Interviews: Bazooka Troopaz
On this new occasion, we had the opportunity to interview the Thrash Metal/Crossover band Bazooka Troopaz from Norway. Check out the interview and follow the band on their FACEBOOK PAGE.
1. Where did you get the idea for the band name, did you plan it or come out just like that?
Our backstory for Bazooka Troopaz is summarized in great detail in the opening track of our debut
record. So check out the track 'Booze Alley Brutal' if you're interested!
2. Why did you want to play this genre?
We like all shapes and forms of heavy metal, but party thrash suits us well because we like to have a good
time. We have been playing heavy music for a while, so we don't try to reinvent the wheel with the
Troopaz, we're just doing this because it's fun and we enjoy it.
3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?
Yes, we're all from the music scene up here in Trondheim, so we've known each other for several years.
Summers and Frankie played together for a long time in the classic Trondheim band Endogenic as well.
4. Each band member's favorite band?
Summers: The Black Dahlia Murder
Donnie S: Judas Priest
Frakie Key-Key: Kiss
5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?
Inspiration can strike at any time, and we can get it from anywhere. So we don't really have a formula for
how we get inspired, but when inspiration strikes we'll be sure to get to work and get some sweet music
done!
6. Where was your last gig?
Our last gig was in our hometown of Trondheim, Norway in November which also happened to be our
debut gig which was pretty awesome!
7. Where would you like to perform?
Anywhere that pays some cash is fine for us, we're not that picky.
8. Whom would you like to perform with?
Someone that we will smoke off stage is always good, we can't have an act that is going to whoop our ass and go
on after us, haha.
9. Whom not?
The Troopaz has yet to make sworn enemies in this business, so we don't mind what other bands are
on the bill. We might get worried if they're too good though.
10. Have any of you ever suffered from stage fright? Any tip for beginners on how to beat that?
A couple of beers is the best remedy for this, learning the perfect amount of beer to consume before a
show is a bit of trial and error. Don't go past 3 beers in the beginning!
11. What bands have inspired you the most?
Hm, for Bazooka Troopaz it's probably the 80's thrash scene. So we can throw out some names like
Nuclear Assault, Exodus, D.R.I., and so on.
12. What's the weirdest thing a fan has ever asked you for?
Frankie has got the best one here, so we'll go with his one here:
"I got asked to sign someone's dick after a gig once. Did I do it? Hell yeah!!"
13. What do you think of your fans?
The obvious answer is that we love them! Anyone flying the 'Zooka flag for us is highly appreciated of
course.
14. What do you think of our site?
Just checked it out and it seems like a well-oiled machine that's kickin' ass and taking names. Keep up the
good work!
15. Something to add?
Thanks for the interview! If you would like to check us out then we recommend that we check out our new
album 'Scandinavian Head Splitter' which dropped on December 13th!
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