Leo: Congratulations for Scars: Incomplete, the album of the month in March at Nocturnal Hall deservedly! How the hell do you get such stunning ideas?
Wolfgang: Hello Leo! Thanks for compliments - I compose with a lot of emotion I would say!

Leo: Where do you compose music for IN SLUMBER?
Wolfgang: I only compose at home, because I am left alone and I can concentrate better. I must be alone and in accordant emotional condition to find new ideas.

Leo: The lyrical concept of your first album Stillborn Rebirth was really appealing. Which contents does Scars: Incomplete handle?
Wolfgang: The lyrical draft contains the dedication to self-injury. I have a soft spot for the pathetic meaning in it. The different motives hiding behind are really burdensome! I try to formulate that not in dull manner, but more noble, emotional and spiritual. The tragedy arranged behind has got delightful and liberating aspects. Hate and love in a transcendental world, expressed lyrically – that’s more emotional for me!

Leo: Do you treat with negative/positive experiences in your live through music?
Wolfgang: Yes, I work up negative records through music, because all my feelings are more intense and honest while working on new songs! There is no place for positive researches – I would not have enough subjects for a whole album!

Leo: Your voice sounds very variable on the new record. Do you practice singing? How often do rehearsals take place?
Wolfgang: We rehearse two times a week with IN SLUMBER. I do not really train my voice, I scream emotionally, but I am going to start singing during the rehearsals to use my voice really variably for the next album.

Leo: Is it difficult to cooperate with you in your opinion? Are you open for compromises or don’t you rather give an inch?
Wolfgang: Haha, you should ask my band colleagues about that, but from my point of view I am willing for agreements. If I do not like musical proposals, I would not argue against them by hook or by crook, but I try to get my way with other musical solutions. It is more important that all musicians stand for every single song proudly.

Leo: How does a normal day in the life of a busy music genie look like?
Wolfgang: Hmmm, I go to work at 6.45 a.m. and I return approximately at 4 p.m. to 4.30.p.m, I turn on the computer and try to realize the ideas which came up during my work. I drink one beer conveniently. I work on older ideas if I don’t come up with new ones – or I continue writing my lyrics; in between I get myself something to eat. Afterwards it is time for rehearsing (normally at 7 p.m.) for at least 3 hours. I return to home then, drink another beer and work on ideas or write on with my lyrics. The time I do not have any more inspiration, I switch on TV and let the day unwind easefully. Sometimes I meet my friends in the city to have some beers and to speak about the one or other problem, if a rehearsal has been cancelled.

Leo: You are involved in many other bands and projects. Do other factors suffer from these manifold activities?
Wolfgang: Unfortunately this is true, yes! All the other factors are musical projects in turn, hehe! I would be happy, if there would be less work from time to time, but…the heck with it!

Leo: Did you like the collaboration with the Eisblut musicians? Is there something planned for the future?
Wolfgang: That was cool - of course it was advantageous that I know the guys for quite a while. It was a lot of fun to scribe a project with other guys, where I am not the main song writer! We work on a sequel.

Leo: What do expect from Massacre Records?
Wolfgang: I demand that they support IN SLUMBER at best. The collaboration works like a charm and I confide in these guys working at Massacre Rec. In the end it is deciding that we find a good position on the European market.

Leo: Where do you want to stand on the ladder of success in ten years?
Wolfgang: Hmmm…I want to look back on an insane period of time together with my band mates – it is only second-rank where I am positioned on the ladder of success, but it would be great to be further upstairs. I want to do some touring across Europe and I try to record some good albums, because I want that IN SLUMBER gets successful!

Leo: Are concerts of an important significance for you?
Wolfgang: Concerts are very important for me to let off steam. I am glad if the auditory experiences something outstanding together with the band to flee from everyday life.

Leo: Is it a kind of metamorphosis on stage to bring out a different aspect of your personality?
Wolfgang: I am a rather introvert person and I relish to scream out all my thoughts and emotions on stage with the help of musical backing! So I transform in a particular way! I feel more free and vital when screaming out all my hate.

Leo: I visited your latest concert with Third Moon in your hometown Linz together with 300 fans. What do you think about the scene’s force in (Upper) Austria?
Wolfgang: I consider the scene to be relatively strong and the scene got better in Austria in general. There are a lot of interesting and new bands here to be proud of. We will hear about them for sure.

Leo: Concerning the latest show, it was impelling, as you put away the guitar for a song to concentrate on the vocals for a while. The contact with the fans got intensified. Would this be an option for the future to evolve into a more tangible front man?
Wolfgang: That’s exactly the reason why I am not an IN SLUMBER guitarist. Consequently I can act out more emotionally. Let’s see, but I think I will put away my guitar from time to time in Third Moon for one or two songs.

Leo: Do you listen to music at home? Which way do you prefer?
Wolfgang: I do not have the time to listen to music at home. The direction has not changed since the age of 13. I love this Old School Death Metal stuff, though I try to find and live my own expression.

Leo: Do you judge the internet as positive or do you rather suffer damages?
Wolfgang: I personally think that it is positive and helpful, because young bands get the chance to present themselves world wide.

Leo: Do you continue the Scars: Incomplete?
Wolfgang: We are looking forward to be on stage whenever it is possible and to promote our actual album Scars: Incomplete! I will prepare for the next release slow-going!

Leo: Just imagine following situation: a music fan sees through all new releases and wants to purchase only one album. Why does he grab IN SLUMBER’s CD calculatedly?
Wolfgang: …because he experienced IN SLUMBER live on stage – and he was able to identify with the music of IN SLUMBER. I personally hope that not only one music lover but lots more will do that, haha!

Leo: Is there anything left we did not mention and you want to add implicitly?
Wolfgang: I want to say thank you to all, who took the time to read till here. Please visit our page www.myspace.com/inslumber or www.inslumber.com. Stay Metal!

Shows:
13. April 2007 Mark, Salzburg
14. April 2007 Zeughaus, Passau
23. June 2007 Summer Nights Festival, Strasswalchen
29. June 2007 Soul Of Metal Festival
14. July 2007 Kaltenbach Open Air, Spital/S.