Rockezine.com interview with Unearth on Sep 26, 2004

with Buzz on Sep 26, 2004

The uncoming storm, the title of the Last Unearth Album. An album that has everything Unearth stands for, but it is more balanced. A perfect mixture of Hardcore and Metal. The star of Unearth is Rising, I asked Buzz about it.
		So, the last cd just came out, why did the band deicide it to call it the Uncoming Storm? I think our new CD is stronger, built better and has more force to it, almost like an oncoming storm.
		How is the cd doing so far? People are buying it and seem to dig it, which is reflected in the turnout at our live shows.
		In the next few months, Unearth will be touring with the Eastpack Resistance Tour, including 7 Seconds, Sick Of It All and Walls Of Jericho, a line-up with a lot of variety? Are you looking forward to it? Completely, Slapshot and Sick Of It All are two of my favorite bands that I grew up listening to. I’m looking forward to seeing the different musical communities.
		There is a new wave of American Heavy Metal with Killswitch Engage, God Forbid, Chimaira, Lamb Of God and Unearth. How is metal doing in the states and is it a coincidence that those bands are suddenly popular? No coincidence at all. These bands have been working hard for years. Creating great music and cultivating a movement.
		How does the music of Unearh come together? It starts with a few riffs brought together and they sort of fall together like a puzzle, then Trev brings his lyrics in.
		On the last cd The Uncoming Storm there are a lot of references to older Swedish death metal like Dark Tranquillity, In Flames, At The Gates etc. Is that done on purpose, and what kind of music does Unearth listen to? We are influenced heavily by those bands and we learn from those bands and respect what they do. We listen to Black Sabbath, Led Zepplin, Mastodon, and Lamb Of God.
		When I saw you guys live, I discovered Unearth has a large hardcore fanbase (considering the kicks, windmills, floorpunches etc.), even more than metal. Is that cause of all the breakdowns and how ‘Hardcore oriented’ Unearth is? Yes we like breakdowns and enjoy watching the karaoke in the pit. We’re so hardcore, we’re metal core.
		What is your favourite breakfast food? Fried egg sandwich with cheese on white toast.
		Is there anything you would like to add to the interview? Thank you for your time and check out the CD!
		(Friso Veltkamp)