Interview with Hunter- 1997
Author Unknown

How long have you been into punk and hardcore?

Hunter: Around 8th grade I started playing in bands, and I have been in a lot of bands in Grass Valley for a number of years now. Probably around my sophmore year in High School, which would be '92.

Did you have a favorite band or see other bands playing hardcore or punk?

Hunter: There are a lot of bands around from this area. I mean I was always into the scene and wanted to do my part.

How long have you played Bass?

Hunter: I have been playing for 5 years. I taught myself how to play when I was in high school.

How long have The Force been around for?

Hunter: We have been around for 3 years.

Do you have any 7 inches or albums out?

Hunter: We have a 7 inch called "Fetish", and we recorded 12 songs for a 10 inch which will be out this summer.

How long have you known the guys in AFI?

Hunter: A couple of years. I was first introduced to them in October of '95 at a show in Berkeley.

Are you excited about the upcoming tour with AFI and with a big band like the Offspring?

Hunter: Yeah, it's going to be like nothing I ever experienced before.

Is it kinda hard trying to learn all of AFI songs, when you will only be able to practice for 1 week?

Hunter: They let me know 2 month's in advance, when Geoff told them he was quitting. I have had a lot of time to pracitce, and I feel that I know it. I am going to try to make it as naturally as possible for these 20 to 30 shows. We had some practices and they really went well, so I feel that I am ready.

After your done with AFI, what will the Force be up to?

Hunter: We have a West Coast tour planned, and hopefully more touring when the new 10 inch comes out.

Thanks to Hunter for this interview, check him in action with AFI, they start touring May 2!!!