1.Hello Marco please introduce yourself to the readers?
Hello, I’ m Marco the bass player of the Italian Death metal band Chronic Hate and one of the founding members
2.When did you first discover death metal and who were the first bands you listened to?Who are some of the current bands that have caught your attention?
I think I started listening to Death metal in 1998/1999 after years of Punk and Hardcore, I discovered Thrash metal and then Death metal and Black metal. The first Death metal band that destroied my mind was Possessed and all the great band that forged this style like Morbid Angel Death, Malevolent Creation, Cannibal Corpse , Dismember, Sinister, Angelcorpse ,Macabre, Incantation and all the well known initiators that Death metal fans know very well. Now I’m listening lots of bands and different styles but if we talk about Death Metal this year started with the new one of The Amenta, Solstice and Perdition temple.
3.Chronic Hate was started back in 2001 when did you and the other members first get the idea to start this band? Are you satisfied with how things have gone with the band over the years?
The idea of starting an extreme metal band was born in 2000 and the first months of 2001 ,speaking about this project with friends that like me play instruments and having the same vision and passion for metal music. Yes and no. Yes because I’m very proud of our band and about still being around after 20 years. We recorded albums, did a lot of great concert in Italy and across Europe ,met great people without ever compromising with no one. No, because I am an eternal dissatisfied and I always try to improve myself and Chronic Hate and reach new goals.
4.What is the current line-up of the band?For the readers who have never heard Chronic Hate's music how would you describe the bands musicial style?
The current line-up is: Andrea on vocals, Daniele guitar and backing vocals, Massimo guitar, Aleksandar drums and me Marco on bass. We play Death metal that combine old attitude of the masters and the modern blasting style of the last two decades. In our music you can find influencies of all Death Metal styles and specially in the new stuff a bit of Black metal. We have no cleam to innovate but we want to respect and honour the music that best reflects our ideas and messages.
5.The band is currently finishing up their newest release which i believe is a EP. how many songs will be on the new release? Will it be self-released or would you like to find a label to work with?
Yes, we have just finished the recording of a new EP titled ‘Reflection on ruin’, it includes four tracks, three new songs and a cover of the song Misanthropic by Dismember. It is a self release and it will be a sort of presentation of our new line up and the work that we start to do together after the realization of our previus album ‘The worst form of life’. The EP will be available in digital format and downloadable for free at our bandcamp page.
6.Does the whole band take part in the writing process or does one member usually write everything?How long does it take the band to complete one song?
All members take part in the composition, writing and specially in the arrangement of the songs.All The ideas, riffs or drums parts of a song presented by a member of the band are then elaborated by everyone. We have no deadlines , the final result must satisfy all of us to be declared over.
7.Who usually handles writing the lyrics for the music and what are some subjects the band writes about? Which usually comes first the music or the lyrics?
Usually I write all the lyrics and each time I submit my work to the judment of the other guys. Normally Lyrics are born first and than we adapt them to the music. Lyrics reflect our visions about the sick society we live in, our angry vision about to all that is leading the world to ruin, disinformation , media control, mind collapse and degeneration of the youth of today. Our hateful words try to wake up dead brains in this world that is going towards implosion. No zombie man eaters, no killer aliens from Mars, no demons from beyond. Cruel Reality , everyday problems, fighting for survive and our society in metastases are our lyrical themes.
8.Besides the upcoming EP. are the bands previous releases still availible for the readers to purchase?Besides physical releases does the band have any other merchandise currently availible to buy if yes what is availible and where can the readers purchase it?
All our previous works are available in physical copies and digital format at our bandcamp page or directly contacting us, as for t-shirts and hoodie. Feel free to contact us for every details and keep an eye to our social page (facebook, istagram) for the imminent realization of the new merchandise.
9.I know with the pandemic bands are not able to play live right now but what have been some of the bands most memorable shows over the years?Who are some bands you have shared the stage with?
I have great memories about a lot of gig, too many too mention but few remains special. Especially shows in Poland and across Europe ,Metal Days in 2015 in Tolmin (Slovenia) and a great concert for our tenth anniversary with old members of Chronic Hate and a lot of great bands and friends . We had the possibility to share the stage and open concerts for great bands like Destruction, Obituary, Impiety, Sadist, Fleshgod apocalypse, Disharmonic Orchestra, Severe Torture, Misery Index and many more... Great experience and great pleasure for us.
10.Marco you handle the bass duties for the band when did you first become interested in playing the bass?Who would you say are your favorite bass players?
I started play bass when I was 16 years old, therefore a little late compared to the average of young people who approach to a musical instruments. I always loved the sound of bass and that’s all. Only one name and a great influence for me: Mr. D.D. Verni from Overkill.
11.Besides the bass do you currently play any other instruments?Are their any instruments that you would like to learn to play someday?
I trying with bad results to play guitar but only for composition and one day I would like to approach to the drums.
12.Chronic Hate comes out of the Italian death metal scene what is your opinion of Italy's death metal scene over the years?
The Italian scene has grown a lot over the years and all our regions offer aggressive and prepared bands, too many too mantion. If in 2021 we talk about Italian Death metal we have to thank professional and respected band like Hour of penance, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Sadist , Antropofagus and many other ensemble who whit perseverance and sacrifice have brought the name of Italy abroad.
13.Who are your all-time favorite bands coming out of Italy and are their any new bands you could recomend to the readers?
My all-time favorite Italian metal bands are Death ss and Spite extreme wing. I can recommend Sententia Mortis the band of my friend Demon and his last great album ‘Untold abominations’, then Nova ,Psychotomy, Gates of doom, Idolatria, Sepolcral, Aganis, Azrath-11,Kryptonomicon and The Dead flowers graves, all bands from our area and very close to u
14.What does Underground Metal mean to you?
Underground metal for me is infinite passion and true attitude. In the underground you can find who screams their anger with nothing to loose.
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?
I am an insatiable devourer of music and I’m always looking for old or new albums to buy for my collection. In normal condition (no pandemic to waste our life!) I try to go to as many concerts as possible. For the rest in this ugly period I spent my time between work and house, I watch some good movies especially horrors, read some selected books and drink good beers.
16.Besides working in Chronic Hate do any of the members currently work with any other bands or solo projects?
Yes, Daniele and Aleksandar play in the Death metal band Sepolcral and I play bass in a new secret Heavy/Doom project . I also play in the Death metal band Psychotomy. Andrea have sung in the last album of Sententia Mortis and I gave my contribution by writing some lyrics.
17.Thank you Marco for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final words for the readers?
First of all thank you Patrick for the interview and for your interest in Chronic Hate. To all the readers support the underground and support all the band that spread energy and passion for extreme music. Give a listen to our new EP ‘Reflection on ruin’ and remember Hate is the only constant. Band Contacts info@chronichate.com http://www.chronichate.com/ https://chronichate.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/chronichate https://twitter.com/chronichate https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5SAhSdub5UpoLKt-9D4fLg chronichate_official
