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Kasper, what’s up brother! Welcome to Soulcraft fanzine 2! How’s life amidst the pandemic? How’s the situation in Belgium’s healthy system?
met Kasper back in April 2019, we spent some quality good time on the road and since then we meet on a regular basis every time I’m near Belgium. Kasper fronts Redemption Denied, does Tried ‘n’ True Booking and the fanzine of the same name, and he is one of the most dedicated guys I’ve met in the hardcore scene the last years. Moreover, he is a doctor and that makes this interview even more interesting, since we live in the age of the pandemic. He was super kind to find some spare time, amidst working endless hours every day, to answer to my questions. And this is definitely one of the best interviews of this fanzine. Period.
Hi Apostolis. Appreciate the invitation. Belgium has been in lockdown since March 18th. So life has changed drastically over the past few weeks. Only essential services and stores remain in business, borders are closed, outdoor activity is heavily restricted by government regulations. I luckily have the privilege to still cross the border and be around people for work. Some areas are affected more severely than others, but healthcare capacity remains sufficient to provide adequate care for the time being. Death toll and hospital admissions have currently stabilized over the past few days, so let’s hope that all investments are paying off.
Interview conducted in mid April 2020. Pictures provided by Kasper Hermans. www.facebook.com/redemptiondeniedhc www.instagram.com/redemptiondenied triedntrue.org www.instagram.com/triedntruehc
Your nickname is The Doc, simply because you are a doctor. Pretty busy times, I guess... What force drove you to choose this kind of
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