I think it is cool to put pictures up of people who helped you it’s a way of saying thank you guys well, thank you girls. KCM- That’s really cool that you give back to the fans Swan- Well we really like to work that way, it’s like a big family. KCM- Another thing that is very interesting is the band name including the logo, how did you come up with the name? Swan- It was just random I saw the name from the movie “Black Rain” and I found it very catchy and cool. Nobody else came up with another name so we took this one. It’s also has a cool meaning black rain is what happens after an atomic bomb explodes and we thought the aggression fits with the music. KCM- It really does fit the music. Your name is also very interesting how did you come up with it? Swanmovie.
Ok (laughing) Swan is because of the movie “Phantom of the Paradise” I don’t know if you know this
KCM- No, I never heard of it. Swan- It’s a really old movie you have to check that out as well. I can’t remember who made it but I took the name from a character. Hellion is just because of the song. KCM- WASP is great and it reflects in your music that they are a big influence. Swan- His voice is great and I can’t understand how he can sing that way! KCM- Now, I am wondering if you guys are having the same trouble that bands are having in the States with records. Was it hard for you guys to get noticed and to get signed? Swan- Oh yeah! (laughing). The problem is that no one has money any more so it is very complicated. We found a great manager/producer and he helped us a lot. He put a lot of money in the band and he gave us a lot of good advice and help. I don’t know if record companies are really useful today. KCM- I agree and the band is very fortunate that you found a manager that is allowing you to be yourselves and that is not trying to change you. It is the total opposite out here in America. It’s all about mainstream out here. Swan- Well if you find a good serious record company they will help you out with promotion too and we are hoping to find a good company with a good deal for the next album in America and I hope that the producer we are working with will give us good connections for this album. We will see. KCM- If the producer is a good producer that really likes your music and believes in it then he should help you out. Swan- Actually just his name alone is going to help us a lot. KCM- It will probably make you get more noticed in America when they see who is producing it. It is so exciting what’s happening to you and the band! Swan- We are very excited about the new album and all that stuff. We can’t wait! KCM- So basically just to sum up, what should we expect in the future from Black Rain? Swan- Good deals from the record companies and good promotion, big tours and trying to tour all around the world that would be just great and that’s really it. KCM- Thank you so much for doing this. Swan- Thank you for the interest in the band, it’s really great! I am really pleased to talk to you and to know how much you enjoy the music, it’s really important for us get that kind of feedback. KCM- Well I am glad to have had the opportunity and good luck with everything that is happening.