Interview with Michael Paget (guitar/vocals) of Bullet For My Vallentine

RD: How long has the band been together?

Padge: we've been together for about 9 years now.

RD: How did the band form?

Padge: Matt and Moose were co-founders, then recruiting Padge on guitar. Jay joined a few years ago when we lost our original bass player.

RD: Main Influences?

Padge: Iron Maiden, Metallica, machine head and Pantera.

RD: How has the music changed since the 1st album?

Padge: Our new material is more up-beat, sort of 5th gear all the way!! but the massive choruses are still there with even more of a stadium rock show vibe!

RD: Whats your approach to writing?

Padge: A song usually comes from a guitar riff or series of riffs either written on the road or from just doodling then constucted in a rehearsal room as a band until we have a song . Once we are happy with the music Matt will write lyrics and melody!

RD: What can we look forward to at a BFMV show?

Padge: An all out, balls to the wall rockshow with pyro, ramps, lights, dragons, bombs, bangs, smoke, fire, sparks, midgets, beer, solos, geese, wensleydale and hair!

RD: Whats been your favorite place to tour?

Padge: Anywhere really!!!

RD: How did it feel to go on tour with Iron Maiden?

Padge: They have always been one of my favourite bands so it was an honour and a dream come true!!

RD: What bands would make up your dream tour?

Padge: Testament, Maiden, Metallica, Pantera, Bullet and Girls Aloud!!!

RD: Do you still go to concerts your not part of or do you usually not have the time?

Padge: I went to Iron Maiden in Cardiff on Dec 10th and they rocked.

RD: What was the best concert you've ever been to?

Padge: Milton Keynes bowl. Ozzfest. The one when Pantera played before Slayer! metal heaven.

RD: How does the UK Scene differ from the US?

Padge: not much really, just longer drives.

RD: Do you all have a girlfriend or are you single?

Padge: yes i am engaged.

RD: What do you think of porn?

Padge: it’s great!

RD: Do you watch porn on tour? If not why?

Padge: yes of course.

RD: Do you have any crazy groupie, or tour stories?

Padge: maybe, but most of us have girlfriends.

RD: Who gets the most chicks in the band?

Padge: that would be telling.

RD: Who's better UK girls or US girls?

Padge: better at what?

RD: Any sexual fetishes?

Padge: I like to get hung from my testicles before sex. its good for relaxing.

RD: Favorite part on a womans body?

Padge: left front rib, 3 from the bottom.

RD: Any last words?

Padge: yippee kai ay mother fuckers!!!

RD: Where can we find out more information about you guys?

Padge: http://www.bulletformyvalentine1.com
http://www.myspace.com/bulletformyvalentine