Interviews: VANE

In this new occasion, we have had the opportunity to interview the Death Metal band VANE from Poland. Check out the interview and follow the band on their FACEBOOK PAGE. 

1. Where did you get the idea for the band name, you planned it or came out just like that?

As with everything at Vane, we've thought it through and planned it very deliberately. Charles Vane was after all the fiercest and most brutal pirate, therefore a kickass persona to derive a band name from. 

2. Why did you want to play this genre?

We play what we feel is in our hearts, and we play the music we like ourselves. It's just a kickass mix of metal and melody, what's not to love? 

3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?

I, Robert, knew Mateusz before, we've been friends for over a decade, and Marcin Zdeb (our drummer) knew Marcin Parandyk, they played together.

4. Each band member favorite band?

Well, I can only name my favorites, and I guess there would be a different one for every genre. It's hard to name one favorite band, but right now I'm listening to Keith Merrow's - Reading the Bones album. Kickass instrumental metal.

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?

The need to grow. To expand musical horizons and to grow our story and make our universe richer and more believable.

6. Where was your last gig?

Our last gig was on Saturday, 11th May, it was Wacken Metal Battle Poland, and we frikkin' won that one!

7. Where would you like to act? You mean to play?

Well, I guess we'd love to tour the whole world.

8. Whom would you like to feature with? 

Any major band that we all like to listen to, like Devildriver, or Lamb of God.

9. Whom not?

I guess bands, we don't really fit with musically, because it would be quite pointless. 

10. Any of you has ever suffered from stage fright? Any tip for beginners on how to beat that?

Stage fright never really goes away, you just learn to deal with it. I for one, become really anxious before the gig, I just wanna go out there and start rocking so that I have something to do - the wait kills me and this is how my flavor of stage fright manifests itself. 

11. What bands have inspired you the most?

Back in the day when I first picked up guitar, it was bands like Led Zeppelin, and later on Van Halen and Black Sabbath. And now this stuff changes on a weekly basis.

12. What's the weirdest thing a fan has ever asked you for?

I've got stories that a gentleman never would tell. So I'll let your imagination run wild here. 

13. What do you think of your fans?

We appreciate every single one of them and we're happy they are growing day by day. It makes the whole struggle worth all the more!

14. What do you think of our site?

Good job, guys - keep up the good work 15. Something add? Thanks for having us, keep on rocking, and be sure to check our latest video, it's called "The Ritual" and it's really awesome - a cinematic experience you don't wanna miss!