Sunday, April 5, 2015

Zero Gravity Interview


1. Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording and release of the new album?

Zero Gravity: The band has been touring and playing album promotion gigs. Band merchandise is soon to be revealed.



2. Recently you have released your first full length album, how would you describe the musical sound that is presented on the recording?

Zero Gravity: The quality of production is quite heavy and professional. Our album ‘Holocaust Awaits’ has been produced by none other than Ashwin Shriyan, the bassist for Demonic Resurrection.


3. I have heard that the band refers itself as 'raw death metal', can you tell us a little bit more about this tag?

Zero Gravity: We have maintained a raw quality in all of our compositions, in order to give our death metal music a powerful punchy impact. Vocals have been structured in a pattern complementing that rawness of the riffs.


4. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the music?

Zero Gravity: The lyrics feature the agony, the anguish of a common man against a system.



5. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Zero Gravity'?

Zero Gravity: There is no such inspiration behind the name ‘Zero Gravity’. It was very random. It was a creative moment.


6. What are some of the best shows that the band has played over the years and also how would you describe your stage performance?

Zero Gravity: Hornbill International Rock Fest, Outrage Fest India, Catatonia Fest (Mumbai), New World Order (Darjeeling) are some of the best shows the band has played.


7. Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?

Zero Gravity: Since our album release, we have played in various cities of India as a part of our album promotion tour that include Mumbai, Delhi, Indore, Hyderabad, and Darjeeling.


8. On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of extreme metal?

Zero Gravity: We have received a pretty warm welcome. Getting rave reviews from different parts of the country as well as from the world. Fans from Germany, Italy, France, and Canada are buying the physical copy which is really motivating.

9. Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?

Zero Gravity: We are looking forward to play in various countries of the world and hit many big stages in the near future.



10. What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

Zero Gravity: Lamb of God, Sepultura, Pantera, and Arch Enemy are some of the bands that have influenced us. These days the band has its attention on bands like Decapitated, Vader, and Aborted.


11. What are some of your non musical interests?

Zero Gravity: Movies, Adventures and cooking



12. Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

Zero Gravity: Thank you very much for this interview. We are much pleased to have done it.


Stream Zero Gravity’s music here - https://transcendingobscurityindia.bandcamp.com/album/holocaust-awaits-raw-death-metal
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