Maybe a bit unexpectedly, but right at the beginning, we’ll hand the introduction over to you.
Hello, we are My Pitbull Lucifer, and my name is Loris (the bassist). Woof, woof, woof!
My Pitbull Lucifer is quite an interesting band name. Where did the inspiration come from?
The inspiration came from the 2005 documentary American Hardcore, when Harley Flanagan of Cro-Mags (with whom we’ll soon be playing!) talks about his pitbull Lucifer who protected him from rats during the night.
You’re a group with backgrounds in various bands and projects. Which bands are we talking about, and how have those previous experiences influenced My Pitbull Lucifer?
For Dina and Vedran, it’s Mighty Zazuum, a psychedelic progressive rock/metal band—this band basically trained them for My Pitbull Lucifer. Luže played for many years in several bands with a metal/punk/grind background, such as Bolesno Grinje and dropthehammer, and wanted to try something new.
And I (Loris) have also played in quite a few bands, for example PxDxTx and Spellscroll. Like Luže, I come from a metal/punk/grind background. What’s interesting about this band is that we’ve switched roles. Dina used to play bass in previous bands, while I played guitar, so now it’s a bit more challenging for us—which you can also hear in our music.
About two months ago, you released your first music video for the single “Gushing River.” What’s the story behind the location where you filmed, and how did it all go?
We filmed at Eko selo EIA, with Igor Drandić, our vocalist Vedran’s uncle. His shamanic dome fascinated us just as much as his chicken, Koka! The video was shot by our friends Frankie and Roberta from Studio11. Everything went quickly, professionally, and smoothly, so all the shots were filmed in a single day! Huge thanks to them for their expertise and advice.
Photo: Liss Eulenherz
How are you “logistically” organized within the band? Who’s responsible for riffs, who for lyrics?
We don’t really divide responsibilities. We do everything together!
You already have two tours behind you, and you’re planning a new one for 2026. Which cities have you played? What stands out as your favorite memory from touring, and what was the biggest challenge?
Oh, there have been so many great moments. Every city has something special, but if we had to single something out, it would be the time we spent with people in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia. You can still feel that homely atmosphere and hospitality there, while in the West the atmosphere is much colder and people are more reserved.
You’re about to release your first full-length album after putting out a split with Ommnus. While we wait for it, describe it in three words.
Difficult, personal, and vivid.
What are you looking forward to at the Rojc Open Air festival?
We’re looking forward to cold beer, great music, and an awesome atmosphere! See you there!