Elder Q+A

It's April 2020. Everyone is stuck inside due to COVID-19. We asked our fans on social media for their burning questions about the band as to provide a little entertainment in these shitty times. Here are the results! 01:23 - When will you release "Release" without the shitty fadeout? 01:36 - How big of a role to psychedelics play in creating your music? 02:56 - How do you get the guitar sound from the intro of "Legend"? 03:26 - What is your favorite dish and why? 04:44 - Are you self-taught / how important is music theory? 07:13 - What pedals/gear did you use for "Gemini" guitar tone? 07:37 - Are you willing to collaborate with other artists? 08:08 - What drum equipment was used on the recording of Omens? 09:15 - What shampoo does Nick use? 10:32 - Somehing about Jack's character if he were in Jurassic park 13:13 - Is there new Gold & Silver material happening? 13:45 - What inspired you to start a band? 15:02 - Where's the snack crew? 16:02 - What pickups do you use? 17:13 - What is your favorite Camel album, and why is it Moonmadness? 18:50 - Favorite beers? 19:49 - Favorite meal to get on tour in US? 20:50 - Favorite places to visit/play on tour? 22:25 - Favorite genre of metal? 23:40 - Why is your bassist so funny? 24:01 - Cake or pie? 24:45 - How do you approach writing songs? 26:13 - Pineapple or bananna on pizza? 27:05 - Why is Jack called Jazz? 28:00 - Any guilty pleasures (bands/tracks/genres)? 30:44 - Favorite guitar pedals? 32:46 - Led Zeppelin or Pink Floyd? 33:36 - Progression of our music (complexity/simplicity) 35:16 - Do you think about fans accepting your growth on each album? 33:36 - Have you ever gotten stoned, eaten pizza & played NES? 37:11 - Do you ever record music and reject it? 38:10 - Did you enjoy the Romanian palinca? 39:17 - How do you feel about the term 'post stoner'? 39:40 - Favorite Yes album? 40:25 - Favorite Sabbath album? 41:17 - Least favorite band? 41:30 - Best/worst experience on stage? 48:15 - Favorite hip hop artist? 49:30 - Favorite fantasy novel? 49:56 - Favorite pair of (tour) shoes?