MZ666: How was the band formed?

BD: in 1998 Alchymist sarted, through many twist`s and turn`s you end up here with the 6 headed beast we are today.

MZ666: Where did the band name originate?
BD: Alchymist is the art of turning metal to gold

MZ666:Tell me about your band - How long have you been together, how did you all meet, etc?
BD: Alchymist is Jody-vox, Adam-Vox, Dennis-Gtr, Darnell-Bass, Robert-Drum`s, and me (BrotherDannn) on percussion. We`ve got 20+ year`s of knowing each other some of us even longer Robert, and I go back to Jr High togther. we`ve got a long backstory, and history in the music scene here.

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

MZ666: What would be your ultimate gig line-up?
BD: SABBATH-PRIEST-SLAYER-ALCHYMIST!

MZ666: Who writes your lyrics, music and what subjects do they deal with?
BD:Jody/Adam lyric`s, Band write`s the music, and subject`s range from anything you can imagine to beyond.

MZ666:What is your favorite song to perform? Why?
BD: "Who Rapes You/Insights"...Cause it`s the first song we did as a 6pc, it`s a great groove, and people respond well to it.

MZ666:Musically are you self taught/schooled?
BD: mostly self taught took a few lessons in high school, then took lessons from Robert for awhile as well. he`s the best teacher out there, and now he`s a bandmate, and more than that a great friend so i`ve learned alot from him.

MZ666:How many releases do you have out right now?
BD: New CD "Crucible" is out. Were on 3 compilation`s from Loco Diablo Records, 2 compilations from Heavycore, and the Heavycore Roasting Posers DVD Vol. 1 which is being ReReleased in April 2005 by Arctic Music Group Nation Wide!

MZ666:Anything you guys do before a show to get pumped up?
BD: Drink a little, Smoke alot, no wait i meant Drink alot, Smoke a little. Damn it`s hard to remeber when your stoned.

MZ666:What was your most memorable show? Why?
BD: Playing with Monster Magnet, why? because there Monster Magnet.

MZ666:How does It feel to be a HeavyCore Supporter?
BD: PROUD TO BE 110FUCK`N% HEAVYCORE FOREVER! Heavycore is the greatest underground metal brotherhood on the planet! We`ve met some of the best band`s, and the greatest people in the Core!

MZ666:Since the death of the great(Dimebag)has this changed your minds any differently about playing live shows?
BD: No not at all. The stage was Dimebag`s, He owned the stage, He was at home there. We`d never dwell on the negative of it. Out of respect for Dime we`d be more likely to think of him, and thrash the stage. Just like he diod EVERY time he stepped on the stage. Don`t dwell on Dime`s loss. I`m sure he wouldn`t want us too. honor him by giving it 110% up there like he did every night!

MZ666:What are some of your  favorite place's to play?
BD: The Canopy club, The Phoenix, Tommy G`s.

MZ666:Do you have any advice for people starting a band?
BD: DON`T

MZ666:What is your impression of the Metal music scene?
BD: Metal is alway`s strong has been since Sabbath if you like metal then it never goes away!

MZ666:Who are some of the influences on your band?
BD: Everthing from Sabbath/Priest/Maiden to Slayer/Tallica/Anthrax to Pantera/Tool/A-n-C to Slipknot/Mudvayne/Lamb of God. We don`t leave no decade unturned we like it all!

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?
BD: Hit us up at alchymistmetal.com, and remeber HELLMETAL FOREVER!

MZ666:Last but not least please state for full name and SS#(lol just joking I figure we need some humor sometimes so need to comment)
BD: First name: Brother, Middle name: Dan, Last name: nnnnnnnnnnnnnn. Social Security # 666-66-6666