{"id":3371,"date":"2025-01-11T11:04:44","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T10:04:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kaosguards.com\/?p=3371"},"modified":"2025-01-11T11:04:44","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T10:04:44","slug":"patxa-le-11-01-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kaosguards.com\/?p=3371","title":{"rendered":"PATXA le 11\/01\/2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>L&rsquo;Espagne est un pourvoyeur infini de groupes de heavy m\u00e9tal \u00ab\u00a0old school\u00a0\u00bb. C&rsquo;est encore de l&rsquo;autre c\u00f4t\u00e9 des Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es que d\u00e9boule une formation qui malgr\u00e9 sa formation r\u00e9cente est constitu\u00e9e de vieux briscards qui en connaissent un bout sur le sujet. C&rsquo;est pour cela que nous avons int\u00e9rrog\u00e9 son leader qui est un d\u00e9vot au heavy m\u00e9tal intemporel&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1) D&rsquo;o\u00f9 venez-vous? Qu\u2019est-ce qui vous a r\u00e9uni ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mikel (batteur) vit \u00e0 Pampelune, Chefy (bassiste) et Kasta (guitariste) vivent \u00e0 Bilbao, Jon (guitariste) vit \u00e0 Vitoria et moi, Patxa (chanteuse), vis \u00e0 Durango pr\u00e8s de Bilbao, au Pays basque, en Espagne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patxa est mon projet solo, tout au long de l&rsquo;ann\u00e9e d&rsquo;enregistrement, j&rsquo;ai recherch\u00e9 les membres jusqu&rsquo;\u00e0 former le groupe actuel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nous jouons du Heavy Metal classique qui s&rsquo;inspire des tendances de la vieille \u00e9cole mais est impr\u00e9gn\u00e9 d&rsquo;un son tr\u00e8s actuel et moderne. Les chansons de l&rsquo;album pr\u00e9sentent une grande vari\u00e9t\u00e9 de styles et de nuances, donnant au groupe un son frais et original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2) Comment pourriez-vous d\u00e9crire votre musique ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nous jouons du Heavy Metal classique qui s&rsquo;inspire des tendances de la vieille \u00e9cole mais est impr\u00e9gn\u00e9 d&rsquo;un son tr\u00e8s actuel et moderne. Les chansons de l&rsquo;album pr\u00e9sentent une grande vari\u00e9t\u00e9 de styles et de nuances, donnant au groupe un son frais et original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3) Qu\u2019est-ce qui vous a donn\u00e9 envie de devenir musicien ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">J&rsquo;ai toujours eu une profonde passion pour le chant. D\u00e8s mon plus jeune \u00e2ge, j&rsquo;ai chant\u00e9 des chansons d&rsquo;autres artistes de mon \u00e2ge et de mon style de l&rsquo;\u00e9poque. Un jour, alors que je rendais visite \u00e0 mon cousin qui \u00e9coutait du Heavy Metal, j&rsquo;ai entendu l&rsquo;album \u00ab&nbsp;The Number of the Beast&nbsp;\u00bb d&rsquo;Iron Maiden et cela a compl\u00e8tement chang\u00e9 ma vie. Cela a transform\u00e9 ma fa\u00e7on de percevoir la musique \u00e0 ce moment-l\u00e0. Je me suis dit : \u00ab\u00a0Je veux faire \u00e7a, je veux chanter comme ce type.\u00a0\u00bb Au fil du temps, j&rsquo;ai d\u00e9couvert que \u00ab\u00a0ce type\u00a0\u00bb \u00e9tait Bruce Dickinson, ce qui n&rsquo;\u00e9tait pas une mince affaire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finalement, j\u2019ai ressenti le besoin de faire partie d\u2019un groupe, et c\u2019est l\u00e0 que mon parcours musical a commenc\u00e9. \u00c0 l\u2019\u00e2ge de 18 ans, j\u2019ai rejoint mon premier groupe dans ma ville natale, un groupe appel\u00e9 Aftershock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4) Que voudriez-vous que les gens fassent lorsqu\u2019ils \u00e9coutent votre chanson ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">J&rsquo;adorerais que les gens \u00e9coutent l&rsquo;album \u00e0 plusieurs reprises, sans pouvoir s&rsquo;arr\u00eater. Je veux qu&rsquo;ils disent aux autres : \u00ab\u00a0Allez, \u00e9coutez ce groupe, ils sont g\u00e9niaux ! Donnez-leur une chance et \u00e9coutez l&rsquo;album en entier parce que vous ne pourrez pas vous arr\u00eater.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">L\u2019album et le groupe ont un long voyage \u00e0 parcourir. Ce dont nous avons besoin, c&rsquo;est qu&rsquo;il touche le plus grand nombre de m\u00e9talleux possible et que \u00ab Just Heavy Metal \u00bb voyage aux quatre coins du monde. Il fonctionne tr\u00e8s bien sur les plateformes num\u00e9riques&nbsp;; \u00e7a a bien d\u00e9marr\u00e9, nous avons de nombreux auditeurs mensuels et on l&rsquo;entend partout dans le monde.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5) Quelles sont vos influences musicales ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">En tant que chanteur, mon inspiration pour les compositions vocales vient d&rsquo;une vari\u00e9t\u00e9 de styles. Si l&rsquo;on va au-del\u00e0 du Rock ou du Heavy Metal, je dirais Pavarotti en tant que chanteur classique, pour la passion et le charisme qu&rsquo;il d\u00e9gageait. Plus important encore, pour la mani\u00e8re dont il a fait conna\u00eetre la musique classique \u00e0 un public plus large. Ses duos avec des chanteurs et ses enregistrements de chansons d&rsquo;autres genres musicaux en t\u00e9moignent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freddie Mercury s&rsquo;impose comme une l\u00e9gende du Pop-Rock, admir\u00e9 pour sa ma\u00eetrise vocale et son charisme sans pr\u00e9c\u00e9dent. Et bien s\u00fbr, dans le Heavy Metal, Ronnie James Dio a une influence significative. Sa voix incomparable, ses contributions \u00e0 des groupes embl\u00e9matiques du genre et son h\u00e9ritage durable comme le symbole des cornes sont tous incroyablement inspirants. En fait, l\u2019album comprend une chanson hommage qui lui est d\u00e9di\u00e9e intitul\u00e9e \u00ab&nbsp;Sacred Elf&nbsp;\u00bb.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6) Quelle est votre d\u00e9marche pour g\u00e9rer le trac lors de vos spectacles ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">J&rsquo;ai une carri\u00e8re musicale de 30 ans, ayant jou\u00e9 dans de nombreux groupes et dirig\u00e9 d&rsquo;innombrables spectacles. Cependant, j\u2019aborde chaque repr\u00e9sentation comme s\u2019il s\u2019agissait de quelque chose d\u2019enti\u00e8rement nouveau. Cet \u00e9tat d\u2019esprit aide \u00e0 maintenir la tension vivante et mon corps alerte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Il y a toujours de la nervosit\u00e9 avant de monter sur sc\u00e8ne, mais ces nerfs doivent travailler pour vous garder actif et pr\u00e9par\u00e9. Ne c\u00e9dez jamais \u00e0 la peur que cela soit pr\u00e9judiciable. La peur paralyse. Je crois que la nervosit\u00e9 est une chose positive ; ils devraient toujours \u00eatre pr\u00e9sents lorsque vous faites quelque chose qui compte vraiment pour vous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7) Suivez-vous un processus ou un rituel avant un concert pour vous d\u00e9barrasser de votre nervosit\u00e9 ou de votre anxi\u00e9t\u00e9 ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Non, je visualise principalement le spectacle en fonction de la setlist du jour, en planifiant l&rsquo;ordre des chansons, les performances et les interactions avec le public, ce genre de choses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C\u2019est vrai qu\u2019avant le spectacle, je pr\u00e9f\u00e8re rester en retrait et ne pas trop interagir avec le public. Ce n\u2019est pas par nervosit\u00e9 mais plut\u00f4t pour \u00e9viter de parler trop ou trop fort. Lors d\u2019\u00e9v\u00e9nements comme ceux-ci, la musique est g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement tr\u00e8s forte et pour communiquer, il faut souvent \u00e9lever la voix de mani\u00e8re significative. Ce n\u2019est pas id\u00e9al quand on s\u2019appr\u00eate \u00e0 pr\u00e9senter un spectacle qui dure une heure et demie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">J&rsquo;aime aussi apporter un thermos avec du caf\u00e9 chaud. Avoir quelque chose de chaud \u00e0 l&rsquo;avance est bon pour ma voix, d&rsquo;autant plus qu&rsquo;il n&rsquo;est pas toujours facile de trouver un endroit pour pr\u00e9parer ce genre de boisson lors d&rsquo;un \u00e9v\u00e9nement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8) Qu\u2019est-ce qui vous a pouss\u00e9 \u00e0 commencer \u00e0 jouer et \u00e0 faire de la musique ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comme je l\u2019ai mentionn\u00e9 plus t\u00f4t, je chante depuis que je suis enfant, toujours attir\u00e9 par le monde de la musique. Cependant, c\u2019est lorsque j\u2019ai entendu pour la premi\u00e8re fois le rock et le heavy metal que ma passion s\u2019est vraiment enflamm\u00e9e et j\u2019ai su que je voulais faire partie d\u2019un groupe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depuis, je n\u2019ai jamais arr\u00eat\u00e9 de faire de la musique et j\u2019ai continu\u00e9 \u00e0 me produire sur sc\u00e8ne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9) Qu\u2019est-ce que tu aimes le plus dans la musique ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La musique est quelque chose d\u2019extraordinaire qui ne peut \u00eatre enti\u00e8rement d\u00e9crit ou quantifi\u00e9. La m\u00eame m\u00e9lodie peut \u00e9voquer des \u00e9motions compl\u00e8tement diff\u00e9rentes chez chaque personne. Les animaux y r\u00e9agissent et m\u00eame les plantes poussent mieux lorsqu\u2019elles sont entour\u00e9es de musique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lorsque nous \u00e9coutons de la musique, cela d\u00e9clenche toutes les connexions neuronales de notre cerveau, ce qui n\u2019arrive avec rien d\u2019autre en dehors de l\u2019esprit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Je ne peux pas identifier exactement ce que j\u2019aime le plus dans la musique, mais je sais que je ne pourrais pas vivre sans elle. C&rsquo;est tellement essentiel dans ma vie que ce premier album est un hommage conceptuel \u00e0 la musique en g\u00e9n\u00e9ral et au Heavy Metal en particulier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10) Selon vous, une pochette d\u2019album doit \u00eatre une vitrine pour attirer les fans ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La pochette et le design de l&rsquo;album sont importants, car ils servent de premi\u00e8re introduction visuelle au groupe. Cependant, il fut un temps o\u00f9 la pochette \u00e9tait encore plus importante. Il y avait de v\u00e9ritables sp\u00e9cialistes de la pochette d\u2019album et les fans admiraient beaucoup leur travail. Aujourd\u2019hui, cette orientation a chang\u00e9, les m\u00e9dias sociaux jouant d\u00e9sormais un r\u00f4le plus important dans la promotion et la visibilit\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Puisqu\u2019il s\u2019agit d\u2019un album conceptuel, la pochette et le livret refl\u00e8tent son th\u00e8me. Dans ce cas, le designer a propos\u00e9 l&rsquo;image d&rsquo;un rockeur embrassant une fille qui symbolise la musique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La pochette a re\u00e7u une importance particuli\u00e8re car elle repr\u00e9sente l&rsquo;aspect visuel du th\u00e8me conceptuel, liant design et audio. Cependant, il n&rsquo;atteint pas les niveaux embl\u00e9matiques des pochettes d&rsquo;album du pass\u00e9, qui \u00e9taient de v\u00e9ritables \u0153uvres d&rsquo;art, et les prix le refl\u00e8tent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>11) C&rsquo;est un myst\u00e8re pour moi, la sc\u00e8ne heavy metal espagnole est pl\u00e9thorique. Malgr\u00e9 cela, peu de groupes viennent jouer en France ? Avez-vous une explication?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cette ann\u00e9e, j&rsquo;ai eu l&rsquo;occasion de me produire en France au Bidache Metal Festival. Mais c&rsquo;est vrai qu&rsquo;on ne re\u00e7oit pas beaucoup de propositions pour y jouer. Je ne peux pas dire avec certitude pourquoi, ni s\u2019il existe un grand march\u00e9 m\u00e9tal en France. C\u2019est quelque chose que j\u2019ai remarqu\u00e9, mais je n\u2019ai pas d\u2019explication claire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>12) Je suis un grand fan de Vh\u00e4ldemar. Je sais qu&rsquo;un de ses membres a collabor\u00e9 avec vous pour l&rsquo;enregistrement de \u00ab\u00a0Just Heavy Metal\u00a0\u00bb. Explique-moi ce que tu as choisi Pedro J. Monge ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">.L&rsquo;album a \u00e9t\u00e9 enregistr\u00e9 aux Chromaticity Studios, dans leurs deux sites de Bilbao et Burgos, avec le producteur et arrangeur Pedro J. Monge. Comme vous l\u2019avez mentionn\u00e9, il est le guitariste et leader du groupe espagnol Vh\u00e4ldemar, qui est un groupe de premier plan. Pedro est l&rsquo;un des meilleurs producteurs espagnols de la sc\u00e8ne metal. Il a un son tr\u00e8s distinct et puissant, et c\u2019est exactement pourquoi je l\u2019ai choisi pour ce projet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>13) Quel est le meilleur conseil qu\u2019un autre musicien vous ait jamais donn\u00e9 ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le meilleur conseil que j\u2019ai re\u00e7u est d\u2019\u00eatre gentil avec vos fans, de leur parler, de les \u00e9couter et de passer du temps avec eux, m\u00eame si vous \u00eates fatigu\u00e9. Ils ont peut-\u00eatre parcouru un long chemin pour vous voir et ont peut-\u00eatre d\u00e9pens\u00e9 plus d&rsquo;argent qu&rsquo;ils n&rsquo;auraient d\u00fb pour assister \u00e0 votre spectacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mais une fois sur sc\u00e8ne, il faut \u00eatre une diva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evildead<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">English version <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"31\" class=\"wp-image-977\" style=\"width: 50px;\" src=\"https:\/\/kaosguards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/union-jack.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1) Where are you from? What brought you together?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mikel (drummer) lives in Pamplona, \u200b\u200bChefy (bassist) and Kasta (guitarist) live in Bilbao, Jon (guitarist) lives in Vitoria, and I, Patxa (singer), live in Durango near Bilbao, in the Basque Country, Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patxa is my solo project, throughout the year of recording, I was looking for the members until forming the current band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2) How could you describe your music?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We play classic Heavy Metal that draws inspiration from old-school trends but is infused with a very current and modern sound. The songs on the album feature a wide variety of styles and nuances, giving the band a fresh and original sound.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3)<\/strong> <strong>What made you want to become a musician?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have always had a deep passion for singing. From a very young age, I sang songs by other artists of my age and style at that time. One day, while visiting my cousin, who was listening to Heavy Metal music, I heard the album <em>The Number of the Beast<\/em> by Iron Maiden, and it completely changed my life. It transformed the way I perceived music at that moment. I said to myself, \u00ab\u00a0I want to do that; I want to sing like that guy.\u00a0\u00bb Over time, I discovered that \u00ab\u00a0that guy\u00a0\u00bb was Bruce Dickinson no small matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eventually, I felt the urge to be part of a band, and that&rsquo;s where my musical journey began. At the age of 18, I joined my first band in my hometown, a group called <em>Aftershock<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4) What would you like people to do when they listen to your song?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I would love for people to listen to the album repeatedly, unable to stop. I want them to tell others, \u00ab\u00a0Go on, listen to this band they&rsquo;re amazing! Give them a chance and listen to the entire album because you won&rsquo;t be able to stop.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The album and the band have a long journey ahead. What we need is for it to reach as many metalheads as possible and for \u201c<em>Just Heavy Metal\u201d<\/em> to travel to every corner of the world. It&rsquo;s performing very well on digital platforms; it had a great start, we have many monthly listeners, and it&rsquo;s being heard all across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5) Who are your musical influences?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a singer, my inspiration for vocal compositions comes from a variety of styles. If we move beyond Rock or Heavy Metal, I would say Pavarotti as a classical singer, for the passion and charisma he exuded. Most importantly, for the way he brought classical music to a broader audience. A testament to this are his duets with singers and his recordings of songs from other musical genres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freddie Mercury stands out as a Pop-Rock legend, admired for his vocal mastery and unparalleled charisma. And, of course, in Heavy Metal, Ronnie James Dio is a significant influence. His unmistakable voice, his contributions to iconic bands within the genre, and his enduring legacy like the symbol of the horns are all incredibly inspiring. In fact, the album includes a tribute song dedicated to him called <em>Sacred Elf<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6) What is your process for dealing with stage fright during your shows?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have a 30 year musical career, having been in numerous bands and leading countless shows. However, I approach each performance as if it were something entirely new. This mindset helps keep the tension alive and my body alert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are always nerves before going on stage, but those nerves should work to keep you active and prepared. Never give in to fear that would be detrimental. Fear paralyzes. I believe nerves are a positive thing; they should always be present when you&rsquo;re doing something that truly matters to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7) Do you follow a process or ritual before a concert to get rid of performance nerves or anxiety?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, I mainly visualize the show based on the setlist for that day planning the order of songs, the performances, and interactions with the audience, that sort of thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s true that before the show, I prefer to stay in the background and not interact too much with the audience. This isn\u2019t due to nerves but rather to avoid speaking too much or too loudly. At events like these, the music is usually very loud, and communicating often requires raising your voice significantly. That\u2019s not ideal when you\u2019re about to perform a show that lasts an hour and a half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also like to bring a thermos with hot coffee. Having something warm beforehand is great for my voice, especially since it\u2019s not always easy to find a place to prepare that kind of drink at events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8) What made you start playing and making music?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As I mentioned earlier, I\u2019ve been singing since I was a child, always drawn to the world of music. However, it was when I first heard Rock and Heavy Metal that my passion truly ignited, and I knew I wanted to be part of a band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since then, I\u2019ve never stopped pursuing music and have continued performing on stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> 9) What do you like most about music?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Music is something extraordinary that can&rsquo;t be fully described or quantified. The same melody can evoke completely different emotions in each person. Animals respond to it, and even plants grow better when surrounded by music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we listen to music, it triggers all the neural connections in our brain something that doesn\u2019t happen with anything else outside the mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I can&rsquo;t pinpoint exactly what I like most about music, but I know I couldn&rsquo;t live without it. It&rsquo;s such an essential part of my life that this first album is a conceptual tribute to music in general and to Heavy Metal in particular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10)<\/strong> <strong>In your opinion, an album cover should be a showcase to attract fans?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The album cover and design are important, as they serve as the first visual introduction to the band. However, there was a time when the cover was even more significant. There were true specialists in album art, and fans highly admired their work. Today, that focus has shifted, as social media now plays a larger role in promotion and visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since this is a conceptual album, both the cover and the booklet reflect its theme. In this case, the designer proposed an image of a rocker embracing a girl who symbolizes music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cover has been given importance as it represents the visual aspect of the conceptual theme, linking design and audio. However, it doesn&rsquo;t reach the iconic levels of album art from the past those were true works of art, and the prices reflected that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>11) It&rsquo;s a mystery to me, the Spanish heavy metal scene is plethoric. Despite this, few groups come to play in France? Do you have an explanation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, I had the opportunity to perform in France at the Bidache Metal Festival. However, it&rsquo;s true that we don&rsquo;t receive many offers to perform there. I can&rsquo;t say for sure why that is, or if there\u2019s a large metal market in France. It\u2019s something I\u2019ve noticed, but I don\u2019t have a clear explanation for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>12) I&rsquo;m a huge fan of Vh\u00e4ldemar. I know that one of its members collaborated with you for the recording of \u00ab\u00a0Just Heavy Metal\u00a0\u00bb. Explain to me what you chose Pedro J. Monge?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The album was recorded at Chromaticity Studios, at their two locations in Bilbao and Burgos, with producer and arranger Pedro J. Monge. As you mentioned, he\u2019s the guitarist and leader of the Spanish band Vh\u00e4ldemar, which is a top-tier band. Pedro is one of the best Spanish producers in the metal scene. He has a very distinct and powerful sound, and that\u2019s exactly why I chose him for this project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>13) What is the best advice another musician has ever given you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best advice I\u2019ve received is to be kind to your fans, talk to them, listen to them, and spend time with them, even if you&rsquo;re tired. They might have traveled a long way to see you, and they might have spent more money than they should have to attend your show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But once you&rsquo;re on stage, you need to be a diva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evildead<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>L&rsquo;Espagne est un pourvoyeur infini de groupes de heavy m\u00e9tal \u00ab\u00a0old school\u00a0\u00bb. 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