TRIBAZIK. Written all caps, as drummer Hedge Seel insists. And look at them: would you tangle with that guy in the middle? His name is Jerry Kandiah and he’s the lead singer. Together, TRIBAZIK (Hedge, Jerry and bassist Blaise Merino along with new member Sayan) have got a stonking album out. All Blood is Red not only states the, erm, bleeding obvious, but also serves as a showcase for their ultra-hard, socially aware metal. Hedge took some time out to answer questions about the band and to proclaim his prowess in Italian cookery. Now that’s hardcore.
by Tourdates Staff Writer, first published in LondonTourdates #046 ,8th May 2009
How are you and what have you been up to recently?
Great- TRIBAZIK have been rehearsing for the upcoming launch, I’ve been working on samples for a new track and working with Hyper VJ on the visuals that will be synched up to the drum pads that I trigger live. Oh, and mastering the art of making the world’s finest lasagne.
What are the five albums that have most influenced you?
Master of Puppets – Metallica, Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin, Angel Dust – Faith No More, Book of Horizons - Secret Chiefs 3 and Rossz Csillag Allat Szuletett – Venetian Snares
Where did you grow up? What was it like for a budding musician?
In Chipping Norton, Oxford. Music scene in ‘Chippy’? Nope.
If you could be a musician in any era when would it be and why?
The late sixties without a doubt. The music came from the soul. Musicians were expressing themselves with a freedom and creativity that deflates any of the mass-marketed coporate bullshit that is shoved down the necks of the masses today.
Is there any particular venue you’d like to play and why?
In London, The Forum. Despite it’s Nazi links, it is a great venue – it’s just got a great vibe. Internationally, The Fuji Rock Festival. It’s beautifully located up in the mountains and always has great acts and a sublime atmosphere.
What was your first musical instrument?
A recorder! No surprises there. Piano was the first instrument I really got stuck into until drums and percussion started to take over my mind…
What books have you read and what films have you seen recently?
Zeitgeist Addendum. For an underground conspiracy documentary not only is it insightful, succinct and inspiring, it actually offers some answers to and ideas on how mankind can progress and develop in the future using technology to our advantage without being controlled by the ruling elite and the New World Order. Movie wise, The Fall has the most spectacular cinematography.
If not a musician, what job would you have had in the real world?
The ‘real world’? A banker?
Do you prefer playing live or recording in the studio?
Triggering fat samples live on pads and playing beats around them is great fun but the buzz you get whilst putting together a new track in the studio is unparalleled.
Any burning ambitions?
Maintaining integrity to music, as always.
