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1. Could you tell us more about the history of the band, how things started.
“Davey and I (Marc R.) formed the band in 2005, we had played together in The Atari Star and I was previously in No Empathy and The Traitors. Davey and I run Johann’s Face Records together.”

2. What’s your opinion on your first album “Denying The West,” nowadays? Where did you record it? Are you still satisfied with the songs on it, the production, and the artwork? How were the reactions to this album?
“I still really enjoy the songs on that album. We recorded it with Greg Norman at Electrical Audio (Steve Albini’s studio) and
even though we’re a little more aggressive in sound as a band nowadays, I think it really holds up well as a concept. It got more good reviews than any project I’ve ever done. I love the artwork too.”

3. You’ve recently released your new killer album “Died True,” where did you record it, who produced it, and are you still satisfied with the songs, production and artwork? Can you tell us more about the recording process? How are the reactions on this one so far?
“Died True seems to be everyone’s favorite so far, we recorded it with Greg Norman again. We were going for a more 77′ style punk sound and I think we achieved that. More Zero Boys and Sham 69. It sounds better on the LP than on the CD in my opinion. Vinyl is just better
overall for what we do.”

4. Who writes the lyrics, what are they about? Is there any concept in them? Are the lyrics an important aspect of the band or are they just there to guide the music?
“I (Marc) write all the lyrics. I think they’re very important aspect of the music. I want a story or a point, not just whining about girls and love. The lyrics on Died True are more stylized and I think that confuses people a little. I like to write using characters and points of view that aren’t my own. I also use alot of black humor and sarcasm which can be confusing if you don’t have a point of reference in punk history, which most young people don’t.

5. How did you get in contact with “Johann’s Face Records?” For how many albums have you signed to them? Are you satisfied with their work? Why did you signed with them?
“I own Johann’s Face Records so getting signed was not hard. I like putting out my own records, I’m a control freak.”

6. When it comes down to writing a new song or an album whats the process like?
“I usually bring in riffs or an idea and we just hammer it out from there. I mostly write the lyrics after the basic structure of a song has been fleshed out. We always record more songs than we need for an LP so we have a choice and extra tracks for comps and the like.”

7. Have you played live a lot? What tours have you done in the past? What tours are going to take place or are there plans for a tour as a support for a “bigger” band?
“We’ve toured five times around the country. We usually go out twice a year. We’ve played The Fest (Gainesville), Mauled by Tigers Fest, and we’re playing the upcoming Riot Fest. We just did a few shows with The Force which is the bass player from AFI’s side project.”

8. Tell some of your experiences playing live.
“We prefer playing punk houses to clubs. They are always more fun and the people are there
because they love music, it’s way more fun. We’ve played dozens of punk houses and we have a 7″ called “Punk House Heaven” on Let’s Pretend Records. You can just be way sillier and meet more cool people in houses/weird spaces.”

9. What are your expectations for “DAS KAPITAL” in the future?
“New CD/LP in 2009 plus our usual two tours. I’d like to tour Europe.”

10. What do you guys do when you’re not out on the road? Do you guys work or school?
“I work on the label and the guys have various jobs. We also put on shows at Lucky Gator Loft which is our space. We’ve done shows there for two years.”

11. Is MySpace the great Satan of the 21st Century?
“No, it kinda rules for getting the word out and listening to new music. I like it.”

12. What do you think of this year’s presidential election? Do you like any of the candidates?
“I will vote for Barack Obama in the upcoming election. I really want to urge anyone who is in a swing state to register and vote. This election is very important to us all.”

13. Currently all over the news is the out-raging gas prices, what are your thoughts on that issue?
“Sucks, I drive less definately. We need to support alternative forms of energy.”

14. What bands have you toured with? Are there any that you would definetely want to tour with?
 ”We usually tour alone. I’d love to tour with MOTO or Dillinger Four.”

15. Thanks so much for taking the time to do this interview, any thoughts or comments?
“You can check out www. daskapital. us or www. johannsface. com.

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