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S: A greeting to friends of "Goth Rock & Love Metal Italian Page" by Steziak.
Today I am on the phone with the singer of Svenia,
band of Rome that will release shortly its new album.
Hi!
L: Hi, I'm Leonardo, a hug from me and the rest of the band to those who are following us.
S: Let's start from the beginning, when it was founded the band and by whom?
L: The band was founded in 2001 by me and Francesco, our former bassist,
over the years there have been some changes in the components,
because they had to leave the project for personal reasons.
However, for the passion and the enthusiasm that brought us the positive response of the public,
we have not discouraged and we continued up to the present formation,
composed by me, Leonardo - vocalist, Adriano - rhythmic guitars and soloist, Maurizio - drums, Vincenzo - bass.
Keyboards are produced by us in the studio and they are reproduced on the stage using a sequencer
With Keyboarders we have always been unlucky,
unfortunately some were "strange", the last was so racist that on the keyboard playing only the white keys!
S: Can you explain the meaning of the word "Svenia" and why have you chosen this name?
L: The word "Svenia" has been chosen by me, derives from "svenimento" (fainting), boring lengthy.
Is a form of hypnotic seduction that involves an imbalance of the emotional control,
a levy of the energy that leads to the abandonment of the forces.
S: How a Svenia's song is created? Who is that compose? I am referring both to the music that the lyrics.
L: Luckily, we have a discreet composing ability, I am continually invaded by inspirations,
melodic composition and texts are born from me.
In the rehearsals venue, with the rest of the band, songs are constructed and arranged instrumentally.
S: How would you define your style? Why did you choose this genre?
L: It is always difficult to define ourselves.
When we compose we imagine something supernatural, far from the boring and obvious patterns of everyday reality,
if I can tell you we are tormented by a different ghost that in his sadness makes us live.
We are influenced by various musical styles belonging to the past, 80's and 90's.
S: Can you give some examples?
L: Sure, Type O Negative as regards the metal,
the "new romantic" of 80's, the "new wave" 90's, and so on.
S: Let's start talking about the second album.
How long have you been working on it and when will be the release date that we are waiting?
L: Unfortunately, the new album is under construction for a long time.
This "died period" was caused by a long series of unexpected and technical problems,
that I don't list to not make this conversation pathetic, problems which in any case we are solving.
The new album "The Gate Of Fallen Angels",
is a hemisphere of angels who have fallen under the curse of the cruelty of love
this vulnerable force that kills
This is a place haunted by restless souls, desperately looking for peace.
The texts speak of loves lost torn from the life, they speak of a romanticism ambiguous.
Theoretically, it is a result of "Black Heart" in its melancholy vein but more refined and processed into production,
is a CD made of aggressiveness and sweetness, ruthlessness and fragility, all with the right dose.
S: You have been very clear. Are you planning a tour in Italy?
L: Unfortunately, we do not have anything set.
In order to reach new live performance we need new material and good managerial support.
S: I understand.
According to Youtube statistics relating to listening to your songs,
it reveals that over 50% of those who follows you come from other countries
with a prevalence of United States, Mexico and Germany.
How to interpret this data? Make you pleasure? Can be an incentive for a possible international tour?
L: We are delighted for this
and I want to greet with great affection all these people who made us feel fulfilled and happy in our world, in our work.
Unfortunately until now we have never had a strong promotional push, otherwise we would be more known.
I honestly do not know if this number of sporadic fans are sufficient
to be able to arrange a tour of thickness, "away from home".
This makes us sad because we would meet them all and play for them.
Unfortunately for now this is so, we hope that they manage through word of mouth to disclose our product, our name,
and make us more popular, in order to organize something like this in their area.
S: After the success of the first videoclip "Death Is Waiting For Your Heart"
which I remember having exceeded on Youtube the 133,000 views,
there will be a second video?
L: Definitely the realization of a new video is provided and a new photo book.
All this in conjunction with the output of the new album that we all hope will come this Spring.
"Death Is Waiting For Your Heart" was shot at Monza at the beginning of 2000
"for fun" and fortunately had a good response by the public.
S: If someone wished to buy your new album, as well as the first "Black Heart",
where they will go? To who will have to contact?
L: We don't know if there are still a number of copies for sale,
nor were released 1000 for test and I can't tell you something more precise, I am very sorry.
S: And the new album? Will be on sale on Amazon or on other sites?
L: Certainly initially you can listen to it there,
then we'll see how we organize ourselves to promote everything.
S: In these years in which you have worked together,
have you ever had to deal with the crisis within the group? How they were resolved?
L: The abandonment of some key members.
However, in spite of everything, we have continued with tenacity,
because the passion was so much that we went on anyway.
We hope that does not happen more unexpected events of this type.
S: We hope too!
L: Thank you very much.
S: What is your favorite song of Svenia?
Or simply the one that you've got more in the heart in recent years, since you created it.
L: I do not have a favorite, but relevant to the genre
that most reflects our style I'd say "The Tears Rain On Tomb Of Love".
S: What other interests do you have in life?
L: I delight to paint,
it is a natural gift that I have from birth,
Adriano is a great poker player,
Vincenzo play football,
and Maurizio rides a bike, he plunges into winding paths!
S: Very well. End here this pleasant chat in the company of Svenia.
I thank Leonardo and all components of the band
Do you want to make a last goodbye to the friends who are listening to us?
L: A warm embrace to all,
counting on the fact that they will continue to follow us, to stay with us, to support us, because we really need it.
S: Well guys, from Steziak and "Goth Rock & Love Metal Italian Page" is all, thanks again, ciao!
L: A thousand thanks, ciao!