The Carburetors: an entire life spent in the middle of gasoline, blood, flames and super amplified guitars, but above all spent with a lot of raw, hard and kikin'ass rock'n'roll. A band that, as you will check out from the interview, has an increasing success in the native Norway. So after the famous Turbonegro and the less known but not less important Backstreet Girls, now it's time to include in every rocker "wanted list", also the title of The Carburetors' debut album named "Pain Is Temporary, Glory Is Forever" which has really very well impressed The Rock Explosion staff. So the interview has been a pleasure for us to realize, even if the guys seem to be a bit shy and short in the answers. Anyway, here you are another ton of Norwich nitro!

Hi guys ! Why don't you introduce the band to the Italian kids? When and how did you decide to form The Carburetors?
King o' Men: First of all, thank you for your interest in the Carburetors and for helping us in spreading "Fast Forward Rock'n Roll" to Italy. Kai Kidd started the band many years ago, but with a different line-up. The current line-up has been together for 3 1/2 years.

''Pain Is Temporary - Glory Is Forever'' has become top album on The Rock Explosion. A mix of raw Rock n' Roll that has made me remember Motorhead, Backstreet Girls, Kiss, Rose Tattoo, Judas Priest and others. Which are the bands of the past that have mostly influenced you and how would you describe in your own words your sound?
King o' Men: All of the bands above have been a huge influence on all the members of the band, but we must of course include AC/DC, Misfits and Ramones.
S. Krogh: I dare say also The Judas Priest.

How do you compose your songs? Is there a kind of usual process, a main songwriter among you, or does every member of the band contribute to the creation of your music and lyrics?
E. Guz: It's different from song to song. All the songs are written by one or two people, sometimes also by three. I guess we can say that everybody anyway is involved.

Is there a song of ''Pain Is Temporary - Glory Is Forever'' you feel closer to or that you mostly like? If so, can you explain us the reasons. Personally I adore ''Allright, Allright''....
E.Guz: The live audience for example seems to love "Burnout" and "F.F.R.R". I dig songs like "Fire it Up" and "Goddamn", because both have a particular attitude I really like.

Some people say that rock'n'roll is dead, others tell that there's need to save the rock'n'roll!! I would like to know your opinion on its state of health...
Kai Kidd: Rock'n'Roll is alive and always kickin' ass! Just take one listening to our album: Rock'n'Roll will never die!

Your debut full-length has been released by Facefront Records. How could Italian kids buy it? It is possible to order it only through internet or there will be an European distribution in the next future? How are the sales going?
S. Krogh: Sales are pretty good in Norway and there's gonna be a vinyl version out soon. The record has been released in Sweden and Denmark, and it will be available in the rest of Europe from the beginning of May.

How did you feel when Howard Thompson, manager of the great Star Spangles, has expressed words of appreciation for your debut?
Kai Kidd: Howard Thompson discovered Motorhead, so of course it's cool when a guy like that says he loves your band..

You shot some videos, which can be found on the multimedia part of ''Pain Is Temporary - Glory Is Forever'', so how would you describe us this experience? I would say that you are really great at playing with the fire and you like the kind of shows full of pyrotechnics and tricks of all sorts. Am wrong? So I wonder what your concept of rock'n'roll gig could ever be…
S. Krogh: The "Burnout" video was a big hit in Norway. It was one of the most played on 2 Norwegian TV channels for five weeks. As for the live shows we have lots of fireworks onstage when we play. We always put 110% into the live shows and a big part of that is our special FX wizard Jan the Gunner.

What do you tell me instead about the life on the road? Which aspects do you prefer and which ones would you gladly do without? Which are the funniest and oddest things that occurred to you during this period?
King o' Men: The traveling can be a bit tiring up, and it's always worth it as soon as the show gets under way. It's also cool to go to new places.
S. Krogh: When Kai Kidd was arrested in Tronheim.

Is there some concert of your career that you remember with particular pleasure?
King o' Men: Playing support for Rose Tattoo on their Norwegian show, cause we love that band.

What do you do before entering on the stage, do you have some superstitious ritual you can't do without?
E. Guz: A group hug! Also known as the "homo hug" as we shout: "homo, homo, homo!" as we hug! Don't ask me why!

The Norwegian's rock'n'roll scene seems indeed fantastic. What do you think about this? Which are the Norwegian bands you feel to recommend to our reads?
King o' Men: Norwegian R'n'R has never been better. Great bands like Backstreet Girls, Turbonegro, Gluecifer.
Chris Nitro: Personally I like Norwegian punk-pop kings Yum-Yums.

Which are your future plans? Could you make us some anticipation? Is there some possibilities to see you performing in Italy?
King o' Men: We're gonna tour in Norway with Backstreet Girls in April and May. Hopefully we're going to Sweden, Denmark, Finland, then who knows where...

Do you have any particular hobbies besides the music that you like to practice during your free time?
Kai Kidd: Work on my '65 Chevrolet Malibu and drive it like hell.
S. Krogh: If the day had more hours I would just play more guitar.

Your fav porn star, drink and your top 5 albums of all times:
E. Guz: Male porn star Ron Jeremy. He's my hero.
King o' Men: Jim Beam, Heineken Rollin Rock.
E.Guz: San Miguel
The Carburetors: Judas Priest "British Steel", Motorhead "Ace of Spades", AC/DC "Powerage" and "Back in Black", Sex Pistols "Never mind the Bollocks".

Well...this is a stupid game that we have called ''The Rock Explosion Deathmatch'', in which we put in comparison a couple of bands and you are free to pick up the winner. Ready to go? Let's start:
Judas Priest Vs Iron Maiden:
The Carburetors: Judas Priest!
The Dictators Vs The Stooges:
The Carburetors: The Dictators!
Backyard Babies Vs The Hellacopters:
The Carburetors: The Hellacopters!
Motorhead Vs Pantera (R.I.P.):
The Carburetors: Motorhead!
Ac/Dc Vs Kiss:
The Carburetors: Spilt decision AC/DC Kiss!

Ok guys, the interview is over. Now you can say goodbye to Italian kids, insult or make compliments to The Rock Explosion and say all you want...free space to The Carburetors!!!
E.Guz: Thanks to Rock Explosion! Keep the beer cold and the women warm until the Carburetors bring F.F.R.R to Italy.

Intervista realizzata da Bruno Rossi
Traduzione realizzata da Margherita Realmonte