The Italian rock band Måneskin is still in the fast lane. In the interview, the musicians look back on their exciting year.
Måneskin will release an expanded version of their album “Rush!” on November 10th. titled “Rush! (Are U Coming?)” and five new songs. In an interview with the news agency spot on news, the band around singer Damiano David (24) gives insights into everyday life on their current world tour and talks about the tour premiere in Australia. The musicians also reveal what the band’s highlights were this year and what will happen next in 2024.
Why did you like the idea of releasing an expanded version of your album?
Måneskin: We felt that there was more to tell about the last few years, and therefore more to add to the album. The five new tracks are available both before and after the release of “RUSH!” developed. We finally finished them later this year and thought it would be great to include them in the album, even after some time.
What can fans expect from the five new songs on the album?
Måneskin: The unexpected! The songs are very different and each of them conveys a different type of emotion. So be prepared to either want to mosh or be moved to tears.
At the moment you are on your “Rush! World Tour”. You were in North and South America in September and October. What was it like, how different were the crowds and do you have a favorite show?
Måneskin: This “RUSH! World Tour” is an absolutely wild adventure. The audiences in North and South America exceeded all of our expectations, and each show had its own unique and unforgettable atmosphere. It’s hard to choose a favorite because we really enjoyed every performance! Luckily, we also had some time to explore the cities and soak up their atmosphere. The diversity and energy we encountered along the way was incredible. We are deeply grateful for the love and support of all our fans, and thanks to them, touring continues to be an amazing experience.
What do you like most about your wild life as a rock star?
Måneskin: We always have the opportunity to take our friends with us on tour. We really love having them around and traveling with them.
On Instagram, fans see the wild moments on and behind the stage. How do you keep the energy up on tour?
Måneskin: Having fun is the best way to keep the energy up! It’s normal to feel tired sometimes, but with our each other’s presence, laughter and support, it’s pretty easy to keep our spirits up. And of course we are always thrilled when we experience the love and energy of our fans.
What experiences did you have while exploring the cities and regions?
Måneskin: By far some of the most amazing experiences were eating insects in Mexico City, visiting Johnny Cash’s house in Nashville, and having the opportunity to meet Dolly Parton. Our next stops are Japan, where we look forward to returning, and Australia, where we will be for the first time. We can hardly wait.
What do you expect from your Australian premiere?
Måneskin: None of us have ever been to Australia, so we are very curious. We are ready to be surprised by our lovely fans there. We can’t wait to finally meet her and we can’t believe it’s actually happening!
What do you miss most about home when you’re on tour?
Måneskin: What we miss most on tour is definitely our family and friends. But being on the road together and feeling the love of our fans – they’re like our extended family – helps us beat homesickness.
The year is coming to an end, how do you look back on the year, what were the highs and lows?
Måneskin: This year has been a wild ride, like a decade rolled into one! Our “RUSH!” album, the upcoming “RUSH! (Are U Coming?)”, winning a VMA, rocking Madison Square Garden for the first time, meeting our amazing fans and some talented artists were the absolute highlights . There’s no bottom in sight, just good things all around.
Do you already have plans for 2024? Will you be on stage again in Germany?
Måneskin: For 2024 we plan to take some rest and play some festivals in the summer. We have already announced some of them. We will be back in Germany for Rock am Ring, Rock im Park and Novarock.
Source: Stern
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