Please give a brief history of the band, including current line up.
C.V started off in 94 as a band called Speedball,after
constant line up changes and finding out there is a SB in the U.S we decided
to change our name about 10 minutets before our first CD was to go to the
printers in 1999.
GRUNT JOHNSON BASS, BERTO LEAD GUITAR, MARK LUCAS DRUMS, GARRY CAMPBELL VOCALS.
Discography.
Scriblings of a mad man is the offical Cd LP and a single
called stand and deliver was put out,in 2002.we put together a EP with old
and new songs called LIMITED EDITION only 100 made...were also on a few comps.
If you were writing a review about Crucified Venus, how would
you describe the band?
C.Vs sound is very Phat these days its got a real heavy
bass sound we mix all elements Punk /OI/ Hardcore and Rock N ROLL..we are
very Original i think..we don't play at 10000mph i like people to hear my
Lyrics...The band are 3 heavy weights and a Rock God who get into all types
of hard angry music, 2 building workers a debt collecter and a out of work
artist, cocktail for confusion for the political punk..ha ha ha
Why did you choose the name Crucified Venus and what other
existing band names do you rate?
the name CRUCIFIED VENUS came from a contraversal Australian
artist NORMAN LINDSEYS sketch named THE CRUCIFIED VENUS in 1920's.. its a
nude chick nailed to a cross with demons around her feet with their tongues
out
How does the sound of Australian punk differ in the sound
and lyrical content compared with UK, European and American punk?
i can't speak for Australian bands across the board because
alot of them do sound british and alot sound American. i find those bands
fucking boring, (not that i don't like U.K or American punk i Doi love both)but
the ones who have the aussie flavour are real, i think we have certain heavyness
in oz due to bands like AC/DC and Rose Tattoo. C.V also has a big english
influence due to my music tastes, The lyrics in C.V are about where we live
and things that we realate to, its no good singing about being a Cockney
rebel and living near the beach in sunny Sydney, its false,we are the real
deal, i'm not shy to right about any subject that i think is worth writing
about..
Tell the reader a little about the Australian scene, and
how often do you get to see non Australian bands play?
The sydney scene is fucked, a lot of beer bands and emo
crap. Too many songs about drinkin, but a lot of fresh faces are going to
shows now and some old ones comming back.If o.s bands come out there is always
good turn out people come out of the wood work,we get a fare share of o.s
bands down hear , more American than English unfortunatetly would like to
see top name british punk/oi bandsin oz..Queensland has a healthy scene,
as far as the rest of the country i don't know.. punk lives all over though..
If you could see any band play live, either of the past or
present who would it be?
THE 4 SKINS or LAST RESORT, i have seen a lot of top punk
bands who i would love to see again.. as well
How did playing this years HITS come about, and what else
have you got planned when you are over here?
i went to HITS Japan last year and took some discs over
and handed em out to the orginisers and to the bands ,then made constant
contact with HITS since and offerd to pay our own way helped alot, we got
a show with the LURKERS and SANDIEST from JAP and one other show after HITS
,we can;t stay long because of finances..
Plans, gigs and releases planned for 2003.
we got plenty of gigs on our home turf,we are going to
Queensland to do some shows with the mighty MOUTHGUARD before we come over..i
hope to get in the studio when we get back but its all down to the almighty
$$ we've got plenty of new songs to put down..
Any final comments?
sorry about my spelling i left school to early,should
of listend to mum, come check us out at hits we are the only Aussie band
there and need the support,check our site out www.crucifiedvenus.com and
cheers Rebbeca its people like you who have made the scene the way it should
be - Global.
Cheers Garry Vocals C.V.
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