Note to self: must not ramble when interviewing rock stars. Here's a sample from my intriguing and enlightening interview with Bjorn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork:
Tom: So why the name "Speed" Strid?
Speed: Well, when we used to tape trade with my friend in high school, I used to like all of the speed metal bands above everything else. So my friend said "You only
like the fast stuff, so i'm going to call you 'Speed' from now on!"
Tom: That's really cool! In Australia, you're lucky if you get a nickname that means something or has anything to do with you.
Speed: How so?
Tom: Well, for instance, people will give you nicknames for no reason at all. For example, we call our friend Brad "The Admiral" and we have no idea why.
Speed: Interesting. You Aussies are crazy!
Apart from that sort of quirky awkward moment and some interruptions from his friend's dog, it went swimmingly! Can't wait to see him and his rock n' roll band on May 15!!!