Estivemos à conversa com os Ingleses PROWLER , que estiveram no nosso país no passado dia 10 de Setembro e aqui fica o resultado:
4TK - Why did you choose the name Prowler?
Prowler - The name "Prowler" originally came from the Iron Maiden tune .Its a tough name and we wanted to have some British Steel in our name and what better way then being named after a Maiden tune.
4TK - You had a few changes on the line up since 2002. Any particular reason?
Prowler - Our old drummer and guitarist left to join TRC .At first it was supposed to be a temporary solution after a couple of TRC's members left, their band, just two bands helping eachother out . But as TRC got bigger and bigger and we started playing more shows , there was inevitable show clashes, and after a few the guys started choosing to play the TRC shows so we said they would have to leave .
We grew up with those two.
4TK - Can you tell us a little bit about the english scene?
Prowler - The U.k scene is very strong at the moment, Knuckledust have just had their 15th birthday show which was a mad sell out attendance and a great atmosphere .Rucktion records has had damage control festival which was a big show for Rucktion and the harder side of london bands .There is a strong scene and turnout across the country for bands off of Purgatory, TDON records etc ,bands like Brutality will Prevail are huge and of course TRC are number 1 on the metal hammer scuzz TV video chart!
4TK - You have been touring around Portugal, Spain and France. Tell us everything!
Prowler - The tour was amazing, although i think we almost died from over doing the booze in that heat! We played a squat show in Paris with cold hard truth and MPO which was amazing with a brutal parisian crowd .We hit up Gijon in Spain which was a great little show, we ended up getting too many free drinks tho ,caused some carnage in that town later that night .Lisbon was a crazy show, having to play after all the amazing bands like hard to deal,not without fighting and the legends that are Steal your Crown was difficult! We really enjoyed it, and the people of Lisbon treated us to a great show and great night out after ,top class hospitality! Couldnt ask for more
.We had 4 days off in Marbella where we had an all inclusive hotel including drinks which led to
many a messy night .Madrid and Barcelona were both great places and shows also ,we can't thank Rodolfo Santos for organising it enough .Unfortunately we cant mention everything that happend!
4TK - What do you think about the portuguese audience/scene?
Prowler - Wow all the bands were HARD as Fuck, its what we love to listen to, and the venue had a good turn out and great crowd .Hard to Deal, Not without Fighting both great bands and then Steal Your Crown who are such a tough band
,literally blew us away , great stage prescence also , a pleasure to play with these bands .The people of Lisbon know how to look after a band and they sure know how to party aswell ,it literally didnt stop !We didnt even need anywhere to stay we had to leave for Marbella cos it was already like midday the day after the show !Whats great about the scene is that alot of the guys are like us they like to go out and check out different styles of music also and at the same time like their hardcore HARD.We have to come back and stay for longer and we would love to see some of you over here in london!
4TK - You guys are preparing a new album. Can you tell us something about it?
Prowler - The new album is gonna be violent ,we have a few tunes written for it and its gonna be called The Curse .No tunes about having fun or partying all the tunes angry and all the drops are hard .We are looking to write the hardest shit possible nothing watered down , just straight up violent.
4TK - Name us 5 bands that you recommend to every kid that is reading this to listen:
Prowler:
1.Knuckledust
2.Ninebar
3.Kartel
4.TRC
5.Injury Time
4TK - How do you, as london guys, saw the riots?
Well the riots orginally started through the police not releasing information fast enough on a local guy in Tottenham getting shot by a suspected police bullet .The origins of the riots potentially had more justification but as it spiralled out of control and spread across London and the country, some of what was going on was unjustified and just looting and torching .But it is a reflection of how alot of the youths are feeling etc and its probably been building up for quite some time .Although really these guys shouldnt be pissing on their own communities, its more acceptable perhaps when its a huge chain of stores ,but some local business got destroyed and properties which isnt really on ,were all up for a riot , but make sure you aint pissing on your own community!
4TK - We leave you this space for you to tell anything you want.
Prowler - Thanks to all the Lisbon crew and big up RODDY RODDY SANTOS .Hopefully we will get out there when our CD is out and have a big fuckin release party!
