Thunderwar a Polish Death Metal band. A few weeks back we had a talk with them and today they are sharing stage with Amon Amarth . If i am asked about some upcoming giants from Poland they are one of them who for sure are gonna rip your brains off.So soon they are hitting the studio for there full-length album They may be playing there slot when you are going through this interview . To know much about them check them out in their Facebook page..
https://www.facebook.com/thunderwarofficial
you can even check them out in their YouTube channel
https://www.facebook.com/thunderwarofficial/app_212104595551052
https://www.facebook.com/thunderwarofficial
you can even check them out in their YouTube channel
https://www.facebook.com/thunderwarofficial/app_212104595551052
Before we begin we will like to know
much about the scene there in Poland .
As we all know that the scene of Poland is well renowned for its
extreme scene. Talking about that we will also like to notify you guys that the
Death Metal scene in Nepal
is Maximum influenced by Polish Death Metal scene. So can you say about your
countries scene in elaborated as well as brief way?
Yes, you’re right; Poland is
renowned for its extreme scene. I think it’s due to our everyday, grey reality.
You know, compared to other European countries, particularly from Western
Europe, life in Poland
isn’t colorful. State is often making life difficult instead of helping; most
young people flee abroad as here after graduation the only career that awaits
them is to be a cashier in the supermarket. People are pissed off and they
transfer this frustration onto the most pissed-off music in the world - death
metal ;). Plus, as you probably have heard, Poland is a country where
Catholicism is firmly rooted. The more society imposes certain beliefs on young
people, the more they need to revolt. In addition to the death metal scene we
also have got quite interesting black metal scene. The Polish representatives
of this genre that I would recommend are: Furia (Fury), Mgła (Fog),
Kriegsmachine (War Machine) or Plaga (Plague). As you can see . . . Poland does not
have too many representatives in heavy and thrash trend. Extreme scene reflects
the best the mood of our society.
Thunderwar how did the journey
begin?
The idea of founding death metal band was
born in the minds of our drummer Vit and bass player/ singer Madness, when they
were still kids. In 2012 the band was joined by Ustapiuk (solo guitar), and a
little later myself, on rhythm guitar. For a year, under the name of Perun we
were getting used to each other and determining the path we wanted to follow.
We recorded, as Perun, single "Eagle of Glory". The song met with
great reception in the country and abroad, which resulted in us starting
hatching a bit more serious plans. We’ve come to the conclusion that we would
have to change the name to something that people abroad would be able to
pronounce (laughs). So with the beginning of 2013 the Thunderwar was born, with
a new plan for the future, new strength to action and from that point on,
seriously we’re dating the emergence of the band.
Thunderwar what exactly does it
means?
We were looking for an English name, which
at least a little would refer to Perun. Perun is a Slavic ancient God of
Thunder. Therefore, we wanted to have the word "thunder" in the name,
but it was hard to come up with such a combination of words, that have never
been used somewhere else. It turned out that there was never any Thunderwar,
and this name pierced our heads and we decided it should stay.
Can we know about the lineup of
Thunderwar?
Sure! The founders, Vit and Madness have
known each other almost since childhood, when, as teenagers (13, 15 year-olds)
they played in the thrash formation Horde. Vit from an early age took drums
lessons. He had the opportunity to even be taught by one of our national drums’
masters Daray, who currently plays drums in Dimmu Borgir. Madness is
self-taught. He found his first bass on the scrap yard and so it started
(laughs). Ustapiuk and I met probably in 2007 at the concert of Overkill. You
can say that together we were taking first steps in learning to play the
guitar. We are also self-taught, but Ustapiuk is much better. True talent :)
Coming from the land of legendary
act BEHEMOTH , Vader , Decapitated , Azarath , Hate and many more great bands
can you guys say us what inspired you four to start a Death Metal band?
The years 2012-2013 was a time when each
of us had enough of "the new wave of thrash" which began doing so
secondary and dull that slowly became musical regress. Of course, we ourselves
grew up on thrash and we love this music very much, but we've had enough of all
these new, identical, boring bands. We thought: “Fuck, it's time to show that
teenagers can enjoy awesome, fresh death metal! In the end we’re from Poland , the
cradle of death metal?! " (laughs). By the way, of course, we are in love
with the Swedish, American and Polish classics of death metal. It turned out that
we’ve got our own idea and we just continue doing it today.
Can you guys say us how did you guys
journey in Metal started?
I started out ‘cause of my friends from
the primary school and the cassette "Master of Puppets" and
"Painkiller" obvious bands:) Vit and Ustapiuk began to listen to
heavier sounds because of their parents, who themselves liked bands such as
Kiss and Iron Maiden. Madness I guess was inspired by an older brother, but I
have no certainty:) And once we've grown to be able to start going to concerts,
drink beer and partying, it all started getting serious! Of course, at the same
time a fascination with instruments started and you know . . . :)
Apart from Thunderwar which other
bands are you guys involved?
Only Vit is in one other band -
Bestiality. They are our mates from the rehearsal room and play simple, boorish
black/thrash metal like Nifelheim or Disaster, etc. They still haven’t got any
material issued but something is already gearing up. On YT you can listen to
their first recordings. I recommend:)
Recently you guys had a gig on Warsaw in 29th
march how was the gig?
Correct. We played in our hometown, so
there were quite a few friends and a very cool atmosphere. We shared the stage
with two fellow bands from Warsaw : Morthus and Armagh and a star of the Polish black/thrash underground Bloodthirst. We presented one new song that will appear on the full
album and it has been received with great enthusiasm, and that’s why we
remember this gig very well:)
If I am not wrong then in mid June
you guys are sharing stage with the legendary American Death Metal Band
OBITUARY. Can you say us in detail about the gig . I am pretty much sure you
guys are pretty excited about the gig sharing a stage with one of the most
influential Death Metal Band..
Yeah! We are extremely excited about this
event! Obituary is one of our idols, so it's cool to be able to share the stage
with them. From what I know, it’s supposed to be a one-day mini-Festival. There
will be a lot of Polish bands from the underground, including 3 reactivated especially for this concert: Betrayer,
Wishmasteran and Dishead. I hope to manage to have a chat with the guys from
Obituary, but we'll see on the spot:) By the way-back in April we will be supporting
Amon Amarth, so you need to know that we’re not idle! (laughs)
So in 2013 November you guys
launched your Ep “The Birth of Thunder” it was probably on 8th if I
am correct. Around 18.50 minutes of brain crushing Death metal chaos. Personally
speaking out of the 4 tracks SHADOWS OF LINDISFARNE
and EAGLES OF GLORY are on top of my
list.
Yes, it officially came out at the
beginning of November. Thanks for these words, great to hear it! :) I
personally most prefer "Vimana (The Chariots in Heaven)", but my
opinion might not be objective:) (laughs) “Shadows” and “Eagle” is perhaps the
most "classic" songs in our repertoire, I'm glad that you enjoyed
them;)
Coming outside THUNDERWAR what are
the albums that you guys personally prefer. (Any genres please entire members
answer it)?
Vit doesn’t see the world besides metal,
mainly death scene, black/thrash. Too much of this, to name it in turn
(laughs). Personally, I think if he ever listens to something outside the genre
then probably the hell freezes over :D Favourite band of Madness, as he claims,
is a Lynyrd Skynyrd :) Also Unleashed,
Manowar, Behemoth. In turn me and Ustapiuk we’re recently absorbing a lot of
new bits from the world of metal - Bombus, Ghost BC , In
Solitude. We’re inspired quite a lot with Watain, Behemoth, Satyricon. And with
more atmospheric music with the devil in the background - Blue Oyster Cult or
The Devils Blood.
Your EP was released from HERTZ
STUDIO and was mixed and mastered by non other then Wieslawscy Bros how was
your experience working with one of the well renowned Sound engineer in the
Death Metal scene who have worked with polish giants VADER , Behemoth as well
as DECAPITATED?
Wiesławscy brothers are the best
professionals that so far we have been able to work with. Their experience and
work style makes you feel as if they read your mind. They always give the right
advice, everything argue perfectly, and their ideas are simply very good:) We
had no doubt that we want them to record our full album. Even if for half a
year we'd have to eat only bread and drink water to collect money for
recordings:)
So while I was going through one of
the article about you guys and have mentioned about entering Studio for a full
length album probably by the mid of 2014. Can you say us about the album. We
will love to know about it?
Yes, that’s decided, we will enter the
Studio in August of this year (2014). Now we’re finishing writing material, and
in May we begin to record pre-production of the album. Later we will be
discussing with the brothers our vision, based on the recorded pre-production
material, choosing instruments and establishing ground rules of collaboration.
The album has to sound naturally, has to be recorded without the use of
triggers, with a "live" drums. Material is to be consistent and
natural. All of the songs which we were not 100% certain of were thrown out of
the window. All of this is to avoid “chokers” on the album. Slowly our
excitement associated with this production grows, but for now however there is
still a lot of work ahead.
So 16 months of journey until now.
How far has been the journey? Well its good to see that the upcoming bands are
getting opportunities and to add flavor you guys upcoming gig with such legends
honestly I am speechless..
Thanks!!! These 16 months have passed very
quickly. But that’s how it just is when you’re constantly busy :) So far we’re
very pleased with the direction in which the band follows and we will certainly
want to continue! We’re not letting go and all the time we have the appetite
for more, and this is just the beginning:)
So apart from thunderwar what do you
guys do?
Vit and Madness are still in high school, I and Ustapiuk are studying. Most of us also
work part time to earn money for the recordings and for rehearsal room hire.
Unfortunately, as I mentioned, in our country the State doesn't help musicians
with their own idea, as for example in Sweden . I hope that in the near
future we will manage to escape from this humdrum reality in a long tour :)
Any message to the fans ?
Sure! Spread death metal plague wherever
you can! Let the people hear there are still young bands that want to follow
the path designated by our shared idols from the 80s and 90s! Someone's going
to have to play for our children, when all the "dinosaurs of rock"
will be gone to Valhalla , is not it? :)
Meanwhile, I like to say goodbye and I need to shoot to a concert Watain!
They’re playing today in Warsaw
:) See you in the future!
Lastly a space for you to ask if we
SNRMB team has forgotten to ask you can ask us here?
Recommended bands from Nepal:)
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