EXCESS

Astra Wally · Post by **Astra Wally** » Sun Aug 08, 2010 9:31 pm

I'm in touch with Francis Frenoy, the guitarist who has played in the legendary heavy metal band EXCESS.

Hopefully, an interview is in the work.

I know there are some fans of this godly french act on the forum, so if someone want me to ask Francis any specific questions, etc... let me know. Thanks

Now let's discuss how good their first album is and how 'fatal touch' is hard to find

Sgt. Kuntz · Post by **Sgt. Kuntz** » Mon Aug 09, 2010 9:02 pm

I got the second one before the first actually, but my purchasing habits are beyond the norm as i've been told many times. But yeah, the first one does it for me, top french metal together with DER KAISER, ADX, first STEEL ANGEL and so on.

roihlem · Post by **roihlem** » Mon Aug 09, 2010 9:42 pm

Personally I like both albums a lot, "The Fatal Touch" is a killer tune! Their MCD however was quite a let down if I remember right. I have to give it a spin again....

Astra Wally · Post by **Astra Wally** » Mon Aug 09, 2010 9:57 pm

I quite like their mcd but sure it sounds much more accessible (and weaker) than their previous work. Unfortunately almost impossible to find too.

Post by **DaN** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 9:07 pm

I keep coming back to "Fatal Touch" way more often than other supposed French Classics like SORTILEGE, ADX, H-BOMB etc... A bloody superb album, and very original too I think. Sadly I got into it for real shortly after trading away the original LP and by Cock do I regret it

I just love the squeaky-clean production of this LP - for once this sound really works perfect with the music - Majestic Metal! EXCESS = The French WARLORD?

Q-suggestions:

- How come their 2nd album ended up on an obscure Spanish label with piss-poor distribution?

- Did they ever got confused with the Spanish EXCESS ("Princess Of Darkness" LP on Justine Records '88 ) because of this?

Astra Wally · Post by **Astra Wally** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 3:39 pm

Thanks Dan

I've send many questions to Francis today. It will turn out very interesting I hope.

Didn't know about the Spanish EXCESS

Not so many opinions... I thought that the band was more popular within the corroseum forum

edit: now working on translation

pzman · Post by **pzman** » Tue Aug 17, 2010 4:15 am

Great band. I really like the first two releases, classics for me.

The Sentinel · Post by **The Sentinel** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 7:52 pm

The first one is a French classic in my book; superb songs. The first song has such a great drive. Really, love this one to death. Never heard the second. Would be cool rereleasing their stuff.

Astra Wally · Post by **Astra Wally** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 11:53 am

For French readers:

http://france.metal.museum.free.fr/inte ... Frenoy.htm

shreut · Post by **shreut** » Fri Aug 27, 2010 4:47 pm

Great interview, thanks a lot AW !

omen of hate · Post by **omen of hate** » Sat Aug 28, 2010 8:10 pm

Very interesting interview, thanks a lot !!

Sgt. Kuntz · Post by **Sgt. Kuntz** » Sat Aug 28, 2010 9:21 pm

Damn, need to learn French i guess. Great photo though, that's how i always imagine that french bands loook like when they hang out on friday afternoon...

StygianBlade · Post by **StygianBlade** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 6:35 am

Thanks for it, really interesting.

Post by **DaN** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 11:36 am

Astra Wally wrote:edit: now working on translation

I have an idea of where to feature an English translation of the interview if no one else is interrested

rumblefist · Post by **rumblefist** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 11:18 pm

Not for me... i understand french...
Btw i'm listening right now their 1988 demo...
Superbe !!!!