David Benson Interview

David Benson has a voice that has been compared to Ozzy and other classic hard/heavy metal artists but he in not another Ozzy wanna - be.He is a christian doom metal frontman with a quality voice and quality music to back it up.Traditional doom metal and old school heavy metal fans will dig what he does.Still unknown to most people which is a surprise because has a voice and sound which is sadly lacking in today's modern metal scene.Here he takes the time to do this interview. 1.First of all for all those people who may not be familiar with your work.Tell us about your musical background and history ? David : First let me start by thanking you for doing this interview, I really appreciate it! My career began in 1994 , with the release of my album "Holy Psychotherapy" through Viva Records in Sweden , and before that I just mucked about , And the great pursuit of success and doom musical journey. 2.The first thing everyone will notice about you is you sound a bit like Ozzy and he is a influence of yours.What was it like when you first realised this yourself.Some people would regard this as a huge bonus. David: To be quite honest it's something that just came naturally from the beginning, It's just normal to me. I think it can't hurt, and I'm glad that people who are fan's of this style of music have embraced me. 3.Apart from Sabbath and Ozzy who do you really admire musically speaking ? David: Wow , There are so many, But I would have to say , I'm a big fan of 70's music of all styles. But a few Bands that come to mind are, Deep Purple, Trouble, Dio, Type-O-Negative. 4.Give us a history of your recordings so far ? David: 1994 Holy Psychotherapy 1996 Purpose Of The Cross 2000 Premonition Of Doom 2005 Dbeality And my soon to be released LIVE 5.You have a European tour planned for this spring.Sounds like its going to be quite an exciting tour.Tell us about places you will be visiting and other bands you will be sharing the stage with ? David: We have decided to postpone the Tour , to work on new studio recording. 6.You are a Christian Metal artist and being the first real Christian Metal artist I have ever interviewed I have to ask this.What do you say to people who say Christianity doesn't belong in Metal.Its a narrow minded point of view i would of thought. David: I would just say there entitled to that opinion , And I would ask them to pay close attention to some of Black Sabbath's lyrics, After Forever comes to mind. I count as a honor that I'm your first Christian artist interview. 7.What other Christian Metal acts do you see as being real important ? David: Stryper, Apostle, Bloodgood, Barren Cross, Rez Band 8.The new album is being produced by Neil Kernon who has worked with Queensryche to Hall & Oates !How did that come about ? David: I met Neil , through a mutual friend of ours. We are not only working on new studio album. But Neil is putting the finishing touches on my soon to be released LIVE record. 9.The guitar work is outstanding on the songs i have heard on Myspace.Tell us about the the guy,i cant find much info about him ? David: I honestly really can't say because of legal reason's, but I hope to be able to reveal soon… 10.What is your opinion on the Metal scene these days,progressing or going backwards ? David: I really don't know to be quite honest. 11.Tell us about some of your favorite tracks and their meanings ? David: I really like to leave all meanings and inturpitations to the listener . That's half the fun… 12.Your music is available from CD Baby but what has been like for you getting the music out there.It seems to be harder than ever to get music heard now days as the Metal market seems flooded to me. David: Things are going well, I think your statement is true, But there are also many more ways to be heard now-a-days. 13.What is your long term ambitions as a artist ? David: To continue to grow in creativity and release quality music. And doom on…. 14.Any final words to the fans out there and to the people that might have just discovered David Benson. David: I would just like to thank all my current fan's and welcome new ones, I Love You All!