A few questions - interview with death metal band from Türkiye - DISSIDENT FAITH.
Answered Yakup Kenan Dindar (Ölü Cenin), thank you!
1. Ave, can you introduce your band to our readers? When was it founded and whatstyle of music do you play etc.?
Dissident Faith: Dissident Faith was founded in 2025 by me, Yakup Kenan Dindar (Ölü Cenin), with the core purpose of playing early old-school death metal. All of our songs were co-written alongside our rhythm guitarist, Adem Düzgünsıvacı (Beleth). Once our drummer Bedir Yeni and lead guitarist Efe Can Çoban joined, the lineup was complete. I also handle the bass and vocal duties in the band. Our music is heavily driven by the political climate of our country and the intense religious pressure we experience daily. We write songs about themes like the unjust imprisonment of innocent people simply because they do not align with the government's stance.
2. Where and under what conditions were you recording the new album? Who was incharge of sound, production and mastering?
Dissident Faith: We recorded our album at Droptone Studio. The mixing and mastering stages were also handled at Droptone by a member of their staff and a very close friend of mine, Arda Sandalcı.
3. How many copies were released and which medium was used for this new edition (CD, digital, vinyl, cassette)?
Dissident Faith: We released a strictly limited run of only 50 cassettes. In today's world, people generally prefer to use monthly subscription-based streaming platforms rather than spending money on physical music.
4. Who is the author of the lyrics and how were they created and about what dothe lyrics deal with?
Dissident Faith: As the vocalist of the band, I (Kenan) write all the lyrics. In my view, having a platform to reach people through art is not just an opportunity—it is a responsibility. If there are people standing in front of me, watching and listening, the message I give them matters deeply. I want to instill the mindset that if we stay silent in the face of political oppression, no one else will speak up. For example, last year, the band Behemoth was barred from performing a concert in our country under the label of being "Satanists". Because of this, while my lyrics might look anti-religious on the surface, they actually aren't. I want everyone to practice their own religion freely, but your religion should not dictate or impact my life. That is why my lyrics continue to revolve around these themes.
5. Who created the logo of the band, and who took care of the graphics and thewebsite? What about you and social networks? Do you consider these things important?
Dissident Faith: Our album artwork and band logo were drawn by my close friend Ada (Ada's Brutal Designing). The layout and graphic design for the physical release packaging were done by Zafer Can Tufan and Emir Türkmen. We don't have a website yet; we are mostly active on Bandcamp and Instagram. Honestly, our main desire is just to make music and maintain our political stance, but today's conditions force us to keep our social media active. Nowadays, every musician is forced to be a bit of an influencer as well.
6. Which label did you choose for releasing your album and why this label? Didyou send your record to some Labels - which are the labels? How was the response?
Dissident Faith: Our debut album was released independently under the Droptone banner. We are using this release as a reference point to work with labels for our upcoming albums. After the album dropped, I sent out numerous emails to various labels and received highly positive feedback. We are currently evaluating these offers for our future releases.
7. Which bands do you idolise and where do you get your inspiration?
Dissident Faith: I can say we draw our heaviest inspiration from the early albums of bands like Possessed, Obituary, Deicide, Slayer, and Death. We basically approach our songwriting with the mindset of: "What would it sound like if we were making music in the late '80s or early '90s?"
8. 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?
Dissident Faith: We are mostly active within the underground death metal scene. Since our formation, we have played 3 gigs so far. The biggest show we've done was in Istanbul, where we shared the stage as the opening act for the death metal legends Incantation.
9. What about your plans for the future? What do you want to achieve with theband?
Dissident Faith: We particularly want to tour the USA, which Spotify data shows is where our largest listener base is located. I also want us to play major European festivals and make people say, "Look at the kind of band that came out of a country like that."
10.How and where can your fans contact you? Can you provide some contactinformation?
Dissident Faith: Anyone can reach out to us directly through Instagram DMs or via our email address.
Thanx for interview.
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