1. Hello Chris, please introduce yourself to the readers?
Hello Everyone, Chris Lytle, Bass/Vocals of Insatanity.
2. When did you first discover death metal music and who were the first bands you discovered? What are some of the current bands that have caught your attention?
I first started listening to Death Metal in the Summer of 1990. My friends introduced me to Morbid Angel, Bolt Thrower, Sepultura, and Death. Today I still listen to all of those bands as well as Behemoth, Belphegor, BloodBath, Dissection, it’s a long list.
3. Insatanity was formed in 1992, when did you and the other members get the idea to start this band? And are you satisfied with how things have gone with the band over the decades?
The band was already going when I joined, but it was Mark’s, the original singer, brainchild. He brought it all together. As far as how the band has progressed, I feel good about it. We have had a great time playing in front of crowds on the States and in Europe. We look forward to keep doing so and releasing more music.
4. What is the current line up of the band? How do you feel Insatanity's musicial style has changed over the years? Who would you say are the bands biggest influences and have they remained the same over the years?
The line up for the album is myself on Bass/Vocals, Vanessa Cordoba, Guitar/Vocals, Scott Zupet, Guitar, and Ronnie Parmer on Drums. I don’t think our style has changed too much. We definitely do have more influences from the ones from when we start and you can hear that on this album. We all have a different range of influences, which helps us to a unique input while while we’re writing. Some of our biggest influences collectively would be Nile, Suffocation, Morbid Angel, Napalm Death as well has Dimmu Borgir and Fleshgod Apocalypse.
5. Hymns Of The Gods Before is the bands newest full-length which was released through CDN Rec.when did you and the band first come in contact with this label?
We started talking with Craig in March of this year and it been great working with him.
6. How long did it take the band to write the music for the new release? How long does it usually take to complete one song?
This album has a lot of background to it. We wrote most of the songs in 2017, with the exception of Demons Within Creation and Trail of Terror. Demons was written in 2008 and Trail was on Insatanity’s first demo. We recorded and released 6 of these songs for our EP, Upon the Ivory Throne in 2018. We were not really happy with how they came out and once we added Vanessa and Ronnie, We knew those songs need to be on the album as well. It’s actually why the album is called Hymns of the Gods Before. It’s a call back to the EP. As for writing new songs, We’ll working on the basic outline for a few days and then dial it in over the next few weeks.
7. What are some of the subjects you wrote about on the new release? Which usually comes first the music or the lyrics?
The subject is mainly driven towards the occult and the hypocrisy of the Christian Faith. Whose Hand Embalms is the only song that differs slightly. It’s a take on Kane, from the story of Kane and Abel, as what if he didn’t stop with his brother and continued to kill. When it comes to the lyrics and music, it can be one or the other that was written first. We have done it both ways. This album the music came first.
8. Besides the new Hymns Of The Gods Before, are the bands previous releases still available for the readers to purchase? Besides physical releases does the band have any other merchandise currently available if yes what is available and where can the readers buy it?
All of Our releases are available for digital download on iTunes, Bandcamp, and Deezer and Streaming on Spotify, YouTube, iHeartRadio.
We also have T-shirts available on Bandcamp and our Facebook, along with a few of our others releases.
9. What have been some of Insatanity's most memorable shows over the years? Who have been some of your favorite bands to share the stage with over the years?
In recent years, Playing Europe was a great time. We look forward to getting back. Also the Las Vegas Deathfest, but we enjoy every show we do. Getting to hang with the fans, is the most memorable part for us.
10. When bands are able to play live shows are their any plans to tour for the new release? If yes any idea where the band will be performing?
We plan to get out there as soon as it’s safe to do so. We were already in the process to getting things together to tour when the shut downs started. We plan to dates in the States and hopefully we’ll get to do a few it Europe and South America.
11. Chris you have been a part of the underground metal scene since the early 90's what is your opinion of the underground scene over the decades?
From then until now, it just keeps growing. It’s a big family. Wherever you go, you will have friends.
12. Were you a big reader of fanzines back in the 80's and 90's if yes what were some of your favorite zines to read? What do you feel made a good fanzine?
I read a few, SOD, The Grimoire of Exalted Deeds, Music from the Ledge. They gave you an outlet to new bands and how to hear and see them.
13. Are there any current fanzines or web-zines that you read today?
I go online and read a few. I’m always looking to checkout bands I haven’t heard yet.
14. Did you do a lot of tape-trading back in the early days?What were some of the first demo's and releases that you traded for?
Yes, sending out packages with flyers, stickers, tapes. I still remember opening all the ones I received and reading the ads and shows flyers. The first ones would have been from the other local bands in the area.
15. When you need to take a break from working on new music or band business what do you like to do in your free time?
Riding my Harley along the backroads by the Gulf
16. Thank you Chris for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final comments for the readers?
Thank you Patrick for giving me the opportunity to talk with you and your readers. Everyone stay safe and We’re looking forward to getting back out on the road and seeing everyone.
Band Contacts
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Label Contacts
https://cdnrecords.com/
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