JNQP 77 021422 Shield of Wings Interview

James Gregor (guitarist), Aaliah Daye (Vocals), Lara Mordian (Vocals), and Alex Luke (Bass) were interviewed by Japan Nick. The band all spoke about their first instruments, as well as any music education that they received when they were younger. We spoke about various songs like Mind of Myth, The Scarred Clay Reshaping, Breathe, Wetland. We talked about shooting new videos and feelings on the various seasons of the year. We ended the interview with a fun talk about urban legends and ghost stories in Chicago from each of the bandmembers.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 76 021322

Xanadoo Zach Su Remember the Wall Interview

We spoke about Zach's first guitar and early education he had in Singapore.

We spoke about him moving from Portland Oregon to Montreal Canada. Thjere was some dialogue on some festivals he saw in Canada like the RRRROOOAARARRRGGGHHHHH Fest.

We looked at updates on his various bands from Xanadoo, Skum Strike, and Serpant Corpse.

We discussed his philosophy on using metronomes and also spoke about some ghost stories from his days in Singapore.

Interview with Firebreather's singer Mattias Nööjd. We spoke about the new album Dwell in the Fog. We talked about transitioning to new bassist Nicklas Hellqvist, and what his style is like and the songwriting dynamic of the album has changed and more.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 74

010922 Canada Striker Pete Klassen Interview

We spoke about Pete getting his first bass, and lessons he took early on.

Pete spent 2013-2018 in Japan and spoke about various earlier bands he was in.

We talked about his rehearsal to become the bassist for Striker in 2019 .

We also talked about the Alive in the Studio album he was on along with the single "Deathwish"

We finished things up with a fun story from Japan.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 73 Home Style Surgery

There is Only You and Me Interview

Interview with the band's two guitarists Joonas Hiltunen, and Jussi Keränen.

We learned about their first guitars, and how Home Style Surgery formed. various concerts played and this year's album Brain Drill Poetry (2021) and discussed various songs from the album and learned about the guys favorite solos on the album. Also heard a fun ghost story at the end.

JNQP 72 120421 The Return of Hail Santa 120421 Tyler Sturgill Interview

We speak about Hail Santa coming back, look back on past years of the fest. We touch on some new developments of Xoth and more.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 71 112821 Four Trips Ahead Peter Wilson Interview

We talked about Peter's beginning as a musician and earlier bands he was in and how Four Trips Ahead formed.

We spoke about the band's beginning. and how the Remnants EP was formed.

Japan Nick’s Quarantine Podcast 70 112121 Giveth Interview

Interview with Dark Pop act Giveth’s Ben and Jessica.

We spoke about the early history of Ben and Jessica’s musical history and the formation of the group.

We talked about what it is like starting out a pop group in 2021 and what it means to be a musician in the post Pandemic landscape.

We spoke about the Lost Boys movie, “Cry Little Sister,” and vampire movies in general.

Note Lance Henrikson does not appear in any of the Chainsaw Massacre films.

We delve into songs from the album like “1992,” “Specter of the Wasteland,” “Lost Boys,” “New Blood,”

We also heard about the song “”Jenny Jump” which was an outtake from the recording sessions that did not make the album.”

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November 12 2021 Gates to the Morning Sean Meyers Interview

We chatted about his first guitar, getting his drumset.

We spoke about forming Gates to the Morning, writing 2019's Return to the Earth album and chatted about a few songs from it along with Sean's trips to Norway and a few topics on Windir.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast 68 Skeletal Remains Chris Monroy Interview

Japan Nick had another interview with Skeletal Remains frontman Chris to discuss his band's tour with Crowbar and Municipal Waste. We talked about things he had to do to get ready for the tour and how things have changed in the past few years.