CB-Hey Franky thank you so much for doing this interview with Canadian Brutality.
CB-The first question I would like to ask you is what is the name of the band you are currently in? Also, have you been in different bands previously other than this one?
F-First
of all thank-you for asking me to be apart in this interview.
Currently, I am in Corprophemia a BDM band from Windsor, Ontario in
which I play guitars.
F-For
a brief period of time while Corpro was on hiatus, the current
singer(Matt Kelly) and I started Calculate; a death-metal/deathcore
band.Through-out the last 15 years I have also been apart of:
Searching for Chin, Apocalyptical suffering and Shinje in which had
demos and minor releases.
CB-What is the major part in the band that you play? What do you mostly do or contribute to your band?
CB-What is the major part in the band that you play? What do you mostly do or contribute to your band?
F-I am basically Slam-pa... being the fundamental writer for the guitar structure, I make sure we have solid camp in order to execute everything as equally as possible as a group... ultimately, I am a quarter of a solid group of dudes... my contributions to the band range from ground level shit to any leg work I can do to help out... I depend a lot on the dudes in the band and CDN records... we all shovel shit together - that is the best way to execute a DM band.
CB-Can you give us a little bio about yourself?
F-I
started playing guitar when I was about 8 after my dad influenced me
as I watched him in his band over the years... the Windsor/Detriot
hardcore scene was the major gateway to underground and real
musicians... I started getting into more obscure grind-core and that
led to death metal.. which is where I settled in.. through my local
music scene I met our current and only label CDN records.. in turn
CDN records pushed me/the band too our full potential leading to an
international presence underground...
being dedicated I continue to push my craft as a guitarist/song
writer to an endless realm of creativity... I do maintain a full-time
job and do my best to keep balance between what is necessary but
focusing most of my energy into the band...
CB- How many albums, ep's, and/or demos have you released?
CB- How many albums, ep's, and/or demos have you released?
F-Honestly
dude, there's been so many demos and first shows I have lost
track...Apocalyptical Suffering did a DIY 8/9 tune release, Searching
for Chin recorded with Mike Hasty at Cloud City Studios and released a
full length... I would say about 2 LP's, 1 EP with Corprophemia,
Calculate did a full length , and we are currently awaiting release
on a five-way split under CDN
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CB-Do you think the BDM in canada has changed over the years?
CB-Do you think the BDM in canada has changed over the years?
F-Everything
about BDM seems to have advanced.. to a more online audience.. and
now slowly starting to have more bands come out of
the woodwork... thanks too labels, bands, venues and promoters that
want to see BDM flourish... it is becoming more periodic that BDM
bands are involved in festivals... it seemed that underground death
metal almost disappeared for some time... so it is refreshing that
there are more bands playing live..and wanting to network. There are
more Canadian BDM bands on a world stage leading the pact of death
metal... again, thanks to the digital age.
CB-Is there a particular band that you think defines CBDM?
CB-Is there a particular band that you think defines CBDM?
F-Cryptopsy
...mosdef.. out of the box writing, and blazing a path as an
independent band is huge.. but I also want to throw out there,
that... Fuck the Facts have been one of the most inspirational,
hard-working bands to come out of Canada.. as far as locally, a band
from London, Ont.. Blood of Christ defined CDM for me personally..I
shared a stage with them when I was 15.. which set the bar, rad dudes
and down to earth helping us out..years later kind of unreal.. Jason
Longo is ripping in our camp...makes us all stoked
CB-Do you have any major Canadian musician influences?
F-Honestly,
the guys I jam with in my band influence me the most... they all
excel at their craft which in turn makes me want to do the same... my
buddy Shane Knapp was a huge influence.. he taught me to have fun
with the whole process..how to laugh at myself and not let it go to
my head..he helped us shape the nuance audio in between the tunes on
Corpro's album "Arrived in Pieces"...which is how I
approach almost every writing process now.. he was a creative cat...
who unfortunately was taken from the
world to soon, I miss him..
CB-Can you tell me the name of one CBDM band you have seen live who blew you away?
CB-Can you tell me the name of one CBDM band you have seen live who blew you away?
F-Orchidectomy...
insane gutturals, and the crowd went off for them...high energy...one
of the most memorable bands I have seen live and got to share the
stage with.. I would have never thought looking back now that their
sound would impact into a sub-genre...it is classic.
CB-What would you say is the essential Canadian Brutal Death Metal album?
CB-What would you say is the essential Canadian Brutal Death Metal album?
F-Cryptopsy
- None so Vile ... it was one of the first DM albums I heard that
sparked my interest in blast beats..
CB-Are the any newer Canadian Brutal Death Metal bands you like or enjoy listening to?
F-Deformatory,
Human Compost, Deamon, Ruptured Birth and Gravitation Distortion are
all extremely impressive live and in studio...their stage presence is
always top notch.
CB-Can you tell me one of the funniest memories you have with the band?
CB-Can you tell me one of the funniest memories you have with the band?
F-Once on a mini tour with Calculate...my bass player was sleeping hanging out the driver's side window.. we were actually all sleeping, trying to catch some z's in the middle of the afternoon we were woken up by a paramedic and three police cars... because someone thought he was passed out wasted behind the wheel...the cops tried to get into the van to search us but we were coherent and nothing happened... we refused medical attention and the police followed us out of town like in an old wild west movie..
CB-Would you like to share any advice for upcoming acts or anyone who would just like to start playing music in general?
F-Create.
Destroy... is how I look at it... always coming up with songs..
riffs.. different structures, and try to push yourself and be your
own worst critic... embrace practicing, because once you get it solidified... you will want to keep creating and master your craft. I
love practicing.. that is the only way I will know the parts are
perfect... Take criticism..and advice from peers in bands that you
associate and share the stage with... those are the moments that will
help shape your musical endeavors..
CB-What is the best poutine you have ever eaten and where did you get it?
CB-What is the best poutine you have ever eaten and where did you get it?
F-I'm
a sucker for Pita Grill poutine, here in Windsor.. it is a classic
poutine... it is a little hole in the wall in our city... I used to
go there at least four times a week.. used to live off that shit..
delicious shit.
we like to thank franky for doing this interview with us make sure to check out his band at https://www.facebook.com/corprophemia
we like to thank franky for doing this interview with us make sure to check out his band at https://www.facebook.com/corprophemia
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