PRP: Ok, punk. English now. Hahahahaha.
Serjonis: K.
PRP: So, how you finally decided to take your ass out of the sofa and go to the streets searching for band members to form Lynch?
Serjonis: Dude, this is as complex as trying to understand why Fred Durst is such a moron. Well, I've been singing for almost 3 and 1/2 years and I never found a band into which I would fit perfectly. I sang for Peacemaker (crossover) and Mercy Killing (thrash metal) and I was disappointed towards how things were coming out. When the problem wasn't musical harmony I had difficulty making people on these bands understand that I wanted something really serious and pro.
PRP: Hmmmm, and how was Lynch formed?
Serjonis: It all started when Paulo (drums) and myself started looking for people to jam and shit. After some tries (lots of 'em!), we came to Marcos (bass), who also plays on Peacemaker and Claudio (guitar). We jammed like motherfuckers for some weeks and we just realized this was the best line-up to begin working seriously.
PRP: That's cool.
Serjonis: I feel this 3rd question has something to do with my sexual preferences and I wanna clarify, bitch, that I'm into chicks. I'm actually in love right now. lol.
PRP: Hahahahaha.
Serjonis: Hehehe.
PRP: So, are those short sentences Lynch's story?
Serjonis: Yeah, you see, we're babies! Hehehehe. We've never played live as a band and I'm anxious for this upcoming debut.
PRP: Hahaha, damn. My cousin with 5 months of age has more story to tell them you.
Serjonis: Hahahahahahaha, go to hell, bastard! Hehehe. There's this New Metal Party coming on december. We're the opening acts for 2 brazilian indie pimp rock heroes, Fantoche and Unfashion. You know'em well.
PRP: I sure do. Hmmmmm, why "Lynch" as a name? Have you been Lynched in some period of your life?
Serjonis: Not really. I suggested this name 'cause a lynch, in my opinion, is the most cruel act a human can inflict on another human. This is damn grotesque. It's almost an irony. We're nice dudes...
PRP: Hehehehe, I'm not sure about that.
Serjonis: There are other forms you can be lynched, tho. When you're in the middle of a big discussion and people won't let you speak, for instance.
PRP: Do you consider this a lynch?
Serjonis: Definitely!
PRP: Are you really that stupid? Hahaha, just kidding.
Serjonis: Hehehe. When you oppress people and don't let them defend themselves, you're lynching them.
PRP: Yeah, I agree.
Serjonis: Ok, I understand that I'm talking to a 17 year old kid. Hehehehehe.
PRP: Ok, no more interview for you now, bitch. Fuck you. Hehehe.
Serjonis: Just joking.
PRP: Hehehehehehe, so fucking what?
Serjonis: Hahahahahahahaha.
PRP: "I suggested this name 'cause a lynch, in my opinion, is the most cruel act a human can inflict on another human." What about rape?
Serjonis: I see a rape as a form of lynching someone. The victim's frail and defenseless.
PRP: Ok, I understand your point of view.
Serjonis: Good for you...
PRP: Hehehe, fuck you. Hehehehehehe.
Serjonis: I was ready to kick your ass. Hehehehehe.
PRP: Ok, being a "baby" band as you are, what are your plans for the future?
Serjonis: Well, we're recording 2 songs in 2 or 3 weeks. These songs will be available over the net at our site and mp3.com so people can get used to our music. These tracks will be distributed as a demo tape and we'll hopefully release it at the venue. Depending on it's results, we'll record 5 or 6 songs and release an EP by next year's february. It all depends on these songs. You've heard a cheesy recording of one of'em: Stolen. The other one is called Bloody Cheers.
PRP: Cheesy? Paulo (drums) told me that was the time you played the song giving the best of you.
Serjonis: Hahahahahaha. Gimme a break!
PRP: Hahahaha.
Serjonis: That was one of our worst performances. I mean it.
PRP: Hahahahaha, shut up. There's no way.
Serjonis: Hahahahaha, ok then.
PRP: Ok, last comments? Hahahahaha, just kidding.
Serjonis: Hehehehe.
PRP: Who's the lyricist of the band?
Serjonis: Myself. You've read all the crap I've written in the past year...
PRP: So, what do you usually write about?
Serjonis: Well, the themes change such as my mood. I used to write many lyrics containing a strong political stance, but I've quit doing it a long time ago. These lyrics are rotting right now.
PRP: And why's that?
Serjonis: Hehehehe, I'm a vegetarian and used to be a drug-free vegan for almost 2 years. I was listening lots of Earth Crisis and Vegan Reich and reading radical groups' materials.
PRP: Now you're a fucking drug addicted, right?
Serjonis: No. Today I let people kill themselves and choose what's best for their own lives. I drink very rarely. I was never into other drugs than alcohol.
PRP: So, you haven't answered why you quit writing lyrics containing a strong political stance. Can you do it now?
Serjonis: Sure. I was sick of having people who played with me not giving a shit bout what the message I was tryin to address. When I told'em the reasons that lead me to write certain lyrics, they were like: "Man, I don't agree with this! Don't sing it". They never wanted to write and never agreed with what I was writing. So I just decided to keep my radical stances for myself.
PRP: Hehehe, ok. Do you think some of your lyrics are kinda offensive, like, for instance, Bloody Cheers?
Serjonis: You've got to read my old shit if you take Bloody Cheers as an offense. Hehehehehe, Bloody Cheers is as ironic as a rich fucker who swears he's poor! Hehehe.
PRP: You can't deny that Bloody Cheers' lyrics are gonna offend some people, don't you think?
Serjonis: I did it on purpose. The day I wrote it, I felt like killing the 1st bastard who crossed my path. I was very, very pissed off with a political conversation I had with a friend of mine.
PRP: Hmmmm.... What's your relationship with Fantoche and Unfashion?
Serjonis: I used to work as sort of a co-manager for Fantoche when they where called Pimps. I worked with 'em for a little more than 1 year. We had good times together, but I parted ways with 'em. Unfashion is the coolest indie shit I've heard in a big while. I'm starting to work with them doing the same shit I did with Pimps. Promotion and distribution.
PRP: You think that web promotion is as good, if not better than the "real life" promotion?
Serjonis: This is a question I have asked myself like 1000 times. I think nothing can promote you better than a phat live performance. When kids are astonished by what your band can do live, right in front of them... this is better than anything. Except, of course, for rich-assed major record companies' promotion, hehehehehe. I would give away my left arm to be picked up by Immortal! Hahahaha, I'm joking.
PRP: Hahahaha, damn. That'll sound a bit dumb when people read. Hahahaha.
Serjonis: I know.
PRP: Hahahaha, free space for you to share with us your opinion about Fred Durst.
Serjonis: Hehehehe. I love 3 Dollar Bill Y'all$ and I hate Significant Other. Never liked his lyrics and never appreciated his attitude towards females. Well, I think he's a bastard but who cares? I don't think that my opinion will change this situation. The kids made him rich and I can't take all this money and arrogance from his ass. So, fuck him!
PRP: Influences of the band?
Serjonis: Fuck it all! Fuck this world! / Fuck everything that you stand for! / Don't belong! Don't exist! / Don't give a shit! / Don't ever judge me! Surfacing, Slipknot.
PRP: Dude...
Serjonis: What?
PRP: I asked for your influences.
Serjonis: Hehehehehe, I asked if I could quote somebody.
PRP: I'm the guy with the questions here.
Serjonis: Hehehe.
PRP: Can you do me a big favor and answer this shit now? Hehehe.
Serjonis: Ok. Well, would you rather have me list bands or styles? Which ones make it easier?
PRP: Both will work out fine.
Serjonis: Well, I'd say the bands which influenced us as individuals playing music are Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Rage Against the Machine, Deftones, Faith No More and Korn. They certainly sound diverse and are only our major influences. There are tons of other bands. We're basically more funky and melodic than aggressive.
PRP: I see.
Serjonis: But I love harsh crap too. Sep, Soulfly, Slipknot and Fear Factory rule.
PRP: Hmmm, how's the metal scene in Salvador? Hahahaha.
Serjonis: Hahahahaha. Scene = many fag metal bands and 2 pimp rock bands. Scene = shit. Did you get it?
PRP: Hehehe, yeah. What's the song writing process like?
Serjonis: My mom comes up with the guitar riffs and we start from 'em, hehehehe. Claudio just learns what he'll do and we start jamming. Then, my grandma adds the bass and my aunt plays the drum parts.
PRP: Ok, you're not being funny, punk. hehehehe
Serjonis: Just trying to wake you up.
PRP: Hahahahaha. Describe your band's sound
Serjonis: I try to listen to our songs as if I'm somebody else. Do u understand it?
PRP: Not really.
Serjonis: I try to analyze our music as if I'm not in the band. I keep asking myself if I would enjoy listening this band and shit. This helps us write cool music.
PRP: But, shit, man.... describe Lynch's sound. Hehehehe.
Serjonis: I think our music is made up of or involves 3 elements: 1- Making people wanna mosh around. 2- Satisfying ourselves. 3- Making people wanna understand the lyrics. This is what we're about, basically.
PRP: Cool. Hehehe, what's in the CD Player right now?
Serjonis: I'm gonna mention accurately the 7 CDs I've got in my stereo right now, k?
PRP: Sure.
Serjonis: Slipknot, Silverchair, Ben Harper, Djavan, Bad Religion, Sepultura and Unfashion.
PRP: Hehehe, lucky bastard. You have the Unfashion's CD-R.
Serjonis: Hehehe, yeah. Including that bonus I've sent ya: My Pet Chair.
PRP: I want that CD, hehehehe. Wanna trade?
Serjonis: Hmmmm, I'll make a copy and send ya for free.
PRP: Hahahahaha, yeah right.
Serjonis: I'm serious.
PRP: Thanks then. Name a band which you can't believe it isn't signed.
Serjonis: Only one band?! Hehehehe, let me name at least 3!
PRP: Hehehe, ok, besides Lynch, Fantoche and Unfashion.
Serjonis: Hehehehehehe, ok. Neck and Nuclear Rabbit are some phat bastards out there. Can't even believe they're still indie.
PRP: And the third one?
Serjonis: Unfashion. Hehehehe.
PRP: Fuck you. Hehehe, that one doesn't count.
Serjonis: Hmmmm, Gryp is signed. I can't think on anyone right now.
PRP: Damn, that's impossible.
Serjonis: Wait a sec. Can I mention Profana?
PRP: Yeah, it's ok, you brazilian bands' addict. Hehehehe.
Serjonis: Hehehehe. Dude, there's some cool shit here. Sep paved the way.
PRP: Has anyone in the band ever had their prostate examined?
Serjonis: Nah, but I'm going to the urologist next week. Let's see what he has for me. Hehehehe.
PRP: I'm sure he'll have a big and large cone for you, hehehehehehehe.
Serjonis: Hahahaha. Get a life, fag! Hehehe.
PRP: How many times you spanked your monkey for Christina Aguilera? Hehehehe.
Serjonis: Hahahahaha. I never did it...
PRP: LIAR! Hehehehe.
Serjonis: I spanked lots of monkeys for Britney Spears, tho. Hehehe. And to Mariah Carey too!
PRP: Hahahaha, you pervert.
Serjonis: May Jah pity my soul! Dude, have ya seen that Heartbreaker video?! Hehehe.
PRP: Hahahaha, yeah. She's extremely hot in that one.
Serjonis: Hehehehe.
PRP: Hehehe, so, I heard you're soooooo radical that you dig New Radicals. What's up with that?
Serjonis: I dig that song, what's it called? That video where they're at this mall and shit...
PRP: Shit, ya REALLY like that? Dude, why are you in the rapcore world in the first place?
Serjonis: Hahahahahaha.
PRP: Serjonis, maybe you've been brainwashed too! Hahahaha.
Serjonis: Hehehehe. Want me to answer you?
PRP: Sure, go ahead. Hehehehehe.
Serjonis: 'Cause Korn is fancy and they're rich today. Chino is cute too. I wanna be as rich as Jon Davis and as cute as Chino. And who knows, maybe ADIDAS will send me tons of pairs of shoes handcrafted at Malaysia and Vietnam!
PRP: Oh, so you're in it for the money and the fame?
Serjonis: I'm in it 'cause I love this kind of music and this is what I can do now. I hope kids can enjoy our music and my lyrics can be useful to someone someday.
PRP: All time favorite band?
Serjonis: The one and only, Bad Religion. Best lyrics out there. Best singer too.
PRP: Best singer? Get outta here.
Serjonis: Hehehe. Greg Graffin's the best.
PRP: Hmmmm, all-time favorite site? Hahahaha.
Serjonis: Hahahaha. Band site: Neck | Info site: PRP and The Noise Box.
PRP: Hahaha. Last comments?
Serjonis: Yeah. I wanna remind y'all that our site will be up in like 6-8 weeks and both songs available on our demo will be there for free download. Listen to Brazilian bands and support 'em 'cause they work really hard, besides sounding cool as hell! Try to stay true to what you believe and keep your eyes opened for copycats and posing suckers. Thanks, Pedro; the PRP kicks major ass and without yout support things would be much harder. Peace and love.
PRP: Thank you, bitch.
Serjonis: Anytime.
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