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Metal
Messiahs
An interview with Superchrist
By Bob
Ignizio |
Superchrist (Chris Black – bass and vocals, Hank
Bitchlover – guitar, and Whorepuncher – drums) are a three metal band from
Chicago whose sense of humor and Motorhead obsession would make them a good
match for a double bill with Cleveland’s own Boulder. The band recently
self-released their CD ‘Back & Black’ which I liked quite a bit, so I
figured why not ask the band for an interview? They obliged, and you can
read the results below..
Utter Trash: Why did you pick the name Superchrist for
the band?
Chris Black: I don't remember.
But it was me and Doublebee. He was the bass player in JULIE WAS RIGHT. I
had big plans and he was game. I don't know where he is now.
UT: The other two members of your band have rather
colorful pseudonyms. Why are you the odd man out in that respect?
Chris Black: I am colorless, as
you learned in fifth grade. Black to the bone.
UT: Do you consider yourselves punk, metal, or
something else entirely?
Chris Black: Heavy metal, at
least by my own definition. It's the SUPERCHRIST curse. A punk will tell
you we're metal. A metalhead will tell you we're punk. We're fucked,
believe me. But I say metal.
UT: What sort of person is the typical Superchrist
fan?
Hank Bitchlover: So, racial
profiling is legal in Ohio?
Chris Black: Drunk, unemployed.
Celebrate diversity.
UT: Political correctness doesn't seem to be a big
concern for you. Have you ever received negative press from various uptight
sorts because of your lyrics?
Chris Black: Unfortunately, we
have never received any negative press. To answer the other part of your
question, you cannot have "political correctness" in an entity that is
apolitical. We're only concerned with writing songs, and luckily most
people have a sense of humor.
UT: So far you've been taking a DIY approach with your
band. Are you at all interested in trying to get a label to put out your
music or do you prefer doing things your way?
Chris Black: It would be great to
find a label that would take the chance on SUPERCHRIST. But that is not a
priority. We are concentrating on songwriting and the live set rather than
getting that tasty tasty six-album deal on a shitty independent. I'd rather
a label discover us than the other way around. Of course, we're dead broke,
and a label ready to do things our way would be welcome.
UT: Were you aware there's also a Finnish band called
Superchrist?
Chris Black: Is it hard to tell
the difference between a band with two women and a band with guys named
Whorepuncher and Bitchlover? All the best to them, of course.
UT: Would your band be willing to face them in a steel
cage barbed wire loser leaves town match for the name?
Hank Bitchlover & Whorepuncher:
Yes.
UT: Do you ever play outside of Chicago? Any plans to
play NE Ohio in the near future?
Chris Black: We played in
Milwaukee with Metalucifer. Tomorrow night we play in town with a Misfits
tribute band called Last Caress. You never know what the future holds for
SUPERCHRIST. Cleveland is not out of the question.
Hank Bitchlover: Maybe we will
play with Boulder and make you cry.
UT: If I were to look at your music collection, what
would be the most surprising thing I would find?
Hank Bitchlover: Barbra
Streisand's panties.
Whorepuncher: 35 Dokken bootlegs.
Chris Black: I only listen to the
radio.
UT: What are your goals for Superchrist? What would
you consider "success" for the band?
Whorepuncher: This interview.
Hank Bitchlover: I'd like to see
more chicks wearing our shirts. Or is it broads?
Chris Black: More songs.
UT: Anything I didn't ask about you wanted to
mention?
Chris Black: You should see my
bass amp. It sucks.
Whorepuncher: I don't understand
the question.
Hank Bitchlover: No.
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