Here is a new Interview with Indiana's brutal death metal masters "Visceral Throne" who will release their new Mcd "Those Who Have Fallen Beyond The Grace Of God" which will be released by the mighty Comatose Music very soon. All those who enjoy brutal death metal should defintly give this band a listen today and buy a cd when they are out.
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Patrick
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Interview with Andrew S. drummer for Visceral Throne done by Patrick
1.Hello Andrew how is the summer going for you? When did you first get into metal music?
This summer has been excellent. We're excited to have a new cd for people to enjoy. I started listening to metal music when I was 15. My friend showed me Metallica and I've been hooked since.
2.Who were some of the first bands you listened to?Who are some of your current favorites?
I started out with Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Motorhead, Iron Maiden, etc. Pretty standard stuff for a 15 year old. Some of my favorite groups in the Brutal Death Metal genre are Internal Suffering, Defeated Sanity, Wormed, Mortal Decay and Internal Bleeding.
3.When did you first meet the other members of Visceral Throne ?How did you all choose the name for the band?
I met the other guys on our most recently album through former bands. The name of the group was chosen by me, because I thought it fit the sound and style we were trying to achieve.
I met the other guys on our most recently album through former bands. The name of the group was chosen by me, because I thought it fit the sound and style we were trying to achieve.
4.What is the current line-up for Visceral Throne ?For the readers who have never heard the bands music how would you best describe it?
The lineup for our most recent album is Andrew Sutton on drums and bass, Dylan Cox on vocals and Justin Smith on guitars. To describe our sound, I would say we're a combination of fast blasting, crushing pit-riffs, intricate sections, guttural vocals with emphasis on quality lyric writing and a natural sounding production.
5.I believe you usually write all the music for the band.How long does it usually take to write a song? Do any of the other members ever help you out with idea's?
A song usually takes a few weeks to compose once I get into the actual composition. Once I'm motivated to write, I generally stay motivated until a song is written. Justin has helped out with soloing help, but other than that, all the ideas have came from me.
A song usually takes a few weeks to compose once I get into the actual composition. Once I'm motivated to write, I generally stay motivated until a song is written. Justin has helped out with soloing help, but other than that, all the ideas have came from me.
6.Who usually writes the lyrics for the band?What are some topics you all write about?
I am the lyricist for the group. The lyrical themes from our first album were varied, but the new album is conceptual in that each song, minus the cover, is written about a person in Christian history that has done some sort of perverse act.
7.Andrew you play the drums for the band when did you start playing the drums?Are you self-taught or did you take lessons?
I started playing the drums when I was 15. My friend Caleb had a drum kit and let me make as much noise as I wanted. I learned everything I could by myself and have never taken lessons.
8.Who are some of your influences /favorite drummers?Besides the drums what are some other instruments you play? Are their any new instruments you would like to learn someday?
Some of my favorite drummers are Lille Gruber, Thomas Lejon, Virgil Donati, Chad Walls and Andy C. I also play guitar, bass and keyboards. I'd like to spend a bit more time learning piano and keys though.
9.Are there any upcoming shows or tours in support of the new Mcd "Those Who Have Fallen Beyond The Grace Of God"?Where are some places/states the band will be playing?
At this point there are no shows or tours planned for support of the new cd.
10.Who are some bands Visceral Throne have shared the stage with? Are their any memorable shows you feel have been better then the rest?
Our favorite time has been at the Las Vegas Deathfest. It was an unreal time and the amount of bands we shared the stage with is unreal. It was a real honor to grace their stage.
11.Besides the new Mcd "Those Who Have Fallen Beyond The Grace Of God" does the band have any other merchandise available for the fans?Where can the fans buy your merchandise?
You can purchase Visceral Throne merch from our big cartel at visceralthrone.bigcartel.com.
You can purchase Visceral Throne merch from our big cartel at visceralthrone.bigcartel.com.
12.Visceral Throne comes out of the Indiana brutal death metal scene.What is your opinion of the metal scene in Indiana ?
There's really only one other group in our style at the moment and that is Gorgasm. Gorgasm is a great group. But between the two of us, I'd hardly say there's much of a scene.
13.Who are your all-time favorite bands coming out of Indiana?Are their any new bands you feel the readers should check out soon?
Haha, well I guess Gorgasm gets the cake for Indiana.
14.Besides Visceral Throne are any of the members currently working with other bands or projects? If yes please tell the readers about them?
Yes, I have another group called Engutturalment Cephaloslamectomy. We're a brutal death metal group with an emphasis on slam riffing and humor.
15.What are some of your hobbies/interests outside of playing music?
I'm a big CD collector and have been collecting since I was 16. I also love movies, attending shows and collecting merch.
16.Thank you Andrew for taking the time to fill out this interview do you have any final words for the readers?
Thanks for taking the time to read this! We really hope you enjoy this new record as we've put a lot of time and effort into it.
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