Dead Orbs Interview

 

For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the band?

Hermilton Morbivus: First of all, it´s a honour to answer this precious interview. Dead Orbs sounds the Doom, Death and Black Metal bands from the 80s and 90s that influenced me, but with exceptionally unique sound elements. In 2021 I invited friends to join the project that culminated in Dead Orbs. The band underwent two changes in formation and today we are Hermilton Morbivus (guitar/vocals), Bruno Lucena (drums), Fabio Nosferatus (guitar) and Wagner Coven (bass). Facing all dificulties of a Brazilian small town (Santa Maria da Vitória, BA).

So far you have released one full length, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording?

Hermilton Morbivus: Yes, we released our first self-titled album in January 2024. I wanted it to sound like the Extreme Metal bands of the 80s and 90s. I think this decade is the golden age of Metal, so lots of delays on vocals, choruses, thematic solos, guitar bends and chorus effect in interludes to give the atmosphere sought on keyboards.

What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band has explored so far with the music?

Hermilton Morbivus: Dystopia, Darkness, Death and Anti-Christianity.

What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Dead Orbs'?

Hermilton Morbivus: The band deals a lot with the end of existence and the death of things. ORBS alludes to worlds and DEAD to the end.

Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the album cover?

Hermilton Morbivus: The art lives up to the album's homonymous title, a decadent, dark, frozen and lifeless world, with skulls on the ground representing the end, and the presence of the reaper as the lord of time, a symbol of death.

Has the band done any live shows or open to the idea?

Hermilton Morbivus: We've already done some, and yes, we're open to the idea of ​​continuing to do so.

Currently you are unsigned, are you looking for a label or have received any interest?

Hermilton Morbivus: We currently don't have a record label or any contract, our album and video were released independently. But we are open to new proposals.

On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black and doom metal?

Hermilton Morbivus: As far as I know the comments were satisfactory, good reviews from zine reviews and from the public involved with Metal. Some streams channels and Social Media have given great feedback as well. 

Are any of the band members currently involved with any other bands or musical projects these days?

Hermilton Morbivus: Fabio Nosferatus, the band's guitarist, has his solo career project called Nosferatus and his long-time Death Metal band called Bastard.

Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?

Hermilton Morbivus: In bigger concerts, new albums, tours inside and outside the country, more notoriety and leaving a significant trail in the history of Metal.

What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

Hermilton Morbivus: From the 70s to the 90s, there are bands that have contributed to my style of composing. I can mention Black Sabbath, Candlemass, Metallica, Morbid Angel, Darkthrone, Celtic Frost, My Dying Bride, Dissection, Samael, Dimmu Borgir, Entombed, Death, Beherit, Satyricon, the list is still long, but these are the ones that inspire me the most. Nowadays, I listen to a bit of everything I mentioned, and bands from the 60s like Cream, The Animals, Hound Dog Taylor and sometimes I dig into new Metal bands that are emerging.

Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

Hermilton Morbivus: I would like to thank you for the interview and highlight the importance of this type of work and commitment that you maintain for the scene. We value this, it is one of the ways to spread Metal. Dead Orbs is a true band when it comes to Metal. We intend to continue our work with new albums, shows and continue expanding our sound as we believe it should be.

LINEUP:

Hermilton Morbivus – Vocals/Guitar

Fábio Nosferatus – Guitar

Vagner Coven – Bass

Bruno Lucena – Drums

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Related sites:

https://www.instagram.com/deadorbsband/ 

https://www.youtube.com/@DeadOrbs 

https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Dead_Orbs/3540546615 

https://li.sten.to/Dead_Orbs