Interviews: Black Cat Moan

On this new occasion, we have had the opportunity to interview the Hard Rock band Black Cat Moan from Sweden. Check out the interview and follow the band on their FACEBOOK PAGE.

1. Where did you get the idea for the band name, you planned it or came out just like that?

The band is named after our song Black Cat Moan, one of the lead tracks from our first album. It was our record company that suggested that we rename the band to Black Cat Moan. Before that, the name of the band was Landslide.

2. Why did you want to play this genre?

Because this is the genre we listened to in our early teens. Formative years.

3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?

Jörgen (guitars) and Bo (drums) founded the first incarnations of the band. The other 3 band members joined one at a time. That’s when we got to know them.

4. Each band member's favourite band?

Too many to count!

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?

Inspiration comes from lots of sources. It can be a sound, a rhythm, a great riff, a great lyrics line.

6. Where was your last gig?

Our last gig was in the Stockholm archipelago 2010.

7. Where would you like to perform?

We have no plans to play live at this time.

8. Whom would you like to perform with?

Would be great to play with Malcolm Young and Freddy Mercury.

9. Whom not?

Nobody particular comes to mind.

10. Any of you has ever suffered from stage fright? Any tip for beginners on how to beat that?

No never. Enjoy!

11. What bands have inspired you the most?

Countless bands. Perhaps AC/DC and Queen more than other.

12. What's the weirdest thing a fan has ever asked you for?

Our fans have always behaved well.

13. What do you think of your fans?

We love them.

14. What do you think of our site?

Good to see that you promote up and coming bands.

15. Something to add?

1984: Jörgen Lantto and Bo Åström forms the band, eventually names it Landslide, records a number of demos in the next years, other band members comes and goes.

1989: The line up is completed when Lars Isaksson (vocals), Hans Ludwig (guitars) and Peter Melin (bass) joins. The band is signed by the head of A&R in Virgin Scandinavia.

1991. The album Black Cat Moan is released to great reviews. The band tours extensively in Sweden.

1993. The label goes bust, eventually leading to the break-up of the band.

2001 and 2010. The band plays two reunion gigs in Stockholm.

2018. Jorgen, Lars and Bo reforms the band. Starts writing and recording new material.

2023. The 2nd album Departure is released, alongside some singles.

2026. The 3rd album Wasteland is released.

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