Interview with Olly Steele of Monuments
British Progressive-metallers, MONUMENTS are set to return to South Africa in August, performing at, Mercury Live in Cape Town and Platteland in Centurian.
By Frederic Egersdörfer
Published Thursday, 18 July 2019 11:17
Following their massive return with their latest album to date 'Phronesis', and the announcement of their return to South Africa, UNDERGROUND PRESS had a chance to question Olly Steele on their return visit to the country.
Hi, Olly. We're super excited to see you are returning to South Africa and thank you for taking the time to answer our questions.
What has been the biggest highlight of your UK tour thus far?
Every show had great energy, but the Brighton and Techfest shows were my favourite! So sick.
What has been the most well-received single off ‘Phronesis’?
The numbers say 'Leviathan', but I think more people sing along to 'Mirror Image'? Who knows. Go buy the album and decide for yourself kidz ;)
When you were last in South Africa, did you have any time for sightseeing and if so, where did you go?
We did, we went to a couple of Safaris and they were pretty nuts. I didn’t see much else cos I was sick. It was great.
Will you have time to do more sightseeing this time around and what are your few chosen spots?
Hopefully, obviously, we don’t know the area well so we’re open to suggestions!
What are you looking forward to being back in S.A?
The weather, the people, the show, and the unknown.
Quote your favourite musician!
"Get in the car. And don’t touch nothing STAY in the car".
Name 3 of Your favourite influential bands and their songs?
John Parr - 'St Elmos Fire', Randy Houser - 'Runnin outa Moonlight' and The Deadlians - 'I don’t wanna ride your aul one anymore'.
Q: How would you describe your music to Trump?
If you don't like it then leave.
MONUMENTS Phronesis South Africa 2019 Tour dates
- Friday, 9 August - Mercury Live, Cape Town. With support from Deity’s Muse and Thread of Omen. *no under 18s BUY TICKETS
- Saturday, 10 August - Platteland, Centurion. With support from Deity’s Muse and Red Helen. *no under 18s BUY TICKETS
Early Bird tickets are on sale now at R250 each until 29th May through computicket.com, as well as at Computicket outlets and Checkers stores. Full price tickets at R330 will be available from 30 May onwards.