{"id":1165,"date":"2020-05-11T14:05:08","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T12:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aormusic.de\/?p=1165"},"modified":"2020-05-11T14:08:48","modified_gmt":"2020-05-11T12:08:48","slug":"interview-hysteria-new-hope-for-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aormusic.de\/?p=1165","title":{"rendered":"Interview: Hysteria – New hope for Switzerland?!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

HYSTERIA – New Hope For Switzerland?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the band name might suggest it, HYSTERIA from Switzerland are not a DEF LEPPARD clone. But because KROKUS retired and SHAKRA aren\u2019t as good as in their heydays anymore, new Hard Rock power is definetely needed. And guess what, the guys deliver with their excellent second EP \u201cRock Police\u201d. Reasons enough to have a chat with frontman Tom Hoochy Coo.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For there probably might be none of our readers ever heard the name HYSTERIA before \u2013 would you please be so kind and introduce the band?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hysteria is a Swiss based Hard Rock\/Hair Metal Band founded <\/em>back in 2013 by Arni (Guitar), Manu (Bass Guitar\/Vocals) and M\u00e4se (Drums), little later joined by Luke (Guitar). I took over the lead vocals in January 2017 after Manu had to stop singing due to health issues.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What about the musical influences of the band members?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our musical influences are mostly 80\u2019 Hard Rock, Hair Metal, AOR and Southern Rock.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hysteria – Rock Police (EP)
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Are you all professional musicians or do you need additional 9 to 5 jobs to get the bills paid?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all have day jobs and unfortunately for us music is still just an effortful, time-consuming leisure activity without gaining a personal salary.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The name of your group is the same as the most famous DEF LEPPARD record. Musically you have not much in common with the guys from Sheffield. Where does the name HYSTERIA come from?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The founding members thought HYSTERIA was a catchy name related to the 80\u2019s. Of course we\u2019re all huge DEF LEPPARD fans as well. And I\u2019m not sure, but I guess they were expecting many hysterical girls in the crowd of our shows, haha.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does the usual HYSTERIA song writing take place?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually one of the string section comes up with some riffs or already arranged music. Then it gets improved collectively. When the instrumental is complete, one of us or some together write the lyrics and create the singing melody.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You released two EPs in your career. So far why just a few songs and not a propper long player? Is your motto \u201cAll killer \u2013 no filler\u201d?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s exactly the point. All killer \u2013 no filler! There are always some leftovers which we don\u2019t think are worth it to record. It\u2019s also a question of money, because the costs for the producer and the studio were calculated per number of tunes. In addition we guess nowadays it\u2019s better to release something more frequently, than leaving huge gaps between releases.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason we are talking is your newest effort \u201cRock Police\u201d. Not only the cover art is an eye catcher, but the idea of complaining about the guys coming to your shows without even having played guitar ever is great. Who had the idea for the song?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was Arni who suggested writing a song about these guys who attend rock shows not for having fun, but for complaining about every single misplayed note.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Which of the tunes on the album mean the most for you personally and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For me it\u2019s \u201cGood Ol\u2019 Times\u201d because I like to indulge in memories about the time I was young. But also \u201cRock Police\u201d means a lot to me, because sometimes I even catch myself being that one attending a show without having fun and complaining about the band on stage. So I see it as a reminder to enjoy live music even if it\u2019s not perfect.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After two excellent \u201cpreviews\u201c, you are more than prepared for your first full long play CD. It might be quite a task to get better than on \u201eRock Police\u201c or what do you think?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think it\u2019s always possible to improve yourself, even if it\u2019s not that easy and only notable in small steps. Music is also a lot about taste and improvement not really measureable while prospective releases could possibly be different in style.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it is possible again \u2013 which band would be your dream to share the stage with?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For me this would definitely be AEROSMITH, because of my singer idol Steven Tyler.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanx for taking the time to answer my questions and good luck and fun in the future!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andreas H\u00f6hn<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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