Xander Demos: The NeuFutur Magazine Interview

xander_mcnaught_1 smOur resident metal shredder extraordinaire, Xander Demos was recently interviewed by Neufutur Magazine, for their top-ranked entertainment site.  Here’s an excerpt from that conversation:

You’ve worked with some rock luminaries. Who is still out there that you would like to work with, and what would a dream line-up of living or passed musicians would you like to helm?

XD: Oh man…great question.  I’d still love to collaborate with the guys in Journey, in some fashion.  Whether it would be to perform live on stage with them, or opening for them, at some point.  Dream lineup: Steve Perry on vocals, Neil Peart on drums, Billy Sheehan on bass, my current keyboard player, Jeff Morris on keys, and Neal Schon as a second guitarist.  How’s that sound?

What were the most challenging and fun tracks to record on Guitarcadia?

XD: It was all a challenge and a blast at the same time!  I think the ones with vocals, like “Boys of Summer” and “Under a Darkened Sky” were probably the most challenging, just because you’re dealing with the added vocal factor.  The other tracks were all instrumental, so when you add in the vocalist, it’s a different set of circumstances.  “Lady In Red” was also a challenge, just because it’s a little bit different and out of my comfort zone.  I had to tone down the shredding stuff and really dig deep on the melodic and lower key style of playing.

Read more: http://neufutur.com/2014/06/xander-demos-interview/#ixzz35TOpYY3A