I think this one was made in January '97:

? Could you tell me something about the members of The Deep Eynde, and the history of the band 

Fate: The band began in the San Fernando Valley in the fall of 1990, which is just north of Hollywood. In Los Angeles at that time there were never any bands to see, so we took lots of drugs and went to underground clubs. I was living in a garage at the time and soon I began to do petry and performance art. The performances involved a vampire-themed piece that was like a little story that would do behind this behind this white sheet that was streched out across the stage. At the end of each performance, I would squirt blood all over everywhere. I would be half-naked behind this screen with lights flashing while screaming my head of to a bunch of coffeehouse people who would rather talk about books of philosophers they have never read. The band started as a joke, and all of us on drugs all the time could never practice without turning it into a sleepless party. But as time moved on, it was weird to see an interest grow. The Deep Eynde bagan in 1990, and in 1992, I was asked to help out in another band that was called Kittens For Christian. But in 1194 I began The Deep Eynde again, and this time it would be with Oren on bass, Erik on drums, Cat Malonna on percussion, and of course Killjo, who has basically been with me all along the whole time. 

? When I first listened to your album, it reminded me a bit of the musical "The Rocky Horror Show"... 

Oren: I don´t really care for musicals, but "Rocky" is okay. I think of "City Lights" as a cabaret, and that is what "Rocky" was anyways. 
Killjo: The great thing about Fates lyrics is that, to me, it opens doors to the imagination, and gives me a fleeing moment to fantasize as if someone is telling a story. So with the music to complete the athmosphere, I can see how our album can get compared to a musical. 

? I heard a lot about your show on stage. Can you tell something about it? 

Fate: Well, I been doing this act, see, that involves wrapping myself in colored plastic wrap. And also, live worms have played a part in one of my past costumes. One show, opening up for Andi Sex Gang, I had this crazy idea of pouring human blood over myself. So me and my friend withdrew our blood with syringes and I put it in a milk container, and dunked it over myself. I don´t think anyone thougt it was real since I always use fake blood. But all in all, the music is the most important thing while playing.... - well, that is until things get out of control, and they usually do... 

? What are your lyrics about? 

Fate: I love as I said to write short stories and that extends into by songwriting. "Parfumery" is the dilusional place that a little girl is mentally forced to go when the reality of her surroundings is actually a gas chamber. All of the songs have meanings to them, but I would rather have the listener define it for themselves. In any form of art, there is no right or wrong, it is only how much the bserver gets moved by it. 

? How would you describe your music to someone who has not heard it? 

Fate: To me, it is a post punk cabaret with overtones of blues, surf and worldbeat ska... 
Oren: ...a gothic, industrial, blues cabaret..... 
Erik: a vaudeville, bluesy, psychobilly.... 
Fate: ...skinless, with nerves exposed. The music, to me, opens up like red velvet curtains in a grand old theater. Apollyon did a great job mixing together my songs Everyone here in the states, who know me and my music, are very impressed with Apollyon for doing such a good job. 

? I got the impression that the goth scene in the USA is growing again at the moment. Also, there are a lot of new american bands touring over here in Europe, while even older acts like Eva O. get active again. What impressions do you have of the US goth scene, and, do you have close contacts to other bands? 

Fate: It is my belief that the goth-scene is starting to attract attention because it is the last frontier of the real underground. Ever since alternative music has gone into the commercial mainstream, and along with the inspiration of fashion and movies, people are starting to depict and exploit what they considered different of alternative which is now bringing them to us. William Faith and I have been friends for quite a long time, and he was even a co-founder of Wreckage, where he played bass for about 2 years. Everyone else just comes and goes. 
Erik: Honestly, I think some people take this whole scene the wrong way. That meaning new kids to the scene are always looked down upon. The whole thing is respect, and we all deserve respect for our individuality. 

? A question to Fate only: Are you still working with Kittens For Christian? 

Fate: That project as well as few others ended when the response for The Deep Eynde gradually became greater. I am on a constant search to express myself, so I made The Deep Eynde eclectic enough to satisfy that need. 

? What are you future plans? 

Fate: I am a bit eager to get back into the studio. Recording is definitly on the agenda for us. We have a few offers to be on compilations that I think we will take up. A US-tour is planned for summer 96, and hopefully touring Europe will come soon, as well as future business with Apollyon. 

? Have you got anything else to say? 

Oren: I hope everybody has the opportunity to listen to us and what we are all about. 
Erik: The second comig of Jesus is coming so wear your best suit... 
Fate: Thanks for all your support out there and we hope we will be seeing you guys soon. Look out for our CD "City Lights" which is available through Apollyon; Altenbaunaer Str.27;D-34134 Kassel; Germany ........ and support the undergound!
Killjo: Have you figured out the hidden message yet?

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