A few questions - interview with death metal band from USA - WORLD EATER.
Answered Dan (Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals), thank you!
Ave, can you introduce your band to our readers? – When was it founded and what style of music do you play etc.?
Dan (Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals): Hello! We’re World Eater from New Jersey, USA. This band originally started as a studio project back in 2020 with Evan (Bass) and Ed (Vocals) recording a 3 song demo, “A Blight Upon All”. Really killer stuff! When they decided they wanted to become a full band about a year later, I offered to play guitar immediately and brought Wes (Drums) with me. We found Tommy (Lead Guitar) through mutual friends, and it’s been a nonstop ride since! We’re all huge fans of all types of metal, but we mostly play a mix of Death, Thrash, and Doom.
Members are:
Ed Pacella - Vocals
Tommy Vasta - Lead Guitar
Dan Birch - Rhythm Guitar
Evan Conway - Bass
Wes Ostrander - Drums
Where and under what conditions were you recording the new album? Who was in charge of sound, production and mastering?
Dan: We decided to produce the album ourselves, as Ed, Tommy, and I all come from music production backgrounds. Ed and I handled a lot of the engineering and mixing, with Tommy coming in later in the process when he finally joined. I mastered the record, and even handled the graphic design of our CD! We really built this album from the ground up.
How many copies were released and which medium was used for this new edition (CD, digital, vinyl, cassette)?
Dan: The record is available on CD at shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com and on all streaming services! No vinyl or cassette yet but never say never.
Who is the author of the lyrics and how were they created and about what do the lyrics deal with?
Dan: Ed wrote a majority of the lyrics, except the Immaculate Calamity which I wrote with Ed’s input, and Gardner of Men which Evan and I helped Ed with. Honestly, the lyrics are mostly written about video game and Movie villains, as a lot of those stories are super interesting with a lot of ways to write about them. The lyrics aren’t particularly personal, but they do have vivid imagery. I’d be curious to see if anyone can figure out who each song is about!
Who created the logo of the band, and who took care of the graphics and the website? What about you and social networks? Do you consider these things important?
Dan: Ed’s sister designed the logo when they were first getting started, and I think it really works with our sound! I handle a majority of the social media accounts, and I think they’re important these days for reaching a global audience. I probably wouldn’t even be doing this interview if it wasn’t for social media! It’s extremely important in today’s climate for people to learn about your music.
Which label did you choose for releasing your album and why this label? Are you satisfied by how your label represents you and takés care about you?
Dan: We signed with Horror Pain Gore Death Productions and we couldn’t be happier! They’re really trying to push our name out to as many people as they can, which is so important.
Which bands do you idolise and where do you get your inspiration?
Dan: The biggest influences in the beginning were Bolt Thrower and Deicide, but since then all of the members have been bringing their influences into the sound. My favorite band is Dir En Grey, who couldn’t be more different from Bolt Thrower! Our inspiration comes from just writing as much music as we can until something sticks, and taking in all the metal we can both new and old. It makes for some very interesting combinations of things!
Did you send your record to some Labels - which are the labels? How was the response?
Dan: We sent the record out to a handful of labels, and HPGD was not only the quickest to get back to us but by far the most enthusiastic.
How many gigs have you played? Which type of gigs do you prefer, whether it's (clubs or festivals) and which of your performances would you consider as the best?
Dan: Festivals are the goal! So far we’ve played small clubs in the Northeastern US. Since we took 2021 to write and 2022 to record, we’ve only played about 8 shows since starting, but the shows get bigger and bigger every time.
What about your plans for the future? What do you want to achieve with the band?
Dan: We want to take this band as far as it can go without compromising our sound, and record as much music as possible. Wacken or bust! We already have another single mostly recorded, so keep an eye out for that.
How and where can your fans contact you? Can you provide some contact information?
Dan: You can find us on facebook and instagram @worldeaternj and if you want to book us for a show you can email worldeaternj@gmail.com
Thanx for the interview.
Dan: Thank you for having us!
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