A creation from Scotland, taking a companionship of electronic synths with metal and rock laced and impregnated with ultraviolet orange, that weaves around their white laser masks and leather jeans. After debuting their release of ‘Burn your Planet ‘and luring us down through the side streets of Edinburgh to one of their refuelling depots, ‘Neuweltmusic’ is held hostage by two of the band members as they force us to tell their story to our listeners!


How did this threesome form?
Tricity: Well the way it was created was when the ‘Insidious Doctor Mayhem’ in his giant space station one day decided he wanted to trap all the hatred there is in the world that real people have against things like the X-factor and Britain’s got talent and all these other reality TV programs. So he wanted harvest on that musical hatred and contain it in to make possibly the worst weapon in the world to destroy the masses of these horrible horrible shows! He managed to collect all that hate though he couldn’t control it; the Doctor needed someone or something that could help control the massive ball of energy.

Lord: Scouring the galaxy he found the remains of me ‘Lord Thrapston Flagellator’, a horrendous warlord from a galaxy far far away in the future who was killed in battle. Using ‘Insidious Doctor Mayhem’ technology he brought ‘Lord Thrapston Flagellator’ back to life. Then with the combined powers we thought the best use of this hate energy was to design the ultimate super solider, or so we thought...

Tricity: Unfortunately despair emerged on the faces of the ‘Insidious Doctor Mayhem’ and ‘Lord Thrapston Flagellator’ when the super solider turned out to be ‘Erik Tricity’. All they had created was an egocentric maniacal being, hell-bent on listening to his own voice. What they had to work with they did quite well in keeping him on his “Best Behaviour”; through ultra-Sonics they found that they could temper the beast, as accordion music seemed not to have just enough bass. So a sub project had to be created to contain the energy that is ‘Erik Tricity’. What we decided, utilising harsh electronic frequencies and synthesiser noises was a good way to contain the energy and malevolence, though there’s always a bit missing and they found it through distorted guitars. They also decided that creating the ultimate weapon is quite an extreme dream to have, Metaltech it is quite an insidious weapon, and as opposed to killing everything it kind of numbs people into a trance state of repetitive beats and distorted noises. It is not particularly an original idea, though it has never been done better we think.

Lord: The basic thing was we found out that the original goal was now irrelevant in terms of using it as a weapon; it’s just a really mean way to remove people.


So who would be the music creator of this Intergalactic destruction unit?
Tricity: Well ironically it’s me, which is quite disturbing, as I use my horrendous amount of power to focus ‘Insidious Doctor Mayhem’ and ‘Lord Thrapston Flagellator’ minds into a form that also correlates to one another. Basically I come up with the ideas and they provide the talent and method to the madness.

So what does the music history go like then?
Tricity: Well we had ‘Alkomatic’ EP which kind of described what we were, followed by ‘Sex on the Dancefloor’ EP which was of a description of ‘Eric Tricity’s’ Lifestyle with contributed remixes from other artists on our Record label, ‘Now Burn Your Planet’.

So is too far in the future for our human minds to be thinking of new stuff to come?
Tricity: Well a new album is basically finished it just has to be mastered now. We also have ideas for the third album which is an acoustic venture, as there is an artist called ‘acous-tech’, who claim they have written all the songs that we have written. So after we have slaughtered them and drunk the blood from their souls.

Lord: And Stolen their Beards! Tricity: And stolen their beards that will be released.

Is that where the energy lies?
Tricity: Do not underestimate the power of a beard, but I am also a strong believer in the strength of hair, or at least hair gel.

So what is the Record label like for you?
Tricity: It’s an Independent label called ‘Alex-tronic’ records based in Edinburgh, where ‘Paul’ the runner of the label must have been drunk when he was thinking of utilising Metaltech for his benefit, but he most likely will be able to as we are so incredibly workable . It’s mainly a dance label.

Lord: I kind of feel sorry for ‘Alex Tronic Records’, as I don’t really think they knew what they were getting themselves into.

So what are the song influences?
Tricity: Well I can’t really put it, as with each song it can vary. The next album will not be just repetitive beats, but encompass the same diversity. And there are electronic elements but also strong guitar pieces too and depending on what day of the week, a song may become more rock star like or electro.

Who has the worst habit?
Lord: Well I think after a long week of us touring things can get a bit dense in the recording studio. But who knows??

So how about side projects?
Lord: Well the Lord has days off being the Lord. I’m in an accordion band though I cannot say as ‘Erik Tricity’ may find out where we rehearse which could be consequential. I also play in a blues band and a punk and jazz band, so a lot of variety.

Tricity: I was thinking of making an electro skittle band called ‘Short Skirts and Consequences’ where we get a washing machine, remove the suspension and let it make the rhythm, creating an ‘Einstuerzende Neubauten’ vs ‘Bosch’ harmony.

The Zombie Question, what would you do?
Tricity: There are two ways I think you can go with this... Is it so terrible being a zombie? You give into it, then you become a zombie, then you’re part of a gang and what are you going to do all day? Eat people, that sounds alright. Or the other option is fight the zombies, live in fear for most of your life and watch all your friends die around you. Though my main advice is don’t kill them, make friends with them so then they can do your evil bidding and shopping, but the food could be rotten by the time they get back due to zombie speed.

Lord: Well as a resurrected semi-robotic corpse of a 1000 year old Warlord I’m not a giver in like ‘Erik Tricity’ to peer pressure, so I would try and use them to learn our songs.