Lydia Libido Interview
Performed in August 2013


On July 27th, 2013, the Texas-based rock quintet Lydia’s Libido performed their debut concert in Burbank, California; just a stone’s throw from Hollywood. Although this was their very first show together as a band, this wasn’t their first time at the rodeo, as the saying goes. The band is comprised of longtime session musicians who have “paid their dues” by playing for some pretty impressive names in the music business. Lydia’s Libido has all the ingredients for a quintessential “supergroup”. While I was unable to attend their debut concert, I was able to talk to the band on the phone after the gig and get their thoughts on the show, the hectic pace of the days leading up to the show; where they filmed their first video, conducted photo shoots, and performed on various television and radio shows to spread the word about their new self-titled album. They shared with me not just their impressions of their audience and the whirlwind of events that have led them to this moment, but also the story of how these talented individuals found each other and formed this band.

Cadaveria has been one of the more interesting Femme Metal acts in Europe now for some time. She previously worked with several bands, Opera IX being the best known, but today she fronts her own sound, while doing video work as a corollary interest area. We’ve done a number of reviews and interviews with her over the years, today’s conversation looks at some things beyond her latest release, Horror Metal and addresses a number of issues related to this most interesting lady.