Scarlet Anger

Metalhealth (MH): Firstly Vince, i’d like to warmly welcome you to Metal health, and I appreciate you taking the time to talk with us.

Vince: Of course we take the time to talk with you and our fans.

MH: What is special about your playing, and your instrument?

Vince: As a bass player you have the choice to play either with your fingers or with a pick. I would say that most bass players,
especially in trash-metal bands, are using a pick. In contrast, I’m playing with my fingers. I prefer the direct contact with my fingers to the strings.

MH: What motivates you? What keeps you going?

Vince: I started to play the bass relatively late at the age of 16. I was hell of motivated to play in a band, so I practised nearly every day in that time.
You know, if you want to achieve something you’ve got to keep on, even if you have sometimes a down or you don’t feel good at all.

MH: How is life for you off the road or when you’re not gigging? Especially after a tour.
Is it difficult to re-adjust back into life at home after time on the road?

Vince: We don’t really have problems to re-adjust, because all of us still have day jobs. So, even if we wont, we have to re-adjust.
But first of all, after time on the road we have to catch up some sleep.

MH: What does good mental health mean for you?

Vince: You have to realize that after bad times are always good times. That the main issue to point out. Don’t remain on downs. Look forward.

MH: Do you experience, or have you ever experienced a mental health issue you’d like to talk about?

Vince: I think, i’ve gone through «?normal?» problems such as the dead of beloved persons, break up a relationship, etc.
Some years ago, there died 3 beloved persons in a period of 3 months. That wasn’t cool at all.

MH: I am sorry to hear that. How important are friends and relationships to you?

Vince: Friends are very important. We’re human beings and we need relationships.
Even if your friends don’t live in the same area as you, you know that they are still somethere and will stand by your side.

MH: What would you say to fans who are struggling with mental health issues at the moment?

Vince: As I said before, you have to look forward. Try to realize that better times are already waiting for you?!
I know, that’s easier said than done, but you’ve to keep that in mind.

MH: What projects are you working on now, music or otherwise?

Vince: At the moment we are writing new stuff for our upcoming album which will be released in early 2014. You know, music is our life.
There’s not much time left to have other projects.

MH: When’s your next gig?

Vince: We played some summer festivals over here in europe. Now it’s holiday and everyone of us is taking some time off.
First show after summer is at the end of august where we play a festival show (Metal Attack) in the heart of germany.

MH: Anything else you would like to say?

Vince: I would like to thank you people for reading this, listening to our music and hopefully we will come sometime to Australia.
See you, take care.

MH: Thank you so much Vince for sharing your thoughts with us. Best wishes with the band. I hope we can talk again soon. Break a string!’