Questions for Ultimatum?

Questions for Ultimatum?

Full Armor Broadcast is doing a feature show on Ultimatum. Is there
anyone who would like to ask a question of the band that can be
answered on air? You can leave the question here or email the question
to Kuba: kuba@fullarmorradio.com


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Thanks,
ult

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What is the name of the creature gracing your latest album cover? It looks totally sweet.

Good question. Uhhhh, Rexorcist?

what was your favourite song on the new album and why?

Good question. I'll pass that one on. Thanks.

ult

How about this:

Knowing that there are a lot of close-minded music fans out there, is it bothersome knowing that some people will dismiss the band without even hearing the music, simply because there are Christian themes?

Eyesore wrote:

How about this:

Knowing that there are a lot of
close-minded music fans out there, is it bothersome knowing that some
people will dismiss the band without even hearing the music, simply
because there are Christian themes?

That's a great question. I'll pass it along.

I will say now though, that we seem to have many fans that are not
Christian. Most of our local fans would probably not step foot in a
church. However, there are always going to be people that won't give us
the time of day just because we are labeled a Christian band. At the
same time, there are many secular bands that some people won't give a
listen to due to their lyrical content. Not sure it balances out, but
either way, it's not all that important. We just keep doing what we do
and hope people like it. If they don't, so be it. If they do, that's
cool. We don't sweat the negative stuff.

ultmetal wrote:

Eyesore wrote:

How about this:

Knowing that there are a lot of
close-minded music fans out there, is it bothersome knowing that some
people will dismiss the band without even hearing the music, simply
because there are Christian themes?

That's a great question. I'll pass it along.

I will say now though, that we seem to have many fans that are not
Christian. Most of our local fans would probably not step foot in a
church. However, there are always going to be people that won't give us
the time of day just because we are labeled a Christian band. At the
same time, there are many secular bands that some people won't give a
listen to due to their lyrical content. Not sure it balances out, but
either way, it's not all that important. We just keep doing what we do
and hope people like it. If they don't, so be it. If they do, that's
cool. We don't sweat the negative stuff.

i'm a fan and i'm not christian. personally, lyrical themes don't matter to me much. they can sing about jesus, satan or maccaroni and cheese, i don't really care

Kraf Dinner!

I have a few questions! It goes like this...

-Why Wrathchild?

-Did you ever thought about doing a song like ''Lesson In Violence'' (Exodus - Bonded By Blood) or ''No Remorse'' (Metallica - Kill 'em All) ?

-I discovered Ultimatum with this album (Not exactly the album...Just a few songs on your Myspace. I'll buy the album after Christmas) are you happy with the fact that some people are discovering Ultimatum with this album and not another?

And the last one...

This ain't a question but...

The cover f*cking rule!

ultmetal wrote:

Kraf Dinner!

"Kraf dinner is full of love and butter!"

AceFrehley655 wrote:

I have a few questions! It goes like this...

-Why Wrathchild?

-Did
you ever thought about doing a song like ''Lesson In Violence'' (Exodus
- Bonded By Blood) or ''No Remorse'' (Metallica - Kill 'em All) ?

-I
discovered Ultimatum with this album (Not exactly the album...Just a
few songs on your Myspace. I'll buy the album after Christmas) are you
happy with the fact that some people are discovering Ultimatum with
this album and not another?

And the last one...

This ain't a question but...

The cover f*cking rule!

The Wratchild question was recently asked of me by Heaven's Metal. I"ll
try to find my reply to them and post it. I'll also pass it on to the
radio station.

We have never considered recording an Exodus song. Not that we don't
like them, just something we haven't discussed. However, we have
discussed recording "Creeping Death". Robert, our guitarist, REALLLLY
wants to record "Creeping Death."

Thanks. Rexorcist did a killer job on the cover. Everyone seems to like the cover and the layout.

ult

Found it:

Quote :

1. On your new disc “Into the Pit” you covered an Iron Maiden tune “Wrathchild”. Why?

For years we had been doing a cover of Vengeance Rising's "Burn" in
concert. However, since we mostly play in clubs and bars, most people
we were playing to didn't even realize it was a cover. Many people
assumed it was our song. We thought it might be cool to start playing a
song more people were familiar with. Many times at clubs we get our
regular fans who know our songs, but we also get crowds of people who
are unfamiliar with Ultimatum and may just be there to have a few
drinks or to see another band we are performing with. We thought a song
like Wrathchild would give them something to connect to. Also, we are
all Iron Maiden fans in Ultimatum, so it was just a natural song for us
to cover. When it came time for us to record the new CD, I just
suggested that we record it too. Like "Burn"we weren't playing it note
for note as Vengeance had played it. We were making the song our own,
so why not record "Wrathchild" and give it an Ultimatum sound. I think
we accomplished keeping the integrity of the original composition but
also making the song sound like Ultimatum.

2. Do you guys enjoy doing covers? Which ones?

Yes, we enjoy doing covers. As I mentioned, we recorded "Burn" in
the past, as well as "Wrathchild" and a cover of Testament's "Sins of
Omission". We talked of covering other songs and I have even brought up
the idea to the band about making our next release be a collection of
cover songs. We've talked about a number of different songs in the past
including Metallica's "Creeping Death", a few different Mortification
songs, Deliverance "No Time", Riot's "Heavy Metal Machine" and even a
Saint cover.

Thanks Ult!

ultmetal wrote:

Eyesore wrote:

How about this:

Knowing that there are a lot of
close-minded music fans out there, is it bothersome knowing that some
people will dismiss the band without even hearing the music, simply
because there are Christian themes?

That's a great question. I'll pass it along.

I will say now though, that we seem to have many fans that are not
Christian. Most of our local fans would probably not step foot in a
church. However, there are always going to be people that won't give us
the time of day just because we are labeled a Christian band. At the
same time, there are many secular bands that some people won't give a
listen to due to their lyrical content. Not sure it balances out, but
either way, it's not all that important. We just keep doing what we do
and hope people like it. If they don't, so be it. If they do, that's
cool. We don't sweat the negative stuff.

I figured this would be the answer, and it's the right one, of course. I just know that it irritates me when fans go (about any Christian band), "Screw them! I can't stand Christian bands!" And I don't call myself a Christian, you know? I don't think it would ever bother me or negatively affect my life, if I were in a Christian band, but I think things like this can always be a little frustrating from time to time.

Ult, I think a covers EP would be cool. You've already got the three previous covers you could add. Another two would make for a sweet little release; maybe a limited thing like the Til The End EP. The Testament cover is killer!

Eyesore wrote:

Ult, I think a covers EP would be cool. You've already
got the three previous covers you could add. Another two would make for
a sweet little release; maybe a limited thing like the Til The End EP.
The Testament cover is killer!

It would be cool. I hope it works out.

1. Have you concidered, for future songs, to focus on different themes, lyrically, like political/social, corruption (i.e. "...Ans Justic for All"), and stuff like that, along-side your very Christian-oriented lyrics? (not saying it's bad at all).

2. It wold be very cool to hear a full-length tribute album (by various artists, you find enjoyable) from you guys. Have you concidered recording one?

3. You are awesome live! ...How about a Live-Album?

Thanks,

Gustav

Sorry, a few typo's there, hehe

And* Would*

Mglaffas81 wrote:

Sorry, a few typo's there, hehe

And* Would*

There's more than that. Hehe.

You can edit your posts, you know.

Mglaffas81 wrote:

1. Have you concidered, for future songs, to focus
on different themes, lyrically, like political/social, corruption (i.e.
"...Ans Justic for All"), and stuff like that, along-side your very
Christian-oriented lyrics? (not saying it's bad at all).

2.
It wold be very cool to hear a full-length tribute album (by various
artists, you find enjoyable) from you guys. Have you concidered
recording one?

3. You are awesome live! ...How about a Live-Album?

Thanks,

Gustav

Different themes? Sure, I don't mind writing songs outside of Christian
ideals. Heart of Metal is just a metal anthem. Never is a song about
selling out to record companies, or just selling out in general. Blind
Faith is about the Creation vs. Evolution debate. However, on Into the
Pit I focused on lyrics of a more personal level for me; dealing
with sin in my own life. Many songs on Into the Pit were written around
that idea. Exonerate, Transgressor, Blood Covenant, were all written
from that perspective.

I've dealt with political issues in the past as well, but the problem
with putting political ideas in your songs is that it tends to date
that song rather quickly. The title track to "Perilous Times" was
written from a political perspective. While somewhat veiled, the
following line was directly written about President Clinton:

Can't you see the end, the prophecies coming true.
Slick leaders bending & twisting the truth.
Lies become fact when you word them just right.
Corrupt deeds are hidden in the black of the night.

Violence and Bloodshed was written as a direct result of a debate I
was having with the guys in Usurper. They were making the claim that
you cannot play metal and thrash and write songs about faith or love,
because metal is only about violence.

Who says you can't mix aggression with a message of faith.
Music is an expression, with that there is no debate.
Why not sing of my faith, for it's what I live.
If you want message of violence,
I've got a one to give.

Violence & Bloodshed

Cold steel pierce through the hands,
blood spouts from the flesh,
hard wood rubs at the stripes from the whips to his back.
Gravity pulls down the body, lungs gasp for air.
Impaled and sentenced to die for the sins of man.

Violence & Bloodshed
Violence & Bloodshed, infliction & hurting,
death & the suffering of man.
For it is written no greater love exists than to lay down your life for a friend!

Is that violent enough for ya?

To those who try to mock us for that for which we do,
We will never back down for we know our message is true.
Screaming the ultimate music with real brutal truth
And if you want aggression and violence
I've got a message for you

Greed Regime is actually a criticism of the modern church and does
focus on corruption within the church. Unfortunately corruption is
everywhere. Anywhere someone can take advantage of someone else, there
is going to be corruption and that includes the church, goverment, etc.

I guess it would be hard for me not to let my Christian beliefs show
through in my lyrics. It's just who I am, so even in a song that is
based around political ideas or something, I think that would still
show through.

Eyesore wrote:

Mglaffas81 wrote:

Sorry, a few typo's there, hehe

And* Would*

There's more than that. Hehe.

You can edit your posts, you know.

Haha. Ok,


CONSIDERED* ...happy?

defender_of_the_faith wrote:

What is the name of the creature gracing your latest album cover? It looks totally sweet.

ultmetal wrote:

Good question. Uhhhh, Rexorcist?

ummmmm.......Skippy?

i have a question: how long doea airmail take cos my cd has not arrived yet