Albums of Purgatory interview Aitherios

Albums of Purgatory: Firstly, what are you up to right now?

Aitherios: We are recording our first full length CD, "Sins of the Flesh". Stay posted on www.aitherios.com for updates.

AoP: How would you describe the Aitherios sound?

Aitherios: An interesting hybrid of all genres of metal, mixed with renaissance instruments (Cello, Mandolin, Flute, Psaltry) and haunting female vocals.

AoP: How did you get involved with the band?

Aitherios: I had an ad out, was contacted by Maelar, and we merged perfectly.

AoP: Can you remember your first gig (how did it go)?

Aitherios: It was at a little hole-in-the-wall bar. It was actually very fun, and
the crowd went ape shit for us.

AoP: What are your favourite Aitherios tracks?

Aitherios: "Rendezvous in Nocturn"

AoP: What are your favourite all time songs or albums?

Aitherios: Currently, my Favorite CD is Battlelore- Where the Shadows Lie
Some Others:
Megadeth- Rust in Peace
Dream Theater- Metropolis
Rush- Working Man

AoP: What was the first record you bought?

Aitherios: HA! I was around 8 years old...I bought Stone Temple Pilots- Core

AoP: What would be your dream band line-up?

Aitherios: Roy Khan (Kamelot)- Lead vocals
               Lilith (Aitherios)- vocals
               John Petrucci (Dream Theater)- guitars
              Andre Olbrich (Blind Guardian)- guitars
              Vortex (Dimmu Borgir)- Bass/vocals
              Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)- Drums
              Jordon Rudess (Dream Theater)- Keyboards

That would be nonsense...

AoP: What do you think of the position of metal and music in general today?

Aitherios: In a way, I guess it is making a "comeback". Being from America, all I see is "nu-metal", which grates on my nerves.

AoP: Which other bands in the scene really stand out for you at the moment?

Aitherios: Battlelore
               Opeth
               Tristania

AoP: Do you have any funny stories about the band you can share with us?

Aitherios: I could go on forever...we have a band clutz, and there was this
incident with a rolo...

AoP: and finally, what do you see in the future for Aitherios?

Aitherios: I see Aitherios moving overseas, I see us writing many more CD's, I see us moving to a descent label...I see many things...