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Guitarist André Steinmann from German deathcore outfit ANIMA spoke to Altsounds.com recently about a number of topics. A few excerpts from the chat follow:

Altsounds: How would you describe the perfect deathcore song? Is there a certain formula you use as a band to get it right?
Steinmann: "We don’t have a special formula. We write our music how it comes. The must have essentials are speed, hard rhythm, technical riffs and maybe a hard mosh part!"

Altsounds: Which comes first when you're writing, the lyrics or the riff?
Steinmann: "We start by writing the riffs and then the lyrics. I think when the riffs are finished first then it´s better to write the lyrics in terms of results."

Altsounds: Do you think you would ever consider releasing anything else other than metal?
Steinmann: "Maybe, but I don’t know. I can`t see future. I like other styles of music but at the moment I play and enjoy metal most."

Altsounds: Who are some other bands you are hooked on at the moment that you could recommend?
Steinmann: "There are a lot of good bands I like... BEHEMOTH, AMON AMARTH, CANNIBAL CORPSE, TORCHBEARER, NECROPHAGIST and a lot of more. We have a lot of newcomers in Germany too, for example TORRENTIAL, DYING HUMANITY, DOOMED MEN... That's good music!"

To read the entire interview head to this location.