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Since Marilyn Manson men with make-up in long black leather coats are nothing unusual anymore. (compare our valuable friend and member of the NN-family Basti, who do not leave the house without his make-up on). The asexual outfit is pretty cool and has its effect on women, why should man grab the old, damaged-washed blue-jeans then? And if those trendy clothed people even make cool music, it is a theme for NOISE NATION - YOUR ZINE !!! Because we try to give you not only the hottest bands, but also cool and trendy tips for your outfit. Because who ever wants to be cool in our days, does not get far without a lipstick and eyeliner. But let us hear what the experts have to say. Shane from the industrial-goth-band Uranium 235 talked with us about the secret make-up-tips of the band (and, of course, fucking great music!!)

NN: How would you describe the music/style of URANIUM 235?
Shane: electronic/goth/industrial

NN: Could you send us maybe a biography of you?
Shane: Uranium 235 has strong industrial edge, which combines with dance/electronic/techno music, as well as heavy, powerful guitars. Their vocals range from gorgeous singing to a raging scream. The band is noted for its unique ability to maintain a strong techno/dance groove without sacrificing heavy guitar riffs. Uranium 235 has been compared to such influential bands as Depeche Mode, Ministry, and Nine Inch Nails, but these comparisons really do them no justice. Uranium 235 is one of the rare bands in the modern music scene to create a truly unique sound. Uranium 235 was formed in 1994 in New York City, and since then has toured the United States and Europe with such acts as Switchblade Symphony, Life of Agony, God Lives Underwater, Marilyn Manson, Electric Hellfire Club, Spahn Ranch, Type O Negative, Fear Factory, The Misfits, and MotorHead, to name just a few. In 1998 the band released their debut album Cultural Minority on SPV/CBH (Germany), PolyGram (U.K.), and Nippon (Japan). Cultural Minority has sold 20,000 records in Germany, and was released in the United States in February 2000 by Mystic Music (and distributed by WEA). Unfortunately Mystic turned out to be a crap label, and "Cultural Minority" never reached its potential in the U.S. due to NO record label support whatsoever. However, U235 has managed to build up, on their own, a huge fan base in the U.S. and is currently promoting the release of Cultural Minority by working with the Sterile Nation Promotions Team, a group of fans across the country who help spread the word about U235 in their hometown. Uranium 235 is currently recording their second album, and looking for a better record label.

NN: Which musicians influenced you the most?
Shane: I can't say any musician has really influenced my style, but I think technology has the biggest part in writing for our band.

NN: Songs like "Spin me around" sounds like an eighties remake, do you get your inspiration from this time? Shane: One of our inspirations is from the 80s decade.

NN: Why do you have such an extravagant outfit? What is the "deeper sense" of it?
Shane: In a former band, I was always told what to wear and how to speak and what to say to people, so when we started this band in 1994, I decided I was going to do whatever I wanted to do, and that included dressing extravagantly.

NN: What is more important to you, the show on stage (with all these outfits) or the process of making music?
Shane: The most important thing is communicating to the audience the thought of individuality, then to communicate our music as a release from our life.

NN: Do you think, that one can sell more records by making a huge show like Marilyn Manson?
Shane: I don't think so, I think it all comes down to the music and the message behind what you're trying to relay, but having a production as large as Marilyn Manson does have a entertainment value as well.

NN: Why did you re - release your debut - album "Cultural Minority"?
Shane: "Cultural Minority" was our first child and we didn't feel as though the record had a chance to grow. When we re-released it, we put a different cover on it, gave it a new look, but by doing so, it gave us a chance to get introduced into the American market better.

NN: Do you already work on your next album, any dates?
Shane: Yeah, we're about halfway through the next record, it's coming out very well. I think this record will better state where the band is coming from than the last record; it will incorporate better technology. The next record will be a diary of our lives over the two year period, in which there was much pain and suffering, caused by our last record company, and hard work to make it happen.

NN: You already visited Germany as a support of MOTÖRHEAD, we hope you enjoyed it. Are there any further trips to Germany planed? Shane: Germany was one of the best experiences we had as a band. It was a beautiful country and we hope to be coming out there again sometime soon.

NN: What relation do URANIUM 235 have to their fans in the US?
Shane: Our fans here in the U.S. are very open minded and really appreciate our friendships with them. Although, German fans are more die-hard, they seem to grow as the band grows.

NN: Any plans for the future, maybe side projects, new releases?
Shane: Our only plans at this point are to finish this record and hopefully get it out sometime in the first quarter of the next year.

NN: What's your suggestion, why is the industrial-sector that under - represented in Europe?
Shane: Because of its noncommercial value. Some people I have encountered believe that industrial music is cold and sterile, but it's all your point of view.

NN: Do you think that the industrial is going to die, because labels like CARGO (they did a lot of industrial - compilations like "Shut up Kitty" , "Operation Beatbox" or "Rivet Headculture" or R.E.X. - music (ARGYLE PARK & CIRCLE OF DUST ā rules !!!) are already dead?
Shane: Of course not, music is universal. Whenever you try to kill a genre of music, it always gets stronger.

NN: How will the internet (especially internet - labels, MP3's and stuff like that) change the music - biz in the future (within the next 10 years maybe?)?
Shane: It's too early to tell. Too many record companies still have too much control over the internet.

NN: One last statement for our readers?
Shane: The only thing we try to encourage in this band is to be an individual, think for yourself, and listen with an open heart.

Thank you so much for the opportunity, cheers...

Shane