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Firstly, how did you guys get together? Probably a question you’re getting really bored of now, but it has to be asked!

Tadpole - EJ and Mark had always been in various bands together at school whilst Chris and I met working in an an advertising agency in Bristol. After eventually playing with the worst musicians in the area we found each other on a hill for sad and needy rock bands. Gareth saw us one day and thought...mmmm.

Where does the name come from?

Tadpole - I was reading a book one day, got to Chapter 13 and thought “ I can read !“ and the name was born. No seriously it means something different to everyone who sees it. It's pretty dark and seems to convey something of our musical personality.

I read somewhere that you’re influences ranged form The Beatles to Snoop Dogg, that’s pretty eclectic! And, from listening to your album, I think it’s actually pretty difficult to pigeon hole you but how would you describe your sound to people who’ve not yet heard your stuff?

Mark - We don’t really aim to have a particular sound. We all bring our own influences (which are really varied) and ideas when we write and as long as it rocks and works, it sticks.

Chris – Essentially, we are a rock band but with a whole lot more.

I have heard you described as “a lost prophets style act with a grungier edge”? Is that an insult or a compliment to you? (For the record, it wasn’t my comparison!)

Gareth -To be honest, we don’t really mind who people compare us to as long as the music makes them want to stop and take the time to listen.

Do you write all your own music?

Yes!

You recently supported the Stranglers, what was that like?

Tadpole – I was choked.

EJ - It was an awesome experience and we got so much out of it.
Chris – We could do that every night.
Tadpole – I'm still choked.

How did the crowds take to you?

Mark - We had an excellent response considering we were new on the scene. We had loads of great feedback – people were saying that we were the best support they have ever seen.
Tadpole – One of the Stranglers fans told us that he'd seen the Stranglers 120 times and had never stayed around to watch the support act, but he watched us and bought an album.

Any plans to tour again soon?

We are on the road most of the summer doing the festival circuit and other gigs.

If you could support anyone, dead or alive, who would it be?

Gareth – David Lee Roth
Chris – PIL
Mark- Fishbone
Tadpole – Julian Cope
EJ - NWA

Which new bands do you rate? How do you think the British rock scene is at the moment?

Mark - Even though there are some good bands around like Cohead and Canbria, Trivium, The Arctic Monkeys, overall, the scene seems a bit lame - lacking in energy and conviction.
Tadpole – Give us more guitar!

What’s your been your career highlight so far?

Tadpole - Supporting the Stranglers. In fact every time we play it makes us better as a band, it helps us to form a cohesive link between the music and our personalities. This makes every gig the highlight of our career so far.

What’s next for the band? When is your next single?

Chris - A summer of festivals and the single “Miss Me When I’m Dead” being released in July.

Finally where do you see Chapter XIII in ten years time?

Gareth - Playing music.
                                      

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Christine Toner