At the end of 2018 we had to find a new drummer because Tomek had to go his own way. As usual - these are difficult moments when you have to say goodbye to a friend. Right now we are in the process of practicing old material with a new drummer. We want to be 100% ready for upcoming concerts. However, we remember that our main goal is to record the next album this year.
2.So far you have released one album, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style you went for on the recording?
It was simple because when we were recording the album, we didn't plan to form a band. It was a difficult time with a lot of sadness and uncertainty. It came out naturally, we gave vent to our emotions. It’s certainly death doom metal, but you will also find black and funeral metal influences here. We are looking for inspiration wherever you find sadness, death and loneliness.
3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band has explored so far with the music?
You can’t think "I'm going to write a sad song" and start writing. It doesn’t work like that. These emotions must flow from the depths of your bleeding heart, if you want it to be really honest and true. If you are not frank in what you do, people will quickly realize that you are faking. During writing lyrics on "Fade" I was fighting with other demons than now. I was in the process of tearing down my roots and the future was foggy. That's why the songs tell about the end, loneliness and emptiness. There’s a lot of melancholy here. But the next album will touch other issues. That's all I can say now.
4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Death Has Spoken'?
Meaning ... well ... I would translate it to: "The end has come”. Try to think about all the emotions that come with ‘the end’. There's a lot of it, right? Everyone thinks first about sad and painful things. But sometimes the end brings a bit of hope. All I'm trying to say is that we wanted to include in band name all the topics we're talking about. I think we made it.
5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the album cover?
This is a very good question because I never thought about it. The author of this art is our guitarist Marcin and i think he could say more about it. Our first idea was a burned candle in the darkness of the tomb. After a few weeks Marcin brought a different project and we loved it. No one asked any questions, we just said “this is it”. Well, I need to ask him about it.
6.What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance?
I think all performances were on an equal level. Of course, you can always have a bad day and the show may not give you as much pleasure as always, but we don’t have bad memories of any performance. We try to play the best we can and give it everything, no matter how many people will be at the concert.
7.Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?
Of course. However, I’m not allowed to talk about them yet. But be sure that we will soon inform you about the details.
8.Currently you are unsigned, are you looking for a label or have received any interest?
Honestly - we don’t have any proposals and currently we don’t try to get them. Probably, if they appears, we will consider them. So far, we’re going on our own and everything is going well so we don’t make radical changes. We cooperate with The Hanged Man Booking Agency which has expanded our concert possibilities.
9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music fans of doom and death metal?
Very good so far. Positive reviews and opinions of the listeners have given us confidence and mobilizing us for further actions.
10.When can we expect another recording and also where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
We truly believe that we will be able to record a new album this year. But you know how it is - life can surprise you. Saying to everyone that this will be in this year, we are putting pressure on ourselves but we are mobilizing ourselves at the same time. We hope we will not regret this.
About the new album - we will continue to follow the doom path. That's all I can say now.
11.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
Oh man, there are so many bands that I don’t know where to start. Right now I’m waiting for the new Candlemass and Swallow The Sun albums. A few days ago I was on a great Draconian concert and I also bought a Doom:VS album "Dead Words Speak" - one of my favourites albums of all time.
12.What are some of your non musical interests?
I think the same as hundreds of thousands of other guys. Too obvious to waste time, too boring to talk about.
13.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
Thanks for your time. Stay tuned - Death will speak soon again.
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