Albums of Purgatory interview Type O Negative's Johnny Kelly

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

 

Johnny Kelly: We are currently writing and demoing new songs for the next cd.

 

AoP: How would you describe the Type O Negative sound?

 

JK: A mixture of just about everything except for rap from the past 35 years in music

 

AoP: How did you become drummer with the band in 93?

 

JK: I auditioned along with a few other drummers. 

 

AoP: Which bands had you been in previous to Type O Negative?

 

JK: Nothing that ever went anywhere

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

 

JK: All things considered, I thought it went well.  I got through all of the songs.  I was definitely nervous about playing to a sold out club at home for my first show with the band.

 

AoP: You've toured with a huge variety of bands since you joined, from Queensryche to Pantera to NIN.  Which bands have you enjoyed touring with the most?

 

JK: Pantera and Motley Crue.  They treated us like family.

 

AoP: How did the band end up doing a cover for a Black Sabbath Tribute album and how did that feel?

 

JK: It was so long ago I have no recollection of how that happened. I was honored to be a part of it though.

 

AoP: What are your favourite Type O Negative tracks? 

 

JK: World Coming Down, White Slavery, Love You To Death, Red Water, Pain & Gravity

 

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

 

JK: Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffiti

     Black Sabbath - Vol 4

     Black Crowes - Amorica

     Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers

     Beatles - Sgt. Peppers

     KISS - Alive

 

AoP: What was the first record you bought?

 

JK: KISS - Love Gun

 

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

 

JK: Me, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant & John Paul Jones.  It's my dream right?

 

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

 

JK: It needs an overhaul but there are some cool things coming out what's currently popular.

 

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

 

JK: I wish that I did

 

AoP: and finally, what do you see in the future for Type O Negative?

 

JK: I see my completed application for Public Assistance  next to my rejected application from Burger King .