A few questions – interview with MAZE OF SOTHOTH
Ave, can you introduce your band to our readers? – When was it founded and what style of music do you play , etc. ?
Maze of Sothoth band was born in 2009 when Fabio felt the need to create a band where he could fully express all his musical creativity. Pure death metal mixing old school and innovative ideas, this is Maze of Sothoth.
With Matteo Cristiano e Riccardo the line-up was eventually complete.
Where and under what conditions were you recording the new album? Who was in charge of sound, production and mastering?
We will never stop thanking David Zampini of "A Mano Armata Dischi” for the excellent job !! we are very happy of the work, passion and professionalism.
The recordings were divided into two studies, first the drums, recorded at "Cool Blue Studio" owned by Marco Preziosa, a sublime work, and then in David’s study , where we continued with guitars, bass and vocals.
How many copies were released and which medium was used for this new edition (CD, digital, vinyl, cassette)?
1000 CDs and digital distribution, for the future is probable that we gonna release also vinyl version.
Who is the author of the lyrics and how were they created and about what do the lyrics deal with ?
Fabio and Cristiano wrote the lyrics which deal with Lovecraft stuff, including religious and modern society arguments.
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?
Mark Riddick created the logo while we manage web distribution because we consider it really important nowadays for example to spread the news about events or new release.
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?
We chosed Everlasting Spew Records because we find in Giorgio a reliable and interested parter in the distribution and promotion.
Therefore we are really satisfied for the incredible job.
Which bands do you idolise and where do you get your inspiration?
Morbid Angel, Sinister, Cannibal Corpse, Slayer, Dying Fetus, Suffocation, Behemoth, Meshuggah, Immolation, Nile, Necrophagist
Did you send your record to some Labels - which are the labels? How was the response?
No because we produced the album with Everlasting Spew Records.
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 have no idea how many gigs we have played in the last years, but usually we prefer club until now. The gig at Centrale Rock Pub in january of this year is probably the best performance till now.
What about your plans for the future? What do you want to achieve with the band?
We want to continue to play for our fans and to express musical creativity.
How and where can your fans contact you? Can you provide some contact information?
You can write us at https://www.facebook.com/MazeofSothothOfficial
Thanx for the interview.
