Heroek talks to LIK drummer Chris Barkensjö about their new album "Necro" out this Friday 4/18, why LIK makes songs with minimal editing, the success of their song "Celebration of the Twisted," getting on Spotify's "Nu Jävlar!" playlist, and more!

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📚CHAPTERS📚

0:00 Intro

1:20 New album "Necro" out Friday 4/18

3:15 LIK band name origins

7:55 The success of "Celebration of the Twisted"

10:11 The singles for "Necro"

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15:01 Would Chris change the "Necro" singles?

16:45 Upcoming US shows

19:53 Spotify's "Nu Jävlar!" playlist

21:55 Seeing social media grow in the music industry

23:15 Recouping money on "Misanthropic Breed"

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25:53 "Necro" vinyl design

28:37 Making songs with minimal production

33:12 The importance of a producer

35:13 LIK's creative process

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41:14 Balancing LIK and a normal job

43:20 Chris' tattoos

44:50 Dream collaborations

48:00 "Bucket list" venues

49:22 Favorite LIK song

51:21 Best way to become a LIK fan

52:20 Wrapping up

53:10 End screen