THE HAUNTED Frontman: 'We Downright Dominate'

Swedish metallers THE HAUNTED made their triumphant return to the U.S. earlier this month on the much-anticipated Fury of The Fall tour and continue to garner new legions of rabid fans with their pummeling thrash metal assault and highly energetic live show. The Decibel magazine-sponsored trek, which also includes MESHUGGAH, GOD FORBID and MNEMIC, runs through the end of the month.

THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving checked in with the following tour report: "Last night was fucking ridiculous and great at the same time. It was an off date in Grand Rapids at a bar called Ten Bells. We counted 50 people at that place. They had great cheeseburgers and the generic whinos cackling in the bar.

"Well, it was honestly one of the best shows we've played in awhile. Everyone had a great time and well, it was just one of those great truly rock nights.

"We were supposed to play Harpo's in Detroit, but at the last minute the promoter turned tailcoat and decided to change the deal all on his own accord. So we are not playing. Too bad, but we'll see ya later Detroiters. Who knows how many people have been shot stabbed and gotten the crap beat out of them in the parking lot outside Harpo's since we were here last?! But it seems like the neighborhood's been cleaned up a bit since then and we're looking forward to coming back next time around.

"Anyway, so far this tour's been going good. We didn't really get much time off after Ozzfest, but it was nice to have a couple of weeks to breath outside the bus. Now we are rolling through the U.S. with MESHUGGAH, GOD FORBID and MNEMIC and after that we take a couple of days off and start the Europe tour. That'll be five weeks of clubs with GOD FORBID and some other band I don't know yet.

"Funny thing on this tour was playing B.B. King's in New York City, which is this pretty high-class venue that really felt kind of strange — too clean, if you ask me — but it was nice to be received well by the cool scenesters of NYC. Last time they we're a tad bit less appreciative. Smiles all around tha house and a good sense of humour, too.

"As far as the rest of the shows, well, you know — we knock out our shit and if you ain't got it into your thick head yet — we downright dominate! We fucking roll like a goddamned steamin killing machine on fire. All do or die. If you don't believe me, get your ass down to the show and see if I'm lying."