What was it like meeting the legendary Jello Biafra?
Rob: Fine. He was very enthusiastic about us and gave us a break to release “Arise.” We had him on stage in SF to sing “Largactyl.” How’s it like living on the Isle of Skye? Rob: It is both difficult and amazing, The winters are long, cold, and dark, offset by long days in the Summer. Here, there is some of the most magnificent scenery in the world, and the freedom to roam wherever I like. I have walked and camped all over this island, and the Outer Hebrides. I have grown to love the wilderness and the solitude that it offers, as well as a good fire in the woods with friends. It is somewhere that I would be haunted by if I ever left, and has become a part of my soul as much as Devon–where I grew up. Do you have a sword shop in Skye? Rob: I have made Swords for the past 18 Years here on Skye, training myself in the Art of the Medieval sword smith. This has brought me to be well recognized in my field. It is a hard job but very creative: www.castlekeep.co.uk You reissued your last album