MICHAEL ROMEO – This issue has recently been brought to our attention. From time to time we have used different sections of classical music in our songs. We figured people would immediately recognize this. In the end of Death of Balance, we incorporated the Lacrymosa from Mozart’s Requiem…..now, most people we talk with say “I like how you guys used the Mozart there.” – incorporating the old and the new. ( anyone who saw Amadeus knows this )…So we figured this was obvious to everyone. We are not trying to “be sneaky” or “claiming credit” or anything like that. We thought people would realize this..as a given. But anyway… now it is brought to our attention, and we recognize AND totally respect this. So ” yes” we will pay more attention to this and if we do use something, of course we will credit it.
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Why is Michael Pinnella credited with knife and chainsaw juggling on the 'Twilight in Olympus' album? What's the story there?
MICHAEL ROMEO -- It was the week we started recording the basic tracks, we were at Trax East waiting for Mike P. to show up, we hadn't heard from him for a few days...so when he showed up, he had a cast and a million bandages on his hand. He had severed three tendons in his right hand with a knife. It seemed that he was doing some handy work around his house and was a bit reckless with a butter knife....?!?!? He managed to get through the recording and has recovered fine.
MICHAEL PINNELLA -- Yes...well, about the credits... it's kind of a joke. I did almost cut off my 4th and 5th fingers with a knife and was in the hospital for a few days.