How’s the preparation of the new EP “From..To The Land of The Dead”? All recording completed? Give us a little update of how many tracks, who produced it, which label will press it, cover work by whom etc etc..
Jerry – It was a bit difficult because we’re now live far away from each other. Luckily, I bought an electric kit and this really helps with the writing process.
All of the drum recordings are done. Only guitars, bass, and vocals left. There’s gonna be 6 total tracks for the new EP. Mr. Tajul Andez (Route33 Studio) will do the mixing for the new 7”.
Wolfskin - So far real good,mate! By the time im answering my part...i reckoned all the strings arrangements are done as well..just gonna continue tomorrow as our new permanent bass player - Bopix is coming down to KTN & finish all his bassliness.. and hopefully im gonna lay all vocals as well! everything just super brutal at this point,haha.. we are totally back on the fast brutal short MANGEL trips!
There'll be 5 new original trax + a cover version of classic Bombanfall's " Mot en Stralande Framtid " we were thinkin..' ... either doin it extra brutal..or just dont fckin do it! ' aaha u know what i means? its like u playin god! hahaa
About the label for this Ep.. we will announce it real soon!
Yeah.. Tajul Andez works best for us...and he will continue his wizard-hood mixing APPÄRATUS trax! This time we gonna try out some mastering works with this one studio in Italy...finger crossed!
Cover arts? We lookin fwd to work with this one local punk artist! Thats all i can say for now! hope it can carry the music!
And the split 12” with which band? Also some details needed if possible. Any other recordings planned for 2023 beside these two (ep/split 12")?
Jerry – So far for this year, we will only do a 7” EP, a 12” Split LP with EXTREME CRUDE DISORDER, and a 7” Split with OVERCHARGE. It’s gonna be a busy year for us that’s for sure.
Wolfskin - That split 7" wit OVERCHARGE is freakin interesting! 2013-2023 ... we first met and play together in Milan 10 years ago.. and when they write me for a split... didn't take us long to decide! its like great way to celebrate 10 years of friendship in one hell of fckin record! 3 brand new traxs for this one!
Yeah the split 12".... it will be out under our long time label/friend.. Rawmantic Disaster ( Berlin )
9 CLASSIC APPÄRATUS tracks will be re record! For those who missed how the band sounded 20 years ago..u should check this great split 12"!
To support the new release, so far how many festivals/shows are already booked for Apparatus?
Wolfskin - We are scheduled to play Day 2 at FRAGILE MOUNTAIN PUNK FESTIVAL in Goteborg Sweden.. n we still waiting for confirmation from this other festival :) But yeah,there's also another 18 dates & cities around Europe to be burn! and most of the shows & bookings already CONFIRMED! at same time..we felt bad gotta turn down few festival offers...coz most of those totally out of routes.Pretty nerve-wrecking,mate... as this is gonna be our first self-booking DIY tour abroad! Wish us best of luck,will ya!
We'll officially announce the tour by Feb end!
Besides staying far from each other, what else are the difficulties the band facing right now?
Jerry – Obviously, it’s money hahaha!! Everything is very expensive these days. Studio recording price are also increasing. I live in Sabah and the flight to the peninsular are also very expensive. I have to be very discipline in my financial planning. Have to save A LOT of money for our upcoming tour.
Wolfskin - Time... Money...we are not kinda band that just can see eacn other for some drinks or hangouts...at anytime we wish.. as many knew,Me & Bopix livin in Peninsular.. and Jerry Kid staying far away in the North Borneo.. so EVERY COMMUNICATIONS...PLANNINGS..SELF-REHEARSE..HOMEWORKS....and POSITIVE ENERGIES are absolut crucial to us...and yeah so far im freakin happy.. Everybody seems always highly motivated and crazy fun stuffs always happening...
So most of time we dont really feel the 'hardship' everytime we having new projects...recordings,gigs..tours..as we putting high values on comunication & plannings & self prctice as i explain above.. then we can beat all these distance...lack of practicing as a whole...working schedules.. bla bla bla n bla bla bla..
To some, touring might be very tough especially if it took weeks or months to stay together as a band. And to some it is just another fun day. For Apparatus itself, what is your view on touring? Have you guys ever fought/quarreled with each other during touring? What is the advice you want to give to the band that wants to start touring?
Jerry – We love touring. It’s like a dream job. But we’re not gonna lie, sometimes we also fought and have disagreements but that’s the reality of touring. Most importantly you have to stay humble with your bandmates.
One of the most important advices that I can give is DON’T PUT YOUR EXPECTATION HIGH. Don’t expect 100 or 200 people come to your shows every night and don’t expect to get paid in every shows you played. Don’t expect people to buy all of your stuffs every shows. If you put your expectation too high, you will end up feeling burnt out and that’s really bad for touring. Remember to always stay humble and stay professional. No matter how small the show is, always give 100% every time you play.
Wolfskin - i dunno mate.. but for us.. touring always revealing many other aspects in band's life. Not just bout the music..and partying like a manics..hhhaa..and after more than 10 years playing in international circuits.. really thought us many precious things!
it doesnt really matter how good your bands are..or how much money you able to spend/allocate for every tours..BUT the sense of being such a super strong..super gel & tight friendship till the end! Yeahh like Jerry said... sometime we quarelled and being such moody... but Never tke/keep it hard and let the sour faces dragging the whole thang,mate :)
Its always great been to new countries,playing at new & old...popular & unknown venues...making new connections..or reunite with some old frenz around!
Best part...if u lucky.. maybe u can meet and hangout with your fav bands & people that u can call legends of your own! hhhaa.. meeting ANTI-CIMEX & plying with old members frm KAAOS for example... always surreal to us! hahha
My little advise ? keep the vibes positive and love your band mates & road crews ... care of / accepting each other and learn as much! Work as hard & play like there's no tomorrow! U gottta understand...enjoy things that u do together and letting go! ... keep making histories seems way much better other than glorifying your past hey day,ain't it? and take no fckin shortcuts!
I’ve just noticed you have shifted from strat to LP, heavier sound perhaps? Any last words to the readers? All the best to Apparatus and thank you.
Wolfskin - haha I'm stoked someone noticed and diggin out :)
No shifting here mate... I'm always a Strat believer...yea recently I was using my other guitar...'78 Japanese Yamaha SL380..fun to play also with that axe... but hardly can match my old Strat sounds live! hahha but yeah man... I bet u gonna seee the Strat actions again on the road soon! hha.. and im using both Stratocaster & that LP during "FROM.. TO THE LAND OF THE DEAD" recording as well! U should check em out soon!
Thanks Amir for the interview and your kind supports for APPÄRATUS! See u around yeah! Ciao!
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