1.Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording of the new album?
Post recording comes with a huge number of tasks that we do in house - finalising artworks/merch and layouts (I do the artwork personally, so it does take some time, but I've always enjoyed having a hand in the visual aspect of the band's aesthetic also. Organising cds/vinyls/t-shirts and preorders have taken a lot of time, as well as preparing for a small show we played the weekend past. We are also arranging a local album launch and preparing for shows interstate.
2.You have a new album coming out in May, musically how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?
I believe it is a very natural progression from the previous 2 works - Light Upon the Wicked and The Blindness of Faith, while removing any inhibitions around songwriting and experimentation. It has a very genuine demonic feel and the subject matter of exploring the afterlife has provided a very dark atmosphere amongst which to create songs. As time has progressed we have leaned more and more into the influence of OSDM that Mark and I especially are fond of.
3.This is also going to be your first album since 2020, can you tell us a little bit more about the long wait in between releases?
It is mostly a reflection of life being extremely busy for all of us - we have many children, and between work, family and everyday life, it does stretch the writing and recording cycle, despite it being a very high priority for us. This approach means that the work is always as good as we hoped it would be at the end of the cycle, but that it takes a little more time than it may for other bands. On the flipside, this sustainable pace is what has allowed us to still exist and love creating music nearly 25 years on.
4.The older albums had more of a death/thrash style while the new album also shows black metal becoming a part of the mix, what was the decision behind going into this direction?
This was always more of a natural expression of what we wanted to create for ourselves. The Death & Black Metal influences are just in line with what we find ourselves listening to as metal fans these days, and this will naturally bleed into the music. There was never a conscious decision in this regard, just more of what has come out while we write with a genuine love and passion for creating music.
5.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?
After some sitting with it I decided I wanted all the songs on this album to tie into the an exploration of life after death. It is something we can know nothing about and it is so hard to imagine - we have endless stories, cultural explanations, and near death experiences to draw on, but this great unknown became a great topic to write about. Some songs explore reincarnation going wrong, visions of the afterlife through near death experience, conversations with demons, and the possibility of being trapped in eternity of pure nothing.
6.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?
With the previously mentioned theme of death, I wanted to create an abstract painting of the afterlife, with more of a hellish focus. It features a path leading into an infernal landscape - I wanted this to invite the viewer to take the path along with us and explore the great unknown. We are all heading through this gateway sooner or later.
7.Out of all the shows and tours the band has done so far, which one stands out the most?
We have very limited touring experience outside of Australia unfortunately and hope to change this now that life's demands are becoming less intense. However some of my personal favourites have been some of the supports we have played. Sharing the stage with Possessed, Triumph of Death and Bloodbath have been some of the greatest highlights for me personally while playing in this band.
8.Do you have any touring or show plans once the new album is released?
Currently in the works, but yes absolutely. Touring here in Australia and then finally heading OS has been something we've been working towards for years. Hopefully we have some plans to announce before too long.
9.Currently the band is unsigned, but has worked with a label in the past, are you open to working with another label again in the future?
Absolutely. We are very capable of great reach independently, but cannot deny the greater impact of being on a strong label. We were close to signing on this album, but the release date would need to be extended and we had already taken longer than we wished to release this one, so decided to remain independent. We have utilised the incredible promo teams of Bleeding Art Collective and Clawhammer PR with the release of this album and they have been wonderful.
Thanks for the great questions!
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