When did you form Lord Fowl-why did you choose this name for the band?
We formed LF in late 2006 early 2007 as a three piece. Vechel and Don already seemed set in the name so I kinda went along with it. Naming a band is tough. I never really felt like it completely represented us. We're really fun sorta upbeat crazy guys - not doomy and gloomy as maybe the name suggests. But whatever, the music speaks for itself.
Who writes the band's lyrics? What may inspire your lyrics?
The task of writing lyrics have always been shared. All of us have contributed. To me it's obvious who wrote each song - we have are own styles. We tend to write a lot about relationships, usually with bad ex girlfriends; also some self motivational stuff; and little bit of mystical stuff.
Any interest in occult writings?
I guess I have some interest in everything. Don't think I've ever read any occult books unless you consider alien conspiracy stuff, alternative history or the Anarchists Cookbook occult? Maybe more fringe science...
Any bands that you like currently on the doom metal scene?
When it comes to doom metal, I like the classics. Bands like Electric Wizard and Witchfinder General. As far as the newer doom scene goes, I have to give props to Curse the Son, our boys from CT. Thick ass guitar sound, crushing drums. Incidentally, their drummer, Mike Petrucci, happens to be our new drummer as well.
How does the band collaborate on recording their albums-on deciding which tracks are kept for the album?
Our writing process? Mike and I are the primary writers. Sometimes we bring in whole songs. Sometimes we bring in riffs that turn into complete songs. There are usually some arrangement changes, then we record demos on the old eight track. When it comes to song order for the album, everyone makes their ideal list and we kind of vote on which one works best. If someone just ain't feeling a certain song, it gets cut.
Do you enjoy playing live, and receiving an immediate reaction from the audience?
At the end of the day, performing live is the most rewarding part of playing music. I love the studio and I love putting together an album, but nothing beats the feeling of rocking a show. Especially when the crowd is diggin' it. Nothing compares to that energy.
Any favorite authors,books and movies, Vechel?
Let's see...authors? I'm on some old school horror shit right now. Clark Ashton Smith, Shirley Jackson, H.P. Lovecraft, etc. Also Alan Moore, Olaudah Equiano, Ursula K Le Guin, Jimmy Santiago Baca... Shout out to Vechel Howard, Cuz we got the same name! Don't get me started on movies and tv! Too much to list!
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Interview By John Wisniewski