Summon: How did the band get started?
Gonzo: As all love stories it started a drunken night in a dark alley of Hising Island in Gothenburg!
Summon: What kind of music do you play?
Gonzo: Death/crust/doom metal
Summon: How has the fan response been?
Gonzo: Its been great! We did 2 European tours on the 7” we released in 2011 and we had a blast!
Summon: Where did the band name come from?
Gonzo: Well it´s a not so well known quote from Ghandi
Summon: Introduce the band members and what they do in the band.
Sonny – Vox
Martin – Guitar
Gonzo – Guitar
Sven – Drums
Andre – Bass
Summon: Who writes the music? Lyrics?
Gonzo: We all write everything together.
Summon: And where do the lyric ideas come from?
Gonzo: From living in a mad and irrational world
Summon: What is your view in Satanism and Occultism?
Gonzo: I don’t give a shit about any religion, Although I like Satan as a symbol. In the bible he is the one who defies God in the pursuit off free will. Although he is not real, kinda like the smurfs!
Summon: How many albums/CD’s have you released?
Gonzo; We are releasing our first album called INHUMANFORM in may 31st
Summon: Tell me about some the songs on the latest CD?
Gonzo; The music for this album was recorded live in an 18th century estate in the Swedish countryside!
Summon: Do you have any side projects?
Gonzo: No Hawaii,Wefring, Bastard Grave and Exhale to name a few!
Summon: Who are some of your musical influences?
Gonzo: Portishead, Led Zeppelin, Entombed, His Hero is Gone….
Summon: What is the band like when you play live?
Gonzo: Super tight and total mayhem!
Summon: Have you guys ever played in another country?
Gonzo: Age of Woe has played in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany and Poland
Summon: How big of crowd shows up at shows usually?
Gonzo: Between 50 – 200 people
Summon: How is the crowd response when you play?
Gonzo: First they think were crazy and then they join the madness! They are the best!
Summon: What do you think of the US Black Metal/Death Metal scene?
Gonzo: Well i personally am not that in to metal. But Brutal Truth kicks ass!!!
Summon: What do you think of the Overseas scenes?
Gonzo: Well i think that most metal nowadays is overproduced. Both in America and in Europe. What happened to bands who just go into a studio and just play the fucking songs?
Summon: What are some of new favorite black metal/death metal bands?
Gonzo: Like i said, most modern metal is total BS. Some of the heaviest thing I’ve ever seen on a stage is Woven Hand!
Summon: When do you guys plan on writing any new material?
Gonzo: This fall!
Summon: What does the future hold for the band??
Gonzo: Well The Album is coming out on may 31st and were going to have a big release party in Gothenburg! After that we will do a European tour in July and some more touring this fall! So check out website for tour dates!
Contact them at:
https://www.facebook.com/ageofwoe
http://www.reverbnation.com/ageofwoe
