“I told the guys, look, this could be our pyromania, but the next one has to be our Hysteria" Interview with Gabriele J. Palermo from tragedian
Interview with Gabriele
J. Palermo from tragedian
“I told the guys, look, this could be our
pyromania, but the next one has to be our Hysteria"
With almost the entire band now
entrenched in Germany ,tragedian is setting its sights on world domination. The
release of their third album is upon us. The production and over all feel of
this album is unparalleled. It is a nonstop power metal masterpiece. I talked with Palermo about his plans, the album,
and life in one of Germany's upcoming metal acts.
What was your mind set going into
this recording?
“I told the guys, look
this could be our pyromania, but the next one has to be our Hysteria. Except we
can’t take five years for the next one.
Originally it was
supposed to be a concept album but we came up with only three songs for a
subject. Not enough for a full concept. I said to Alex, let’s make a horror
movie translated into music. Which is what we did. Each song is a story.”
The song with Kai Hansen (Helloween,
Gamma Ray) is one of the best tracks. How did you choose which song was good
for him to lay tracks on?
“Kai chose the song he played on. He listened to
what we had and picked that one. Originally supposed to be he plays 4 bars and
I play 4 bars but after I heard what he laid down, then I just said leave what
kai did. It's just too good. The label is already getting so many pre orders
because of that one track. Which is great.”
There are no ballads on this album.
We had one we were
working out but it just never worked out as far as the recording. It might be
released later. There is also a cover song recorded but are still working out
the logistics with publishing rights. If we get the rights then it might be
available on the download only and the Japanese versions of the album. The
Japanese always like to have one more track then the rest of the world.”
Can we ask which song you covered?
"Tarot card woman".(Rainbow)
What are the plans for festivals?
“When I first came to
Europe it was easier to get on a festival stage, Now it’s all corporate driven.
Everyone and their brother puts a festival together. So fans would rather wait
and pay 30 bucks to see 50 bands instead of one band for 15 at a club. That’s
what it turned into over here.
I’m in contact with
the wakken festival so we will see. They have a copy of the new record. I have
been in touch with the Sweden rock festival. I played there with Stormwarrior.”
What are some of your best memories
so far, being a musician?
Hanging backstage with
Kai Hansen. That is always a good time.
One of the best
stories is always just meeting the fans. In one instance in Norway I gave a fan
a shirt and my personal email. He was singing along and just so happy he
finally got a chance to see us live. Giving him a shirt or a few minutes of my
time is the least I can do. I remember hanging out near the tour bus of my
favorite bands. I know what it's like. I
mean I'm just a fan too. One thing this band will never do is charge people for
autographs. You want a cd signed then tell us and we will do it.
Anything you want to say to the
fans?
We will never ask you
to pay for us to sign stuff. If you want your cd signed just email me or tell
us at a gig.
You can pick up the TRAGEDIAN album
UNHOLY DIVINE at Walmart, target, online ordering, or through the bands web
site. Also check them out on Spotify and You tube.
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