Montag, 12. Mai 2014

Zareg Interview



Band:
Zareg

Origin:
Granollers, Spain

Formed In:
2006

Genre:
Black Metal

Line Up:
Zaos - Vocals, Drums
Regnet - Guitars

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Q: Tell us something about your album "Extreme Nature". What is special about this album and why should people go check it out? 

A: The album is a mixture of blackmetal, deathmetal, thrashmetal, nothing planned, we play with all this. Extreme Metal made by our influences. Furthermore, in this album has deposit many ilusions because is our first work together throught many time following the scene. Besides the production is totally internal, without intermediaries or possible external realizers, and being realistic, the results not seems to be pretty bad, so, it means we are doing quite well, isnt it? I cant give another reasons to get the album. the rest of the things are personal likes and scene support.


Q: How is the metal scene in Spain like? Describe us the metal-community in your city of origin Granollers. 

A: We are aware that the scene in Nordic countries having the black metal it is much more powerful than in our country, yet we are here to convey to our audience the best of us. We live in a town where there are not many rooms in which to make our concerts. But aware of this, we have moved to other locations within our community and we hope soon to reach the rest of Spain and of course, the rest of the World.


Q: What lyrical theme do you use in your music? What message do you want to send? 

A: In the album Extreme Nature, we have talked about tales of catalan earth, the paths, knowledge growing and the importance of origins of nature. In our next works we want to go deep in darkest lyrics, like evil, suffering, and the most darkest part of humanity. The message is something like nature is above all.


Q: As a two member band, did you already played live gigs ? If yes, how was it and how was the reaction of the fans; if not, are you interested in finding more members in the future and start playing live more frequently ? 

A: We never played live being two, but being three the reaction of public could be improved, especially the latest shows. We decide to wait to search for new members for make something better.


Q: What artists have influenced your band and its music? 

A: All bands got something we like. I think that we don't have a defined style but the objective is going to a pure and black metal sound and stylish. It can be appreciate the thrash-black metal sound in our first album.


Q: What is the main source of inspiration when writing new music? 

A: Sadness, darkness, aggressiveness, coldness, disclosure of the nature but also reflections, the darkest part of human history, like Poe, Lovecraft and much more.


Q: What are your plans for 2014, when can fans expect a new album? 

A: We are composing new songs, a bit darker than the last album and more elaborated. I think we'll finish it this year.


Q: Do you have any shout outs to give the readers? 

A: We got Bandcamp, Reverbnation, Facebook... If you search our name on Google, we appear at the top! We aren't that popular probably, but our persistance won't stop and we will leave an important print with quality in the music history. We promise!







Links:
www.facebook.com/zareg.blackmetal

Donnerstag, 1. Mai 2014

Avarice Interview

Band:
Avarice

Origin:
Austin, Texas, USA

Formed In:
2013

Genre:
Metal (Deathcore)

Line Up:
Jake Wayman - Vocals
Steven Kyle - Guitars
Devin Detar - Bass

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Q: What was the reason for using the band name "Avarice"?

A: When the band started we had a political agend. The definition of Avarice is extreme greed of mankind. The name just kind of stuck with us.


Q: How many shows have you played, and which one has been your favorite thus far?

A: We have yet to play any shows. We have been focusing on writing/releasing the best possible music before we do so. 


Q: "Venom Splitter" is your first single and an awesome track. What made you decide to take "Venom Splitter" as the first single? What do you think that is special about the song? 

A: Venom Splitter was one of favorite songs. We felt it was the best representation of what Avarice is all about. Venom spitter has a lot of energy. It's very heavy both musically and lyrically. It doesn't give the listener anytime to catch their breath. 


Q: What lyrical theme do you use in your music? What message do you want to send?

A: The lyrics stem from real life experiences and relationships I've had with people over the years. I write the most memorable lines  I possibly can. I'd like for people to be able to relate and take something from the lyrics and the music the band write. Find a sense of positivity out of the negativity.


Q: When can fans expect a first EP/Album ? 

A: The release is still up in the air. We are shooting for a late summer release maybe.


Q: What gear do you guys use?  

A: 

Guitars: 
schecter hellraiser c7 
Esp ltd ec 407
Peavey 6505  w/ mesa cab

Bass:
5 string custom music man bass
& gallien krueger 1001 rb 


Q: What artists have influenced your band and its' music?

A: We all listen to and come from  different styles of music but come together when it comes to metal. We definitely like whats currently going on in heavy music. 
Legend, emmure, issues, thy art is murder are a few of our  influences. 


Q: What is the main source of inspiration when writing new music?

A: We find inspiration in the things that anger us in life. You could say this band is our outlet. Writing music we want to hear is another reason for the band. Theres so much of the same thing out there, all we can hope is that we might be a breath of fresh air to some people. 


Q: What are your plans for this year exactly?

A: We plan on releasing this ep and playing/touring as much as possible! We'd like to reach as much people as we can with our music.


Q: Do you have any shout-Outs to give the readers?

A: I would like to say big thanks to Hayden Tree! He has helped us out a lot. Check out his band called "Crown the Empire"!



Links:

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/avariceatx

LISTEN TO "VENOM SPLITTER" HERE:




Raped Christ Interview


Band:
Raped Christ

Origin:
Szczecin, Poland

Formed In:
2012

Genre:
Black Metal

Line Up:
Mistrz - Bass
Grzech - Drums
Papież-pedofil - Guitars, Vocals
Cmentarz - Vocals

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Q: What was the reason for using the band name "Raped Christ"?

A: See the answer for the question about our lyrical themes for this.


Q: You formed the band in 2012 in Szczecin, Poland. Was it hard to find a full-line up, or how did you guys came together and formed the band?

A: Raped Christ was formed by Mistrz (bass guitar) in I think April of that year along with Papież Pedofil (murder/vomit) and Grzech (church devastation), a few months later I auditioned for the lead vomit position and Mistrz approved. It went easy when it happened, though half a year before joining I didn't imagine a band playing in this particular style going on in Szczecin, let alone with myself involved. I considered myself lucky cause it all just fit, stylistically, personally. Mistrz really has our deepest gratitude.


Q: "Possessed Whore" is your first release, which has been released this year. What is the concept behind and what can the fans expect from the album? 

A: It just felt right to keep close to the "feel" of 90's black metal underground with this material, we weren't into either the latest fashion trend at the time or passing computer science as metal music, instead we wanted to focus on making the vibe of our music resemble a disgusting and joyfully perverse reality of Hell to match the lyrical subject matter. Fans who seek straight forward, sadistic and cruel relief can expect just that, if they get it out of "Possessed Whore" we're glad and Mistrz has probably achieved some of his mysterious goals.


Q: What lyrical theme do you use in your music? What message do you want to send?

A: Our lyrics are a very dirty form of blasphemy against Christian religion, we think Christianity is inherently ridiculous, now I don't believe in any religion but some out there are/were designed to uplift, Christianity as we've known it for some two thousand years now was made to tailor the people into stupefied, confused and humiliated flock and we think that's complete and intolerable bullshit. Therefore we don't have remorse in subjecting the Christian so-called values to the most disgusting, perverted and degrading profanations we can come up with, besides it's fun. Fuck organized religion, we follow only Mistrz.


Q: Do you have a favorite song on "Possessed Whore" ? 

A: On the record I don't know, they all turned out at least OK to me. For playing live I think I enjoy the title track and "Jesus Christ Slain in a Gas Chamber" most, also an unrecorded song titled "Heart braided by the Serpent"


Q: How did you got in contact with your label "Hellfire Records" and "Societas Oculorum Arcanorum"? 

A: I'm not sure, I guess the other guys in the band had known the guys behind the two labels and it just happened. Anyway they're people we know, it's not like mail-only contact or something like that.


Q: What can you tell the readers about the cover art of "Possessed Whore"? 

A: It's a photo we found, edited slightly, and used. Hopefully we're not getting any kind of legal rights shit when we're indecently rich and famous and Mistrz is the leader of a worldwide religious/philosophical movement. It depicts a half-naked, binded woman in SM stylings with a catholic cross hanging from her neck and between her tits, it's subtle compared to our lyrics but goes well with them, creates some kind of concept.


Q: What artists have influenced your band and its music?

A: All riffs on "Possessed Whore" were created under the influence of mainly Beherit's "Drawing down the moon", Darkthrone's "Under a funeral moon" and Necrophagia's "Holocausto de la morte", we've been compared to Impaled Nazarene but in my opinion there's only 2 or 3 riffs that sound kinda like them, which were written before I joined and Papież Pedofil who comes up with riffs didn't listen to IN before I turned him into them. I admittedly am a huge fan of their 92-98 stuff though and I don't deny Mika's influence on my vomit. Also Carpathian Forest might have influenced the band's conception, we play "Sadomasochistic" live to this day.


Q: What is your opinion on genres like Metalcore & Deathcore?

A: I never enjoyed anything I heard in those genres, to me that kind of stuff is an extension of nu metal shit, especially deathcore with it's stylings and posings, I wish people wouldn't do things like that, it's stupid and kind of annoys me when I'm exposed to it.


Q: What is the main source of inspiration when writting new music?

A: Mistrz.


Q: What are your plans for this year exactly?

A: We have some gigs in Poland planned, one in Wrocław in the end of May with Polish black metallers Amarok and some other bands, then one in Szczecin, then we'll see. Working on new material, and besides that we're planning on getting drunk everyday, pissing in holy water, indulging in perverted fucking, insulting Christ and his followers, reading de Sade's "120 days of Sodom" again, too.


Q: Do you have any shout outs to give the readers?

A: Respect Mistrz... or die.



Links:

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/rapedchrist

Youtube:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp3AYiem_FRFEy6b9Hu--6A6UOZKPPT7R


Dienstag, 29. April 2014

Schoolyards Interview


Band:
Schoolyards

Formed in:
2013

Origin:
France

Genre:
Rock N' Core/Hardcore/Metal

Members:
Joe S - Vocals
Ben Cosy - Guitars
Tony G - Guitars
Kev 1 - Bass
Yoan B - Drums

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Q: What was the reason for using the band name "Schoolyards"?

A:  The reason why we called the band schoolyards is that we wanted something new, at the opposite of the seriousness that mainly rules in the metal / hardcore scene. Most of us are kids inside so we wanted to take this name to show that we ll always be the noisy boys of the schoolyard !


Q: How many shows have you played, and which one has been your favorite thus far?

A: The band is only about 1 year old so we have played 5 shows but we are booking 2 shows a month at this moment which is not so bad for a young band. For the moment, the best show for me was at the pub adk, near Paris. We played with Memories of a dead man ( our 2 guitarists also plays in that band ) and the energy was cool. The singer of memories of a dead man also joined us to guest on the song fear which was a highlight !


Q: What lyrical theme do you guys use in your music? What message do you want to send?

A: The topics of the lyrics are mainly around the death theme. Last year was the worst year of my life. So i needed to evacuate those negative thoughts from my mind. This band is really a catharsis for me.


Q: What song do you enjoy playing live the most?

A: My favorite song at this moment is fear that is available on our 1st ep.The song is powerful and the end is very intense, especially live.


Q: What artists have influenced your band and its music?

A: The band is influenced by all kind of metal or hardcore artists. Nevertheless, musically, i feel that our band is not so far from bands like Down. Concerning my voice, i would say that it's more hardcore. I am very influenced by bands like killing culture, vision of disorder but also Pantera.


Q: Can you tell the readers about the process of songwriting? Do you write all the music together? 

A: The process of writting music in schoolyards is quite traditional. Ben, most of the time, brings guitar riffs, and the band is jamming. Then after few rehersals, i try to find catchy intonations then write the lyrics.


Q: What are your plans for this year exactly?

A: Our plan for 2014 is to continue writting music and play often as possible. We plan to release an album something like next year.



(Facemelter Webzine would like to thank Joe from Schoolyards for this cool interview. Check out Schoolyards clicking the links below. cheers.)



Links:

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/schoolyardsofficial

Osmose Interview



Band:
Osmose

Formed in:
2013

Origin:
Belgium

Genre:
Black Metal

Members:
Thomas Dufour - Vocals (backing), Drums, Keyboards
Nicolas Dufour - Vocals (lead), Guitars, Bass

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Q: What was the reason for using the band name "Osmose"?

A: We chose it for the unique reason that this French word precisely defines the feeling which animates us when we are playing music. Actually, though being also a chemical phenomenon, the osmosis means “mutual interdependence” and we have to admit that this last term pleased us well enough.

Q: Osmose consists of Thomas and Nicolas Dufour, which are brothers. What motivated you to form a band together? 

A :  The decision to form a band together was taken very naturally. Actually we always played music together and Osmose was a logical step in our lives.  We both used to be in other bands but we really wanted to create our own music, having our artistic identity and the best way for it was to start a band together, without anyone else. The brotherly aspect is and will always remain sacred in Osmose.

Q: (H)existence is the name of your first release. What is the meaning of the name and what can you tell the readers about the music? 

A: (H)existence is a concept that we found and on which the whole demo is built. The title is in fact a contraction of the Greek prefix “hexa” (6) and the French word “existence”. We imagined the existence as a 6-steps cycle:  birth, absence, knowledge, presence, consciousness, resurgence. This concept widely inspired the lyrical side of our songs and is the result of deep reflections.
Musically speaking, Osmose is black metal, sometimes melodic, sometimes atmospheric, with an old school touch. We compose above all the music which pleases us even if we maybe have to move from one defined category. We don’t follow any codes, any rules.

Q: What lyrical theme do you guys use in your music? What message do you want to send?

A: Philosophy and introspective themes. Our lyrics deals with the human condition taken from a personal view, considered as a self-reflection. We don’t have any precise message to deliver because we prefer to let the listeners choose their own interpretation of our both musical and lyrical universe.


Q: What artists have influenced your band and its music?

A: We are naturally influenced by the black metal scene with bands like Peste Noire, Taake, Burzum, Rotting Christ, but also by many other bands from other scenes such as Hypno5e, Mastodon, Gojira, Helloween, and so on. We listen to a lot of different music styles from rock to electro and even rap, what equally constitutes a source of inspiration for us.

Q: Do you have a favorite lyrical line used in Osmoses' music?

A: It’s a tough one in the sense that each word, each sentence has its own importance. I think that if we had to choose only one, it would be the final transition from “A L’Aube Des Soupirs” which represents a point of non-return and a major step in the structure of the music itself. “Je jette les armes, m’envolant vers un monde libre de cette foule de clowns assoiffés”, which literally means in English “I lay down the arms, flying away towards a world free of this thirsty clowns’ crowd”.


Q: Can you tell the readers about the process of songwriting? Do you write all the music together? 

A: Our songs come mainly from jams. We love to play hours and hours together and it’s often in these moments that we get ideas of composition. Then we exploit most of them and little by little we add some elements and think about the instruments that we want to incorporate to finalize and to transform these ideas in songs. The music that we write constantly grows with our emotions and our state of mind, that’s why we prefer to take time and get the necessary distance when we compose.

Q: What is the main source of inspiration when writing new music?

A: We are primarily inspired by our own reflections and discussions. The frame in which we evolve has also a large impact and it’s the reason why we enjoy the peace of the countryside and the closeness of nature in particular when we want to write lyrics. Otherwise, loneliness can also be a source of inspiration. When you’re alone, you can open your mind at 100%, there’s no limit.

Q: What are your plans for this year exactly?

A: For the upcoming months, we cannot be very active because Nicolas won’t be in Belgium during 4 months for his studies. So we won’t have the opportunity to work during this period. In the long term, we obviously have plans such as the recording of a full-length album and maybe the first appearances of Osmose on stage. Time will tell…

Q: Do you have any shout outs to give the readers?

A: Thank you for reading this interview. Don’t hesitate to check out our first demo, it’s available for free download on our Bandcamp page, and please give us your feedbacks ! Keep it true !


(Facemelter Webzine would like to thank Osmose for this great interview. We highly recommend to check out Osmoses' first demo which could be interesting for every fan of black metal and beyond! cheers)



Links:

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/osmoseofficiall

Metallum:
www.metal-archives.com/bands/Osmose/3540380153

Soundcloud:
www.soundcloud.com/osmoseofficiel

Montag, 28. April 2014

Mother Abyss Interview



Band:
Mother Abyss

Formed in:
2012

Origin:
Portugal

Genre:
Sludge/Post

Members:
André Gonçalves - Bass/Vocals
Afonso Barros - Guitar
João Morgado - Drums


Q: What was the reason for using the band name "Mother Abyss"? Does it have a specific meaning for you as a band? 

A: It doesn´t have a special meaning for us. The name just came across while we were listening to Black Breath. It sounded well and we liked it. Simple as that.


Q: Mother Abyss was founded in Portugal in 2012. One year later, you already released your first EP album called "Burden" that consists of 6 unique tracks that could be classified as "atmospheric sludge metal with an hardcore vibe"; How did the band get together, how did the material come together for the EP and how was the reaction of the fans when first listening to the album ? 

A: We are four guys that share the same influences. We had a rehearsal and we really worked well together. We started doing some shows during 2012, and then we decided to stop and create something fresh and new, that really defined us. The result was ‘Burden’ and it was a very natural process. We recorded it at Sá da Bandeira Studios and it was a very inspirational experience. The feedback has been very positive and we are really excited about that. We´re pleased that our work had pleased the fans and the press.


Q: As the band was founded, did you exactly knew what genre you want to play or did it just come along while rehearsing / playing together ? 

A: When we started we had some post/stoner/sludge kind of stuff, and we played some shows with that material, but then we realized that wasn’t what we wanted so we took some time to come up with new songs that we thought defined better what we wanted to sound like. Those songs became “Burden”.


Q: Tell the readers something about your album "Burden". What is special about this EP and why should people go check it out? 

A: ‘Burden’ is a conceptual ep about tragedy and despair, that mixes elements of sludge, hardcore and post, and we like to think that this combination provides a different and unique experience to the listener.


Q: How is the metal scene in Portugal like? Describe us the metal-community in your city of origin Viana Do Castelo. 

A: It´s alive. We have promoters such as SWR and Caveira Productions that keep the scene strong.


Q: What lyrical theme do you guys use in your music? What message do you want to send? 

A: ‘Burden’ is about a royal love story that ended up in tragedy; it talks about dark themes such as despair, betrayal, anger and madness.


Q: What song do you enjoy playing the most live? 

A: Personally I enjoy the most ‘O fim da história e o último homem’ because is the most challenging and fast song we have.


Q: What artists have influenced your band and its music?

A: Our biggest influences are bands like Mastodon, Cult of Luna, Old Man Gloom or Converge.


Q: What are your plans for 2014, what can fans expect from "Mother Abyss" in the future ? 

A: Currently we are still presenting our ep live, we have our last concert of the year on the 7th. We will continue to play live and present the ep in the next year. Though, we´re preparing some surprises. Stay tuned.


Q: Do you have any shout outs to give the readers? 

A: Listen to the ep, it is available on our facebook and bandcamp, enjoy and give us your feedback. Cheers!



Links



Facebook: 
www.facebook.com/motherabyssband

Sonntag, 17. November 2013

Ghoulchapel Interview


Band:
Ghoulchapel

Formed in:
2013

Origin:
Yerevan, Armenia

Genre:
Symphonic Black Metal

Members:
Ando Kamavosyan - Vocals 
Tigran Ayvazyan - Guitars 
Marina Sargisyan - Keyboards 
Mark Erskine - Guitars, Bass, Drums, Keyboards


Q: What was the reason for using the band name "Ghoulchapel"? Does it have a specific meaning? 

A: We had a lot of thoughts about the name of the band. There were a lot of options, but this name came to my mind after writing the text for our first single. Which tells the story of the expulsion of the traitors from a small town by religious fanatics. They are - ghouls, vampires who are hiding in their chapel and terrorize ordinary people. The name was approved by the entire band.


Q: Ghoulchapel was founded in Armenia in 2013. In the same year, you already released your first full-lenght album called "Nightmarish Illusions". How did the band get together, how did the material come together so fast for the full album and how was the reaction of the fans when first listening to the album ? 

A: We found each other after I leaved Blood Covenant for personal reasons, I was looking for like-minded people to create something that I like, first I met Ando and he as well as me wanted to create a band, then we found Tigran and Marina. We pretty quickly found each other! We started the band in august of 2013 and immediately  recorded our first single, and after this began to record the full length, we really wanted to do it, we were eager to show people what we 
can do, and personally I've always dreamed of it. The album was recorded in my little home studio in three months, I wrote the music, I had a lot of ideas, and days on end, forgetting about all the world, I have been writing and recording music, and then with Ando we recorded all the vocals. People really enjoyed it, I didn't expect such a reaction, but we quickly earned a lots of fans.


Q: Tell the readers something about your album "Nightmarish Illusions". What is special about this album and why should people go check it out? 

A: The album tells the story of a man wandering in a world of his nightmares in which he's stuck. I had something like visions, dreams, after which I started writing these lyrics. This album is about a man who stuck in his dreams, in 
his illusions, in his nightmares, all this described in the form of horror legends. In fact, the texts have a different meanings, listeners can differently understand their true meaning.


Q: How is the metal scene in Armenia like? Describe us the metal-community in your country. 

A: Metal scene in Armenia is slowly growing and devolving, there are many interesting bands, but personally symphonic black metal genre, or black metal are very poorly developed.


Q: What lyrical theme do you guys use in your music? What message do you want to send? 

A: Horror, legends, ghosts, nightmares, fear. We are inventing stories ourselves. We love all evil, dark, mysterious stuff, and we want to pass all this through our music. 


Q: What artists have influenced your band and its music?

A:  Carach Angren, Rotting Christ, Dimmu Borgir. We are a big fans of these bands.


Q: How many shows have you played, and which one has been your favorite thus far?

A: We had no concerts yet; we are very young band, and for first we decided to record an album and we did it, concerts - next year. That was a start with a full length album, we wanted to introduce ourselves to 
people, so they already have an idea about us.


Q: What is the main source of inspiration when writting new music?

A: Definitely it's a Stephen Kings books, personally for me. And the music of a bands we love - Carach Angren, Dimmu Borgir for example. Classical horror films, stories, my dreams - I always have nightmares.


Q: What are your plans for 2014 ?

A: For first we want to have a concerts. And then we will start recording a 2nd album, There's already many ideas! And it will be better than first, I promise. We still ahead! 


Q: Do you have any shout outs to give the readers?

-Mark: Thank you for listening to our music and for reading this interview, we wish you all the best, stay metal , stay brutal, and enjoy the nightmarish illusions, enjoy the fear and darkness! Hails!


(Facemelter Webzine would like to thank Mark of Ghoulchapel for answering the questions! Check them out and stay tuned for more interviews / reviews! cheers!)


Links:

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/Ghoulchapel

Bandcamp:
www.ghoulchapel.bandcamp.com