Albums of Purgatory interview the Haunted's Jonas Bjorler

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

Jonas Bjorler: we're relaxing, taking it very slow. We're gonna start rehearsing soon, preparing for our world tour.

AoP: How would you describe the Haunted sound?

JB: Nowadays, we sound really brutal, I guess you can say we've found our own sound.

AoP: How did you become involved with the Haunted?

JB: Well, Jensen asked if I wanted to join the band in mid -96, and since ATG broke up, I accepted.

AoP: Are you involved in any other projects?

JB: Nope. Takes too much of my precious time.

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

JB: First gig with The Haunted was in Copenhagen with Memento Mori & Witchery. There were not too many people, but all in all it was a cool gig.

AoP: What sort of reaction have you been getting so far for the new material for One Kill Wonder?

JB: Everybody seems to think it's great, so that's all good.

AoP: What are your favourite the Haunted tracks?

JB: Hate Song, Hollow Ground

AoP: What are your favourite At the Gates tracks?

JB: Cold, The Swarm

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

JB: "Hemispheres" with Rush, & "Reign in Blood" by Slayer.

AoP: If you could choose to feature on a tribute album for a band who would you choose and which song would you play?

JB: I wouldn't. I hate tribute records, 'cause you only end up destroying the original.

AoP:  What was the first record you bought?

JB: Accept "Restless & wild"

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

JB: The current The Haunted setting...

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

JB: It's growing tremendously, especially here in Sweden with No1 on the charts for bands like In Flames, Hammerfall.

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

JB: Entombed.

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

JB: One cool thing was in Switzerland, when Kerry King let us play support (we weren't on the bill) for Slayer.  He's a really nice guy.

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

JB: I see lots of gigs, drinks, & fun.