Thunder Spider is a musical entity who creates the finest lounge party compositions known to mankind. Despite gaining a great deal of critical acclaim for his full length longplayer 'A Spanner in the Works' and numerous videos, there is still little known about him. He is based in Plymouth, where he has perfomed in local bars and at parties, always to raptourous applause.

In the following interview, Thunder Spider answers some questions put to him by the mighty Meta-Agora.

 
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Nod and a Wink Film
Jobsleeves Film
     
Thunder Spider, people many describe you as the best baroque-pop act in Plymouth - are you really that much better than the competition?

To be honest, it makes me laugh when people flatter themselves by saying that they are ‘competition’ to a man of my sublime powers. My music latches into those areas of the human psyche that are so often neglected by other so called musicians in this city.

How much of songs such and "Nod and a Wink" and "Jobsleeves" is based upon your real life Thunder Spider?

All songs on my critically acclaimed debut album ‘A Spanner in the Works’ are based on real life experiences. I would even consider the songs that are based on dreams to be ‘real’ experiences. The other day I was being chased through a monkey sanctuary where all the monkeys were sick and hairless, by an orange woman with male genitalia trying to sell me an ice cream. I shall definitely be writing a song about this experience soon.

Are you going to be performing live in the United Kingdom any time soon?

In the past I have traditionally performed at times and places when people least expect it. However this is set to change. You know in the 70s and 80s when Hawkwind used to play Stonehenge at the solstice and everything? Well this year I am going to out Hawkwind Hawkwind, with my writhing and pulsating one man show. I may even take my pants off.

What can we look forward to from you the next year?

I am working on a number of projects. I am currently working on an album with a local 20s style jazz outfit, which will feature a lot of progressive elements. There will also be a concept album called ‘I am the Warhorse’, which documents the entire history of heavy metal music from the Kinks to Manowar.

Is it true you intend to represent Britain at Eurovision next year?

Yes, I intend to do even better than that guy who represented us a few years ago with all the slutty schoolgirls behind him. I think he got to number 19 or something, so I hope to beat this AND look even more inappropriately perverted than he did.

Have you been surrounded by women since enjoying such musical success?

I certainly have. At risk of sounding vulgar, I virtually have trophy wives coming out of my ass!