MZ666: How was the band formed?

Aantar-  I was advised by my producer (Juan Punchy Gonzalez) that Jessie (bass/vocals) was a really killer bass vocals. He and I  meet 2 years ago at the Brass Mug he was a big time Diabolic fan and we just clicked!!! Jessie then called up friend R.J. lead/rhythm guitars and we started writing songs.

MZ666: Where did the band name originate?

Aantar- I had the idea for many years. The time was write to use it. Most of the killer band names have already been used, BLASTMASTERS fits our lineup perfect!!!

 

MZ666:Tell me about your band - How long have you been together, how did you
all meet, etc?

Aantar- Its only been 9months since we formed. Our  debut album will be titled "Twisted Metal"!!!!!! .  We now have Jeff Parrish playing guitars in the band. Lee Harrison of Monstrosity introduced me to Jeff back in 1996. Jeff and R.J. are really killer rhythm / lead guitar players and work well together. I remember meeting R.J. years ago. He would tell me that he liked the Slayer song Killing Fields we (Diabolic) covered. I never thought in a million eons we would be in a band. When I saw him playing Diabolic (All Evils Inside) I was really impressed.

MZ666:Are you Guys Self Taught or Schooled?

Aantar- My dad taught me the basics of drumming when I was 7-8years old. I would watch The ultimate revenge video with SLAYER,EXODUS and VENOM over and over and over. I bought a drum set ,the rest is history.

MZ666: How would you best describe your style of music?

Aantar- Demonic. I like to say its a cross of Terrorizer meets Bathory and Possessed. I’ve always been a diehard for extreme fast and brutal Black/Death/Thrash Metal. The energy BLASTMASTERS create is so powerful and intense, its hard to control!!!

 

MZ666: What would be your ultimate gig line-up?

Aantar- I really love touring. It doesn’t matter what town,village,or city. After touring with Cannibal Corpse,Morbid Angel, and Krisian. I hope to get BLASTMASTERS on tour first here in America then Europe.

 
MZ666: Who writes your lyrics, music and what subjects do they deal with?

Aantar- Jessie (Bass/Vocals) writes the lyrics. He has some crazy new song titles and lyrics.

MZ666:What is your favorite song to perform? Why?

Aantar-I love all our songs!!!!!!! Why ? Because There challenging and fun to play.

MZ666:How many releases do you have out right now?

Aantar- 1 demo. Our Debut album will be titled Twisted Metal!!!

MZ666:What was your most memorable show? Why?

Aantar-Tampa Florida!!!!!!!!We just played our 1st show here in Tampa Florida and it was Killer!!!!! The fans really showed support,Bill from Angel Corpse/Immolation showed up. Rob from Malevolent Creation  was there also Ben Myers of Nasty Savage showed up. Its always cool to play a show with killer bands watching. They make you play better.

MZ666:What are some of your favorite place's to play?

Aantar- Everywhere!!!!!!!  In L.A I like playing  the Palace(across the street from capital records)and Whisky a go-go/The great American Music Hall in San Fran Anywhere in the US because its home. In Switzerland Z7/ Austria- Hafen and Paris - La Locomotive/

MZ666: How did you learn to play music Self Taught/Music School?

Aantar- My dad showed me how to read music and play drums. I taught drumming at Hearts Music in Winnona, MN back in 1993. I never went to a music school. I just have a good ear for brutal deathmetal.

MZ666:Do you have any advice for people starting a band?

Aantar-Play every metalfest you can.Get along with one another and have fun!!! Don’t let politics,friends,or work stop your from writing music.

 
MZ666:What is your impression of the Metal music scene?

 Aantar- Hungry for new killer death metal.

MZ666: The biggest thing to rock the metal scene recently has been the
terrible murder of Dimebag of Damageplan/Pantera. Has this changed Your mind
of playing live?

Aantar- I would play IRAQ for our troops if the pentagon called us. That was fucked up!!! I never meet Dimebag but I don’t think he would want any metal band to stop playing live no mater what.

  
MZ666:Who are some of the influences on your band?

Aantar- Slayer, Possessed, Sodom, Kreator, Venom,1349, Cannabal Corpse, Morbid Angel, Vader.

MZ666: Thanks for the interview. (You can hear more of This band in our link
section. Stay Metal, Stay Brutal .  Any last comments for our readers?

Aantar- Down load our demo www.blastmasters1.com, Thanks for your support see you on tour!!!!! Look for our album titled Twisted Metal COMING SOON!!!!!