Dennis (INVSN, formerly of International Noise Conspiracy and Refused)
SPB: INVSN is a markedly different sound than your previous bands. What do you like most about playing a variety of styles of music?
Dennis: That it is never boring! Only cowards or narrow-minded people stick with the same sound/idea forever. Or maybe very one-dimensional people.
I am none of the above. Life is about discovery. Art is about progression and taking chances!
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