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Terror
This interview was conducted with Scott Vogel 3 years ago for a fanzine that never came out. It’s still up to date, though, that’s why we decided to include it in Soulcraft #1. Photos taken from the world wide web.
‘Still here after all these fucking years’. How do you feel about hardcore in 2013?
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I feel good man. HC seems to be in a good place. Right now we are on a USA tour with H20, Backtrack and Code Orange Kids. Great mix and it’s been fucking perfect. We’ve done part of the East Coast. Florida was great. Now on to TX. There’s bands ands kids all over the world that care and do it right. Terror is solid. Life’s pretty good.
learn in this life... Which things did you learn from the hardcore scene and which are the ones you wanna teach to the new generation?
Hardcore has taught me a lot. To be me and not worry about what anyone else thinks about that me. To think for myself and have an open mind to things in life that the mainstream doesn’t want me to understand. Don’t let violence or competitive shit ruin what’s being built. To see bands for what they truly are and know that this is more then music.
You insist to scream that ‘this is our stage’ and ‘this is our mic’ in every show you play and this is definitely great since hardcore is not about borders, bouncers and divisions. But at the end of the day is hardcore for
everyone? Or is just a passion for middle / upper class teenagers? I mean, the entrance of the shows is getting expensive, the same goes to merchandise and in addition to this all this financial crisis make kids poorer...
Yes it is definitely for everyone. Of all races, ages, faiths, classes and it’s universal. Yes I do want people to be on stage and scream. Yes I do love to travel and see what HC is on all forms across the globe and yes I still believe.
Moreover, what’s your opinion about today’s scene? Here in Greece kids do not care about new & upcoming bands. It seems that Hatebreed, Terror, Madball and the likes is the deal and they never scratch the surface to see what’s behind and below. What do you think of kids and band members over
hyping specific bands and leaving aside the rest to die?
I don’t live in Greece but I’m sure there are kids their into Trapped Under Ice and Backtrack and newer HC bands. If not I would def suggest to search and look for new music as well as revisit the classics. Terror always takes out younger bands to show the world what’s up. Hype is just that, hype. Word of mouth can only go so far. A band has to have that energy and be on point and that is only up to them.
Terror is one of the most committed hardcore bands since your inception. What are the main differences between today’s Terror your Buried Alive days and how hard is to play too many shows and have to say almost the same things every night to an audience
The biggest difference is I’ve tried to learn from the things that ruined my old bands and not let those same things destroy terror. Being in a band and touring is stressful and members do butt heads or lose interest. Luckily we’ve been able to roll with all the punches and keep this growing. It is hard to play so often. At times I’m burnt out. But I still feel so much life and truth in this band so I push on.
How hard is to make your passion a full time job that pays your bills? Do you think that the fact that you have to depend on your passion in order to survive affects your overall attitude towards the hardcore movement?
Its not the easiest or sure shot life career choice but the rewards are far beyond money. The value I put on those I’ve met and places I’ve been can’t be judged by my bank account. As a full time band you do bend a bit and do things maybe you wouldn’t but just a little. Terror will always be real and honest.
How do you see all these reunions taking place lately? Isn’t it better to embrace today’s hardcore scene instead of wasting our time and money in order to watch one more band that released a cool record back in the 80s / 90s and its members disappeared until hardcore became popular again?
Yes I believe it is. I respect the root but live for today. Some reunions are cool but at this point it beyond overkill.
Till when do you think you can sing in a hardcore band? By the way, how old are you? Is there a plan for the moment you quit this?
I’m 39. Till my heart isn’t in it I’ll be here. No plans. Live fast till the wheels fall off and then I’ll worry about what’s next. Fuck it, I’ll be alright ha ha!!!
Keep the faith. Thanks for the interview.
Thank you. Malfunction, Rude Awakening, The Chosen Ones, Outcrowd, King 9; check those bands out.
