1.Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording and release of the new album?
1- (A.Damien)- We were living through a pandemic, so we chose to focus our efforts on producing and recording a new album.It was very different from anything we've done because the face-to-face meetings were just me and the respective instrumentalist. All production lasted approximately 8 months.
2.Recently you have released a new album, musically how does it differ form the stuff you have released in the past?
2-(G.Alvarenga)- It has more clean vocals,especially the soprano-like ones. Also it has more keyboards, kind of symphonic metal feeling. Also,the fact that we worked with 3 different vocalists made this album sound different from the previous one.
3.From 2003 to 2018 you only released a small amount of material but have released a good amount of recordings since then, can you tell us a little bit more about the earlier years?
3- (A.Damien)- Previously, our focus was more to tour the country and few releases. And we took a seven year break to take care of our personal lives. But after that we changed the members and the new musicians are more interested in making a band work.
4.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects you explore with the newer music and also how would you describe your progress as songwriters over the years?
4- (A.Damien)- All inspiration comes from everyday facts. Today I realize that I'm more mature because I can vary the lyrical themes. I can write about everyday life as political facts or facts that bother us.
5.Some of your lyrics also cover occult themes, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in the dark arts?
5-(G.Alvarenga)- We like to watch movies and read stuff related to that topic, this gives us lots of inspiration. Opus Mortis practices some rituals, was initiated and is an active member of some occult groups. So most of the occult themes are a direct contribution from her.
6.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Paradise In Flames'?
6-(A.Damien)- When we were looking for a band name we listened to a song by Disincarnate and in this lyric there was a passage talking about paradise in flames. We looked at each other and we said :-that's it.
7.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?
7-(A.Damien)- We imagine the fact that we have three vocalists the opportunity to write a black opera. soon I imagined a great classical theater. So I invited Alcides Burn, a renowned artist from Brazil, to draw my vision. I believe the result was very beautiful.
8.What are some of the best shows that the band has played over the years and also how would you describe your stage performance?
8-(A.Damien)- I'm suspicious to speak but each show has its peculiar energy. What we can promise and always deliver the best possible performance in every presentation.
9.Do you have any touring or show plans for 2022?
9-(G.Alvarenga)- Some concerts are already booked in Brazil, including a festival with Belphegor, Krisiun, Crypta and Nervochaos. Our first European tour is going to happen in abril 2022 also, if pandemic conditions are under control.
10.Currently the band is unsigned but have worked with a label in the past, are you open to working with another label again in the future?
10-(G.Alvarenga)- Sure, we are working really hard with our recordings, music videos and with tours to show that we are really serious about that and we would like to work in a partnership with a label that is serious as well.
11.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black and death metal?
11-(A.Damien)- The feedback is positive and everyone is noticing the growth in our compositions. This is rewarding as it is the result of hard work. I believe it's our best album.
12.What is going on with some of the other bands or musical projects these days that some of the band members are a part of?
12-(G.Alvarenga)- Aender plays in an iconic Death Metal band from Brazil called Mortifer Rage, and has some other personal recordings going on. Bernardo has another band called Grinmessor, recently I went to one of their concerts and my Neck is still hurting due to the insane death metal they played. Damien works constantly in his studio "maçonaria do áudio", recording and producing bands. I can't recall Opus Mortis other music projects and I have a melodic death metal one called Diabolus Alma Mater(D.A.M) and I work as a music teacher also.
13.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
13-(G.Alvarenga)- I see touring becoming more and more a part of our daily routines, and perhaps, due to that, musically we will try to offer a theatrical experience for those in our concerts.
14.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?
14-(A.Damien)- Nowadays I am listening to a lot of horror and suspense movie soundtracks. I don't have a favorite band, I always choose to look for new underground bands. So I keep looking for black metal news on Spotify.
(G.Alvarenga)- For me: Nightwish, Children of Bodom and Ensiferum were the 3 most important. I am listening to Classical Music(Joseph Haydn and Domenico Scarlatti Keyboard Sonatas specially), Judas Priest, Theatre of Tragedy and Gothic Metal in general. Recently I Discovered a Nice Black metal one : The Kovenant. Also my friends always send me new bands to listen to and I like to do it in the morning while I take a walk.
15.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
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(G.Alvarenga)-Thanks a lot for the opportunity to talk about our work, it will be a pleasure to meet you on our tour, so join us in a concert 😁. Final thoughts? Don't drink one liter of beer in a half hour interval, haha. Keep metal \m/
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(A.Damien)- Thanks for your support.
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