Albums of Purgatory Interview Industrial legend, Luc van Acker

Albums of Purgatory:  Firstly, Hows it going?  What you up to at the moment?

Luc van Acker: I'm fine I am working on a new solo album and it's going great!

AoP: What has been you favourite moment from what has, so far, been a hugely succesful career?

LvA: That must have been the live tours with Revolting Cocks up to today nothing comes close to to it.

AoP: How were the Revolting Cocks formed?

LvA: Well Front 242 did the support act for Ministry and Richard and Al made plans to do a DANCE 12" and
I just came along with Richard and we did a full Album for Waxtracks. The name was a joke until we could not change it anymore....

AoP: What was your favourite Revolting Cocks track?

LvA: Well Attackships on fire and TV mind do it for me

AoP: You've worked with some of the biggest names in the genre.   Who was the most enjoyable to work with?

LvA: All of the Revolting Cocks had such respect for each other that it was the most creative band I've ever worked with.

AoP: How would you describe the different sounds you have created from your solo career through to working with the likes of the Revolting Cocks and Ministry?

LvA: Organic Electronic? Well basiccaly making noise with what ever was for sale before SAMPLERS.
I love analogue synthezisers

AoP: What is your favourite track you have done?

LvA: It's a song from my solo album called WILDLIFE because to me it is so pure.

AoP: What is your favourite all-time song?

LvA: I'll come running to tie your shoe
by Brain ENO

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

LvA: Mel Gainor on drums
Bill Brufford percussion
Tony Levin Bass
Robert Fripp Guitar
Trend Reznor Keyboards
Brain Eno Tape Loops

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

LvA: With Revolting Cocks Al got stuck with his dick in the JETSTREAM of a Jacuisi (Bubble bath) and
someone turned it on.

AoP: Finally, whats in the future for Luc Van Acker?

LvA: I want to go back on tour in the US . Maybe this September with Lords of Acid. And release my New CD this year.

AoP: Thanks for your time.  We apreciate it.