- Where did the project name, Amulet come from?
Stephanie Stryker: I’ve always wanted my band to be called Amulet. It’s mystical, fancy, and mysterious.
- Who are your main inspirations?
MJ Phoenix: Punk, new wave, reggae, and funk genres. Also, Stephanie herself.
SS: NIN and Manson are in my musical DNA, along with goth classics like Sisters of Mercy.
- What non-musical things inspire your music?
MJ: Heartbreak, each other, despair, general dissatisfaction, darkness.
SS: Beauty in darkness, esotericism, and occultism. Mysteries of the unknown and exploring those topics.
- What actor/actress could you most identify with? Why?
MJ: Leonardo DiCaprio he’s a great environmental advocate.
SS: She’s just a character, but Lily Munster. I love her dark housewife lifestyle and she cared deeply for her family and home. She’s got that take-no-shit sass to boot!
- Where was the coolest place to play? Where did you enjoy yourselves the most?
MJ: Small venue with a packed house and good vibe. Public Bar Live in DC was great, so was Ottobar in Baltimore.
SS: 100% agreed with MJ. The vibe of a crowd enjoying the music is the best part of a venue.
- What are your favorite horror movies?
MJ: Nosferatu. Not a horror movie, but I love Cat People.
SS: I love witch, occult, ghost, and vampire-themed movies. I also love all the dark fantasy classics with Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, and friends.
- What was the scariest night of your life?
MJ: When I was marooned on a roof rack of a speeding car going between Nepal and Katmandu. Long story…
SS: I saw Limp Bizkit in 1999 and was very close to dying in a mosh pit. Thankfully, someone pulled me out, but I lost my JNCOs and chain wallet to the pit. Can this story be any more 90’s?!
- If you could bring back greats who have passed on, who would be your undead opening band?
SS: David Bowie and Type O Negative, but we’d be okay opening for them ;).
- Final thoughts / Anything you want to tell the Horror Addicts?
MJ: If you feel like writing a song, do it! Go with your inspiration.
SS: Be true to yourself. Authenticity is so valuable and it helps people relate to you.
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