There is a new interview with Blakkheim at digitalmetal.com:
http://digitalmetal.com/interviews.asp?iID=7231
Blakkheim answers a question whether there is any Tool influence on the album.
Interviewer: Ive never heard all the A Perfect Circle and Tool references that people make to your music, but with this album, I understand now, especially in Follower and In the White. What do you think about fans comparing you to those bands?
Blakkheim: It means they have listened, grasped it and have a good ear. We do have Tool influences, probably more than A Perfect Circle although ironically they probably sound closer to us musically. I will never be offended of being compared to great bands and I will never be ashamed of being upfront with whats influential. I sense too many bands see the run and hide sign as soon as an influence question comes up. I wonder what they have to hide.
I guess that answers some of the questions from a previous thread.
http://digitalmetal.com/interviews.asp?iID=7231
Blakkheim answers a question whether there is any Tool influence on the album.
Interviewer: Ive never heard all the A Perfect Circle and Tool references that people make to your music, but with this album, I understand now, especially in Follower and In the White. What do you think about fans comparing you to those bands?
Blakkheim: It means they have listened, grasped it and have a good ear. We do have Tool influences, probably more than A Perfect Circle although ironically they probably sound closer to us musically. I will never be offended of being compared to great bands and I will never be ashamed of being upfront with whats influential. I sense too many bands see the run and hide sign as soon as an influence question comes up. I wonder what they have to hide.
I guess that answers some of the questions from a previous thread.
