Prolapsed Interview 2024

Prolapsed, a one-man BDM machine out of San Jose, California has been on and off for close to a decade.  Now, moving full steam ahead, "Expulsion Of Innards" is set for a March 7th, 2024 release via Vile Tapes Records.  The single off of the project is a promising slab of slamming goodness.  Give it a listen HERE.

Thank you Alex for sitting down to answer some questions!

CAN YOU START BY STATING YOUR NAME AND YOUR ROLE IN THE BAND?

I am Alex Kristoff, head of all operations at Prolapsed. Vocals/Guitars/Bass/Drums as well as Mixing/Mastering

HOW DID YOU LAND ON THE NAME PROLAPSED?  HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN AT IT?  WERE THERE OTHER PROJECTS BEFORE THIS FOR YOU?

Coming up with band names is never easy. I wanted to have a one word name that would be as repulsive as the music. I think it fits perfectly. Prolapsed started as a side project back in 2010ish. At the time I was playing guitar for a Tech Death Metal band and I wanted to learn how to record music on my own. From that time up until 2022 I had performed drums with three different Black Metal bands, so Prolapsed was put on the shelf. After departure from the last group, I decided to resurrect Prolapsed and give it my 100% effort as a Brutal Death/Slam outfit. 

IT SEEMS LIKE THE PREVIOUS TWO RELEASES HAVE STUCK TO SIMILAR STYLES OF PORNOGRIND/SLAM/BDM?  HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE YOUR SOUND?  

WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO THIS CURRENT STYLE OF RAW IN YOUR FACE SLAM?

I would say the first 2 releases leaned more towards Brutal Death Metal as far as overall pace and riff style, whereas I have slowed things down a bit and leaned more towards Slam on this incoming release. In general I would describe Prolapsed as Brutal Death/Slam. A mix of heavy slow parts similar to Mortician and fast/technical parts similar to Beneath the Massacre or Cannibal Corpse.

SHOULD FANS EXPECT MUCH OF A DIFFERENCE IN WRITING OR PRODUCTION ON "EXPULSION OF INNARDS"

Main differences would be improvements in production and more slow slams incorporated. I'm perpetually learning production techniques, so each release keeps sounding better. I think if they enjoyed the previous two releases, they will definitely enjoy this one as well. 

WHO CREATED THE PROLAPSED LOGO?  HOW DO YOU GO ABOUT FINDING THE ALBUM ARTWORK?

Angbudlia made the logo.  I found him on Facebook. The guy makes amazing logos and he does it very quickly. I was able to get the Prolapsed logo within 24hrs and for a very good rate. I would highly recommend his work, The album art was created by WildanSlamArt. The extreme violence/gore was exactly what was needed. I will be using him for future releases

I LOVE YOUR SONG TITLES AND ALBUM TITLES!  DO YOU WRITE LYRICS FOR EACH SONG?  IF SO, WHAT IS THAT PROCESS LIKE?

I try to match the song titles with what the song sounds like, at least in my imagination. I do not write lyrics for Prolapsed. I know many would disagree with me on this, but lyrics are the most unimportant part of music for me. Plenty of bands offer that if you need that aspect, but it's just not my thing. Listening to bands like Cemetery Rapist kind of taught me that you don't necessarily need to have lyrics for vocals to be amazing. 

HOW OLD ARE YOU?  

37

EVER TRIED TO MAKE IT A FULL BAND OR DO YOU LIKE THE ONE-MAN THING?

This is something that I think about on a daily basis. I'll try to keep this answer short and to the point. I have been playing in different bands for the last 15yrs and at this point as far as how things are now socially, I feel I do much better on my own. I have full control of everything in Prolapsed, although that luxury comes with all the responsibilities. When you're in a group with five different people with five different opinions on what to do, things can get shitty. I absolutely miss performing live. There's nothing like playing live music, but to be honest I don't miss the other 90% of being in a group.

ANY PLANS FOR PLAYING SHOWS IN THE FUTURE?

Doubtful, unless I find the appropriate people to do so.

EP COMES OUT MARCH 7TH VIA VILE TAPES RECORDS.  HOW DID SIGNING WITH THEM COME ABOUT?

I had released the second EP "Sepsis" on Distrokid in hopes for it to reach as many platforms as possible without having to do the marketing leg work myself. That is my weak point in the scheme of making music. I don't enjoy marketing/promo. My strength lies more in writing and performing the music. With that being said, you can imagine how it felt to have Constantine from Vile Tapes reach out to me in interest to get Prolapsed on the roster. I am extremely grateful to be with Vile Tapes. Getting signed to a legitimate label was one of the main goals for Prolapsed and Vile is a perfect fit.

ANYTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO SAY TO OUR READERS OR ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT TO SAY AT ALL?

Much appreciation to all who support Prolapsed. Expulsion of Innards will be available shortly and I hope it is well received. Keep your eyes out for the future as well, as I am about to enter the mixing/mastering phase of a 10 track full length. No comment on when that will be out or any other details, but know that will be coming in the future. 

Thank you Cerebral Reviewment for giving Prolapsed some great questions.

Shout out to 

Constantine from Vile Tapes Records

Angbudlia (Logo Maker)

WildanSlamArt (Artist)