Interviewed by Lee Walker Hi Fernando, just listening to the new album (‘Extinct’) and I am liking what I am hearing. Have you had much feedback for it yet? Yes. Best feedback was that we were really proud since the moment we finished it in Sweden. There is a certain aura about this album, which made this album especial. We really can't tell why sometimes but that's the beauty of it and how much we do love it. I just hope we pass this sensation to everyone willing to listen to Extinct and/or write about it. While listening to the album I’m
hearing hints of classic goth bands like the Sisters Of Mercy as well as doom, for want of a better phrase, bands such as Type O Negative and ‘Draconian Times’ era Paradise Lost. Are these bands which influenced you? Very much indeed. Both Type O and PL are on the top of our list of influences and favourite bands and I think all the bands share a true devotion over Sisters of Mercy and Fields of course. I also love Peter Murphy and Nick Cave as well. I think they all end up in what we do and I believe that's such a cool cycle with musicians, an influence
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that poor record sales or bad reviews can't break. How would you describe the new album? Lyrically: up close and personal musically: a much needed fresh breath. Do you have any favourite tracks on it? I love all of them and we worked hard to get them all to the next level. But my favourite right now is The Future is Dark, a letter to my son Fausto, a beautiful song of darkness but of some hope as well.