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

Back in 2015 I was done with my previous band called “ Lorn “ due to legal issues with the band name and personal issues so I formed Shivered, I was googling stuff and names then I come up with the name “ Shivered “ it sounds kind of disturbing and unsettling and it fits with the kind of music I’m make so I picked it as the band name, as of now Shivered is basically my solo project and I do all the instruments, I’ve worked with session musicians before but right now I’m the only member.

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

Unfortunately I never had opportunity to have somebody else in the band to have an impact on the songwriting, I’m from Iran and that’s it.

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

I have large amount of favorite artists but the main and easy ones that I can pick are : Katatonia, Paradise Lost , Swallow the Sun , Warning and Type O Negative

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

Since I was a kid and got into rock and metal music when I was eleven years old I insisted my parents to get me an electric guitar and when I got it it’s been my passion and my dream to make music.

What songs or albums are on your current playlist?

“ Elysion – Silent Scream “ – “ My Dying Bride – A Mortal Binding “

Do you sing in the shower?

I sing like a mentally troubled teenager and growl like a bear while showering.

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

I’m working on something new and different but I don’t know when will it come out, I do my best it doesn’t take another 6 years for sure

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

“ Existential Mourning “ is my upcoming full album that will come out on May 20 2024

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

Wembley Stadium , London

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

Very hard question but probably “ The Great Cold Distance “ by Katatonia

Do you have any guilty pleasure songs/albums?

I listen couple of old Avril Lavigne stuff lol I mean I’m not a fan but I used to listen to her when I was a kid so yeah that might be it.

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

I have to bring back some deceased musicians from heaven for that to happen, Type O Negative’s Peter Steele on Vocals and bass – Dimebag on Guitars and Joey Jordison on drums would make a great show.

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

I think it was Evanescence self-titled record and I bought it digitally and nope I lost the files.

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

I love you guys and thanks for supporting me

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

@Shiveredofficial on Instagram , https://shivered.bandcamp.com/ on bandcamp ,  https://www.facebook.com/Shivered for Facebook and http://www.youtube.com/@shiveredofficial7891 for Youtube

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 so much, I’ve had so much fun answering the questions.

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