Interviews: Silius
On this new occasion, we had the opportunity to interview the Thrash Metal band Silius from Austria. Check out the interview and follow the band on their FACEBOOK PAGE.
1. Where did you get the idea for the band name, you plan it or
come out just like that?
Martl:
First of all thank you for having us for this interview we really appreciate
it and your support :)
We were sitting together and thinking about a band name for weeks.
Ideas like "Redemption", "incident" and some shit came out. Till Haui
came with "Silius". It has no meaning, it's just a name and sounded cool, so
a friend drew the Logo for us, and we loved it.
2. Why did you want to play this genre?
Benji:
Drawing our inspiration from the 80 s and 90 Old School Thrash (Exodus,
Slayer, Testament, etc)– especially from the Bay Area and the Groove
Metal Scene (Pantera, Sepultura, Machine Head, etc) the focus of Silius is
primarily on preserving this tradition.
In times of polished fake mainstream metal culture that wants to please
the music industry and masses, the decision for each of us to choose a
different way was quite easy
Each member’s approach to hard music and especially each member’s
musical roots are deeply close connected with the THRASH metal genre.
Moreover the technical diversity, the straight-into-your-face attitude, the
speed, aggression, and the inherent groove, that is an inherent part of the
THRASH genre are the untamable elements that give us the motivating
force to realize ourselves in that subgenre- no compromise – no limits- no
regrets!
3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?
Benji:
I met Haui and Martl ‘bout 10 years ago when we played a show with my
former StonerGroove band TDR. As far as I can remember (laughing) We
were hanging out in front of the venue, talking about music in general and
about each member's inspiration. I can remember I was the guy offering
them a joint or whatever (laughing) and from this day on an invisible
strong bond was founded. From the beginning, I knew: “These guys have
the heart in the right place and we’re sharing the same attitude and
passion. During and After Covid I got a chance to have a music collaboration
with Haui...We did Pantera’s Becoming...and from that point on things
became more and more concrete. A few months later I was asked to join
Silius and it was the best decision I've ever made. I've never met Zolli
before although we know exactly each member’s projects before.
Martl:
I was looking for a new guitar Player for my old Band, so we invited Haui
for a jam. After that, he asks me if I want to start a Metal band with him.
And here we are, this dude became my best friend and brother through
the years. Manu played a couple support for us and hung out with us on all
those drunken nights. He was the only guy we wanted to play the drums
when our old drummer left.
And I first met Benji when he played the same night with his old Band aß
we did. He offered me a joint, so I knew this guy was pretty okay. Haha
4. Each band member's favorite band?
Benji: PANTERA
Martl: METALLICA
Manu: PANTERA
Haui: EXODUS
5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?
Benji:
Regarding the world's fucked up constellation (war, politics, failed human
creation) I have to claim, that life and reality are the biggest inspirations to
write songs. James Hetfield, Phil Anselmo, Lemmy, and Jim Morrison have had a huge impact on how I write /sing songs
Martl:
It could be anything, Things that make me sad, angry, happy, whatever.
It's like, something bothers me, and I have to write it down.
6. Where was your last gig?
Benji:
In August we played at the Summer Music Festival in Lonco de Codroipo (ITA)
- a festival that has existed almost for 30 years and that is really worth to go or
playing.
7. Where would you like to act?
Benji:
I for myself just wanna play. It doesn’t matter to me where I play.
generally, I prefer Club Shows, there’s more rural authenticity and people
are much more closer to each other- more sweat, more energy, and more
fistful of power, heat, and aggression. But playing festivals is also cool
cause you reach more people and sometimes you share the stage with
your idols/ inspiration bands /artists and that’s the real deal.
8. Whom would you like to feature with?
Benji:
Lemmy and Dimebag – If you don’t like this guy you don’t understand
metal or rock n roll in general and you failed the exam. For me, these guys
represent so much attitude, for what metal and rock roll stands
for. Without doubts and compromise. (you are a fuckin’ poser if you can’t
deal with them and Don’t send me hate mails, cause I will send it back to
your mother..*laughing)
9. Whom not?
All bands and artists deserve my deepest disrespect who fucked up being
racists. Zero tolerance! F.O.A.D !
10. Have any of you ever suffered from stage fright? Any tips for
beginners on how to beat that?
Benji:
Honestly I‘ll never get rid of a certain kind of tension before a
gig....doesn’t matter if it’s a small birthday gig with my acoustic cover
band or a big venue. And to my mind, it’s important not to suffer but to
control and face these demons and fears, cause being on stage is like
enjoying every single minute in order to deliver your kind of art to the
people. You’re practicing, rehearsing and your whole life is focused on
being on stage. I for myself need this acceptable tension before gigging.
In former days I was more into substances to kill this kind of
pain. nowadays I think you succeed it without. (but just before the show..
😉 gg)
Speaking to all young people starting a band and realizing themselves on
stage I have to say: Try to be yourself, authentic. People/the crowd will
notice that and soon or later they belong to you and accept you, the way
to prevail and succeed!
11. What bands have inspired you the most?
Martl:
Metallica, Slayer, Lamb of God, Exodus, Pantera
Benji:
Motörhead, Black Sabbath, Pantera, Slayer, Venom Eye Hate God,
Municipal Waste, Down, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Misfits, Metallica,
Pink Floyd, The Doors, Insanity Alert and Beethoven
Haui:
Pantera, Slayer, Exodus, Cannibal Corpse, CCR, Johnny Cash, Black
Sabbath, Power Trip and many many more
Manu:
Pantera, Sepultura, Black Sabbath, Gojira, Carcass, Megadeth, Crowbar,
Down, Slayer,.. there's so much inspiring Music.
12. What's the weirdest thing a fan has ever asked you for?
Benji:
Give them my used sweaty holy Motörhead shirt and underwear and
sniff pure tomato ketchup from the baldy head of a fan😉 (thx
HOOCH)
Martl:
A Bj on the toilet.... which was very odd, because her boyfriend was there.
I would have refused anyway. Haha
Haui:
I was asked if I could change my strings after the show to give a woman
my used strings to bondage her husband at home …
Manu:
A few years ago I always wore a wrapped bandana on my wrist and a fan
wanted to smell that sweaty bandana.Haha
13. What do you think of your fans?
Martl:
We are overwhelmed and thankful for All those people since day one. It
really really drives us and gives us even more motivation to become better
and harder.
We couldn't thank them enough. Without fans, you are nothing.
14. What do you think of our site?
Fuck yeah, it's awesome. Really pushes the Szene and gives bands
like us even a bigger stage to get recognized. So Thank you a lot
for that.
15. Something to add?
Thank you and all the heavy metal maniacs out there for supporting
the scene, stay heavy, let the good Times roll and Booze your
Illusion. Cheers
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