JACK OWEN- CANNIBAL CORPSE (08.02.04)

(Rockum)-Rockum -Jack, after fifteen years in CC, how do you describe the experience of being part of one of the most brutal and famous band in the world?

We feel that we have became the best in our type of music. By becoming better and heavier with each album, we rose above the competition to become the best death metal band ever.

Rockum -The music and the presentation (CD/DVD) of “The Wretched Spawn”, has been very good welcome in Latin America. What can you say about this last effort by CC?

It has something for everyone. There is technical material, brutal material, and straight forward groovy material.

Rockum -When I listened at the new CD I heard a combination of new elements that makes it more interesting. Is there anything new that you guys used?

You can hear everyone’s writing style in their own songs. My own style is straight forward, not too technical…

Rockum -Which one is your favorite album by CC?

“ The Bleeding”

Rockum -After Barnes left the band, in the next album “Gallery of Suicide”, we can hear a clear influence by Fisher. Do you think that you guys reached your goals when Fisher enjoy the band?

Yes. He can sing things that Chris Barnes could never sing in a million years. We evolved past Barnes’ caveman growls.

Rockum -In the year 1994 there was a CC’ concert schedule in Lima, Peru, but the concert never happened. Do you remember what happened then, because I had a ticket myself?

We were never told about the show. There have been similar problems in other countries. These are rip off promoters who use our name to rip people off and steal their money.

Rockum -Which countries in Latin America did you visit, and which one was your favorite?

We have visited Brasil, Chile, Colombia, and Argentina. Chile was my personal favorite.

Rockum -We know that CC have been on tour with many important bands. Which is the most important tour that you have participated in?

When we toured with “The Misfits” in 1996. It was a good promotion for us. We got to play for many different types of crowds and gained new fans.

Rockum -Because of the DVD/CD format, the new CD attacks those who illegally are downloading music. Do you think that this is a new tool for artists to defend themselves from “ music delinquency” ?

The DVD with the new album helps to fight piracy, because you have to buy the album to get both, the music and the video.

Rockum -Laws in Peru against piracy had became more severe, now the fines are five years in jail. Do you agree with these laws and have you been hurt economically by these matter?

This has hurt our record sales, but more people know about the band. I guess your time in jail should equal the amount of music you have downloaded….

Rockum -ny news about a tour in Latin America with this new album?

We may be coming to S. America in June. We are working on it now.

Rockum -Do you want to say hello to readers?

Hello and thank you to the readers of Rockum for all your support!!!

Thanks Jack

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