by Vpower
The Band: Uada
Country: USA
Answers by: Jake
Superchi (vocals guitars)
Two years after the release of the lauded debut album “Devoid
of Light“, and tours across American and European lands, the
Pacific Northwest four-piece has completed work on their new album
“Cult Of A Dying Sun”. Recorded by Robb Bockman at The
Maleficarum, Portland, OR and Shane Howard at Sawn & Quartered,
Denver, CO with final mix and mastering duties taken over by Arthur
Rizk (Inquisition, Power Trip, Cavalera Conspiracy). UADA will hit
the road for their ‘Snakes & Vultures' European tour in Spring
& North American tour in summer in support of the album and new
material.
Hello guys, two years after the release of the lauded debut album
“Devoid of Light“ you present your new album "Cult Of A
Dying Sun", any change in your music from your first album?
The new album was written in the same time just following the writing
sessions of our debut. Due to the intense live schedule we
accumulated last year (among some complications) we had no choice but
to hold off on the recording. The album definitely has some natural
progression in the sound & has expanded on all sides. We feel it
is a good representation of who UADA is and what this band will have
to offer in the future.
Brent Boutte' (drums) and Edward Halpin (bass) is the new blood in
the band, how did they adapt? Did they contribute in some way to the
new album?
As stated the new album has been written for quite some time &
before any new members we added to the mix. Brent had come in to
learn the album & did a great job in recording. Ed was not on
this album but we are all extremely pleased with what he has brought
to our live setting. We also have been sharing our ideas that we have
for the next album & can see he will definitely shine when that
light is brought forward.
After “Devoid of Light“ you toured around American and
European lands, when did you start preparing the new album and how
was the process?
Everything we do is planned very far in advance, so we were waiting for the month of November to record knowing we'd have a few weeks around our Latin American tour to succeed. It was a very ambitious task, but we are an ambitious band & with great risk comes great reward.
Is there any guy in the band who assumes more than the other the
composition tasks?
I take that role on myself. The compositions are very important to me
& arranged in specific and certain ways to tell a story on it's
own. If you notice the debut as well as our new album are albums you
want to listen to front to back for the exact experience. Sure each
song can stand on it's own, but it makes more sense as a whole. For
me personally I have always enjoyed albums that feel like a
constructive unit as opposed to just a bunch of songs thrown
together. Songwriting is storytelling and we want our albums to take
the listener on a journey.
This is your second album inside the melodic black metal spectre,
usually dominated by the European bands, an act of recognition for
the US scene?
I've been playing & writing melodic Black Metal for over 20 years
now & UADA is no different. We write what feels and comes to us
naturally. We are not trying to fit into a category or a certain
mold. There are no regulations or boundaries to what we do & we
believe the new album really showcases that. The US has a great body
& variety of USBM, with that said I don't really see anything
here in the US sounding much like UADA...we are doing our own thing &
I think most bands in the states are following their own path as
well.
"Cult Of A Dying Sun" features again classic artwork of
Kris Verwimp, an easy bet, isn’t it?
Kris is an amazing artist & one of, if not my favorite. I've been
personally working with him for over 14 years now & will continue
as long as he is interested. Back in the 90's when I was a teenager
delving into the world of Black Metal, I always found myself staring
at the album covers Kris had produced. Those covers are iconic &
were such an inspiration that I felt it was important to continue
that tradition in hopes that his work with UADA would inspire others
as they did here.
Well, we talk about melodic black metal but it may be unfair or
limited because your sound covers many styles
Yes, there is a lot of influence that comes from outside of Black
Metal. And if any Black Metal band tells you otherwise then they are
either lying to you or lying to themselves. We are honest with
ourselves & our influences. We let those influences into our art
because that is why we are here today. Aside from Black Metal we have
a lot of traditional Heavy Metal, Goth, Classical, Folk & Rock n'
Roll/Punk vibes. All of these genres & influences play a part in
the sound of UADA & will most likely continue to do so. Never
deny your roots.
I was happily surprised by the instrumental song The Wanderer, it
gives the album a great fresh change
Again, we are open to our roots and honoring them. The instrumental
track is the embodiment of that. It is a very special track that was
written in the most primitive of settings. James (lead guitar) &
myself had hiked a butte under a supermoon in October of 2016. It was
a very windy, clear & cold night. Once we reached the summit we
took cover in a grove of trees where we sat down on one that had
fallen. The moon was very bright & created many shadows &
perfect silhouettes within the trees. As we sat there writing "The
Wanderer" with our acoustic guitars we started to notice that we
were being surrounded by the wildlife in the area. Deer, raccoons,
ravens and so one all wandered to us curious to the sound we were
creating. It was a very magical experience & we did our best to
capture that moment & atmosphere on the record.
Mirrors is a little like the summary of the album with a northern
black metal feeling on it
Yes a summary & evolution to our sound. I am not exactly sure
what you mean by "northern" but I assume it means cold or
maybe more in vein of 2nd wave? Of course we have our influences but
I am sure the region we live in also plays a part in that sound.
Do you have any preference for any songs in the albums? Something
sure for the live setlist?
We have already played the first three songs on the new album live &
did so on our last tour. We would like to incorporate more songs from
the new album in time.
You have toured around Europe and America and you will repeat in
the promotion tour of your second album. Where is located the largest
legion of crazy followers of your sound?
I don't know if there is a region that is particularly larger than
another. Europe, Canada, USA, Mexico, Central America & South
America have all been pretty close in the support numbers. We are
very fortunate thus far.
Can you confirm any details about the forthcoming tour?
We will be embarking on a 4 week tour across North America starting
on the summer solstice. UADA will be joined by Wolvhammer (Chicago) &
The Black Moriah (Texas). We will be playing 25 shows across the
western side of the US, Canada & Mexico.
How do you see the current Metal scene?
Thriving.
Thank you very much, if you wish to add something…
Just would like to say thanks to those reading & those who
support. Salute!
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