I think the first question have been asked of you a few thousand times: How did you find the name of the band, Fracture, and why have you chosen this one?
David: I came up with the band name Fracture because it resonated with me. I like the multiple meaning and I think overall it suits the style of our music.

Tony: I think for me a band name needed to be more than “just a name”. We tossed up a lot of names, but the one that stood out and had meaning was Fracture

Can we have a brief history of Fracture?
Fracture began back in 2006, when David had a separate project he was working on.Wanting a different direction in his music, he began looking for guitarists who were very similar in thought, understanding and taste in music. Through a friend they both knew, David invited Tony to join what was then Neue Regel. Tony brought forward a different feel and flavour of music writing , which is something David was looking for. We then recorded a few ideas and found that working together was the perfect partnership for us both.


Who are the musicians of the band and what have you done before (Previous bands, Studio Works)?
David: My first band was Vauxdvihl which we did an unreleased demo, "Starchamber" also an unreleased demo, "Neue Regel" – one studio album, titled "In a Word". Released on Paradigm records in 2004.

Tony: My first band, funnily enough was a 3 piece blues band called Marked Deck, we released one demo before the band split up. I then had various other bands, but found it very hard to find people to commit to this genre of music (progressive metal).
We later recruited Joe Kostov on guitar and Mark Degiorgio on drums to form a live ensemble, as well as join in the writing process.


In your opinion, what style of music would you say best describes what you play (for the people who don't know Fracture)?
David: Progressive Metal.
Tony: Progressive Metal.

What are (or were at the beginning) your main influences?
David: Black Sabbath, Queensryche, Fates Warning, Crimson Glory, Slayer and Metallica. I was influenced by the heavy riffs of Sabbath but loved the melodic and empowering music/vocals of Queensryche and Fates.

Tony: As with Dave, Black Sabbath, Fates Warning, Metallica, Queensryche, Testament, Thin Lizzy, Frank Zappa

, Yngwie Malmsteen, Deep Purple, Rainbow, Whitesnake, Dio (RIP), Dream Theatre… I really like to listen to everything metal.

How did you get started with music? Was it always your dream to be a musician?
David: My brother introduced me to music as he was a guitarist. He played in local bands. No it was not a dream until I found out the music made me complete. I found music helped me express my experiences, my belief s and my vision. It was and is a creative outlet.

Tony: I first started playing guitar as a young kid. I would watch my neighbour play with his Friends For hours and just loved what I saw.

How did your parents react to you getting into this heavy duty music?
David: My parents were happy if I was happy. They have always supported me. My Mum inspired me a lot. She loved music.

Tony: My parents were very supportive in everything I did, but, at the same time didn’t like Heavy Metal and always tried to steer me away from it.

Are you self-taught musicians, or have you taken any lessons?
David: I am self taught.

Tony: s mentioned I did study for a short time at a local music centre, but mainly concentrated on learning different styles of my favourite musicians, all by ear.

Who conducts the "lyrics" and who was responsible for the "melodies"?
David: I write the lyrics and melodies for the album.

Tony: David wrote the lyrics and melodies for the album, I cant sing to save my life!!

Are you satisfied with the way "Simple chaos" turned out for the moment?
David: Yes and No. There are always elements you are not satisfied with. Overall I’m proud of the album.

Tony: I am very proud of what we have produced, but as David Mentioned there will always be something you would change. I don’t think anyone could say that they are 100% satisfied with what they produce. You always want to do your best, and improve on what you have done.

How long did it take to record the album?
David: From writing to recording the final product approx 18 mths.


Are you satisfied with the cover?
David: Yes. It has a very organic feeling to it and a lot of significance to us both.

Are you going to tour to promote this album? If so when and where?
David: At this stage we are searching for a bass player. Unfortunately this limits us. In a perfect world we would love to tour in support of this album. However we are concentrating on the new material for the next release.

Tony: I think at this point in time we would all like to get out and tour, but, Bass players are not so easy to find. Our priority lies in writing and recording the next album.


Are there any concrete plans for a new album or new songs already?
David: Yes. We have currently 6 songs already written/recorded for the next release.

Do you know some french bands?
Dvid: Yes, a French band I loved in the 80’s was Sortilege. They had a brilliant singer which I admired. Also H Bomb and Nightmare.

Tony: Unfortunately not of the top of my head. I’m sure somewhere in my collection there is something that originated from France

What do you feel about the path travelled by the group since the beginning?
David: We have progressed a lot especially with new members aboard.

Tony: It’s been a great experience. We have matured as musicians greatly and can only build on our skills with the new album


To come to the internet, what is your general opinion on this medium? Do you think that stuff like Peer to Peer really does damage to bands?
David: Again yes and no. It damages bands in sales. Artists should be rewarded for their effort. On the positive side the magnitude of exposure is vast.

Tony: It certainly causes a lot of damage financially. Yet it is unavoidable, so accepting the fact that most people download rather than going to record store and buying an album is some what sad. The only way we stop it is if the internet is turned of (????) but somehow myself and 99.9% of the worlds population agrees that that wont happen.

How the future does looks like for the band?
David: Very positive. I believe in this band and the direction we are heading. We have a great camaraderie and complement each other.

Tony: I feel the same, the most important aspects of our music are direction, composition and a genuine love for music. With this in mind the future looks big for FRACTURE

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Interview done by Hellsheimer

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