind and punk bands like ratos de porĂ£o and, Beatles!!!

Jonathan - How long have you all known each other? 
Antivoid
: we know each other for a long time... like we said at third question.
Jonathan - How did you meet?
Antivoid
: In a cabaret... when we work there 

Jonathan - When did you form your band? 
Antivoid
: Since April 2005
Jonathan - What inspired you to make music together?
Antivoid
: The free time and bussiness.

Jonathan - Im sure some countries or crowds are more enthusiastic than others, do you have any particular anecdotes to tell us? Any funny moments? Disappointments?
Antivoid
: Disappointement: Portugal! we are waiting to play other countries
Jonathan - Which songs do you perform most frequently?
Antivoid
: Yellow submarine, 21 to 35 ( when the album came out you'll understand)
Jonathan - Do you ever play any covers? 
Antivoid
: Yes. Napalm Death - mass appeal madness ; Benediction - Magnificant ; Napalm Death- when all is said and done ; Nowadays we play Yellow submarine grind version of Beatles original track.
Jonathan - Who writes your songs? 
Antivoid
: First our drummer appears with an idea, and next, the band plays that, and that's the way we make music, itire's simple clear like water man... the lyrics are made by vitor our vocal player and Guito the bass player.
Jonathan - What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs? 
Antivoid
: Anti preconceived ideas, dysfunctional humanity inspires us.
Jonathan - Do you think these topics will change over time?
Antivoid
: Never.

Jonathan - Could you briefly describe the music-making process?
Antivoid:
we answer that on the 14th question 

Jonathan - What are your rehearsals generally like? Do you have a set time each week in which you practice or are rehearsals more spontaneous?
Antivoid:
we only rehearsal what we need, or we answer some interviews! thursday is our rehearseal day of the week.
Jonathan - How has your music evolved since you first began playing music together?
Antivoid
: it became more brutal, agressive and more dirty.

Jonathan - What has been your biggest challenge as a band? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
Antivoid
: So far no big challenge was putted.

Jonathan - What advice do you have for people who want to form their own bands?
Antivoid:
Play simple with your heart and don't think anytime the music you done is a way to survive.

Jonathan - For those who don’t know you, How can fans-to-be gain access to your music? Do you have a website with sample songs or a demo CD?
Antivoid
: Facebook and after 23rd february 2013 our album " senseless" will be online.

Jonathan - And the last question is all yours, you decide what to say here!
Antivoid
: our question for us is : do you like interviews? our answer;) NO!!! hahahahahahaha we are joking all the time.

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