Rott: Press

An interview with Molly is in the latest issue of Fresh Magazine in Greece. It is the latest issue #73 for 15/11/2008. The article is below and included is the English translation under the Greek version. Thank you Antonis for this huge honor.



1. Hello Molly, first of all, it's nice to talk to you, after all these years and of course congratulations for your second album.

Hi Antonis, It is my pleasure to be doing an interview for such a wonderful friend. It’s long overdue, since our relationship stretches back to the old days of our demo when you were among the first to appreciate our music. We are very excited to have progressed to this point. Having a second album is tremendous. Having a fifth and eighth will even be more rocking!

2. It's been few months since the first press of "Rott - Out of Time" is out, how is the reaction from the fans so far?

The reaction from the fans is overwhelming! It should take an entire staff to get through all of the tons of emails daily, but I try and give each one my attention and a response if possible. By far everything has been super positive. Of course there are always new ideas and things to make it even better which we strive for. Some people find their favorites in one song more than another but I do the same thing so it is natural and to me I am fascinated by the fans telling me what a particular song means to them or which one is their favorite. I think there is enough diversity among the songs on Out of Time to find the one that speaks just to you. Sales are strong and with the continued media exposure, like this interview, positive things will continue to happen. In fact we have been honored with several other interviews and magazine articles this month which is very exciting.

3. Are you satisfied with the final result? Now that you have the time to hear again, would you like to change something?

More than satisfied, I am ecstatic. All the way from Aaron Birdsall at Audio Jerk Records to Bill Jacobs at Sonik Wheel we had such helpful and talented individuals guiding us with their expertise. The collaboration of all of us must have been pretty good to get us label interest. I will say however, if I could get in a time machine and dial back to May 2007 I think on the “Afterlife single” my vocals could have been more up front in the mix and on “Drowning” on the new CD it has this really cool Monk chanting effect which I would have liked to hear better in the final mix. My rottweiler seems to respond though so maybe it is up in the canine frequency! Just kidding, I think the one Monk needed to be louder though.

4. Recently we, read the news, that your band, has official ink a deal with a record label, are you satisfied with their help so far?

Of course every band has large goals for success and assumes once you are on a label you have got the means to that end. In reality, unless you’re on a huge label the job of selling yourself for yourself is really not over. We still do the lion’s share of our own publicity, which is fine as a stepping stone. I look forward to the day when I can have more time to focus on what the stage will look like and what corset to wear, (laughs). There are many bands that funding and time have to be split in a smaller company. What I keep in mind is how grateful I am for the production and distribution of our CD. We will continue to shine brightly and carve out our niche in the marketplace.

5. For those, who haven't heard, your band, can you describe your music?

I would describe Rott’s music as edgy and melodic. Imagine a pop fan screaming as she is drug up to the front row during a metal concert and strapped into her seat. Well similar to that. Seriously though female fronted vocals with a diverse range between innocence and seduction. Songs on the album are diverse and “Just Like You” and “Clearly Blind” have been compared to Courtney Love’s style while “Eternal” and “Afterlife” get more of a Metallica or Tool comparison. I think in part due to the dirgey qualities in those tracks. We just put our stuff out there and allowed our style to be defined by the fans we attracted. I guess it is true like attracts like so most of our fans fall into the metal, gothic, punk and symphonic genres. I have been told that the CD takes a few spins before it really hits you then it drags you in and does not let go. So you guys will have to give it a listen and decide for yourselves!

6. Tell me few things about the lyrics in your second album?

The lyrics are as different as the songs but in general follow a theme of seeing things from different perspectives. I suppose from a point of looking at what is your greater purpose and how that all plays into the big picture of why we are here, immortality and how things effect each other. We were not trying to do a specific theme album deliberately. I am a fan of that though and really enjoyed Queensryche’s “Operation Mindcrime” but it was so perfect how do you compete with that! (laughs) The lyrics have to do with topics like emotions and being kind and the alternatives to that.

7. Do you have plans for live shows in the near future?

Yes, very, very near. You heard it here first Antonis. I am pretty low-key and mysterious for the most part but I can tell you the fall of 2008 has been given some serious attention by me. I cannot give you specific dates however in this interview Antonis, but the wheels are in motion. We will be posting confirmed dates on the Rott website, http://www.rottband.com shortly. Our manager at Ravenheart Music, who hails from Kidderminster in the UK is eager to see us play I know that. So hopefully England is where we will start and then take it from there. Germany is looking promising and if I have anything to say about it we will be visiting our loyal fans in Greece, Italy and the Netherlands as well. Besides I have an iPod gathering dust that you know the story about. Several of our talented label mates have expressed a desire to tour with us. Francesca from Tular and Carla from La-Ventura just to name a few.

8. Maybe you will have ideas for new songs or it is too early?

Not too early! There are a lot of material ideas we’re sorting through. It is a little premature to give a taste right now. It is true that we have been working on new material and it is flowing hot and heavy through our veins right now. It is very exciting to be working on something new. I would like to say that we may even be doing a cover of Alanis Morissette’s song “Joining You” or possibly another well known artist’s cover song. We have not decided for sure as there are so many cool choices.

9. Thank you very much for your time Molly and I wish you all the best with Rott.

Thank you Antonis. I enjoyed your questions. I didn’t even “cut and paste” any from earlier interviews either. Are you proud of me?! By the way, you are a very cute and talented guy with great taste in music. I’m sure that won’t influence you in any way while you’re publishing this article. I am very honored for the opportunity to be interviewed again. I am coming for that dinner you promised to cook for me when Rott comes to Greece. Love to you and to all our amazing fans. You guys are the best. Kisses ~Molly

Interview with Molly in Italy

A cura di Miriam Cadoni

Ecco a voi uno dei pochi gruppi che si è saputo distinguere dal marasma di band femme fronted: gli americani Rott.
Per saperne qualcosa di più, leggetevi l’intervista con una loquace Molly, (che sa anche qualche parola di italiano) la frontwoman del gruppo.

Ciao Molly,prima di tutto ti vorrei ringraziare per aver accettato quest’intervista. Per iniziare vorrei chiederti la storia della band.

Grazie a te Miriam, sono molto grata di ricevere un’ intervista da qualcuno che come te con tale devozione promuove il gothic e le femme fronted in particolare. In più questa è la mia prima intervista in Italia e sono molto eccitata!
E’ un enorme onore per me.
La storia dei Rott inizia con il nostro chitarrista Dan che scrive alcune song ed è alla ricerca di un sound differente. A quei tempi c’erano veramente poche fronted femme metal bands qua negli States.
Io sono una grande fan dei Lacuna Coil e dei Garbage.
Ci siamo formati nel 2002 con la line up originale, che include Dan, il chitarrista ritmico, il bassista, il batterista e io. Poco tempo dopo è arrivata tra noi Carrie Anne, la nostra tastierista.
Ho sempre gravitato intorno al mondo del metal in tutta la mia vita perché il metal è così primitivo, arrabbiato ed emozionale. Ti dà un rilascio di alta energia e ho provato a metterlo (nel cd “Out Of Time”NdR) e vedere come gli ascoltatori rispondevano.

Per aiutare i nostri lettori, come definisci la tua musica e quali sono le tue principali influenze?

Sono ispirata da molti musicisti ma mi limiterò al genere delle femme rock bands e ti farò una lista di un paio di cantanti.
Shirley Manson – Alternativa, post grunge, una straordinaria dea alla moda. Se Ziggy Stardust fosse stata una ragazza, vorrei che fosse stata bella come Shirley.
Otep Shamaya – La brutale, lancinante passione e il grezzo dolore del suo alto gutturale non ha prigionieri.
Cristina Scabbia – La ragazza che sventola la bandiera del metal forte e orgogliosa. Tiene a bada quei ragazzacci all’Ozzfest.
Sharon Den Adel – La bellezza della sua terrena voce è aldilà di ogni convinzione. Di fronte a questo il canto degli uccelli si vergogna.



Per molte persone, specialmente i media, ci sono similitudini con band quali i Lacuna Coil, Tool, Alice In Chains e Evanescence.

Cerchiamo di esprime il nostro stile quali persone individuali però ci sono similitudini e influenze con i summenzionati artisti che non lo si può negare.
Molti musicisti di Seattle vicini al nostro stile che affermano di non essere stati influenzati (colpiti) dagli Alice In Chains: stanno dicendo una mezza falsità.
Stesso discorso per i Tool, scricchiolii e nenie su tracce come “Afterlife” e “Eternal” e quel particolare sound sono un richiamo ai Tool.
Per riguarda Evanescence e Lacuna Coil, sono una singer donna ed è normale che la stampa faccia certi paragoni.
Qualsiasi paragone con questi gruppi è, per me, un complimento e un grande onore.

La tua band ha firmato un contratto con la Renaissance Records: in quale anno l’avete firmato e quali sono gli obiettivi che ti aspetti in Europa (live show, vendite, eccetera)?

Abbiamo firmato con la Renaissance Records nel 2007 e il CD è stato pubblicato il 27 maggio dello stesso anno.
Sono poco più di 2 mesi che abbiamo questo contratto.
Attualmente stiamo lavorando per un tour in Inghilterra per l’autunno e dopo questo dovremmo aver fissato alcune date per l’Europa. Abbiamo un sacco di richieste, specialmente dall’Italia.
Una grande mia cara amica, presente sempre sulla nostra label, è la frontwoman di una band italiana e non vedo l’ora di andare in tour con lei.
Il tour si chiamerà “Charlie’s Angels Tour” e ci saranno 3 gruppi con 3 singer castane. 3 bands female fronted, dovrebbe essere un divertimento per tutti.

Dopo questa domanda vorrei parlare riguardo al tuo debut album “Out Of Time”.
Cosa significa per te il titolo “Out Of Time”?

“Out Of Time” essendo la title track dell’album è molto significativo.
Per me, “Out Of Time” significa che a un certo punto arrivi a un punto nella tua vita dove inizi percepire che tu fai parte di un grande quadro.
Tu non puoi essere un emozionante, fisica e morale area desolata con il prezioso dono della vita che ti hanno dato. Tu devi fare la differenza e la song parla di scelte ma anche di divertimento….

Cosa raffigura la cover? Te lo chiedo perché è molto enigmatica….

Abbiamo lavorato con il nostro amico Nate Rogers e se ne uscito con questa idea ed è quello che vedi.
Il mio progetto era principalmente un progetto dark, con uno stile lunatico e gothic ma con una sfumatura sexy.
Il concetto del tempo è rappresentato dall’orologio.
Io ho fatto uno schizzo del progetto con disegnata la ragazza e la torre e dopo ho consegnato il disegno a Nate. Il suo disegno è tutto quello che noi volevamo.
Se le persone non conoscono il nostro lavoro e guardano la nostra cover non si riesce a capire il nostro genere musicale.



Chi è la “Little Susie” che tu citi nella song “Tortures Souls”?

Domanda veramente carina, questa è una storia vera.
“Susie” era una compagna di classe di Dan alle superiori. Era abbastanza risaputo che il suo patrigno abusava di lei. La gente “proteggeva la loro privacy” e “lasciava che i problemi famigliari non fossero risolti” per troppo tempo e lui l’ha uccisa. L’ipocrisia è incredibile!
Volevamo con questa canzone attirare l’attenzione su questo fatto e dare la voce a questa ragazza sfortunata.

L’ultima frase di “Out Of Time” ha colpito la mia curiosità: ovviamente non è inglese.
Quale lingua straniera è? (Immagino che è una lingua nordica come svedese o norvegese)
Qual è il suo significato in inglese? E perché hai voluto mettere quella frase in una lingua straniera?
C’è un motivo particolare?

E’ svedese.
Un mio caro amico lo parla fluentemente e me l’ha insegnato e mi ha aiutato con la pronuncia e la traduzione.
La cosa più importante è che non mi sono messa a ridere durante il live a Gothenburg. “Out Of Time” ha un tempo molto catchy ed è molto facile da ricordare.
La frase è “Om idag var den sista dagen du levde, hade du gjort en skillnad i någons liv?”e, tradotto in inglese, significa “If today was your final day, did you make a difference?”; (Se oggi è il tuo ultimo giorno,ha fatto qualche differenza NdR) ho deciso di metterla in questa lingua come provocazione per generare interesse. E‘venuta fuori una cosa molto interessante.

Le lyrics di "Mysteries (Angels)" sono molto intriganti: qual è il soggetto della song?

La profezia del futuro basata sulla Bibbia e Nostradamus in particolare. E poi gli Egizi e la loro incredibile cultura avanzata che ci hanno lasciato molti indizi. La canzone è una sfida per le persone che hanno un interesse e guardano circa sè stessi nel grande quadro. Come gli angeli per esempio, molte cose sono inspiegabili ma allo stesso tempo connesse.

Chi è l'autore di tutte le canzoni dell'album?

Anche se sono il membro del gruppo più in vista, è comunque una band. E come "gruppo" di individui talentuosi, noi come autori prendiamo le nostre impressioni, visioni e memorie e lee mettiamo sul tavolo. Dan e io siamo definitivamente gli autori primari dei testi e della musica.
Devo dire che io sono la "pulitrice". Rifinisco, metto a punto le idee e i cambiamenti tra le diverse parti, rivedo i testi e creo le melodie vocali.
Io chiamo ancora la canzone "Afterlife", "Long Brown Hair" (titolo originale NdR) solo per indispettire Dan che l'ha intitolata.

Questa è l'ultima domanda: chi è Alika? Perchè gli hai dedicato il cd?

Alika era il mio cane. C'è un proverbio polacco che dice: "il più grande amore è quello di una madre, dopo quello di un cane e poi viene quello di un innamorato". Un caro amico che è insensibile all'età e al tempo e che perdura nella nostra musica e per sempre sarà.
E' il minimo che posso fare per tentare di ricompensare la fedeltà e la devozione che lei mi ha dato. La sua foto, se tu non ti sei accorta, si trova nell'inserto del cd. In più, lei è stata una parte della ragione del nome della band.
La mia favorita razza di cani è il Rottwailer, ed è stata la nostra mascotte quando abbiamo formato la band.



Siamo alla fine dell'intervista, Molly, saluta i tuoi fans italiani come ti va. Grazie mlle per questa intervista.

Prima di tutto amo i tutti i ragazzi italiani, guys siete fantastici.
Voi siete stati i più fedeli sin dall'inizio e non potrò ringraziarvi mai abbastanza. I Rott non vedono l'ora di venire nel vostro meraviglioso paese e penetrare nella vostra cultura. Noi vi porteremo la nostra musica e voi ci porterete il vostro supporto.
Vi amiamo per questo.
Grazie Miriamo (in italiano, NdR). Sono molto onorata per questa intervista, ed è stato un piacere. Baci - Molly.
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ROTT are a band out of Idaho. Their debut CD is titled "Out Of Time" and it is available via Renaissance records. I don't mind telling you, that this CD has been in heavy rotation in my personal play-list. "Out Of Time" features eleven songs worth of well crafted, emotional and hauntingly beautiful music. Recently, I caught up with lead singer Molly Sirenne and she was kind enough to give me the low-down on what is happening with ROTT. Without further Adieu, this is what she had to say...

ROTT-Out Of Time (Ravenheart Music)

ROTT (not to be confused to the glamrockers of RATT!!) is a band from the northern part of Idaho, USA and their latest CD is called “Out Of Time”. Their name already sounds as black as the night and their sound isn’t quite happy either. It could make you happy though, if you like the dark and sometimes depressing sound of A PERFECT CIRCLE, TOOL or maybe even the later sound of L7. Low tuned, riffing guitars, gothic whispering vocals by a female singer, called Molly Sirenne and dark drum and bass beats are the main ingredients on this eleven song album. “Mysteries (Angels)” even contains some BLACK SABBATH influences. And a song like “Eternal” reminds me of the sound by EARTH AND FIRE (from Holland) and JEFFERSON AIRPLANE. While “Brightest Star” sounds a bit like the ROSE TATTOO classic “Stuck On You”, only with a more gothic approach. I know, that’s hard to believe, but check out these two songs back to back, and you’ll know what I mean. You’ll see, there’s a lot more to ROTT than just being another gothic metal band on the block. Besides Molly, the band consists of Dan Profitt on guitars, Carrie McNutt on piano and keyboards, Aaron Birdsall on bass and Michael ‘Mikeee’ McGill on drums. The riffs on “Drowning” are again very BLACK SABBATH influenced, but in general this song is very dreamy, which is a strange combination. The distorted vocals are something, that you wouldn’t really expect at all. That’s the unexpected in ROTT. Other magazines might say, that the band is still searching for a steady musical direction. We would like to explain it as a variety in styles. “Just Like You” has got those mighty, heavy riffs again and the CD closes with the title track “Out Of Time”. If you fancy something else than the average gothic metal band, then I suggest to have a listen to ROTT. Website: http://www.myspace.com/rottband. [7 points] (Toine van Poorten)

ROTT..'OUT OF TIME'

(Renaissance Records) Reviewed 7th August 2008

ROTT are from Idaho, and are an awesome outfit fronted by Molly Sirenne. Having independently released this little piece of plastic close on a year ago, it has now been re-released by Renaissance Records. The cd features slow and mid paced rockers, coupled with the distinctive and somewhat innocent vocal style of Molly. Couple this with Dan Profitt's crunching guitar riffs, and this is one helluva release. There are eleven superb songs, and I immensely enjoy what I hear, with my fave tracks being 'Eternal', 'Clearly Blind', 'Drowning', 'Just Like You' and the foot tapper 'Out Of Time'. This cd may take two or three plays before it grabs you, but once it does, it will not let go. Nice subtle keys by Carrie too I hasten to add. If you like Lacuna Coil and similar female fronted bands, plus may be Tool aswell, then check this release out. Live with it and it will not disappoint. Rott will also be featured in the latest Fireworks Melodic Rock zine (Aug/Sept issue) here in the UK. A good record!...8/10 (Reviewed by Dave).

A cura di Miriam Cadoni

Definire i Rott solamente metal è riduttivo, nelle loro canzoni sono presenti molte influenze come il pop rock da classifica, sonorità che si avvicinano al doom e il grunge tipico dei Nirvana. La registrazione degli strumenti, in tutte le songs, è volutamente grezza e più alta della voce, dal canto suo, le melodie vocali risultano “estranee”, distorte, lontane, estemporanee a tutto e sono molto effettate con echi e riverberi. “Look around” e “Just Like You”, esattamente la prima e la penultima song di questo debut risultano le canzoni più immediate dell’album per il loro ritornello e la loro strofa martellante.
Hanno un non so che di cranberriano (non vi ricordano “Zombie”?).
La seconda canzone dell’album è “Afterlife” che fu pubblicata nell’ aprile 2007 come singolo di apertura: magnetica con i suoi continui cambi di ritmo e le urla alle parole will be, the longbrown hair, in the afterlife, oscure come un giorno mai nato. “Mysteries (Angels)”: con la sua melodia rallentata, quasi doom ci si sente soffocati come in una stanza al buio. Alle fine tutto il buio scompare con un tuono fragoroso e compare, all’ improvviso da una finestrella della stanza, timidamente qualche raggio di sole. Un inizio lento e all’improvviso, come qualcosa di inaspettato, giungere, dopo ogni ritornello, un assolo di batteria e chitarrra alla Metallica ed ecco a voi la canzone più strana e particolare dell’ album: “Eternal”.
“Clearly Blind” assomiglia tanto a “Celebrity Skin” delle Hole (NdR L’ex gruppo americano di Courtney Love, la vedova di Kurt Cobain). “Brightest Star” e “Drowing” sono le uniche songs dell’album che non mi convincono, ripetitive e senza nessun colpo di scena.
Ecco il lato dolce e pacato dei Rott rappresentato da “Tortured Souls”, la voce di Molly si trasforma, è irriconoscibile rispetto alle altre canzoni, la voce non è effettata, è come direbbero molti “al naturale”.
E qui viene fuori la carica e il carattere della voce di Molly. “Crying Inside” è una canzone orrofica, con le sue conturbanti note di basso e organo iniziali. Se questa song l’avesse scritta Claudio Simonetti sicuramente sarebbe entrata a far parte di qualche colonna sonora per qualche film di Dario Argento. Con “Out of Time”, la titletrack, si ritorna alle atmosfere di “Afterlife”, contornato da un ritornello “scoordinato”, fuori tempo (per parafrasare il titolo dell’album), impercettibile.
In sostanza l’esordio del gruppo americano è ottimo.
Unica pecca: il packaging della versione digipack europea è priva di booklet e conseguentemente di foto.
Consigliato a chi piacciono le sperimentazioni nel metal.

We are happy to let everyone know that Fireworks Magazine Issue #33 Sept/Oct 2008 has the interview from Dave Smith at Ravenheart Music on page 31. So when it hits the newstands get one quick. They sell out after all.

I am not too familiar with many bands that come from the state of Idaho - none actually. That is until now. The band Rott hail from Spirit Lake, Idaho as a matter of fact. The music of Rott - for me - is hard to classify. They have been described as a mix of metal, rock and gothic, but maybe it should be up to the listener to decide for themselves about in which genre Rott's music lies. The band line-up includes: Molly Sirenne (vocals), Dan Profitt (guitars), Carrie McNutt (piano/keyboards), Aaron Birdsall (bass) and Michael McGill (drums). They have just released their debut album Out Of Time.

'Look Around' gets things started off with a nice piano intro as the vocals of Molly come in. This song starts off slow, before gaining some speed and heaviness around the first chorus. This is a moody number that one wouldn't think off as a typical opener, but it does a great job in setting the scene for what is to follow. Next up is 'Afterlife'. Another solid track that really keeps the tempo going in the right direction. This features a great riff by Dan Profitt and more stellar vocal work. With the third track 'Mysteries (Angels)', things really take off. I would have to say that this is my favorite song on this CD. It starts off slow with Molly's vocals coming in with a whisper, before she is joined by a heavy, doomy sounding riff. The next track 'Eternal' is another solid number with some excellent lyrics. It starts off with another nice piano passage and evolves into a dreamy number before a monstrous guitar riff comes in. At almost 7 minutes long, this is the longest song and there are some great changes here as it goes from soft to heavy and back again. This song has quickly become another favorite of mine. Next up is 'Clearly Blind' which is just 3 minutes of heaviness with a wicked melody. 'Brightest Star' is more of a mid-tempo track that is a bit of a change of pace, but keeps things going smoothly. 'Crying Inside' starts off softly, before the silence is smashed with another crushingly heavy riff. Other highlights include: 'Tortured Souls', 'Drowning', 'Just Like You' and the title song 'Out Of Time', which ends things nicely. The vocals of Molly Sirenne are as unique as they are haunting and beautiful. Her voice is the perfect compliment to the ethereal soundscapes the music creates.

Rott are a band that have plenty to offer. Out Of Time features 11-songs and 46-minutes worth of good songs, excellent songwriting and top notch performances. The overall package is quite impressive and well done. Rott are a band that can go a long way.

The music on Out Of Time speaks volumes about Rott's potential. Whether or not they put Idaho on the metal map remains to be seen, but I do know that Rott appear poised to carve their own niche in the metal world, and judging by the music eminating from this CD, they are off to a good start.

Rare Interview from Metal Queens
MQ: Where did the name Rott come from? What's the story behind that?

Molly: When we were thinking of a name for the band, we kicked around a few ideas looking for something that sounded kinda cool, but was heavy too. Rott sounded like something that was decaying and it was short. Also, we can say Rott on, instead of rock on or right on. Besides, my favorite breed of dogs is Rottweilers and I have a beautiful female as our mascot. There is a hidden meaning to it as well, an acronym for what the letters stand for.

MQ: How do you set yourselves apart from all the other female bands in your genre?

Rott: I am going to let Carrie Anne answer part of this. (Carrie Anne) Well I don’t really think the gender matters, to me it’s about the music and I would much rather people notice that, at least that is how I look at it as an artist. As far as setting apart from other bands I think if you listen carefully and hear the deeper meaning in the music then I think that is where most of the difference comes from. (Molly) It is not something deliberate as much as the various influences that blend together from artists I admire and listen to. I am from Seattle originally and growing up there I was impacted by Heart among others from an early age.

MQ: Do you think your style on stage is important to performances and appearances?

Molly: Of course, absolutely! Stage presentation is very important. It’s all about entertainment after all. Much like going to a play, watching a movie, or an athletic event. Except with music it can be even more emotional. The energy from the band and back from the crowd creates an atmosphere that is surreal at times. When you go to an event where the intensity is there and are spending your hard earned cash, you want to be transported to that alternate musical universe, or reality. You want to experience something that is magical and unique.

MQ: So ‘Out of Time’ was just released online and in stores on May 27th, how is that doing? It is flying off the shelves?

Molly: Our fans never cease to amaze us with their kindness and support. Sales are very strong thanks to Ravenheart Music in the UK promoting us and with our label Renaissance Records behind us. The album was independently released prior to May 27th and since then everything has been overwhelmingly positive. I am so grateful to everyone. The media has been very supportive as well, with interviews, airplay, contests and reviews. What we are planning to really generate excitement is gain some additional sponsorship and partner up with our label mates for an upcoming tour. Once you see us in your hometown there is no stopping the momentum.

MQ: What was your reaction upon finding out about the record contract?

Molly: Well you know when you see people on shows like ‘American Idol’ freak out when they get the chance to go to the next round? Well it is nothing like that, is euphoric a strong enough adjective? The day I found out is still vivid and always will be. Of course I was trying to figure out how to get the snow off my roof that day in a snowstorm but seriously, to be given the affirmation that our talent is recognized and dreams becoming reality is such a warm fuzzy. It’s like being given the tools to get the job done. I’ve been trying to fix this leaking pipe with a spoon and you just came by and gave me a wrench =)

MQ: Do you feel like you were having the "making it big moment"?

Molly: The definition of “making it big” always changes. Yes I did feel like that for sure, I would be lying if I said otherwise. I am truly happy, grateful and humbled by the whole deal really. To have Renaissance Records and John Edwards as my new boss and see the label logo on the CD is constantly making me smile. Yet, I’ll truly feel like we’ve accomplished our goal when the masses can have easy access to more than just the usual genres that are currently popular in the USA. It is the determination of not only the artists but also people like you Jess bringing more attention to this genre that has me really excited. Metal, Goth, Club, Industrial, Symphonic and Ska are just a sample teaser of what I would love to see commercially successful. Can you imagine what a happy place it would be if our genre had their own awards shows? I can.

MQ: On the homepage of the website, what is the meaning behind the dog with the cross in it's mouth?

Molly: Well, it would be fun to say it actually is a symbol I saw displayed in a crop circle near Stonehenge, or ancient hieroglyphics from the pyramids but I will be serious. This is a very good question! No one has ever asked us this before. It is symbolic for life, rebirth from death and how music can help reach people in ways many other things cannot. Satanism has nothing to do with it and I will leave it at that.

MQ: Do you find being from the United States that the fans are different in North America then in Europe?

Molly: American fans are hungry for this style and genre of music. Some of them just don’t know it yet. They are searching for something different and when they do find it are ecstatic, at least the ones I have come across anyway. They just know they’re tired of all the white bread, commercially pre-packaged boy/girl band crap. Europeans have quite an advantage. They had Nightwish fed to them in their baby bottles it seems and they’ve stayed loyal. I remember when I saw a Wind-Up Records ad for Fallen from Evanescence on TV. I literally started bawling I was so happy. I didn’t even know other bands were out there with the same agenda of non-conformity and being positive. And this one was succeeding big time.

MQ: Molly - How did you first know that you wanted to sing?

Molly: Isn’t singing like breathing? Even if you are not sure whether you are good its like one of the first things you do when you’re happy, sad, bored, playful, ect. As a kid I remember my mom being amazed I could remember all the lyrics to songs on the radio. I never lost that love and it just blossomed from there.

MQ: Dan - How does it feel working with these talented women?

Dan: To be in the same room with Molly and Carrie Anne gives me goosebumps actually. Their talent is mind-blowing. When we play together I really have to focus – a lot! It feels like an enormous power you are next to and I am not talking Marshall stacks. I guess it is magical in a way, kind of like supernatural stuff. It really is hard to describe in words. I know when we play people are overwhelmed by whatever energy is behind it. I would best describe it as love but in a way that gives and radiates outward.

MQ: Do you find that the band has an advantage or disadvantage being only 3 members?

Molly: Definitely an advantage. Three strong personalities are just the right amount. Not to say we wouldn’t welcome other “family members” in at some point. We consider ourselves a family and are very close. If the talent and compatibility were there, I would consider it. For the moment, work for hire has been great! We also have some very talented close friends who will be filling in spots on the tour.

MQ: How do you deal with all the attention from fans from all over the world?

Molly: I am actually very honored and humbled by it. Our fans continue to amaze me every day. I read the letters and emails and put the gifts and things up they give me and feel very blessed. I guess I deal with it by knowing that I am helping make a difference to someone as others did for me. Sometimes I think, “gosh is this for real?” Well it is and I want to thank everyone reading this from the bottom of my heart. All my love.

Carrie Anne: Ditto to what Molly said, it doesn’t quite seem real. As with anybody putting out a product into the world, it’s just really nice to have the positive feedback to know that people enjoy this music that we have put all of our time and effort into. Having the fans there to support us, really just makes us want to work harder and give more back to them.

Desde Idaho, Estados Unidos, llega Rott, una banda formada en el año 2001 por la vocalista Molly Sirenne. Influenciados principalmente por el Gothic, su nuevo álbum “Out Of Time”, editado de manera independiente, ofrece once temas que incluyen atmósferas oscuras creadas por los teclados de Carrie McNutt mientras el guitarrista Dan Profitt aporta un lado más Grunge a la banda mediante riffs al estilo de bandas como Alice In Chains, Hole, entre otras.
El álbum recorre momentos melancólicos (”Mysteries (Angels)”), atmósferas que recuerdan a bandas como Tool (”Afterlife”), pasajes experimentales (”Crying Inside”) e incluso algún tema ganchero (”Brightest Star”), donde se destaca la voz de Molly, quien a través de sus letras emotivas logra demostrar que es una muy buena vocalista.
“Out Of Time” es un álbum que requiere de varias escuchas, ya que en una primera instancia puede tornarse algo denso, pero es realmente disfrutable al tomarle el gusto.
Para más info de la banda: http://www.rottband.com

Jorge Patacas.

Mission to promote female vocalists
By Cadisha Brown

A KIDDERMINSTER music mogul who promotes female-fronted heavy metal bands has taken up management of a US rock group.

Dave Smith started Ravenheart Music two years ago after hearing that there was prejudice against women in rock and heavy metal bands.

The full-time meteorologist, who promotes bands as a hobby, helped Idaho-based band, Rott, get a record deal with American label, Renaissance Records.

He is also helping to promote Kidderminster band, Oak.

The 53-year-old of Comberton Road, said: "Rock music is male oriented so I thought I would try and do something about it.

"I have had an interest in music from a young age and used to drive my parents barmy listening to Ozzy Osbourne's band Black Sabbath.

He continued: "Some of my artists have gone on to get record deals with labels in America.

"All the feedback I have been getting has been positive."

He added that it is still taboo to have a woman front a rock, heavy metal or gothic band.

Bands interested in Ravenheart Music should e-mail ravenheartmusic@yahoo.co.uk Further information can be obtained by logging on to www.ravenheartmusic.euro- site.co.uk

10:24am Monday 28th April 2008

Spirit Lake, Idaho (Billboard Publicity Wire/PRWeb) March 9, 2008
Female fronted Idaho Gothic Rock band Rott has landed an International recording and distribution contract with USA label Renaissance Records. Their album Out of Time will be released in May in the United States and Canada with international release by one of the largest independents, Koch Distribution.

We are very excited and pleased to announce that Rott has signed an international recording and distribution contract with USA label Renaissance Records. The album will be distributed internationally by one of the largest independents Koch. We would like to thank our fantastic management team Ravenheart Music and others (you know who you are) for their amazing promotion and dedication. Ravenheart Music made our dreams a reality. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We also thank everyone at Renaissance Records, especially John for believing in us. We are extremely honored and grateful. More news will follow shortly.