Power Shift. Interview with Claudeous Creamer

Interview by Olga Schneider.

1. First of all, I’d like to mention again that it’s a big honor for me to do this interview. Musicians/ people like you are really inspiring, and at such fukked up times in particular. But what has been your main source of inspiration and mo tivation not to give up all this time?

Thank you for having me. It’s an honor for me as well. I started this / writing in the beginning of the pandem ic. With so Possessed will always take precedence. Anything Power Shift does will be around Possessed. much emotional and tragic events happening around the world.

2. So, now you’re actively developing your new project named Power Shift. How and when did you get the idea of this project? What was the original goal?

I believe its very important to send a good and positive message for all to enjoy. Music really brings us all to a good place in such a bad time.

3. The band consists of people from bands that have really strong impact on Metal scene worldwide. Why did you decide that you wanted these people to join you for the new project, not anyone else? What were your main principles in choosing people? Or it simply happened somehow naturally?

Greg Christian and I have been good friends for many years. And have talked about doing something together. I was introduced to Jim settle from Greg. And we became really good friends immediately. The original drummer we had. Had to leave for personal reasons. And we found / Gary Neff/ through a mutual friend.

4. How strong was the impact of Possessed while you started working on content for Power Shift?

Has been no impact. Currently working on new possessed album as well.

5. The first song of the project was released a year ago. Are you actively prepar ing something to get released nowadays or you’re just composing some thing without hurrying?

We have finished a 3 song EP that is set to be released very soon in July.

6. What old school bands inspire you most of all while working on Power Shift?

For this I have been inspired a lot by a lot of different type bands like. King diamond, Merciful fate, Helloween, Kreator, Slayer, Megadeth Etc… As I love all music. Felt it important to implement everything for a large listening base.

7. Do you have any special approach while working on this one? Is that completely different from Possessed or still the same? And what’s the difference if there really is any special difference?

For me it’s really from the heart, an emotional connection.

8. Does the name of the project have any personal meaning for you?

Yes, definitely. I love riding motor cross! Speed and aggression.

9. Do you plan to promote it actively or it’s first of all some kind of new challenge for yourself? Or do you plan to mix these two aspects?

Absolutely. Will be going all out for sure.

10. Since Metal culture started existing, lots of things have changed. What changes are negative and what are positive, in your opinion? What should have never been changed?

To me metal has really flourished. And come a long way. The beautiful thing about metal is all are welcome. there are no limitations or exclusions. And it will continue to morph and change.

11. How do you plan to combine your intense work with Possessed and your new project, regarding tours and stuff like that in particular?

Possessed will always take precedence. Anything power shift does will be around possessed.

12. What are your plans regarding Power Shift for the nearest future?

Releasing 3 song EP. And we have some great shows coming up.

13. How can you define the genre of this project? As I understood, it’s some kind of mix of different old school genres…

Yeah I think that a good analogy. It really is a mix of all the old school genres with a modern sound.

14.What’s the future of Metal worldwide for the nearest 1-2 decades, in your opinion?

The sky is the limit! I am excited to see what comes. So many amazing musicians and creativeness.

15. In the end of this interview, we’d like to thank you once again for this opportunity and wish you really good luck with everything. What would you like to say to our crew and audience?

Thank you so much for having me and all the support. I’d like to say. I love you all and hope to see you all again soon. Claudeous Creamer.