Veil of Nithael Interview

The Rampage jumped at the chance to interview local black metal band Veil of Nithael, the opening act for ‘Metal Christi Presents’ at Starline on Feb. 5.
Rampage: How did you guys start?
Nick Taylor (vocalist): “I really got inspired by black metal and wanted to start a band, so I looked up Fresno black metal musicians on MySpace and I found Justin.”
Justin Blair (rhythm guitarist): “For about a year we played on our own, and then it progressed into a band, and we had Veil of Nithael.”

RP: Why Veil of Nithael?
Nick: “We needed a new name since we felt like this was a new start for our band. So the band got together and started on this name and we felt like the name fit the sound, and it just stuck.”

RP: What made you guys decide on playing metal?
Nick: “The reason why we decided to play metal is because we all grew up with it and it was just something we all agreed on.”
Johnny Valles (drummer): “It’s the music that gets my blood pumping. It’s my life.”
Adam Camera (lead guitarist): “Metal is such a timeless genre.”

RP: How do you feel about your upcoming show at Starline?
Justin: “We’re going out of our minds!”
Nolan Davis (bassist): “Ridiculously excited.”
Johnny: “It has also given us a bit of a reality check.”

RP: If you guys had to, what other music besides metal would you play?
Justin: “I’d either play jazz or classical.”
Johnny: “I’d do ska.”
Adam: “I’d have to go with folk music.”

RP: Do you guys plan on becoming famous one day?
Johnny: “If it happens, it happens. We just enjoy playing music.”
Nick: “If there are people out there who enjoy our music, that’s great. If they don’t, it doesn’t matter. But if they like it, it’s a bonus, like icing on the cake.”

RP: What was the best concert you’ve ever been to?
Nick: “Motorhead, DIO, Maiden.”
Adam: “Behemoth.”
Johnny: “Behemoth.”
Sarah Zacky (keyboardist): “Skeletonwitch.”
Justin: “Azathoth.”
Nolan: “Darkest Hour.”

RP: After this concert, do you guys think you’ll succeed and play at more places?
Justin: “Yes, we already have other dates for concerts.”
    
RP: Anything in closing?
Nolan: “Buy our records!”
The whole band: “Come check us out Feb. 5 at the Starline; tickets are $7.”

For more information on Veil of Nethail visit them on the web:
www.myspace.com/httpwwwmyspacecomnorthernthrone