Albums of Purgatory interview Christiansen

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Albums of Purgatory: Firstly, whats the band up to right now?

Christiansen: We’re getting ready to live for tour with Glassjaw and Boy Sets Fire

AoP: How would you describe the Christiansen sound?

C: I’m not sure that’s always a hard one. Kerrang described us as “Post-Hardcore with soul…”

AoP: How did the band begin in 98?

C: It started as sort of a side project and evolved into a serious thing. We’ve all been friends for all of our lives pretty much so it came together quite nicely.

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

C: It was at a pizza place it was fucked up because we were all in hardcore bands before this. It was nice to be playing something different though.

AoP: How do you feel your sound has changed since 98, up until the new recording, 'Forensics Brothers and Sisters'?

C: It’s more original. It’s our “coming out record”



AoP: What are your favourite Christiansen tracks?

C: “Jhazz Never Spelled So Good” and “The Era of Murder By Simulation” off of FBS!



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

C: Refused: The Shape Of Punk To Come



AoP: What was the first record you bought?

-C: aruca Salt: American Thighs



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

C: Brandon Bondehagen on Vocals/Guitar, Robby Scott on Guitar, Brad Magers on Bass and Terry Campbell on drums.

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

C: The music industry as well as the rest of the world is finally giving praise to the music that people like us knew was good all along. They were just never exposed to it.

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

C: Glassjaw and Pretty Girls Make Graves. It’s awesome to have people that are not only good friends but in amazing bands.

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

C: We met Jerry Springer once when we where on tour in Florida!



AoP: And finally, what do you see in the future for Christiansen?

C: Widespread domination.