Do you prefer to close the doors of the studio and create or to be on stage and feel the contact with people?

E.J.: When writing a song I prefer isolation. Close the doors to the studio – absolutely.

S.H.: They’re totally different disciplines and both are vitally important to a musician. There’s nothing like a live show when everything goes well and the crowd are well into the music. The next day though it’s memories whereas recording gives you something you can keep forever and revisit whenever you like.

Do you want to share your strongest related memory with Michael Jackson? What did he mean to you?

E.J.: I am a fan and always have been. I got ‘Thriller’ one Christmas, and have been a big fan ever since. Thriller is one of my Top Five favorite albums of all time. I remember hearing ‘Rockin’ Robin’ as a kid. I played that song to death, learned all the words and sang to my friends at school. I loved it.

S.H.: I remember having Bad on tape as a kid and thinking what a spectacular performer he was. As I got older I did think his songs declined and his career was overtaken by the crazy stories in the media. Even though I’m sure a lot of it wasn’t true he didn’t help himself much.

N.N.: Listening to Billie Jean is one of my first memories, hearing that song always takes me back to my childhood.

Which bands and performers influenced you?

S.H.: My main influences as a guitarist are Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins), Adam Jones (Tool), The Edge (U2), Dominic Braithwaite (Mogwai) to name but a few. I’m also greatly influenced by the attitude to music and work of Henry Rollins, he’s a hero to me.