D’ESPAIRSRAY interviewed
on 3/21/2008 at TASTE OF CHAOS D’ESPAIRSRAY was formed in 1999 and still has its original line-up. How often do you hear of that? Most bands are lucky to be able to stand each other for a year so they must really have something special. They have hit the US before touring with TRASHLIGHT VISION, SUICIDE CITY and so many others. I have heard nothing but praise about how great and how nice these guys are and I got to prove that firsthand. Crimson wrote and handled the interview but I was there to witness just how spectacular the Japanese band known as D’ESPAIRSRAY is. They deserve your support! Crimson: How have you enjoyed the Taste of Chaos Tour thus far? D’espairsray: It’s been really enjoyable. A packed schedule, but really fun and all the other bands, staff and the fans have been really enjoyable.
Crimson: Do you find that the fans in both countries are similar? D’espairsray: The Japanese fans are reserved. It’s almost like their bodies’ hurt. They don’t really move that much; where as American fans are much more free and much more enthusiastic. We think it’s fantastic, the expression they give off. Lena: Do you have “pitting” in Japan? D’espairsray: We usually attract that at our shows in Japan. Crimson: Which artists do you draw your inspirations from?
Crimson: When working on a new album, do you write the lyrics or the music first? D’espairsray: First it starts off with the songs or a basic pattern with the guitar then it passes down to percussion, and the words are last. Crimson: With the last album Mirror, what was the theme behind it? D’espairsray: The real meaning was looking into the mirror and seeing something and seeing how it can take you to the next level. Kind of looking towards what we are going to become. Crimson: Do you see for your band? D’espairsray: We want to continue to tour and find our new selves. Crimson: Do you have any favorite brands of instruments?
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