Published: October 4, 2006
Interview with Gino Alache - Rockum Radio
Rockum - How and when the band formed?
After I left BAD TO THE BONE I was looking for new ground for my songs and guitar. That was in 1998 and it took a long ride to get there where we are now!!
Rockum- Whose was the idea of naming it Firesign and why ?
I just was looking for short name everybody can understand and remember!
Rockum- What is the musical style of Firesign?
We play in your face melodic hardrock with lots of guts and guitars!!
Rockum- Which is the line up of Firesign ?
Arthur Schlichting on guitars and backvocals
Klaus Enderlin on drums and backvocals
Rudi Brandelick on bass and backvocals
And me, Steve Heyden on guitar and leadvocals
Rockum- Who were the in charge of the music and lyrics composition of Firesign? I wrote most of the songs so far but Arthur recently came up with a lotta good stuff. So you can say: the guitar dudes are writing all songs !!
Rockum- Could you tell us about Firesign Discography ?
We released 3 CDs so far:
Fourplay (2000)
Wheelin´ An´ Dealin` (2001)
Truth Or Consequences ( 2003)
Rockum- Which are the bands who influence Firesign like a band
There too many influences each member has: to name few:Purple,Dokken,Maiden.Guns
Rockum- Actually What plans and expectation does the band have?
Sell decent amounts of our CDs and play live as much as possible
Rockum- Which band would you like to play with?
We would play with every band!
Rockum- Do you have any plans for South America ?
Well let´´s take it this way: Make some new fans and friends there!!
Rockum- Do you know anything about Peru?
Well, Lima is capital, there are high mountains, similar to other countries In South America.
Rockum- Tell us about Firesign in 2004 ?
Play live and sell CDs, anything goes!!
Rockum-How can we obtain your Albums and Merchandising in South America ? thru: www.firesignrockshard.de
And www.mapleleafrecordscom.
Rockum- And finally What is you opinion about Rockum ?
You are very informative and everything.. you are doing a great job!! THANX