Dimitris Kontogeorgakos of Chicago-based Metal Kaoz recently conducted an interview with CHASTAIN's David T. Chastain and Leather Leone. David talked about the new album, Surrender To No One, his touring plans and the recordings of the next Chastain album. An excerpt follows:

Metal Kaoz: Now, the burning question; what are your plans for taking Chastain on the road? Europe, US or both? We'd love to see Chastain live in Chicago!

David T: “There always seems to be new offers coming in everyday to play this festival or go on tour in this country. However so far we have not committed to anything official. I have refused in the past because I didn't want to go out and play a bunch of old songs. So in other words I want to play a good mix of old and new. I am waiting for the new Cd to gain traction so that we can accomplish that goal. In other words, we don't want to go on the ‘oldies tour’.”

Metal Kaoz: If you were to choose songs for a live setlist, which would you choose from the new album?

David T: “Probably songs that are tuned to standard pitch or can be played that way so as not to have to change out guitars all the time. So that would mean ‘Call Of The Wild’ for sure. ‘Save Me Tonight’ also is a good Chastain track. We would really have to pick the old tracks and then see what new ones compliment the ‘vibe’ of the set list.”

Metal Kaoz: Do you consider Surrender To No One as a one-time album or the beginning of a series of album releases? After all, making a living out of music has become tough and in some cases impossible.

David T: “I have been fortunate enough to have always made a living at music since I first started out. As I mentioned previously the next CD is recorded except vocals so that wouldn't take a lot to complete. It is just a matter of whether we want to move forward... and if there is truly demand for Chastain 2014. Once that is established we will move forward or not.”

The rest of the interview can be read at MetalKaoz.com.