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Interview: Tim King (of SOiL)
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What got this band together and started in this business?
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SOiL started as a side project by founding members Tim King, Adam Zadel, and Tom
Schofield. It quickly became a full time band that has been active for twelve
years.
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Who writes and produces all the material for the band?
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All our music is written by Tim Adam and Tom. The lyrics are written by AJ.
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Has the band played in front of or with any acts our readers would
know from the mainstream?
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You name it, we played with them: Ozzy, Rob Zombie, Nickelback, Mudvayne,
Static X, Sevendust, Godsmack, Staind, Mushroomhead, et cetera...
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Where can people access your music on the web?
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Any embarrassing moments on stage?
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Too many to list! Falling down always sucks.
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Any good stories you want to tell us?
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Probably when we were at Dimebag's house and got to play with fireworks and
record some acoustic SOiL songs.
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Who are the band's musical influences?
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Every guy has their different influences. Some artists in common are
Alice in Chains, Metallica, Life of Agony, COC, Soundgarden.
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How did the band get together?
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It was formed as a side project to our death metal band "Oppressor".
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What is your musical background like?
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I have taken piano lessons, played the viola, played upright bass... no real
training on the electric bass.
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Any other members in your family that are musicians?
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My great grandfather was first chair violinist for the Chicago Symphony
Orchestra.
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What is the top reason why you want to play music?
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Because I love playing the bass.
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What has been your best show?
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Download 2006. We played in front of 55,000 in the United Kingdom.
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