Flashback Interview: PETER NICHOLLS (IQ) (1997): “We Always Intended This [The Album Subterranea] Was Going To Be Something That Lengthy And That Impressive. Because, Really, Who Else Is Doing It At The Moment?”

January 19, 2025 Stig G. Nordahl Audio Interviews, Interviews 0

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In this rare 1997 interview, IQ’s vocalist Peter Nicholls discusses the band’s ambitious concept album Subterranea and their journey from independent releases to major label deals. He provides fascinating insights into the album’s storyline about sensory deprivation, the band’s decision to create a 100-minute epic, and their impressive stage production. The conversation also touches on IQ’s relationship with other progressive rock bands like Marillion and Pendragon, their unique approach to music promotion, and the diverse fanbase they’ve cultivated over the years.

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Stig G. Nordahl

Stig is the founder and the president of Metal Express Radio, based out of Oslo, Norway. He has been around doing Metal radio since the mid-eighties. In fact, running Metal Express Radio takes almost all of his time. Is it worth it...? "Most times, yes," Stig says. "My philosophy is to try to give all Metal releases a fair chance to get promoted in one way or another. As you can imagine, it can be an arduous task to listen through about 20 albums every week! Still, I know we have the best METAL dedicated radio on this planet, and that is a reward in and of itself. I hope one day the whole Metal community can and will make listening to Metal Express Radio part of their daily rituals! Yeah, right..."
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