Interview with Timo

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Autona.com

Panik - Linkin Park made in Germany?

What is connecting these 6 guys and Mike Shinoda from Linkin Park? Very simple - with rap and rock mix and with German language follows PANIK to a certain extent this American band and they even won Mike Shinoda's praise. On September 25 will be released their new album and these boys are waiting excited. Interview with Timo (by Dennis Rowehl):

Autona: We can read about it more and more - you won a big praise from Mike Shinoda. How did it come to this?
Timo: This praise appeared on his internet blog. Within the "Doing Yourself" action we joined the "Circle of Band" competition and we've won. Since then we're in contact with Mike through emails. We'll see, if something happens…

Autona: Because of your rap-rock-crossover-orientation you're often compared to Linkin Park. Do you mind it?
Timo: Not at all, anyway Linkin Park is a great band. And the fact that we were praised by Mike Shinoda shows that we're not just a copy but we have our own character. If not, Mike would surely express something else.

Autona: You attended "The Dome", what's surely isn't a big thing for a rock band. On the other side, you can win a big audience. What do you think about that?
Timo: It has always advantages and disadvantages, but basically we don't even care. It was a great opportunity and we always take what's offered.

Autona: If music business should be compared to the one 10 years ago, it's kind of on the ground. What motivates you as newcomers to try to make a career in this branch?
Timo: Once David and I had opportunity to record in a big studio we simply let school be and we bet everything on one card. I think this kind of opportunity happens just once. We're sure that we can reach something and we are ready to risk!

English translation: http://panik-musik.blog.cz/!
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