MARCELLO: Hi everyone, we are Inverecund from Reggio Emilia (Italy) and I’m Marcello, one of the two guitarists.
The other guys from the current line up are Morgan on lead guitar, Michele on vocals, Luca on bass and Alessandro on drums.
What is the story of how Inverecund got started?
MARCELLO: Everything dates back to 2019 when me and Morgan decided to form a band together. Initially we started playing death metal but it was strongly influenced by bands like Deicide and early Morbid Angel so it was a totally different thing compared to what we are doing at the moment.
After writing a couple of songs, we began to look for other people to share the project with and did a couple of rehearsals but thinking back at that time, I don’t think we were 100% sure about what we were doing musically. So we thought “you know what, let’s speed up everything and do some heavier, faster and more brutal stuff” so that’s when the real concept of Inverecund was born.
The first tracks were then abandoned and we started writing new songs that would later end up on the band’s first release; After this change of style all the guys left so me and Morgan remained on our own but then we asked Michele from Unbirth to join on vocals so the official line up was then complete. We adjusted the remaining details on the tracks and then started recording the debut EP “Engrossed in Horripilation” that came out for New Standard Elite in 2023.
What can fans expect with the new demo?
MICHELE: This new demo further highlights our affiliation with an old-school school of death metal - nothing overly complicated or technical, but with the intention of being catchy and engaging. The Slayer cover is simply a tribute to a great band that inspired us so much from a guitar perspective, as well as a salute to the unforgettable Jeff Hanneman.
The artwork has a similar vibe to the full length. Is it Jon Zig again? How do you guys come up with the visions for the art?
MICHELE: Absolutely. Zig has the ability to capture in a very clear and incisive way what any death metal band wants to express; he's an artist who needs no introduction. Honestly, the album cover was among his "for sale" works; after looking at it carefully, we decided almost immediately that it would be ours... visually, this artwork conveys the unease and frenzy that the lyrics and music create when combined.
Speaking of lyrics, who writes them and how does the band come up with their themes?
MICHELE: I write and set to music all the lyrics, as far as the EP is concerned we opted for a more "classic" composition of the lyrics, while for the new demo and we believe also for the full length that will follow, we will tackle more specific themes without however incurring in the gore-splatter universe so as to be less obvious.
How many tracks will be on the demo, and when can fans expect it?
MICHELE: The new demo will have 2 new songs and a cover of fucking Slayer, so 3 songs in total.
What is different from the ep to the new demo?
MICHELE: Greater maturity in the compositional field, a more inclined attitude towards being not only fast but engaging and disturbing, expect the unexpected.
Can you tell us some of your biggest influences?
MICHELE: Deaden, Deeds of Flesh, Disgorge, Decrepit Birth...other bands that start with "D"?
MARCELLO: I would say old school brutal death metal bands from the early 2000s like Gorgasm, Severed Savior, Inveracity and so on.
As far as Italian BDM, What bands are at the top?
MICHELE: Honestly, I think the Italian scene has lost its luster lately... the old glories have more or less lived up to expectations, but I don't see a generational change worthy of what the scene was during the early 2000s, and the names at the top today are, in my opinion, very disappointing.
What is something about Inverecund that would surprise your fans?
MICHELE: Do you want to be surprised? Check out all of our side projects.
Thanks a lot! Can't wait for more music!! Anything else you'd like to say?
MICHELE: Thanx for your consideration dude...KEEP FUKKIN SUPPORT DEATH METAL!!!
MARCELLO: Thank you very much for having us for this interview!
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