Interview with Elizabeth Schall of MANSLAUGHTER

        ELIZABETH SCHALL, lead vocalist and guitarist for METAL band MANSLAUGHTER was gracious enough to answer some questions for THE METAL PIT.
        She was formerly in the IRON MAIDEN all female tribute band THE IRON MAIDENS. Hailing from California, USA, check out this promising band and give them a listen and check them out live if you get the chance.


       THE METAL PIT:        How would you describe the music of MANSLAUGHTER?

     ELIZABETH SCHALL:        Angry, Sad, Confused.



          THE METAL PIT:      You were in the female cover band The IRON MAIDEN's. What was that experience like and why did you leave them to help form this current project?       

        ELIZABETH:      Being in The Iron Maidens was a lot of fun. I was able to gain some exposure, but mainly push my guitar playing to the next level, which in this case with my lead playing. Before then I wasn’t much of one, yet now in Manslaughter this is something I work towards on a regular basis. I left the Iron Maidens to form Manslaughter. The moment Mike came into the picture I knew I had to make the change.

       


      


         



     THE METAL PIT:      Tell us about the other members of MANSLAUGHTER?


            ELIZABETH:      Mike Caffell, (drummer) is an awesome guy. He’s very patient with me, an extremely experienced musician and a great friend. Manuel Villareal (guitars) is a nice guy too…haha Watch he’s gonna give me shit for this…but yeah I love that guy, also a great guitar player and funny as hell. Will Toledo (bass) is a total sweet heart. Also very patient and an awesome bass player.

        All together we’re a bunch of goof balls and I couldn’t have asked for anything more.  Our chemistry is great and we all work very well as a team. I really enjoy being in a band with these guys. I just hope it’s mutual…haha



                THE METAL PIT:       Your originally from Chile. Were you into metal music then or did that happen after you moved to the US?

                        ELIZABETH:       I got into metal while living in Chile. That’s were I started playing guitar along with
Metallica & Iron Maiden tabs. Shortly after that I moved back to the US (since I’m originally from Orange County) and was then exposed to a more extreme genre of metal.




               THE METAL PIT:        What band or bands got you into metal music?

                      ELIZABETH:        Like I mentioned before Metallica, Iron Maiden. Also Megadeth, Slayer then
Cryptopsy with “None so Vile” which was my first death metal album.






            THE METAL PIT:        Who are your biggest influences and why?

                    ELIZABETH:          There are many, but mainly Peter Tagtren, because of his wide vocal range & the great melodies he presents within Hypocrisy, Jeff Loomis because of his amazing rhythm and shred guitar playing.



           THE METAL PIT:      Tell us about what is coming up for MANSLAUGHTER?
                                                                                                                               
                 ELIZABETH:         We just got back from a two-week tour throughout the west coast and mid west here in the U.S., which if I may add was a very successful one as well.
At the moment we’re currently writing for our upcoming full-length album, which we’ve
already scheduled the recording for mid January 2008.
          We’re also preparing to perform several shows here in LA which include Gathering of the Bestial Legion Fest which includes bands such as Possessed, Malevolent Creation, Diabolic. Later on in September along with Katatonia & Swallow the Sun, then towards the end of this year along with Enslaved, The Faceless & Arsis.




            THE METAL PIT:           What other metal bands do you listen to when your not doing your own thing?    

                    ELIZABETH:           I listen to a lot more then just metal, variety is important to me in order to keep things fresh.
But I guess to answer your question bands such as Akercocke (Mike recently got me into these guys), Mastodon, Opeth (all the time), Emperor, Nevermore, Hypocrisy.




             THE METAL PIT:        What can one expect from a MANSLAUGHTER live performance?

                     ELIZABETH:          Lots of energy, great musicianship, and overall an awesome show.
 

           



              THE METAL PIT:           Do you think females in metal like Angela Gossow of Arch Enemy have opened the doors and eyes for more people that females can sing and play metal as good as the guys?

                     ELIZABETH:            I think it helps yet I don’t think it’s about competing with the guys or the girls. I’m in a band with a bunch of guys that are very talented and we all have something to bring to the plate. I think it’s more about having the “balls” to do it and keep doing it. Being in a metal band is not easy. You have to love it, all of it.


              THE METAL PIT:      What is the moment in your life that it really hit you that you wanted to be the lead singer/guitarist in a metal band?


              ELIZABETH:             It was something I always contemplated, but could never get myself to do
in fear of rejection and mainly stage fright. To me fronting a band was terrifying. While in The Iron Maidens I decided it was time to meet my fears eye-to-eye and go for it. I just took one step at a time.


              THE METAL PIT:            Outside of metal what do you do to relax, have fun or just get away from it all?

                     ELIZABETH:           PARTY! Go out with friends, hang out with my family and kitties, watch funny movies, I also love gardening and bike riding.




             THE METAL PIT:            Thanks for doing this interview. Any closing comments for the readers of THE METAL PIT??

                     ELIZABETH:            Keep it real. Keep it brutal!


               



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Interviewed by Blake.............August 2007.