Nefarious Grime Interview

 

 1. Can you give us an update on what is going on with the musical project these days? 

I am currently working on 7 different projects for Nefarious simultaneously! 

2 different splits with different artists from all around the world. 

1 Goth EP and Single 

A compilation of my Noise/ Avant Garde music  

Working on an Industrial track 

And a lo-fi Dungeon Synth album 

 

2.Recently you have released a new EP; musically how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past? 

It differs in the quality of sound and composition mostly. There is now a level of sophistication and proper structure that I’m aiming for. I usually would just improvise everything in the past and not actually compose with a goal in mind. It was a very intuitive way of writing.  

 

3.Originally the project started out more with a darkwave style while the new release shows more of a black metal style. What was the decision behind going into this musical direction? 

Black Metal has been a genre I have had a deep, long intimate love and appreciation for. It’s a genre I’ve always been curious to play and explore but never got the chance to until a year ago when my friend Vinnie of Voidrium added me to a Black Metal fest and that’s when I decided this would be the perfect opportunity to try my hand at it and see what I would come up with. I was just doing it for fun and challenging myself with something new. I never thought it would take flight and be as successful as it has been.  

 

4. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects you explore with the new release and also how would you describe your progress as a songwriter over the years? 

My subject matter has always been and will always be of a dark, morose, and gothic nature for the most part. On my EP “Death is Immortal” I create fictional stories about vampires with insatiable hunger, resurrection through necrophilia and demonic dominions, but also touching on our own mortality and human plight such as regret, guilt and sorrow as well as the power and beauty of nature.  My older works didn’t have as much dark fiction as this EP does. For example, “A Broken Curse”, was mostly about betrayal, revenge and seeking guidance from ancestral spirituality to purify the soul from generational curses. Although it did have one vampire song also! I guess you can say I was flirting with the dark fiction back then.  

 

5. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Nefarious Grime? 

I was playing on the thought of Tautology where different words or phrases are framed side by side but have repeated meanings or ideas, in other words a form of redundancy. The word “Nefarious” means having wicked, evil or villainous characteristics coupled with “Grime” which indicates being dirty or filthy. Placed together basically means Evil Filth or Wicked Dirt, and it’s assumed dirt can be wicked, and filth can be evil. At the end of the day, it’s just a play on words and somewhat describing my tastes within music and the arts as well. I was raised and indoctrinated into Christianity, so my entire youth revolved around purity, and this was my way to rebel against that as well.  

 

 

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

The artwork is a direct representation of how I see myself when I’m in character and on stage; A hot and sensual vampire Queen, hypnotizing the masses with my banshee screams. 

 

7.With this project you record everything by yourself but have experience working with musicians in other bands, do you prefer to work solo? 

I recorded the bass, keyboards, and vocals for the EP and did have help from my sound engineer who not only mixed and mastered all the songs but provided customized guitar parts for them too. The drums were drum tracks I found online.  

While I do love and enjoy playing in a band with a group of people, performing by myself is also equally rewarding and boosts my confidence in my ability to hit those vocal queues seamlessly and have a solid stage presence. It's also easier to be solo, especially when you don’t have to rely on anyone’s schedule or financial state to take the plunge and perform out of town.  

 

8. What are some of the best shows that you have done with this project and how would you describe your stage performance?  

So far, I really loved the support and energy when I performed in Portland, Oregon. It is significant because that was the 2nd out of state show I did as my solo project (Arkansas being the 1st which was also a great experience but didn’t yield as many people). So, it is a huge milestone for me as well. Although I will mention playing Florida Dungeon Fest in Orlando, FL also came close to that as the vibes and response there were immaculate too.  

 

9. Do you have any touring or show plans for the future? 

Yes. My next adventure will be performing in Queens NY at The Bunker April 30th, 2026. After that, I hope to conquer Seattle in June, have a do-over in Arkansas at an actual venue in September, and try to play Colorado and maybe Ohio later in the year if possible. However, I am open to playing fests or other lineups elsewhere; I will go where I’m wanted basically.  

 

 

10.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black and gothic metal? 

Surprisingly enough, there has been a HUGE appreciation for my flavor of Black Metal worldwide, from Spain to Australia, Germany and even Japan. I’ve gained fans from all over the world quite rapidly.  

 

11. Are you involved with any other bands or musical projects these days? 

YES XD. Way too many! But I genuinely enjoy them all.  

 

Local Projects: 

I’m the vocalist for Old School Death Metal outfit, Amenorrhea. 

 

Keyboardist and vocalist for Sludge/Doom band Snake Healer.  

 

Bassist for Post Punk duo His Panic.  

 

I’ve got a secret Black Metal project with a full lineup here in Miami. Details of this project are anticipated to be released soon, I hope! 

 

Out of Town projects: 

I’ve got a black metal project with my friend from Canada called Souffrance Eternelle; I do keyboards and vocals/ compose lyrics for that.  

 

I’ve got a goth project with a friend from Massachusetts who used to live in Miami called Martyr Opera. Slow progress with it, but the intention to start is there.  

 

I’ve got a Melodic Doom Death project called Somber Embrace with 2 friends from Virginia. We are slowly building the song structures and so far, we have about 5 songs. 

 

As mentioned earlier, I’m working on a Black Metal split with my friend in Denial of Death from Germany and a secondary split with a compilation of artists from California, Mexico and other parts of the States.  

 

Projects worth mentioning; Hiatus or Dead bands: 

My first band ever was Bullethorn; A Post Instrumental Doom project I played drums for. Apocalyptic Assault; a thrash project I played drums for. 

Dog Night Terror; a dark Punk project I also played drums for. 

 

 

 

12.Where do you see yourself heading into as a musician during the future? 

My hope is to play large festivals, not just in the States but out of the country as well.  

And eventually traveling more frequently to perform and getting a substantial allowance from that so I can continue doing what I love and eventually live off my art and music. Every artist's goals really! 

 

 

13. What are some of the bands or musical styles you are currently listening to nowadays? 

I’m highly eclectic with genres and constantly rotating the music I listen to based on my mood. I’m currently obsessed with Pillorian. 

Bongripper and Sexual Purity are always in rotation though.  

 

14. Does Occultism play any role in your music? 

Occultism plays a huge part in my music and aesthetics. And the next few albums will certainly dive deeper into more occult themes that are probably more obscure and not as touched upon. I’m highly curious and inquisitive, so I love to explore many different themes within the Occult spectrum. Watching documentaries, spiritual/ metaphysical lectures, and doing research about certain topics is one of my favorite things to do.  

 

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

Don’t be afraid to do things on your own. You don’t really have to depend or rely on anyone but yourself to get the job done. It’s ok to get help when needed, but you should be the master of your own craft and orchestrate your own moves at your own pace. Try to always create daily and take small steps toward your goals. It's ok to sometimes do nothing and rest when needed. When inspiration comes, DO NOT STOP, let that energy flow through you. Don’t feel discouraged if you go for a long time without creating or feeling unmotivated to start; your talent and skills never really leave you. Think of it as if you are just marinating in your creative juices, anticipating the stove of willpower to turn on so you can COOK.  

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