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From THE ANTI- NOWHERE LEAGUE |
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Interview By Dod |
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Animal from the Anti Nowhere League kindly agreed to answer
some questions about the origin of their name to the controversial “so
what” song. |
 Animal-The name comes from the late
seventies. when everyone was 'anti' something......we were a piss take of
all these people....the do-gooders who were so far up their own arses with
their own righteousness that they forgot how to live......the anti
'nowhere' league...a dislike for the controlled masses...
Punk Globe – How much do you think
punk has changed in the last 30 years?
Animal- Its not as violent as it
used to be...people in the scene seem to get on a lot better with each
other.....not a bad thing.....enjoying the music more than the fighting!!!
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Punk Globe - What originally
attracted you to punk? |
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Animal-Got to be the
Stranglers....Peaches and Hanging around....they were on our bike
'clubhouse' jukebox...once heard, Punk had a grip on me ......the rest of
my club allowed me to indulge seeing I was the youngest at the
time......the band was born |
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Punk Globe- So what, was
controversial when it was originally released but has since been covered
by Metallica, so what’s different now? |
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Animal- So What.......a song that
took 2 minutes to write but spent the rest of my life singing it!....I
don’t know the power of the song but a lot on people do...including
Metallica.....as Lars said to me...it gets under your skin and you cant
put it down.....did buy myself a new Harley with the proceeds from them so
I mustn't grumble!!! |
 Animal- I do....they all come from
my 'darkside'.....we all know where that is right?...we all have
one...some darker than others.
Punk Globe- What’s your favorite
Anti-nowhere league song and why?
Animal-So many from different
periods of my life ....but at the moment...Self Harm.....and Chocolate
Soldiers.
Punk Globe - Are you still fans and
of who?
Animal- Yes I am still a fan...I
don’t get along to shows so much these days unless its a festival we are
playing....and because I know most of the bands now... we sorta talk about
the old days instead of me throwing my undies at them!! |
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Punk Globe- Do you prefer playing
the likes of rebellion or small venues? |
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Animal- Some and Some.....I like the
closeness of small venues but I like the stage area of the larger
venues.....means I can move around more without stepping on band members.
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 Animal-The best ones will be kept
for my book...I will finish it one day before it finishes me.....trouble
is most of the stories involve ex band members....and their sense of
humour has wained over the years so they would like to forget most of
them!!!..But like an elephant with a good solicitor!
Punk Globe- What do you think about
downloading music online?
Animal- Downloading......what can I
say....destroying small bands quicker than the establishment....killing us
slowly....glad I am old!
Punk Globe - What's your outlook on
the record industry today? |
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Animal- Shit...always has been
always will be...it’s a game that I can’t play. |
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Punk Globe - How does music affect
you and the world around you? |
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Animal- It doesn’t.....I still
ride...I still play...I still write....fuck em all. |
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Punk Globe - What are the biggest
obstacles for bands? |
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Animal- Real music is dying....money
is the great God...if you not in then you are out...money....I have never
been lead by money...if I need it then I will go out an earn
it....whatever means........that’s what keeps me a virgin....look don’t
get me wrong the punk stage is a great platform for small bands.....good
bands ,bad bands and fuckin awful bands.....have a few years playing in a
band if you get anywhere then fine...make a few quid if you are lucky....
but usually once on this circuit you are branded.....you may get to the
top of the shit pile but shit pile it still is when dealing with the money
men....they will never take you seriously so stick two fingers up and have
some fun!! |
 Animal- Sex drugs alcohol and
attitude...crazy people get off on crazy music.....we don’t preach....we
do!!
Punk Globe - Any last words?
Animal- Its better to die chasing a
dream..... Than live with out one..........be bad.....ANIMAL. |
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We would like to thank Dod and Animal for the great
interview... |
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