STORM WIND

13-12-2020

STORMWIND FANZINE

AWFUL NOISE INTERVIEW

SW: All hail brothers. It seems like a Grindcore/Brutal Death Metal monster is growing in Australia, step by step. What are the reactions to the new split named Segregation?

AN: So far the responses have been positive, I’m sure someone out there hates it and we’re glad they wasted their time on us.

SW: So after two split work with other brutal bands, I think it is time to release an EP or maybe an album. What are the plans for the near future?

AN: We have an album recorded, just had some shit go on behind the scenes that needed to be attended to before any form of progress was or could be made. The 2nd split was done as a way to get something out there and keep us somewhat relevant especially during the pandemic. Also our first split didn’t go as planned so “Segregation” was making amends on that.

SW: I see the split also released as a cassette. It was something unexpected that such a glorious return from cassettes. Even for the brutal music and now there we go. What do you think about the cassettes? Is it still really a good way to reach the fans or just a nostalgia?

AN: Yeah tapes are still selling well in underground metal/punk. It’s a bit redundant but that just fits in fine with the grinders I guess.

SW: If there will be an album in the near future, what would be the concept of the lyrics? Are you taking the lyrics seriously or it is just a supporting element to brutal music?

AN: The lyrical theme in general is a mix of societal observations, the human condition, political and religious ideologies and it’s all tackled with a dry, sarcastic sense of humour.

SW: I believe the cover art is very important for a release. What do you think? Is it just music that matters or the music and the visual art are pieces of one body?

AN: Yeah, totally agree on that especially if you want people to wear your shirts, you need a killer design. We have only shown off the back piece of our album art but I can guarantee the album art is absolutely amazing, and bit different compared to your typical death metal/grindcore affair. We had a local artist Nick Draney do the art and killed it!

SW: Do you think Australian metal scene is some kind of a parallel earth for the rest of the planet or it is known and connected to other countries?

AN: I’d say the scenes are similar exempt we have drongos, bogans and bastards. Plus any international act(s) can hug koalas when they’re not touring so yeah that’s something.

SW: Could we expect some live shows in Melbourne in 2021?

AN: Fucking oath. We played Ausocalypse in Bendigo and would love to hit up Victoria again. Could knock out Melbourne, Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong in a weekend I reckon.

SW: Are the bands on the split releases friends of yours or they are just bands selected by the records label? If they are friends, do you have any new future projects with them?

AN: I personally reached out to all the bands. First split was done through Ungrateful Dead Promotions and our second split was released through Grindhead and Huffing Asbestos Records. We’ve got a very good relationship with Grimenity and Mendacity.