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Nort - Nort Newsletter Interview
27 Mar 2006 // An interview by Shade
Who are your favorite NZ bands and artists?
Shihad, 8 Foot Sativa, Agent, Demiurge, HLAH - when they were around
What is your favourite NZ venue?
The Valve - only place with real character!
What is the best thing about being in Nort?
Hanging out with a family of brothers jamming!
What is the best live gig you have ever been to?
Ozzfest 2001 UK. But if its in NZ then Big Day Out because there is a good choice of bands to see, normally.. Like in 1999
Where do you see yourselves in 5 years?
Hopefully touring somewhere and having people moshing to our music
How do you keep in contact with your fans?
Email, Personal interaction at gigs and on the street. Never turn a fan away or be an ass cause they are the sole reason you get popular!
What rumour would you like to start about yourselves?
That we are actually quite good!!! No really we are!!! Honest!!!
What advice would you like to give to other aspiring musicians?
Keep working hard at it. And don’t try following what other people are doing, write what you want to play!!!
Who are your favorite NZ bands and artists? Shihad, 8 Foot Sativa, Agent, Demiurge, HLAH - when they were around
What is your favourite NZ venue?
The Valve - only place with real character!
What is the best thing about being in Nort?
Hanging out with a family of brothers jamming!
What is the best live gig you have ever been to?
Ozzfest 2001 UK. But if its in NZ then Big Day Out because there is a good choice of bands to see, normally.. Like in 1999
Where do you see yourselves in 5 years?
Hopefully touring somewhere and having people moshing to our music
How do you keep in contact with your fans?
Email, Personal interaction at gigs and on the street. Never turn a fan away or be an ass cause they are the sole reason you get popular!
What rumour would you like to start about yourselves?
That we are actually quite good!!! No really we are!!! Honest!!!
What advice would you like to give to other aspiring musicians?
Keep working hard at it. And don’t try following what other people are doing, write what you want to play!!!
About Nort
The album Lifestyle of Bleeding came along in 2009, with Nort being included in the HMHR Metal Fest tour circut. They then completed a NZ/AUS tour with Aussie Metal band Frankenbok in Feb/Mar 2010.
Visit the muzic.net.nz Profile for Nort
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