PANIK: "We wanted to plunk everything down"
Nevada Tan are history. The new album of Timo & Co. is called like the band: "Panik". We talk wit the singer Franky (22) about the band problems, prominent fans and China...
The new single is called "Lass mich fallen". But that's not a request to the fans! Because Franky & Co. need their loyalty, as he explains in the interview...
Hey!: You had a lot of stress...
Frank: Yes, the lawsuit with our ex-management costed much energy. Then came also the thought to plunk all down. But now we feel better than ever. No one pushes us in a direction that doesn't fit us. We stand 100% behind the new album.
Hey!: With 6 guys there are surely also problems, or?
Frank: Of course! But we have a principle: When someone grumbles about situation or songs, he should give better counter-suggestion. It works well.
Hey!: Did your fans stay loyal to you?
Frank: Yes, we receive great response in out internet-forum. That built us up.
Hey!: You received also support from stars...
"Finally they will take us seriously"
Frank: You mean Mike Shinoda from Linkin Park? Yes, that was a knightly accolade, when he praised us in his blog. And a sign for all who didn't take us for real because we are so young. We were thrilled because Linkin Park are one of the greatest bands in the world.
Hey!: You are also popular, you have success in many European countries and even China.
Frank: Yes, that we can travel so much is great! We are interested a lot in other cultures. It's funny that you have to pay attention to everything. In China, for example, you shouldn't blow your nose in public. To belch, however, is ok. Irre!
Hey!: Do you have piece of advice for these bands who want to break-through?
Frank: Use the opportunities of internet! Some stars are found through Myspace these days...
translation: PANIK BG
source: Hey! (N 13 / October 2009)