Hi! What was the most unexpected challenge you faced while recording “Slave to the Scythe”?
The heat in the studio proved to be a pretty difficult challenge to work through. Especially for the rest of the boys. It was also ragweed season and it was especially bad which really affected my sinuses so I had to come back probably three or four occasions to finish recording the vocals. Glad we got through it, though, next time we are recording in the fall. Haha
Which track on the album pushed you the most creatively, and what was the key moment that drove its development?
Lyrically, Total Demise and In Nomine Baphomet. Several of the lyrics for In Nomine Baphomet came to me while I was on a hike and foraging for mushrooms in the upstate SC mountains. But as far as the songwriting goes, at least for that song, it was finalized and put together in the studio. Which I think opened up some more to work with.
Can you describe an event or experience from your travels that directly influenced a particular song or lyric on the album?
For sure, I was out riding motorcycles, doing a bunch of cocaine and having some drinks with Gravepisser and Defiler… We said “Shit, this should be a song” and Carbureted Speed was born. 666
What’s a memorable reaction you’ve received to your lyrics, and how did it affect your approach to writing?
I think as far as reactions to my lyrics go. People seem to really like the “in song” laughs or chuckles, same with the “allright” and “kick it” type stuff. I like to use that junk when it fits. It’s fun to watch people do those In the crowd during a live setting. You can see how much they enjoy those parts. It’s just fucking fun.
In what ways are you planning to bring the themes of “Slave to the Scythe” to life visually in your live shows or music videos?
We just have a good ass time when we play. We’re gonna do what we always do and that’s try our best to put on a fun, high energy and intense show. The videos for this album are done and they are on YouTube so check those out for songs, “Infernal Bust” and “Hell Is Full Of Fire”. We’ve got some cool ideas in store for the next albums videos as well.
Can you share a standout moment when Infestor’simprovisation during a live show significantly altered the performance?
I don’t think there’s ever been anything significant. Aside from the occasional dropped stick here and there. We’ve all been playing together for a while and just kind of know how to fall in line with what everyone else is doing… gotta learn the Q’s.
The band’s initial goal was to get a free bar tab. How has that goal evolved with your success, and what drives you now?
We are still paying for drinks. We will get a tab, but we run it dry pretty quickly. I dare a venue you know what, I triple dog dare venue to give us an unlimited tab. Wimps.
So now we just want to get to Europe. We hear they know how to have a good time over there.
Are there particular songs on “Slave to the Scythe” that feel like a direct evolution from your debut album, and how do they connect to your earlier work?
I think all of it does. As much of an evolution step as this was it was also a continuation of that first album. We just wanted to crack open a couple more doors. Ultimately, both albums are intense, hellish, and for the maniacs. We know who we are. We aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel here, we just want to take the wheel to the strip club, do some speed and show it a good time.
What aspect of “Slave to the Scythe” are you most excited for fans to experience, and what makes it stand out to you?
We’re pretty stoked to be able to start playing some of these newer songs live. You know, change up the set a little bit from some previous tours. So I feel like that’s a good give-and-take for both us and the lunatics who like our music.
Was there a specific tour experience that sparked inspiration for a song or lyric on the album?
I honestly can’t think of anything that stands out, but maybe the future will hold something to inspire a song of debauchery while on the road.
If you could collaborate with a non-metal artist or filmmaker, who would you choose and how would they enhance the album’s concept?
Well, we have collaborated already with our good friend Chris Bickle. He’s got a killer film coming out this year called “Pater Noster and the Mission of Light” We do a little cameo in that, if you like horror, movies go check it out because that should be some good fun.
What part of “Slave to the Scythe” are you most proud of, and how does it advance your previous work? Thank you for your time!
I’m proud of the entire thing. We put a lot of effort, blood and sweat into this album and I really hope that maybe people who haven’t listened to the first album will hear this one and think, “damn, this shit rips, what else these guys got?”. So yeah, hopefully with that metal blade/black light media help, people will go back and listen to the first installment.
For sure, thanks for having me. Cheers.
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