Backstage Pass - XAD - Interview

ATP

For the record, who's answering the interview?

XAD

TED EGGER - Singer, song writer and Guitarist answering while consulting the Alien Overlord of the Sky (or space) where Aless and Klaus left their suggestions.

ATP

What is your band's name? How did you come up with that name?

XAD

XAD (Xtreme Attention Disorder) It was invented during a TOUR TED spent with Apoptygma Berzerk & The Anix. The name pretty much displays the mind of our community. Also the fact that we keep being complete weirdos on Social MEDIA!

ATP

So who's in the band and what instruments do you each play?

XAD

Klaus - Drums
Alessandro - Bass
Ted - Vox, Guitar
Kimmo - Production and sometimes Second Guitar; of course couch surfing.

ATP

How would you describe your sound. What makes you unique?

XAD

A lot of artist state they have an unique sound then they sound like everyone else. We aimed for a certain sound but ended up sounding very different. The three things that differs us is:
1. Ted's voice, not the most beautiful voice, actually pretty shitty, however works well with the songs composed.
2. Combination with Drums and Bass, it is similar to a Grunge 90's band although more modern. With even dirtier guitar play.
3. The fact that emotion and the song comes before individually skills, so all songs sounds like we want them.
We often get reviews of concerts and recordings with the emphasis on that XAD actually have their own sound.

ATP

What bands have influenced each of you?

XAD

ANYONE Naked including SOAPGIRLS and VICKY LOVECAT (Now knowns as Queens of Hellsinki) Apoptygma Berzerk, The Anix, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Broder Daniel, RUSH and Classic ROCK. and MARY JANE

ATP

How experienced are you on the stage, a virgin or whore?

XAD

7 Years over 50 shows, we are attention whores! Completely explicit.

ATP

How would you describe your shows?

XAD

Emotional, wild and special. The latest show we did was flying to SWEDEN for one night headlining the World of Music Festival. That was a crazy show and people started dancing spontaneously. Then we heard a moose in the far east, stopped and held a short silent second, to finally explode in some sort of song to end this whole circus. If we recall correctly there were all sorts of creatures in the crowd, but the best was Ted's 90 year old Grandma rocking out to our new SONG ENOCH. She also made the BACKDROP XAD uses live.

ATP

Tell us about your favorite show and why?

XAD

Winston Kingdom - Amsterdam AUGUST 2013. Almost sold out show with an amazing setlist and response. The Venue sold more drinks in one day that they did all that week. Ted forgot his guitar but the Bar manager locked it up, but he had to go to AMSTERDAM for pickup on the SUNDAY after. This show was in the heart of Red light District and the crowd was very authentic.

ATP

Tell us about your worst show and why?

XAD

We played a festival 2013 in DEN HAAG, it was a 24 hour Band marathon and each band had 15 minutes. When we came we had to wait a while and our singer had a few beers (We were given 12 beers upon arrival). When the line check was made there was no distortion on the AMPS and it sounded very bad, plus TED screamed the whole show, we got the worse review ever in a national DUTCH magazine, and we also found a bloody towel laying next to our guitar cases right after the show...guess someone was as unhappy or wanted to intimidate us, now you gonna say we are paranoid but we swear we are not.

ATP

Tell Us About Your Dream Show, who you'd like to play with and where?

XAD

The Dream would be playing a SHOW on the MOON where the secret GOV alien base is located, and get the Martians to scream for an Encore. Also maybe a solar flare light show? We do aim to be the first band on the MOON or in OUTER space, whatever offer comes first we will take.

ATP

Do you have a street team and how can you join?

XAD

YES, some even lives on the streets of Amsterdam and London, or in a tent. You can email XADLIVE@gmail.com or contact Amnezia Music Management.

ATP

Do you have a record label and if not are you looking for one?

XAD

We just left our label and we are discussing if we are gonna self release or find another label, if anyone interested email xadlive@gmail.com. Ted's ability to insult label managers and A&R's has proven to be a slight obstacle in negotiating with labels, especially since our manager left the music business this year. If we get another offer we promise not to let TED negotiate. The same goes for a new management offer.

ATP

What are your plans for the future, in a year, 5 years?

XAD

Mainly try to stay alive as we are all getting older but not less crazy. Recording our EP (5 songs) fall 2015. EU Touring next year if we can get a booking manager that we manage to keep locked up so he/she does not escape.

ATP

Finally, do have any words on what Arm The Pit means to you?

XAD

Sick MUSIC, Sick Promotion, A good time! We use the Word SICK in a GOOD way;)