A few questions - interview with death metal band from Italy - REAPING FLESH.
Ave, can you introduce your band to our readers? – When was it founded and what style of music do you play etc.?
We are an old school death metal band based in Milan (Italy). The band started to exist in march 2022: first Marco (Guitar) and Federico (Drums) met and started to work on some rough materials, then Andrea (Bass and Voice) joined the band a few months later. The aim is to play OSDM inspired by bands from Florida, Tampa Bay vibe, that were slaying it in the late 80s/early 90s.
Where and under what conditions were you recording the new album? Who was in charge of sound, production and mastering?
We recorded our first ep, Abyss of Existence,between December 2022 and January 2023, at ADSR Decibel Studio with Carlo Meroni doing all the recordings, mixing and mastering.
How many copies were released and which medium was used for this new edition (CD, digital, vinyl, cassette)?
Abyss of Existence was released on the 16th of June 2023 by Redefining Darkness Records and on every digital store or streaming platform. Being an EP and our first release, the label wanted to do a first round of 300CDs and 100 Tapes.
Who is the author of the lyrics and how were they created and about what do the lyrics deal with?
I’m (Andrea) the one mostly in charge of all the lyrics. We wanted to talk about the meaning of existence and the role of humankind in this world. Starting from some questions that I had about all this, I’ve decided to underline the music and the atmospheres that the ep has.
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?
Marco, our guitarist, is a tattooist (full time job) who loves to create new designs and has a great understanding of the whole DM “artwork” world. Roh Halus Mu ( https://www.instagram.com/rohhalusmu/ ) is the one behind our EP cover. There’s no way to run a band without socials In 2023, to communicate , share all updates, music and to keep in touch with whoever's digging what we are doing with our music. Probably nowadays it’s more important to keep a good flow and the right level of communication on your socials, rather than making really incredible music and not sharing it properly with the outside world.
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?
Redefining Darkness Records, managed by Thomas Haywood, who’s working hard in order to keep underground music loud and alive more than ever. We are very satisfied about our collaboration with him, and we are looking forward for what will be coming in the near future.
Which bands do you idolize and where do you get your inspiration?
We are inspired by old school US death metal acts such as Obituary, Morbid Angel, Death, Autopsy, Massacre, Deicide, Malevolent Creation, etc... Basically all bands that started it and kept it alive till today.
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?
We’ve been really selective on what shows to do as a band, considering that all of us have been in bands for 15+ years, since we’re preferring quality instead of quantity. At the end of July we’ll open for Dying Fetus in Rome, our first show outside of our hometown. To us there’s no preferred stage, a stage is a stage and we always want to perform as best as we can to whoever is in front moshing and listening to us.
What about your plans for the future? What do you want to achieve with the band?
We are working on new music for what will be our first record and on planning more shows for this fall/winter. Our aim is one and simple: to play death metal the right way!
How and where can your fans contact you? Can you provide some contact information?
All other links: https://linktr.ee/reapingfleshdm
Email: thisisreapingflesh@gmail.com
Thanx for the interview.
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