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music genres, softer and more intense, and tend
not to classify music as much. Maybe that comes
from my experience in songwriting, and from
knowing how personal a song can be.
able to start over, and not giving up. It’s about
moving to a better understanding of life. I feel
like the songs came to me like gifts, little
opportunities to explain something. And I was
able to capture them and record them. I started
writing "You Break" in 2001, and "Come Alive"
was written in the Summer and Autumn of 2016,
just before delivering the album to the record
label. So it happened in the span of about 15
years. I would write and record any time I had the
chance, ability and/or inspiration. There were
times when I didn't know if I'd ever have enough
songs to complete an album, but I kept going,
and I'm glad I did.
What kind of music is most appealing to you
nowadays?
You have been playing with Doro for such a long
time. What does this band mean to you?
In a word, family. We have seen and been
through a lot together. Just like family.
How would you describe the “Queen of Metal”?
One word to define your experience with the
band?
The Queen of Metal is the legend that carries the
torch of heavy metal, and is so deservedly
respected. One word to describe my experience
with the Doro band: adventure. Also, I never stop
learning with them, which is great.
You just released your second solo album:
“Regenerations”. Introspective music, softer
sounds, cool arrangements. Can you describe the
project, its origins and its meaning? How long
did it take you from the beginning to completion
(release date)?
It's autobiographical and represents the changes I
went through during making it. It allows me to
express things that I would not have been able to
express in any other way. The title
"Regenerations" refers to the concept of being
I'm really into lyrics and storytelling. It doesn't
really matter what genre it is. As long as the
words and sounds are compelling, I'll like it.
Songs can cure the soul, when you hear them at
the right moment.
Many years playing, long tours… How have you
been keeping up with the rock-star lifestyle from
a physical perspective?
When we first started touring I was younger, I
could handle heavy traveling, and not getting a
lot of sleep. As time went on, my body started to
give small signs of physical tiredness, and I had to
adapt. I try to eat healthier, and rest as much as
possible . The priority is my performance on stage,
I want to have as much energy as I can for that.
Live or studio?
Both give some kind of satisfaction that the other
doesn't. But I will say that, since I have a home
studio, I really enjoy spending time writing,
recording and mixing.
What’s your relationship with the past? Do you
like to talk about your memories and
experiences, or do you prefer to stay focused on
the present and keep looking forward?
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