I am Still Dying

Just added a new HEADER!!!! Thanks to Mel.....you're a doll! Also thought I'd throw a survey on there, since we can't seem to decide this amongst the band! Did an interview with Still dying magazine....you can order a copy (it's UK based!) or just read the thing here!

Note: I'm a little more lax with web interviews and zines...i don't have to be as hardcore serious as when I'm doing phone interviews with say....High Times or Punk Rock Confidential....

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Thanks for taking the time to talk to us. To begin with could you
please introduce Civet to Still Dying readers and tell us what you all
do in the band?

Ms. Liza Graves.....lead vox and guitar
Suzi Homewrecker.....lead guitar
Jacqui Valentine.....bass
Roxie Darling.....drums


How long have you been together?
Since the beginning of time! Ok not that long, but kinda a long time!

And how did you all meet?
Various people came into the band at different times. My sister suzi has been in the band for about 5 years and jacq for about 4.....roxie is the newest (and dare I say most badass?) addition to the band!

Can you give us a brief history of the band?
We came, we saw, we conquered.....ha ha....ok, that's really really brief.....in reality it was a long road, and anyone that knows us knows that worked really hard for what we have and we continue to work hard to raise the bar on the girl band standard....

Why the name Civet?
Because Metallica was taken?

Who came up with the name?
It was actually coined back when I was in middle school....long before I even dreamed of being in a band! I did...but I would be lying if I said I wasn't inspired by my friends....

You’ve had an amazing response to ‘Hell Hath No Fury’, are you
surprised by just how good the response has been?

We aren't surprised because we put our blood, sweat and tears into making that record and I think that really comes across. We work really hard to be a real band, we don't take anything for granted, we tour really hard and we put our money where our mouth is with everything..... Of course we wouldn't be where we are without our fans and label, thanks guys ;)

How did you get involved with Hellcat Records?
Hellcat had their eye on us since the release we did on Disaster Records (Massacre)....it was only a matter of time before they added us to their family....we just had to grown up a little bit and own our sound before we could get signed....

It must be really great to be involved with such an inspirational label?

Yes! They (Tim Armstrong & Chris LaSalle ) are amazing!!!! We feel proud to be part of such a tight punk rock family and carry on the legacy that is hellcat.....it also doesn't hurt that all of our favorite bands are on the label!

You’ve seemed to be on one continuous tour since the release of the
album playing with some great bands. You must really like being on the
road?
We live to be on the road! It is the best time, all the time! Imagine being out with your best friends everyday and getting to do what you love? Can't beat that!



Any gigs or tour stick in your mind for any reasons?
What about tour or back-stage stories you can share with us?
We just got back from Japan....it was mind blowing....they really know how to do everything right over there.....we can't wait to go back! There were many a drunken night in Japan, and no stories to share, code of the road!

I see you’re coming over to Europe with Dropkick Murphys in July?
Yes! See you guys out there!

Any plans for any UK shows or a full UK tour?
Yes! We are still adding Europe dates! We will also be doing a full euro tour in the fall! Keep your eyes on our page for details!!!!!

What does the rest of 2009 hold for Civet?
We are gunna continue to tour....we will be hitting Canada, more US, Europe and hopefully Australia.....some writing and a whole lot of rockn' and rolling! Xo ms. liza graves

Thanks again for taking time out of your busy schedule to talk to us
here at Still Dying. Finally, is there anything you would like to add,
or any special messages for your fans?
Thanks for supporting us! Stay true!!!!


I do my best interviews before i'm fully awake...except for the one with that stalker from High Times - sketchy shit mang! (that's a story for another day!)