Can you tell us about the origin of the band name, a history of the band and a little bit about the various members?

Koal: The name of the band symbolizes our wish to tell stories that are basically sad: we venture in a post-apocalyptic world to talk about what was and what could be! We started the band in 2016 and recorded demos, then an EP and a single in 2019. We took our time for our first album (thanks covid!) that was released in december 2021. We have now Seditius (voice – loves Black Metal), Groly (fretless bass – loves Tech Death), Tentrom (drums – loves Pagan Metal), Loerk (lead guitar – loves Prog Metal) and myself (rhythm guitar – loves Groove Metal).

Are you all from the same area? How did you get together as a band?

Loerk: We are all scattered around Paris and its neighbouring suburbs. Tentrom and I are about a 2 minute walk away from each other which is fun!

Koal: The band was founded by people who didn’t know each other but were looking for a band of their own after failing to fit into existing bands. Really we were just a bunch of young musicians trying to have fun! We started as a trio (2 guitars and drums) but soon found a singer, and a bassist months after (we played our first show without bass!).

Who are your favourite artists/bands and how have they influenced your own sound?

Loerk: My first big influence was Pink Floyd, specifically the 1970-1977 era. I then got into metal in my teenage years and quickly grew fond of bands like Gorgoroth, Mastodon, Strapping Young Lad and At The Gates. Nowadays I’m a fan of Prog and how bands can incorporate prog elements in various genres (<code>,  Enslaved, Orakle). This is why most of the songs I write for OUtE are a blend of black, death and prog metal.

Koal: I started Metal with the popular bands of early 2000’s like Slipknot or Linkin Park… I still love them today but now I explored more depths of the genre I tend to prefer bands that mix various energies like Avatar or Zeal & Ardor or Nevermore. Brutality, melodies and groove!

Did you always have the ambition to be a musician and in a band or did you originally have other plans?

Loerk: I’ve been playing for about 19 years, but only for the last 5-6 have I been playing in bands. I had written countless songs on my own and intended to keep it that way until I realised I wanted to play live. I guess you need other people for that.

Koal: I always wanted to be in a band since I started playing guitar but was kinda waiting to find friends to do so. When I came to Paris and started really working on the instrument I chose to search actively for a band until I finally founded my own! I love to have other musicians have their way with my ideas.

What songs or albums are on your current playlist?

Loerk: Meshuggah – Immutable, Cog – Sharing Space, Car Bomb – Metal, Black Midi – Hellfire

Koal: Zeal & Ardor’s self-titled album and Avatar’s Black Waltz because I saw them this summer, Jinjer’s Macro because I want to see them and Sum 41’s All Killer No Filler because I will soon see them live!

Do you sing in the shower?

Loerk: No place is safe from me practicing my growls.

Koal: The best place to try to sing!

Do you have any plans for the band for this year and into next year?

Loerk: We’re writing a lot of new music for the future, but we’re also planning on releasing some video content to bring our universe to life.

Do you currently have any new songs/albums ready to be released?

Loerk : Nothing’s ready to be released yet but there’s an album’s worth of songs we’re currently testing out. We plan on recording some of that as soon as possible.

If you could play at any venue in the world where would you choose?

Loerk: I’d kill to play at Pompei for reasons any Pink Floyd fan will understand.

Koal: Playing Hellfest would be a consecration.

Do you have a favourite album? If so, what is it?

Loerk: Kauan’s Sorni Nai (2015) is probably the only record that can get my stubborn eyes to shed a tear or two. It’s a single long experience with many twists and turns and a constant sense of grandiosity.

Koal: Mezmerize of System of a Down, the only album I can sing entirely in my head to pass the time if I have 30 minutes to waste.

Do you have any guilty pleasure songs/albums?

Loerk: I’m secretly a fan of German rap (SSIO – Nulkommaneun) and French Synth Pop (Météo Mirage – Ton Nom). I can also say that Paris Hilton’s 2006 album has some bangers. Don’t judge.

Koal: There’s nothing guilty with my tastes now that Paris Hilton has been mentioned!

If you were putting together the greatest show on earth, who would be playing?

Loerk: I’d try to get every band that never plays live to actually play live. Just this once.

Koal: I agree with Loerk but with a bit of necromancy to bring back those we miss!

Can you remember the first album you bought with your own money? What was it and do you still have it?

Loerk: I don’t remember, but it’s probably a Pink Floyd record.

Koal: I think it’s Take a Look in the Mirror by Korn.

As your fans will be reading this, is there any message you would like to send out to them?

Loerk: Music’s cool, keep listening to it.

Koal: There are cool ways to listen to music like Bandcamp or Qobuz (even libraries!) that do not involve artists working for free nor using too much network and electricity for some convenience.

Finally, let us know all your social media sites so your fans, old and new, can find and follow/like you!

Koal: You can find our music on Bandcamp (https://onceupontheend.bandcamp.com/) and Qobuz (https://www.qobuz.com/fr-fr/album/the-next-chapter-once-upon-the-end/e3vtybqjdd4mb) and of course Spotify, Deezer and so on. Watch our videos on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjzaCwRKZ4mnDSch_CSjQSw) and follow our news on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/onceupontheend_metalband/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Onceupontheend.Metalband/).

We, at The Metal Asylum, would like to thank you for your time. Is there is anything further that you would like to add?

Koal: Thank you all for keeping Metal alive!

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Can you tell us about the origin of the band name, a history of the band and a little bit about the various members?

When we started the band, it was just a side-project as every member was also part of other bands at the time. However, we quickly realized that this new band was tons of fun and the creative process of writing songs felt easier than ever before. So, it didn’t take long for us to write the first songs and with that the first requests to play concerts started coming in. We noticed that we didn’t have a name yet, that the events could put on their posters and we had to come up with one quickly. Out of a bunch of ideas the name “DEAD MEMORY” somehow made it to one of the event organizers and so it ended up on the poster. Then we just went with it…

Are you all from the same area? How did you get together as a band?

We are all living in the Ruhr area, the famous industrial region – the locals call it “Pott” – in the west of Germany, although we all live in different cities. The first contacts between the founding members started to form through their former bands. They noticed that they have similar ideas and goals and just started to jam and make some music. That sparked a lot of creativity and ended in the formation of Dead Memory.

Who are your favourite artists/bands and how have they influenced your own sound?

We all started out with different music genres and still cover a lot of variety when it comes to taste in music. Our Drummer Jonas for example has its roots in punk rock, whereas Gerrit feels well at home with 80s Metal and modern Djent sounds. With our own music we bring all those influences together and form something that every one of us likes. I think that if you know this about us, you notice all those different genres influencing our songs.

Did you always have the ambition to be a musician and in a band or did you originally have other plans?

We all have been making music and playing in bands for many years, so being a musician is part of our lives, you could say. Though DEAD MEMORY was not planned in advanced and emerged through many coincidences.

What songs or albums are on your current playlist?

Between the four of us, I think there is a very wide variety of songs and genres on our playlists. You’ll probably find stuff from Ghost, the Foo Fighters, Steel Panther or Periphery as well as Die Ärzte, John Mayer or Eric Clapton.

Do you sing in the shower?

I will neither deny nor confirm this statement! ; )

Do you have any plans for the band for this year and into next year?

We are currently planning our tour for next year and starting to schedule the first gigs. We are very excited to be on stage again, especially with our new songs.

Do you currently have any new songs/albums ready to be released?

We have a new EP coming out named “Awake” with five songs on it. We already released the first two singles “Dance in Flames” and “Light it up” in the past weeks.

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/deadmemory/dance-in-flames

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/deadmemory/light-it-up

If you could play at any venue in the world where would you choose?

I think we all would very much like to one day play on the main stages of the Rock am Ring or Wacken Festival. We have been to these festivals several times as a fan and can just imagine how overwhelming it would be to stand on a stage in front these awesome crowds.

Do you have a favourite album? If so, what is it?

This may not be very original, but the Black Album by Metallica was one of my first rock/metal CDs that I ever owned and I still think that it is a timeless piece of art.

Do you have any guilty pleasure songs/albums?

I don’t know if it counts as guilty pleasure but you may very well find several Eminem tracks in my music collection 😀

If you were putting together the greatest show on earth, who would be playing?

Very difficult question, but I think having a band of Lemmy, Dave Grohl, James Hetfield, Freddy Mercury and van Halen play a cover of Thunderstruck would be a nice intro ; )

Can you remember the first album you bought with your own money? What was it and do you still have it?

Can’t say exactly, but the Black Album was one of my first proper albums. I think my dad gave it to me. Unfortunately, it is stuck in a car radio since I bought a new one for my first car. I think the whole thing is sitting in the basement somewhere, so I should probably set it free sometime.

As your fans will be reading this, is there any message you would like to send out to them?

Thank you so much! It might sound corny, but your support really what is driving musicians like us to keep making music and going up on stage! Without you, most bands would not be making music.

Finally, let us know all your social media sites so your fans, old and new, can find and follow/like you!

We would be very happy to meet you on Facebook (@DeadMemoryband), Instagram (@dead_memory_band) or YouTube (DeadMemory) or any other pages. Also check us out on Spotify, Deezer or Pandora!

https://linktr.ee/deadmemoryband

We, at The Metal Asylum, would like to thank you for your time. Is there is anything further that you would like to add?

Thank you very much for having us and rock on!

Answered by Lukas from DEAD MEMORY

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Can you tell us about the origin of the band name, a history of the band and a little bit about the various members?

The band was formed in 2015 by Adam, Devin, Billy and Mike.  The band name was proposed by Adam because a. It sounded super cool and b. It came from the old world duels where integrity was called into question.

Are you all from the same area? How did you get together as a band?

We all grew up in the Atlanta rock music scene and played shows together since we were little, and we decided to form a super group to go all the way and become a big national act.

Who are your favourite artists/bands and how have they influenced your own sound?

Our favorite artists and bands are Led Zeppelin, Pantera, Slayer, Guns N Roses, Sevendust, Alice in Chains, Metallica.  We all grew up loving these bands and going to their shows, so clearly their influences come out in our music – however we definitely have our own sound that seems to manifest itself with each song we create.

Did you always have the ambition to be a musician and in a band or did you originally have other plans?

I was a musician since I was very little and always wanted to be a big rockstar.  It was my parents that drove me to have a normal office profession at first but at the end of the day my DNA took over and here we are.

What songs or albums are on your current playlist?

Pistols At Dawn “Ascension” album, Korn “It’s On” , Sevendust “Waffle”, Rage Against The Machine “Bulls On Parade”, Pantera “I’m Broken”.

Do you sing in the shower?

No. I click drum parts with my teeth.

Do you have any plans for the band for this year and into next year?

Yes.  We released the Ascension album last Friday, August 19th, please check it out!  We released the “Under The Surface Video” on Saturday the 20th.  We also announced a US Tour with Alter Bridge and Mammoth WVH which can be found on our Facebook page and website.

Do you currently have any new songs/albums ready to be released?

See above answer.

If you could play at any venue in the world where would you choose?

Red Rocks CO and Wimbley in the UK, and for sure Donnington in the UK.

Do you have a favourite album? If so, what is it?

Guns N Roses, Appetite for Destruction.

Do you have any guilty pleasure songs/albums?

Yes, I love Southern Country Music – it’s very relaxing and fun to drink to.

If you were putting together the greatest show on earth, who would be playing?

Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Sevendust, Foo Fighters, Muse.

Can you remember the first album you bought with your own money? What was it and do you still have it?

AC/DC Highway To Hell – it was a record and I sadly don’t have it!

As your fans will be reading this, is there any message you would like to send out to them?

We’re here to stay.

Finally, let us know all your social media sites so your fans, old and new, can find and follow/like you!

IG: @pistolsatdawnofficial

FB: @Pistolsatdawnband

Website: http://www.pistolsatdawnband.com

We, at The Metal Asylum, would like to thank you for your time. Is there is anything further that you would like to add?

Love to hear what you think about”Ascension” and the new “Under The Surface” video!

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Can you tell us about the origin of the band name, a history of the band
and a little bit about the various members?

“Miss Torsion” was a song title of my band “Lowest Fi” in which I sing and
play guitar. “Miss Torsion” is my solo project and there is no band yet. I
record everything at home in a home recording studio, except for the voice
which I record in a professional studio. The drums are programmed, because
I can’t play drums.

Are you all from the same area? How did you get together as a band?
Who are your favourite artists/bands and how have they influenced
your own sound?

I was a teenager in the 80s and very receptive to everything dark. It was only
logical that I was drawn to the gothic scene. “Bauhaus, Christian Death,
Virgin Prunes, Killing Joke etc. were my heroes. Later I also liked metal and
rock. Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and Iron Maiden were on constant rotation.

Later came the grunge and desert rock phase with Soundgarden and Kyuss. I
still like all these bands and they influenced me. Current favourite bands
change all the time. At the moment it’s the band “Ghost” which I like very
much.

Did you always have the ambition to be a musician and in a band or did
you originally have other plans?

When I was a child, I wanted to be an alchemist. But music has always been
something wonderful for me. The urge to play in a band came as soon as I
plugged my electric guitar into an amplifier for the first time.

Do you sing in the shower?

Not only in the shower. I sing often and on many occasions, even at the risk
of annoying the people around me. It’s great to sing while cooking.

Do you have any plans for the band for this year and into next year?

I still have a lot to learn about film. I also make the music videos myself. I
enjoy expressing myself in pictures. Today’s technology gives wings to the
imagination.

When I have enough songs for a live show, I will look for the right musicians
to give concerts with.

Do you currently have any new songs/albums ready to be released?

On 13 September I’m going to Soundfarm Studio to record the vocals for a
new single called “Lost”. I will again be working with Anna Murphy who is the
sound engineer at Soundfarm Studios. She is not only a brilliant musician
(Cellar Darling) but also an excellent sound engineer.

If you could play at any venue in the world where would you choose?

I think Wacken would be really fun

Do you have a favourite album? If so, what is it?

It’s difficult to settle on one, but “Wildhoney” by Tiamat is timeless.

Do you have any guilty pleasure songs/albums?

“Maria Magdalena” by Sandra

If you were putting together the greatest show on earth, who would be
playing?

Since this is wishful thinking anyway, I also include bands that are no longer:
“Bauhaus”, “Ghost”, “Siouxsie and the Banshees” “Depeche Mode”, “Black
Sabbath”, “Gary Numan”, “Led Zeppelin”, “I Am X”, “Nothing but thieves”, “Tar
Pond”,“The Hu”, “The young gods”, “Zeal and Ardor”, “Placebo”, “St.Vitus”,
“Kyuss”, “L7”, “Virgin Prunes”.

Can you remember the first album you bought with your own money?
What was it and do you still have it?

It was a maxi-single, back then you didn’t know CD’s: “Everything Counts” by
Depeche Mode, and yes I still have it.

As your fans will be reading this, is there any message you would like
to send out to them?

Be happy, dance and sing and stay hydrated.

Finally, let us know all your social media sites so your fans, old and
new, can find and follow/like you!

https://misstorsion.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/misstorsion/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064132060876
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ghdGG978W0c6iCYYrvcxe
https://soundcloud.com/user-21598305
https://www.tiktok.com/@misstorsion

We, at The Metal Asylum, would like to thank you for your time. Is there
is anything further that you would like to add?

No matter what happens, there will always be music.

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