JOHNNY PETTIBONE - HIMSA (06.02.06)

(Rockum)-Hello JOHNNY , Im Gino from ROCKUM www.rockumweb.com for the Hispanic world . Congratulations for your new Album Hail Horror , I have some questions for you , so , here we go ....


How did the band start ?
A few friends wanted to rip off the Swedes and decided to form a band.

Himsa is from Seattle , How is the metal scene there ?
Awesome. Check out the Accused for some Seattle history.

How old is everyone in the band ?
Late 20s,early 30s.

What are your personal musical influences?
Cromags, Integrity, Neurosis, Life’s Blood, Negative App.

What is the story behind the name of the band , HIMSA?
It means to cause hurt and harm.

JOHNNY , In LatinAmerica we are really glad with your HAIL HORROR CD , you have a great new ALBUM out , Could you tell us about it ?.... Wolfchild is a great song !
Thank you. It’s thrash and pissed off. Does not let up or fall short.

To me , your sound is a sort of a modern Thrash Metal band with hardcore elements. How do you describe your music to the people?
Just what you said.

I think your cover art is great, deep and just for smart people. Where did the incredible artwork come from?
Stephen Kasner created it.

What are your lyrics about?
Pretty much just life’s eternal punishment and being inspired by pain and torment.

Why did the band choose HAIL HORROR as the album title ?
It represents the theme of the record.

How can you compare this album with the previous ones?
It’s faster with a hint of punk to it.

How did you guys get signed to Prosthetic Records ?
Lamb of God helped us land Prosthetic.

Well ,you have been keeping seriosly busy, HImsa has already done a lot of shows with most big headlining bands . Could you tell us about your past tours ?
Shadows Fall, As I Lay Dying, Bleeding Through, AFI, Sworn Enemy, Cradle of Filth, Danzig and our own Dirty Black Summer tour.

What are your immediate music career goals?
To keep touring and shredding and seduce all who listen.

I think the future is unpredictable , but we can see some " lights" about tomorrow. What does the future hold for HIMSA ?
What I just said above and being sore.

Is there anything that you want to add ?
Thanks to all who support us we do this with and for you.

Thank you very much from LatinAmerica .

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