A few questions - interview with death metal band from Indonesia

A few questions - interview with death metal band from Indonesia - VULTURES.

Answered Amar Amrullah (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.?

Hey Jakub. Amar is here answering. Our band is called Vultures. We are from Central Java, Indonesia. This band was formed in early 2023. It was our guitar player’s idea to start an old-school death metal band. His name is Adam. He asked Rama (our bass player), and Rizal (our former drummer) to join this band. They already made some unfinished materials, but they didn’t have a singer. That was the time when Adam asked me to sing in this band. We finished all the materials together in the studio, recorded it, then finally released a 3-track demo called ‚Wreckage‘ in 2023 via the label that I run with my friend, Mortal Blood Records. In our first demo, we were highly influenced by band such as Bolt Thrower, Acephalix, Nihilist, and Cruz. But, in our new EP ‚Divine Retribution Unleashed‘, we try to explore more in the music that we play.

Where and under what conditions were you recording the new album? Who was in charge of sound, production and mastering?

Sadly, before the production of ‚Divine Retribution Unleashed‘, Rizal (our former drummer) had to leave the band due to several reasons. But, we’re glad to have our friend named Romadon to fill the drums. We were really helped by his presence. Almost all the music and its rifffs came out from Adam. Except the intro entitled ‚An Ode to Death and Destruction‘. I asked my friend, Laras, to fill some piano parts on that song.

In 2022/2023, I remember that Adam was really into Bolt Thrower and Autopsy. That was also the time when Autophagy released ‚Bacteriophage‘ which almost at the sime time with Bastard Grave released ,Vortex of Disgust‘. He was so obsessed with these two releases, and these became the blueprint of ‚Divine Retribution Unleashed‘. Bolt Thrower with Autopsy’s rotten and disgusting sounds was the one we tried to build in this EP. We were also so thankful that in the mixing and mastering progress, it was done by our friend, Irvan Naba from Inside the Whale Lab who knew the types of sound that we wanted.

How many copies were released and which medium was used for this new edition (CD, digital, vinyl, cassette)?

Divine Retribution Unleashed is available on both CDs and Cassettes. 300 copies for the CD and it was relased by Death in Pieces Records exclusive for North American market only. For Indonesian market, we released it both on cassettes and digital platforms via Onyx Stone Blood Records. Not many, since this was done in limited run.

In the near future, there will be 2 re-issues for cassette forms by Iron Fortress Records (USA), and Oldskull Productions (EU). About 50 copies for each.

Who is the author of the lyrics and how were they created and about what do the lyrics deal with?

All lyrics were done by me. It mostly discusses about events in the past, social phenomenon, and human’s perception as weak creatures of God. Besides that, I also try to figure out about death and destruction that happened long time ago, and the one that may occur in the future. It actually has multiple interpretations, so feel free to anybody to conclude it by themselves.

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?

Our friend, Blood Thrower was the one who was responsible with the artwork and logo. We really love his works. All websites, email, and streaming platforms are always handled by ourselves.

Social Networks? We thought that it’s one of the most important things when you want to start a band. Besides it is important, it also becomes the most fun part. Meeting new and old friends, supporting and being supported, going somewhere you haven’t visited with your band. Perfect.

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 are under 2 labels so far. The first one is Death in Pieces Records from Mexico. Firstly, We chose this label because we are interested to release our EP in CDs and want to expand our music to more listeners. Secondly, of course because it could represent our music really well.

The Second one is Onyx Stone Blood Records, from Indonesia. This label introduces our music to wider listeners in Indonesia, and is basically a hardcore/punk/metal record label. We thought that this label is suitable with our background and our interests.

Both of them take care of us really well. Shout out to Death in Pieces and Onyx Stone Blood Records!

Which bands do you idolise and where do you get your inspiration?

Bolt Thrower, Autopsy, Kommand, Frozen Soul, Bastard Grave, and Autophagy!

Did you send your record to some Labels - which are the labels? How was the response?

Yes, we did. They are Iron Fortress Records (USA), and Oldskull Production (EU). Their responses are nice. Probably by the end of this year, they will release the reissues for our EP Divine Retribution Unleashed.

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?

Not many. Probably about 10 shows, I’m not really sure.

We love both small shows and big shows, but we’d love to say that we prefer to play in a small show simply because it’s more intense.

Best performance? It was at a show called Maxximum Noise Vol. 4. It was our very first show as a band, and that one will always be special.

What about your plans for the future? What do you want to achieve with the band?

We are on tour now for our EP‘s promo starting from September until November.

Our biggest plan as a band probably releasing an LP, and sharing the same stage with the band we love someday.

How and where can your fans contact you? Can you provide some contact information?

You may conctact us through our email and Instagram page below:

vulturesdm@gmail.com / @vulturesdeath

Thanx for the interview.

https://onyxstoneblood.bandcamp.com/album/divine-retribution-unleashed

https://vulturesdeath.bandcamp.com/track/rain-of-swords