Interview with ... BLACK MASS

01. How would you describe Black Mass to someone who's never heard your music before?

BM - Old school thrash metal with a rock n roll attitude and a raw black metal feel

02. Why Black Mass? Who came up with the name?

BM - Felt it was fitting for the style of music we set out to create. Some of the subject matter in our lyrics can indeed be viewed from the perspective of a Black Mass.

03. How do you write your music? Is there a set guideline or do you write what you feel as you go along?

BM - We write riffsthdf hopefully don’t suck then build a structure to the arrangement either by Brendan or as a group effort.

04. How do you get the inspiration for writing your lyrics?Do you write together or separately?

BM - Brendan writes most of the lyrics. He always said nothing fueled better lyrical content than a childhood in catholic school haha.

05. How would you describe (or categorize) your style of vocals? Who have been your role models?

BM - It’s more of an old school raspy/yelling vocal style.

06. Which bands are on your list of favorites?What bands would you liken yourselves to?

BM - Slayer, Razor, Motörhead, Inepsy, Darkthrone, Aura Noir.

07.Which cities have you played? ... Any plans to go on tour? If so, where and when and with whom?

BM - We’ve played a lot of cities. Done a number of full US tours, some regional dates in north east Canada, and even a European tour back in 2013. We’ve got a handful of US shows announced with more in the works to support our new album “Warlust”. Check our website for more info.

08. How do you compare the Thrash Metal scene here in the USA and in Europe?

BM - Hard to say since we haven’t spent a ton of time in Europe but it seems that it’s more widely popular in Europe. Europe seems to be more akin to the old school sounds while the US is a bit more all over the place.

09. When did you start playing and how old were you when you became interested in metal?

BM - We’ve all been playing our instruments since we were kids. Been listening to metal for much of the same. It’s in our blood.

10. What made you guys decide to play in a band? Had it always been a dream? Who or what inspired you?

BM - Might as well do something with your time before you rot

11. How do you feel about mainstream bands, especially those who at one point started out as Underground?

BM - Might depend on the band and the integrity they maintain with a rise in popularity. Can’t hate on a band for being more well known, unless they abandon their roots entirely.

12. Are you pleased with the current record sales or will there be more promoting?

BM - We’re always promoting. If there are no copies left of the record for sale, then we’ve done our job.

13. Who designs your ''Warlust'' album artwork and who has the final word on what actually goes on the album cover? Does it have any special meaning?

BM - Maegan LeMay designed our album cover. We gave her the lyrics to the title track of our album and told her to go with it. We included some specific requirements of course.

14. What are the future plans of your band?

BM - Play shows and dominate everything

15. How is your album ''Warlust'' different compared to your previous ''Ancient Scriptures'' (2015)?

BM - The new release is much darker than the last record.

16. Could you tell us a little about the lyrical concept for ''
Warlust''?

BM - War, greed, corruption. All heavily ingrained in today’s society. Only a matter of time before it crumbles.

17. How is the metal scene where you guys are at?

BM - It’s pretty good. Lots of shows and tours to see and choose from. Turn outs can be pretty good depending on the bands and the night of the week.

18. How much can you still remember about the demo days from 2012?

BM - None of it. Too many drugs.

19. Alex, you're only new Black Mass member as a drummer from 2016... what happened with band's first drummer Yianni?

BM - 2015 actually. Yianni quit because his parents made him haha.

20. Do you think that Thrash Metal has fully been resurrected last few years, especially ''Old School TM''?

BM - It’s on its way. Less and less bands have been following the party thrash crossover popularity and going back to the old school.

21. Thank you for your time and all the best for your future endeavors with Black Mass. The last words belong rightfully to you...

BM - Cheers from Boston!