“Creative musicians are born with a huge hole in their being, which can only be satisfied by being understood through their music,” muses Margarita (aka Maggie), vocalist of rising London quartet Heel. Supercharged by this hardwired urge for musical catharsis, Heel have spent last year tirelessly touring their self-titled debut release, cementing an international fanbase in the process- 2013 saw their touring schedule incorporate a successful headline tour of Japan. A quagmire Heel are looking to avoid is the female fronted pop-rock tag; the London quartet are eager to be appreciated on their own veritable array of merits than any umbrella gender/genre pool but ultimately Maggie states “ there have always been strong women in Rock… People just seem to love an arse kicking chick with a sick band behind her.” EP ‘Stranger Just The Same’ saw release on the 28th July and you can watch the official video for lead single ‘Gone’ now: https://vimeo.com/heellondon/gone. Here Guitarist Dan answers the A-Z interview.
A Song Which Made You Want To Make Music:
The Offspring – Self Esteem
Best Album Ever Written:
Nirvana – Nevermind
Craziest Moment You’ve Experienced In The Band:
Having someone catch a plane to see us play a second time on our Japan Tour
Deepest Lyrics One Of Your Songs Features:
Tell me we’re not too young,
I still think this could work,
When my eyes are sore I think I love you more
Easiest Song You Wrote:
Perfect
Favourite Show You’ve Ever Played:
Sapporo @ Penny Lane 24
Guest You’d Most Like To Feature On A Your Record:
Steven Tyler
Happiest Moment In You’ve Experienced In The Band:
When we got offered a second Japan tour an hour after our new video ‘Gone’ was featured by Kerrang!
Interesting Fact About One Of Your Members:
Margarita was a junior speed skating champion
Jokes You Have In The Band:
YUUUTTTTAAAAAAA, REALLY F*CKING SH*T GUYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kicking Off Your Set Is Best With Which Song:
Stranger
Longest Distance You’ve Travelled To Play A Show:
5,899 miles
Most Inspiring Musician You’ve Ever Experienced:
Ozzy!!!!!
New Band You’d Recommend:
Mikhail Daken
Opening For This Band Would Be Ideal:
ONE OK ROCK
Place You’d Most Like To Tour:
USA Baby!
Quote That You’d Like To Pass On To Readers:
Never ever think about whether what you’re doing is cool or not
Reason For The Title Of Your Recent/Forthcoming Release:
Stranger Just the Same – cos we’re happy to be misunderstood
See Us Live At:
Next stop Japan!
The Old Days Of Music Were Better Than Those Current, do you agree:
No way. It’s up to people like us to try and make it better 😉
Unusual Merchandise:
Posters of the first picture we ever took as a band
Variations You’d Like To Do On Any Of Your Songs:
Philly Soul version of ‘No Need for Gravity’ with a gigantic orchestra
What Bands Have You Seen Live and Regretted:
Journey in 2013
X-rays or any other treatments needed for band related injuries:
Never. We’re basically superhuman.
You could have written any song in history, which would you pick:
Bon Jovi – AAAAAAALLLLLLLWAAAYYSS!!!!
Zoo animal that best describes the personality of your band:
None. We can’t be kept in no cage!
