> What's the last video game you bought, and what did you make of it?

* NBA Live 10, I love it. I always am the Lakers and I'm playing a full season. Can't get enough.

> What was the first video game you played where the music
> really stood out for you?

* Loved the music in the early Mario Bros games, really dug the Crash Bandicoot music and of course the radio stations in Grand Theft Auto games.

> When you play video games, do you generally play with the game's
> soundtrack on, or do you just leave the ambient sound on?
> Or do you prefer to pick something out of your own music collection
> and listen to that?

* I listen with the games soundtrack on. I like to see how it works with the game the way the game was created.

> Which are your favourite video game soundtracks of all time, and why?

* The ones I mentioned above because they are integral parts of the gaming experience.

> What do you think makes good video game soundtrack music?

* Music that adds to the game. Spurs you on and helps set the mood. The same as a movie soundtrack.

> When 'Captain Midnight' appeared on The Darkness, was the decision to
> offer that track in particular in the hands on Tomahawk, or did the
> Starbreeze people say "we want THAT one"? Did you have much interaction
> with composer Gustav Grefberg?

* The Starbreeze people asked for that one and I thought it was perfect. No, no interaction with the composer.

> Have you ever been tempted to get into composing for video games
> yourself?

* Yes, I have looked into it and had a couple offers. I'm sure I will do it at some point. I'd love to.

> Do you see it as a similar discipline to your movie composition work?

* Yes, exactly the same.

> As both a musician/composer and a gamer, what's your
> view of games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band?

* They are fun, group entertainment. I don't think they have much to do with the real thing, but I can see the entertainment value. Helps people live their dreams, right?

> Musicians working in "heavier" or
> "alternative" music have been
> involved in composing for movie soundtracks for a long
> time, but not so
> much when it comes to video gaming. Why do you think that
> is?

* I think that is changing. I think for a long time videogames were looked at as being for nerds. Maybe rockers were too cool. But I think there have always been closet gamers and now that games are considered cool and the money is bigger, more musicians are into it.

> Nowadays, it seems that particularly a lot of rock
> musicians are
> getting involved in composing for video games, or
> contributing to the
> soundtracks. Why do you think that is?

* the money!!!!

> To what extent do you think that the recent success of
> Guitar Hero and
> Rock Band have played a role in this change in attitude?

* I think they play a part for sure. When you hear Paul McCartney talking about a videogame, that certainly helps the cred factor.

> And just out of personal curiosity - when you've played
> the games
> you've provided vocals for, say Left 4 Dead or the
> reworking of Bionic
> Commando... do you play them with the sound on or muted?

* Some of these people don't even send me the game!!!! I had to beg and plead for a copy of Bionic Commando. Of course I play with the sound on!!!!

> Is there a firm release date for the Mondo Cane album yet,
> and if so
> what is it?

* Not firm, but looks like early May.

> How has the project developed since the live shows you did
> back in
> 2008?

* Just was trickier to make it work on record. More of an impact live.

> Are there any tracks you decided to cut, or anything new
> you decided to
> bring in?

* I got 2 records worth of stuff!!!

> There were some rumours of Parisian shows a couple of
> months ago, but
> tickets were being sold a little prematurely. Will there be
> some Mondo
> Cane European tourdates? If so, can you give us any details
> of where
> you'll be playing?

* My booking agent is trying to round up dates right now for the summer or Fall. Stay tuned!

> What are you currently working on?

* Just finished up my Mondo Cane record. Doing narration for a cool indie film and starting to do the musical score for a cool indie film.

> Do you have plans for any new Tomahawk material?

* Not at the moment, but that time will come.

* Nope. Does not look like that will happen anytime soon.

> What's the cheesiest Christmas joke you can think of?

* Lighting a bag of dog poop on fire at someone's front door.