Interview to Metal Army  in September/97
 
 
Heave was formed in early 1995 and play melodic powerful metal. - says Patrik Storr, the guitarrist of this awesome new swedish band. The line-up of Heave is: Per Richard (voice), Patrik Stoor (guitar), Pasi J Lappi (bass) & Patrik Nikolic (drums). 
The demo "Bequile" reached great review in the underground metal zines, and the music is really impressive, because its originality. 

What's the band doing right now? 
We are preparing to go in the studio and make a CD which will be released in early 1998. 

The cover of demo is very sinister, but the art is beautiful. Who created that cover? 
The cover was created by Heave. The interpretation is up to each and every one to make. 

Tell us something about the lyrics on "Beguile" DT? 
It's a piece of my mind and sole in each and every lyric on Beguile say's Per Richard. 

How is the participation of all the members in composing? 
Music first then lyrics. Every one contributes a riff here and there. 

What are the influences for the Heave's sound? 
We have no influences on the sound it just is there. 

And like musician, what are your personal influences? 
Fear Factory, Candlemass, Fight, Machine Head and so on. Asked about the best bands of the present scene, he says: We think that the best bands right now is Fear Factory, Machine Head because they are taking metal to a new level. 

What is the best period for metal: the 80's or the 90's, in your opinion? 
I'd rather the nineties because the eighties was more a hard rock decade. 

How would you describe the band on stage? What are the best shows that you've done? 
It's a headbangers heaven. All shows have something about them that make'seach one special. 

And the swedish metal scene? Describe it for us... 
Officially it don't exist. 

And about the bands of the past: what of those do you think that remains doing a sound with the same level of energy than the old days? 
Ozzy Ozbourne the man is an inch from being a GOD. 

Something more to point about? The space is yours... 
Thanks for your support, Metal is our only friend.