Interview with Tom Naumann

Yes! Thank God they're back with a vengeance! The legendary band from the eighties is back alive and kicking! A little before we listen to their new CD we interviewed Mat Sinner and learned lots of interesting things. Now, get a little Wiser! Read this interview!

1) We are fans of Sinner since the 80's. Which are the similarities and what has changed since then?

First I thank you. Then the music is still heavy rock, with all posibilities, no boundaries and a lot of melodies.

2) Which were your influences back then and what has made you to deside to form a band?

Mainly Deep Purple in the Coverdale & Hughes days. Thin Lizzy is my most loved band and music.

3) Are Sinner of today a personal Mat Sinner band or everything is a product of team effort?

Please don't laugh, but both of your opinions are right. Mainly I plan and decide all the important things, but the new recordings were done by a perfect combination of musicans and friends, with a top result.

4) Why your latest work "The Nature of Evil" has been released in a double CD?

We recorded 14 songs and decided to put 11 tracks on the album. The other 3 songs were not outtakes, they were strong songs. So we NB came up with the idea to release a limited edition with these 3 special tracks on a seperate CD. Cool thing.

5) Give the young Metal fan a good reason why he should buy the upcoming Sinner album.

Great songs, great melodies and an excting raw, fresh edge. Music played by fantastic musicians, who had a lot of fun and a good time in recording this album .... and you can hear that!

6) What should we expect from your new Sinner album? Will you sound different from your last work?

Uli Kusch has a different style of drumming and Henny Wolter is known as a very powerful guitarist. This combination of these two guys fits perfectly with my new songs. There will be a lot of cool melodies and our trademark - the harmony guitar solos are produced to the next level. The overall sound of the album will be very powerful.

7) What is more important, in your opinion, for a band, a strong promotion or the experience?

Today you need a good combination of both parts to reach your fans.

8) Which are the 3 bigger bands that you have worked with as a producer or a musician?

I worked with a lot of famous and great acts and I don't like to judge who's better or more worthy. I'm a free man and I can decide what to do or not. I love most of the albums I worked on.

9)What makes you keep going all these years with Sinner? Would there be any reason that would make you leave the band?

I can't leave myself. If I think it's time for a break, I will do this, but at the moment I'm really happy and excited about the work with the SINNER guys and indeed my friends of Primal Fear.

10) With a few words tell me what you think about the following:

1) HELLOWEEN - good friends, with a fantastic drummer! 2) DOKKEN - cool band 15 years ago. Reb Beach is a fantastic guitarist. 3) GAMMA RAY - good friends, Dirk Schlchter was in the same studio complex recording the new Brainstorm album. We get along well and Kai is a longtime friend, great band. 4) DESTRUCTION - I wish 'em all the best for their comeback 5) IN EXTREMO - no comment

11) Send a message to the fans that support you all these years and also to those that start to discover your music.

I thank our loyal fans all over the world for their support and the fantastic years. I will give you something back with the new SINNER album "The end of Sanctuary" - you will like it !