Interview
Handle:
Metal of Vibrants
How did you come up with your alias ?
I came up with the idea of 'Metal' because I - at that time - liked Rock'n'Roll and Heavy Metal.. and since my friends at school called me 'Metal' as my nickname - I took on 'Metal' as my computer-handle aswell.
City / Country:
Aalborg / Denmark
Born year:
1972
What was your first computer, and when did you get it?
My first computer was a Commodore 64 and I got it in May 1986.
How did you get into the scene and what groups have you been a member of ?
I got into the scene through my good friend Ulrik Henriksen - alias Tiger. He had just started himself and I joined his group Zone 7, which then was my first group. I've been in the following groups: Zone 7, Deadline, TAF, U2, World Wide Expressive (WWE), Abnormal, Contex, Unitech Designs, Bonzai, Flash Inc. and Regina - I'm currently a member of Vibrants, Camelot and Avantgarde!
What was the proudest moment in your career ?
The very first piece of music I made, and also when I saw my name in the charts for the first time! And ofcause when Bonzai hit the number one spot as the best demo-group!
For what specific reason(s) do you think that you are remembered ?
For the music I made for the Bonzai demos. When I meet people on IRC, they always ask if I'm the Metal/Bonzai...
What would you like to be remembered for ?
I would like to be remembered for being a musician, who made music that made a difference. I've always tried to keep a style, that was my own and not to listen too much to the other people's music.
What made you stop the scene activity ? (and do you remember when?)
Well, actually I'm still active in the scene, but I did have a break in the period from 1991 to 1993, due to the loss of my c64.. I thought the scene had died, but I was proven otherwise, so I'm still around...
Thinking back on the good old days, is there anything you regret?
Hmm, not really. Maybe that I joined Contex, which was a major mistake!
What was your favorite
GAME(S)
Actually I hardly played a game after 1987 - Hawkeye was cool though!
DEMO(S)
too many to mention.
PROGRAMMER(S) (OR PROGRAMMING TEAM(S))
BUDS!
CRACKER(S) (OR CRACKING GROUP(S))
Hotline, Jewels, Ikari..
COMPOSER(S)
Johannes Bjerregaard, Laxity, Future Freak, Drax, JCH.
BEST COMPOSED TRACK(S)
Too many to mention.
EVENT(S) (E.G. COPYPARTY)
Dexion Party 1990 in Odense, Denmark.
DRINK ?
Coffee, beer, redwine.
What are you doing nowadays ?
I'm almost done studying for Land-Surveyor. I've also settled down and raised a family - so goodbye nerdish computer image!
What are you doing on your spare time?
I take care of the usual family business, but I also have some time to compose some tracks on either the c64, the PC, or on my Synthesizer (MIDI).. I'm also active in the pc-scene in the demo-group Analogue, which have some pretty interesting c64-oldies in it (Hein Design and Mirage). I also play some soccer when I have the time..
Is there anything you'd like to say to the public (read: admires)
There are so many things that could be said about the old days.. one thing is sure though - they'll never come back, not on any computer!! Be glad that you were able to take part in what is the longest surviving computer-scene!
What is the meaning of life?
If I knew, I would probably not be living here on earth..