Moon Reaper Interview

 

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the band?

We're a 4 piece cosmic themed post/black/doom band from Bristol, our music is designed to portray a true sense of absolute desolation, destruction and desertion

2.You have an ep coming out towards the end of July, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording? 

We intended to mix the melodic and majestic elements of post metal, with the atmosphere of blackened influences, combined with crushing, unforgiving  breakdowns to boot your soul out of this galaxy. We went for a modern production sound to break the genre/sonic barriers of black and doom metal.

3.Some of your lyrics cover Occultism themes, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in this topic? 

Our interest in astronomy and astrophysics drives our lyrical concepts, I'd argue these are not occultist, but based in scientific theory, although we breach boundaries concerning metaphysics and the experience of the self in relation to the universe. Our conceptual themes orbit around the theories and philosophy of destructive deep space entities.

4.What are some of the other lyrical topics and subjects the band has explored so far with the music? 

The destruction and cosmic enslavement of mankind, as well as the obliteration of the universe by supermassive black holes. We aim to tap into the most decimating and absurd destructionional topics, for example Spiralism, our latest single, portrays the experience of spaghettification within a black hole

5.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Moon Reaper'?

 The 'Moon Reaper' in question may be defined as a black hole, devouring and reaping rogue moons as they hurl through space.

6.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the ep cover?

 The artwork personifies an ineffable vortex, with the representation of the reaper figure overseeing damned souls, awaiting their doom. The eye imagery from the reaper's scythe emulates the ever watching universe, its awareness of us and dominance over us.

7.What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance?

 Our best show was played at the sold out Atheris Promotions Crofters Rights show on 18/01/20 in Bristol supporting Poison Crow (with our old line up). Our stage performance is largely immersive and interactive, atmospheric and very intense.

8.Currently you are unsigned, are you looking for a label or have received any interest? 

We're open to any offers of organisations, companies or labels interested in working with us.

9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black, sludge and doom metal? 

Positive so far, although we can update you when our EP has been released!

10.When can we expect a full length and also where do you see the band heading into musically during the future? 

Hopefully within the next few years. Musically, further into the realms of post black metal and beatdown.

11.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?

 Gojira, MØL, Altars of Grief, Thou, Emperor, Conjurer, Black Tongue, My Dying Bride, Malevolence, Opeth and Swallow the Sun.

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

We aspire to play shows, release music, meet people and do as much awesome stuff for as long as we can, so if you like our stuff, want to know more or wish to work with us then please get in touch and let us know. Moon Reaper are about awareness of everything non earthly, we urge anyone reading this to recognise and appreciate the universe(s?) out there and all that it may hold.

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