A few questions - interview with death metal band from Chile - UNCHURCH.
Ave, can you introduce your band to our readers? – When was it founded and what style of music do you play etc.?
Ave for you as well.
We started playing together in 2022, after deciding to form a band. Since the three of us had good experiences playing together in previous bands, we got in touch, and our first sessions began in December of that year. From the start, we naturally gravitated towards playing classic death metal, almost unconsciously, always using and developing diverse playing techniques. These techniques gave us our own unique language, allowing us to gradually shape our style and find the path we wanted to follow.
Where and under what conditions were you recording the new album? Who was in charge of sound, production and mastering?
We recorded our current LP mostly at our guitarist Rod's GSR Studios, while the drums were recorded at Nihil Studios, both in Santiago, Chile. Rod also handled the mixing and mastering. We didn't use triggers on the drums, nor samplers; the guitars were recorded with a real amplifier, a Peavey 5150II, and a BOSS SD1 pedal. We always strive to make everything sound as organic as possible.
How many copies were released and which medium was used for this new edition (CD, digital, vinyl, cassette)?
By now, our LP has been released digitally through various platforms, including Bandcamp, YouTube, and Spotify. It has also been released in two physical formats: CDs and cassettes. The cassettes were pressed in a limited run of 50 copies in Chile by Proglótida Grávida, while the CD was pressed in a limited run of 300 copies by the Mexican label Chaos Records. A vinyl edition and a cassette edition are also planned for release by the same label, with both expected around mid-2026.
Who is the author of the lyrics and how were they created and about what do the lyrics deal with?
The lyrics are written by Rod and Cram, and address various themes related to existence and our vision of the universe, particularly the refutation of Christianity and its fallacies, as well as all forms of human weakness from a metaphorical point of view, which translates into a strong critique of harboring religious beliefs, adhering to churches and hiding behind them, instead of cultivating oneself individually and properly through knowledge and the search for the greatest personal mental and physical strength.
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?
The logo was created through a collaborative effort between Cram, who made the initial sketch; designer and tattoo artist Adrian Bascur, who digitized and refined it; and Rod, who made the final adjustments.
Regarding social media, we consider it a useful tool for promoting and reaching our music. It also allows us to stay in touch with other producers and people in the industry interested in our art.
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?
The label responsible for releasing our LP on CD was Chaos Records in Mexico, who have widely distributed our work through various websites and zines dedicated to extreme metal. While we've had some setbacks in receiving our CD copies in Chile, we hope to continue improving and growing in these areas. In Chile, the label Proglótida Grávida released a cassette edition, which has become quite popular, and thanks to the work of this Chilean label, we've also been able to reach various metal-focused sites like ours.
Which bands do you idolise and where do you get your inspiration?
Our undeniable influences include Morbid Angel, Deicide, Death, and other death metal classics. However, the three of us also listen to other musical styles outside of metal, such as classical music, classic rock, and other influences that shape how we make our music.
Did you send your record to some Labels - which are the labels? How was the response?
Yes, we sent proposals to various labels around the world, many of whom expressed immediate and strong interest in releasing our LP. Some others also expressed their appreciation for our work but couldn't take on the project right away due to time constraints. Ultimately, we chose the option that seemed best to us: Chaos 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?
For now, we play at various venues that invite us, where we evaluate the technical and identity aspects of the event, but we don't discriminate between venues and festivals. We really enjoy playing live, so we're always open to offers.
What about your plans for the future? What do you want to achieve with the band?
Our goals are to continue playing devastating death metal, composing and creating new works, playing live, and continuing to project our message of death musically with the band.
How and where can your fans contact you? Can you provide some contact information?
Our email address is unchurchmetal@gmail.com, we also have accounts on Instagram and Facebook, as well as a YouTube channel, through which people contact us.
Thanx for the interview.
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