TRANZINE - What is the meaning behind the band’s name?
Jamil - Well, the name of the band doesn't mean anything specific; it’s just the combination of two names that represent something to us, chipset (the machine, the computer) and zero (the man, left behind). So, we combined the two names and formed the concept "Chipset Zerø."

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TRANZINE - What do you think of the term nu metal, given to bands like Korn, Limp Bizkit, Slipknot, etc.? Could Chipset Zerø be considered a nu metal group?
Jamil - Well, the term isn’t exactly new; we’re talking about bands with around six years of work like Korn... The term new metal is to specify a renewal of metal... which was previously called crossover or rapcore, now it's called new metal. I believe new metal is just another set of barriers being broken in music... and that’s very enriching for everyone, both for the audience and the musicians... As for Chipset Zerø, well, we can be called new metal because we’re not afraid to blend different styles...

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TRANZINE - Do you think there’s prejudice from the media and the audience against Brazilian bands that sing in English?
Jamil - I believe there’s never been prejudice from the audience against bands singing in English, after all, rock came from English-speaking countries. There is prejudice from national record labels in releasing bands that sing in English... The advantage of singing in English is that it’s almost a universal language.

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TRANZINE - What was the best gig you’ve done so far?
Jamil - Well, we’re a new band... we haven’t been around for long, but we’ve already been to Argentina and I think our best show so far was there, alongside Mortification.

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TRANZINE - What themes are

addressed in the band’s lyrics?

Who writes them?
Jamil - There are various themes,

some personal, others about the

concept of man and machine... the

reality of the days we live in,

experiences, that’s it... sincerity... Well, Shark writes, but the concept is kind of general; we sit down and discuss the idea, and that’s how the lyrics are born. Now Shucky is also writing.

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TRANZINE - What is your opinion on marijuana? Should it be legalized?
Jamil - It’s simple... have you ever heard of someone filing a police report saying they crashed their car because they were high? Or that they beat up a woman because they smoked marijuana? Well, I haven't... In my opinion, it should be legalized because it would generate tax revenue and end the trafficking that causes violence in the favelas...

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TRANZINE - What do you think of shows like Programa do Ratinho, Big Brother, and Caldeirão do Huck?
Jamil - I’m ashamed of TV... I haven't watched TV in two years... and I feel purer... really!!! I only watch MTV and cartoons...