1.Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording and release of the new album?
Hi, this is Jonatan, drummer and composer of Ataudes. Thanks for writing to us.
To start with our new album “TEMPUS EDAX RERUM”,
the album started to be composed in 2020 until 2022, from then on we started with the recording period that concluded in 2024.
In this year 2025 the album was released by MEMENTO MORI in CD format and by Obscure Disharmony Records in TAPE format.
2.In April you had released a new album, musically how does it differ from your previous release?
There are many marked differences between the first album and the second, and some small similarities.
Among the differences are:
- The length of the songs (longer).
- The inclusion of guitar solos and keyboard passages.
- Much more complex drum rhythms and guitar riffs.
- More atmospheric moments.
In general lines it is a more complex album, among the similarity it still keeps the Death metal and its aggressiveness.
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Like any small band we have other obligations, families, jobs, health or economic problems, and sometimes these reasons delay the times.
We always kept going, but while we were composing and recording the new album, we were also playing live our first album, and maybe we delayed more than we would have liked to release the new album.
4.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the newer album and also how would you describe your progress as songwriters over the years?
Our vocalist Cristian usually explores the Lovecraft universe in all its aspects, in terms of musical composition we try to make our compositions progressively more complex, without losing the musicality.
We try to add new rhythms and melodies, keeping the aggressiveness and darkness.
Adding new atmospheres, styles like Drone, Ambient, maybe even Sludge.
5.On the first album you also had a song with 'R'lyeh in the title, do you have an interest in the writings of H.P Lovecraft or similar authors?
Yes of course, as I mentioned in the previous question, our vocalist Cristian usually resorts to that universe to develop his themes or lyrics.
6.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Attaudes'?
Once we finished our first album, we had no name.
Maybe the name came out as a result of the pandemic.
It was a time very associated with death and maybe that led us to end up with the name ATAUDES.
7.What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance?
We were not lucky enough to play outside of Argentina, but here we were able to play in several interesting places and we were able to play with legendary bands like AVERNAL.
As for our live performance I think we are gradually trying to improve our performance, we are currently with a new line-up of five members rehearsing to play live, and maybe at some point we can add someone else on keyboards.
8.Do you have any touring or show plans for the new album?
Yes of course, we are currently rehearsing for an upcoming performance in the month of June, and we hope in the remainder of the year to present the album and play as much as we can live.
We hope to tour outside of Argentina as well.
9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black and death metal?
Fortunately in terms of streaming platforms and social networks we have had a positive reception, and the sales of the physical copies are slowly selling.
10.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
To continue exploring other musical universes, perhaps expanding outside of Death and Black metal. Add electronic or ambient sections (Noise). Add other kind of layers of atmospheres, melodies or rhythms.
11.What are some of the bands or musical styles the band members are currently listening to nowadays?
Currently within the field of Death metal or Black metal, we are listening to current music and a little bit further back.
Among some names can be: Convulsing, Impetuos Ritual, Portal, Blood Incantation, Incantation, Spectral Voice, Full of Hell, Black Curse.
12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
Thank you very much for your time and space for Ataudes, excellent interview, and I send greetings to all the music fans out there.
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