On the heels of last week's review of ...Lurar ut dig på prärien, the upcoming EasyRider Records release from Swedish doomsters Salem's Pot, I wanted to connect with the guys behind the music to get a glimpse into their strange world. The following is the result of a rapid-fire interview that turned out to be every bit as fucking weird as the new album itself. Enjoy.
How did the band come together?
Salem's Pot: Luck, I guess. After years of searching, a couple of misfits just ran into each other.
How did you get into doom and who are your influences?
SP: We really like the video game and early Pentagram & Sabbath. Otherwise, we prefer Gram Parsons.
Describe the process of writing and recording the new album.
SP: Well…I was tripping.
What kind of themes were you looking to establish with the new album?
SP: Not really trying to establish anything. If people are weird enough to dig what we do, that's great. Maybe we should go with fashion. What year is it?
What are your plans for touring in support of the album?
SP: We want to play as much as possible.
Are you coming to the US?
SP: Sure, if they let us in. If your living room is open, let us know.
What's one piece of gear you couldn't live without?
SP: The Pick of Destiny.
What's the worst part about living in Sweden?
SP: The winter. No, the drug laws.
What's the last album you listened to?
SP: Dead Moon - Stranded in the Mystery Zone
If you could tour anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?
SP: Probably Ukraine.
Other than the Pick of Destiny, what's your dream gear setup look like?
SP: The usual…bigger Orange amps and endless amounts of weed.
What are you going to do to celebrate on the day the record comes out?
SP: We're always celebrating.
How did the band come together?
Salem's Pot: Luck, I guess. After years of searching, a couple of misfits just ran into each other.
How did you get into doom and who are your influences?
SP: We really like the video game and early Pentagram & Sabbath. Otherwise, we prefer Gram Parsons.
Describe the process of writing and recording the new album.
SP: Well…I was tripping.
What kind of themes were you looking to establish with the new album?
SP: Not really trying to establish anything. If people are weird enough to dig what we do, that's great. Maybe we should go with fashion. What year is it?
What are your plans for touring in support of the album?
SP: We want to play as much as possible.
Are you coming to the US?
SP: Sure, if they let us in. If your living room is open, let us know.
What's one piece of gear you couldn't live without?
SP: The Pick of Destiny.
What's the worst part about living in Sweden?
SP: The winter. No, the drug laws.
What's the last album you listened to?
SP: Dead Moon - Stranded in the Mystery Zone
If you could tour anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?
SP: Probably Ukraine.
Other than the Pick of Destiny, what's your dream gear setup look like?
SP: The usual…bigger Orange amps and endless amounts of weed.
What are you going to do to celebrate on the day the record comes out?
SP: We're always celebrating.
Editor's Notes: I'd like to thank the guys from Salem's Pot for lifting their ban on interviews for The Blog of Doom. Much appreciated, fellas. I'd also like to thank my Welsh mate, Richard Jones, from Sheltered Life PR for facilitating the interview on short notice. -JO
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