MMP – How did the band get started?
Steelwing – The remaining members Alex, Oskar and Robby from the local heavy metal band Hellevator, formed Steelwing in 2009 together with Skürk and Riley
MMP – What kind of music do you play?
Steelwing – Metal as we like it
MMP – How has the fan response been?
Steelwing – Our fans are great
MMP – Where did the band name come from?
Steelwing – It came from the skies
MMP – Introduce the band members and what they do in the band?
Steelwing – Riley on vocals. Alex & Robby take care of the guitars while Nic and Oskar handle the rhythm section
MMP – Who writes the music? Lyrics?
Steelwing – Riley write the lyrics. Music is crafted by Alex/Riley and arranged by Steelwing
MMP – And where do the lyric ideas come from?
Steelwing – Riley’s observations
MMP – What is your view in Satanism and Occultism?
Steelwing – Be vigilant
MMP – How many albums/CD’s have you released?
Steelwing – 1 EP, 2 albums and the 3rd is on the way
MMP – Tell me about some of the songs on the latest CD?
Steelwing – The lyrical concept, on our soon to be released album, describes how the current flawed state of mankind must be sacrificed to pave way for a transhumanistic future, or continue on its current path and face extinction
MMP – Who are some of your musical influences?
Steelwing – Everything that’s good, classic or new stuff
MMP – What is the band like when you play live?
Steelwing – A post apocalyptic heavy metal assault
MMP – Have you guys ever played in another country?
Steelwing – We’ve been on tour in Europe and South America so far
MMP – How big of crowd shows up at shows usually?
Steelwing – On our own club shows it can be around 300 people, more or less. Can be thousands on festivals.
MMP – How is the crowd response when you play?
Steelwing – Usually striking
MMP – When do you guys plan on writing any new material?
Steelwing – We just finished writing our new album, so it will take a little while
MMP – What does the future hold for the band??
Steelwing – Release the new album and tour some, see you on the road!
Thanks a lot for the support! – Nic Savage/Steelwing
