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| Jason Zucco (c) |
Chris, first off, let me politely say that this album
sonically is immense.
You and your mate’s sir, have handed in a
creative and sonic masterpiece that will surely be in many album of the year
polls.
The thing that jumps out at the listener is how
each instrument really has its own vibe on the album, melding themselves into
one wonderful piece of art.
SL). Where was the album recorded and
how was the recording process?
CP) We recorded the album with Kurt Ballou at his
God City studio. We've recorded everything we've released with him because A.
He's really good at what he does and B. Nates' been in a band with him for
years so we knew communication would flow easily when it came to what we were
going for.
SL). What gear was used and why (guitars, amps,
bass rig, drums)?
CP) Not really sure exactly what everybody else
used as far as gear goes this time around but we tend to use multiple amps and
guitars to get different tones. For amps, we use two or three at a time and mix
the end result together to fine tune the tone. I've used a combo of Marshall
jmp, Bad Cat, Verellen, Marshall Jubilee, and a few other random ones over the
years to get the tone I want. At this point though, we can just say to Kurt,
"I want it more raw than the last record" or try to describe what we
want and he'll go and set up a bunch of amps together based on what we said, then
we just tweak it a bit from there. For guitars I used my '78 Les Paul custom,
my First Act custom, and a couple of Kurt's guitars that he built
SL).There is such a comfortable feel to the
album, would you equate this to the relationship the band has together and also
the relationship you have with the engineer?
CP) Definitely! We've been a band for almost 10 years now, so that's going to happen, and as I said we've been recording exclusively with Kurt the whole time so it's definitely a relaxed atmosphere for sure. We enjoy comfort when we can get it. Which we rarely do.
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SL). In terms of writing for this album, would you please take us inside the process?
CP) Like any of our records, we tend to book
studio time a few months down the road and then buckle down and start writing.
We talked a little about how we wanted to make it different sounding from the
last record and went from there. We all have riffs, ideas and opinions so the
songs usually come pretty fast. Sometimes one of us will come in with a near
completed song, and other times it'll be just a couple riffs that we build onto
in the rehearsal space. We always end up writing a song or two in the studio as
well, last minute.
SL) . How long did the album take in its entirety and who was at the realm of recording, mixing and mastering?
SL) . How long did the album take in its entirety and who was at the realm of recording, mixing and mastering?
CP) I
think we were in God City for two weeks with Kurt who did the recording and
mixing. Nick Zampiello at New Alliance East has mastered all of our releases
and has been very patient with our constant tweaking.
SL). Do you sire, have a favorite track on the album, or do you look at the album more as a working piece?
SL). Do you sire, have a favorite track on the album, or do you look at the album more as a working piece?
CP) I really like all the songs a lot, but as far as playing them, New Pyramids, Grand Blood and We Live in The Shadows are particularly fun to play.
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| Jason Zucco (c) |
SL). So now that the album is out, please share with us where you will be touring and with whom?
CP) I
leave tomorrow (09/11/2013) to do a couple weeks with High on Fire and Kverletak, then next
spring we're heading to Europe with the great new band Beastmilk. We've also
been talking about an Aus/Japan run for sometime next year as well.
SL). After the tour is finished, do you plan on taking a break and maybe becoming an expert in frozen yogurt, or chicken wing basting?
SL). After the tour is finished, do you plan on taking a break and maybe becoming an expert in frozen yogurt, or chicken wing basting?
CP) Frozen
chicken yogurt is my jam, but I'll probably stick with my regular gig of
chasing two maniac toddlers around my house.
SL). The label Doomriders is on, why is such a spectacular label for artists?
SL). The label Doomriders is on, why is such a spectacular label for artists?
CP) Deathwish
has been great to us; they really care about their artists and have high
standards when it comes to the quality of music they release. I've known Tre
and Jake for 20+ years.
SL) .Last question, vans or Cons, please give this extra special thought?
Thank you so much for taking the time and answering the questions the music public has wanted to know.
Doomriders is one of my favorite bands and guitar wise, your tandem is a force to be reckoned with, along with a bass player that carves out a wonderful chugging pattern and truly a drummer I feel can do no wrong.
Eat a peach,
Gaff
Words and interview by : Marc Gaffney
Doomriders are
currently finisihing up their run of
dates with High On Fire and Kvelertak on the road now. Check the dates below
for more information.
November 10
Atlanta, GA Masquerade
November 11 Asheville, NC Orange Peel
November 12 Washington, DC Rock & Roll Hotel
November 13 Philadelphia, PA Underground Arts
November 15 New York, NY Webster Hall
November 16 Boston, MA The Middle East
November 17 Montreal, QC Corona Theatre
November 18 Toronto, ON Opera House
November 19 Detroit, MI Crofoot Ballroom
November 20 Columbus, OH A&R Music Bar
November 22 Chicago, IL Metro
November 23 Sauget, IL Pop's
November 11 Asheville, NC Orange Peel
November 12 Washington, DC Rock & Roll Hotel
November 13 Philadelphia, PA Underground Arts
November 15 New York, NY Webster Hall
November 16 Boston, MA The Middle East
November 17 Montreal, QC Corona Theatre
November 18 Toronto, ON Opera House
November 19 Detroit, MI Crofoot Ballroom
November 20 Columbus, OH A&R Music Bar
November 22 Chicago, IL Metro
November 23 Sauget, IL Pop's
For more information :
http://www.deathwishinc.com/
