A few questions - interview with doom death metal band from Japan - BURDEN OF DESPAIR.
Answered Kiske (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.?
The band was formed by guitarist 7405926 (ex-Cryptic Revelation, Dyingrace) in 2004 .
We released 2 demos in 2004-2006, and soon took a hiatus.
After a long rest, the band changed the members and restarted activity with 1st EP 'Desecration' in 2022.
In 2025, we released the 1st album 'Confutatis'.
The sound contains slow, doomy, brutal, and hardcore-essence like Disincarnate meets Winter played by Merauder.
Where and under what conditions were you recording the new album? Who was in charge of sound, production and mastering?
'Confutatis' was recorded and engineered at Studio 246 Osaka by Japanese Top-Sludgy Engineer Seitaro Inui.
All instruments were recorded as one-take at the same time, except Vocal and additional sounds.
How many copies were released and which medium was used for this new edition (CD, digital, vinyl, cassette)?
In Japan we self-release 500 copies as CDs.
Memento-Mori re-issued 800 copies for overseas as CD.
Digital on Bandcamp and Streaming services.
Who is the author of the lyrics and how were they created and about what do the lyrics deal with?
All lyrics by Kiske, the vocalist.
The main theme is about the Abrahamic religions.
It satirizes how Abrahamic religions have been arbitrarily interpreted and applied by various people, historically causing endless misfortune.
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 is created by Yuto Kotani, the composer of Parasitario, Japanese Great Death Metal band.
Almost all graphic designs by Kiske.
Amazing Artwork for 'Confutatis' is by Namurian Visions from the UK.
We use SNS for just announcements.
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?
Once we released by self, after that, Memento-Mori from Spain contacted us to re-issue.
We are very satisfied with the label’s deal, which is so respectful and underground-ways.
Which bands do you idolise and where do you get your inspiration?
Cannibal Corpse, Disincarnate, Malevolent Creation, Obituary, My Dying Bride, Mythic, Pantera, Metallica, Meshuggah.
Did you send your record to some Labels - which are the labels? How was the response?
No.
Memento-Mori founded us.
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?
The biggest one was with Thy Art Is Murder.
We welcome all types of gigs. Just play our music.
Every time we go forward and brush up.
What about your plans for the future? What do you want to achieve with the band?
In the near future we will release our 2nd album.
Already we have the songs enough but we have to refine them.
And we want to play in oversea countries.
How and where can your fans contact you? Can you provide some contact information?
Instagram or X is the best.
Here is the contact list.
https://linktr.ee/burdenofdespairThanx for the interview.
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