1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the band?
Six Steps Above TheEarth are the way to express our everyday emotions, having as basic tool the heavy, slow and monotone sound. Doom, Drone, Doomgaze are the paths that we follow and try to add something different in every circulation either by exploring new sounds or by collaborating with other musicians.
We have released 1 full length album, 6 eps and 4 live recordings.
Also we played some gigs in our hometown Thessaloniki(Greece) and shared the stage with band such us Jucifer, Agnes Vein, Dead Elephant, Morphine Social Club,Ghone and Nanoi.
2. Recently you have been a part of a split, musically how does your newer material differ from the stuff you have released in the past?
Our last releases have a more drone/noise character. Why is this? I think we prefer to play freely and create soundscapes with our tunes.
3. A lot of your music has been instrumental but you have used vocals on previous releases, are you open to using any vocals in the future?
Maybe yes, but who knows…. But if we decide it to happen, it will be more experimental.
4.When you had lyrics you mentioned they where from other bands and poets that you had an interest in, which artists did you take inspiration from lyrically.
This used to happen a long time ago because one of our members at the time contributed that to the group. Now we prefer to give messages with sounds exclusively.
5.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Six Steps Above The Earth'?
The guitarist, the guy who is behind S.S.A.T.E used to live in an apartment that was precisely six steps above the earth.
6.Currently there are only 2 members in the band, are you open to expanding the line up or do you prefer to remain a duo?
S.S.A.T.E is a project behind one man, Gallo. Gallo is open to everyone who wants travel with this his spirit while creates sounds.
7.What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance?
Every show has something different to give to the audience and back to us. We can’t choose. If we can describe our shows with some words, that will be “emotionally noise reaction”
8.Recently you where a part of a split with 'I, The Chaos', what are your thoughts on the other band that had participated on the recording?
Really enjoy to participated with these guys, because besides good friends, they are also great musicians.
9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of noise, drone and doom metal?
I think it was very well appreciated.
10.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
We want to record a drone desert ep with a shoegaze approach.
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?
Neu, Earth, Sunn O))), Nadja, Aidan Baker
12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
Support your local and underground bands, webzines, distros, labels, vinyl shops and anyone who supports you.
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