interview is with Ottawa's own Charlie Leduc of Deformatory

Hey Charlie, thank you so much for doing this interview with Canadian Brutality.

-You're welcome

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?

-DEFORMATORY is the name of my current band. I've been in many different bands and projects over the last 15 years. My favorite, aside from DEFORMATORY, was PLACENTOPHAGIA.

What is the major part in the band that you play? What do you mostly do or contribute to your band?

-I handle the vocals and guitar for the band.

Can you give us a little bio about yourself?

-I emerged into life from the sap of the finest maple trees in Ottawa, Ontario. A family of moose took me in as one of their own, and we spent the first half of my life causing panic by walking across busy highways at night. At some point in my moose pre-teens, I heard the sweet sound of extreme music coming from a car on the highway. I did not know what it was at the time, but, my snow-covered soul filled with an energy I had never known. I forsook my moosey ways, stole a guitar, and started shredding Cannibal Corpse at the age of 13. 

How many albums, ep's, and/or demos have you released? 

-DEFORMATORY has released 1 EP and 2 full-length records.

Do you think the BDM in canada has changed over the years?

-I definitely think it has, and not im a negative way. Canadian death metal has a very distinct sound, and fortunately, that hasn't been completely squashed out by the influx of newer bands.

Is there a particular band that you think defines CBDM?

-Personally, I think early Cryptopsy definites CBDM. 

Do you have any major Canadian musician influences?

-Of course! Cryptopsy, of course, is a major musical influence of mine. Disciples of Power, Infernal Majesty, Cephalectomy, Martyr, etc.

Can you tell me the name of one CBDM band you have seen live who blew you away?

-The Unborn Dead!

What would you say is the essential Canadian Brutal Death Metal album?

-None So Vile, nigga.

Are the any newer Canadian Brutal Death Metal bands you like or enjoy listening to? 

-DEAMON from Ottawa are ridiculous.

Can you tell me one of the funniest memories you have with the band?

-There are a ton. One of my favorite is when we played a show in Sherbrooke a few years back. It was March, and after the show, the belt on our van decided to snap, and we were stranded in the parking lot of the venue at like 3:00AM. We decided to sleep in the van, and wait until morning to buy a new belt. We woke up 3 hours later, and the van was completely covered in snow. A massive blizzard struck - blowing 30cm's of snow - and shit was wacky as hell. Our previous guitar player, Jeff, completely snapped and lost all sanity and logic. In his mind, he was going to die of cold, and hunger. He even called the police asking for help, and they quickly told him to 'Fuck Off'. It was hilarious to the rest of us, and we did what we had to do in order to get the van back on the road, despise the crazy weather. Jeff, on the other hand, was the never the same. There are many inside jokes about this ridiculous debacle.

Would you like to share any advice for upcoming acts or anyone who would just like to start playing music in general?

-Just do your own thing! Don't try to be like any other act. Carve your own path in your own way, while remembering it's all about the music!

What is the best poutine you have ever eaten and where did you get it?

-I'm a pussy and poutine connoisseur. I travel a lot for work, and sample both dishes as often as I can. I have to tell you, the best poutine I've had is in my city, Ottawa. There's this chip stand that looks like it should be seized by City's health inspectors, run by an Asian who can barely understand a goddamn thing you say, but their poutine is divine. It's the perfect balance of crispy fries, real St. Albert cheese curds, and a gravy that doesn't taste like cum-filled socks. Check out Fryz Guyz next time you're in the Nation's Capital!


-Thanks for the interview. Feel free to browse our merch, music, and info at: www.deformatory.ca

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Interview with Franky D'Alimonte of Corprophemia

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?

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?

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 records with,

Gape

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Cuff

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Infected Cadaver

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Urethral Injection

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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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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

Interview this Thursday with Franky D'Alimonte of Corprophemia.

From Arrived In Pieces to Abhorrogenesis Franky D'Alimonte  has been the bonafide strings for Corprophemia.

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Interview with OF AND BP of ABUSE

Hey Guys thank you so much for doing this interview with Canadian Brutality.

 = Offal Consumer and Big Pimp

OC- Thanks and mahalos to you Bob, for supporting the sick underground and highlighting Canada’s serious mental disorders among middle aged men and fans of WhiteChapel and Falling in Reverse. Ronnie Radke R-R-R- ROCKS. I don’t ever wanna be Alone. EVER.

BigPimp - Thanks Bob. Can we hurry this up, I have a date.

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?

OC- ABUSE is my only band. When I was younger I was curious, so I dabbled. I started in punk and I’ve been in bands since 1993. Dementia, Offal Consumption, Disaster Area, Nyarlathotep, Cryptic Rot, Gristle Chewer, 20# Test, Moon Giant and Heckle & Jeckyl… I also did some stand in work for Touring grind bands and been involved in some Abuse side-projects.

BP- ABUSE… I’ve done a few projects here and there (SikFuk!)

What is the major part in the band that you play? What do you mostly do or contribute to your band?

OC- I am the lead singer so i write most of the lyrics and vocal patterns and execute them. I also wait in the Van with the duct tape and ether. Big Pimp and i have a collaborative relationship, so I write a couple riffs here and there, poke an eye out, and he does the mid high backups Live and a bunch of vocals on the new album, plus.. he’s our Faceman.

BP- I am the guitarist and I focus on songwriting, anal, and backing vocals.


Can you give us a little bio about yourself?

OC- I am a Death Metal Hippy from Hawaii. I am also a french chef, so when I’m stewing up ass checks and confining whores ears, you best believe that shit is seasoned properly and presented beautifully, in a trough. I look like the Mountain and The undertaker had a gay retarded fat baby child. and I own it. hmmm, what else..oh ya, I’m proudly self prolapsed!

BP- I am smooth. I cook. I like long, long walks on the beach. With a shovel.


How many albums, ep's, and/or demos have you released?

BP— ABUSE has one demo called “Shit” and one full length “Like A Virgin” (Comatose, 2001). We also expect to release our new album “…Nothing Is Safe” on Comatose late this year. we wrote it for 10 years and spent three years recording it. Pretty fucking happy with the result man. Lord Marco is on the album and plays the
shit live for us. he’s pretty fast


Do you think the BDM in canada has changed over the years?

OC- absolutely. Early DM pioneers like Cryptopsy and Gorguts gave way to more core acts like Beneath The Massacre. There was an insane scene in Vancouver in the early 2000s. Then Orchidectomy changed everything, proving Canadians weren’t just death grind, but could actually be Brutal. Lately bands like Beyond Creation prove that we have the technical death chops, without being tech for techs sake… music with no feeling sucks donkey dick. Leave your eight string solos at home please. nobody is impressed. Well… little kids are.


Is there a particular band that you think defines CBDM?

OC- Cryptopsy. They are the Suffocation of Canada. And Flo is a legend.

BP- I agree with that. Jon, worm and Flo. Godfathers


Do you have any major Canadian musician influences?

OC- Obviously old school bands like Sacrifice, Tumult & the gods of war Blasphemy… Rush and Dayglo Abortions. Luc Lemay has been a big influence on me, and I worship Lord Worm and Sylvain Houde


Can you tell me the name of one CBDM band you have seen live who blew you away?

OC- honestly I like the new kids. Ogroem from the west coast is great


What would you say is the essential Canadian Brutal Death Metal album?

OC- no doubt in my mind it’s A Prelate’s Attrition by Orchidectomy. Their demo was incredible too..maybe better, but good luck finding it

BP- for me it’s None So Vile. Absolute perfection and a huge influencer.


Are the any newer Canadian Brutal Death Metal bands you like or enjoy listening to?

OC- I’m digging that First Fragment.. Parfumerie is a happy splatter

BP- Not really. But i don’t get out much.


Can you tell me one of the funniest memories you have with the band?

OC- when I was attacked with a Tri-cycle for making fun of a little girl that had been raped and murdered. That was a good time. Also, the night when Big pimp attacked the audience with a 50# rotten halibut carcass HAHA, show ender! Sorry Gene & Pat

BP- Maryland Death Fest 1 - Fuck Stained Devourment Shirt.. there may even be a youtube of that tug of war HAHA we are the babay-killers


Would you like to share any advice for upcoming acts or anyone who would just like to start playing music in general?

OC- Be original. Have a product you care about and worked hard on. don’t be a fucking clone, or a noodle fiend. Be yourself and play like you give a shit about the hard earned money people are giving you for your art. don’t bother getting into this scene if you want fame and glory. we are here to be SICK. Sick is it’s own reward. And get at least third knuckle deep in your pisshole if you want to impress anybody. And if your band sounds like Disgorge, Devourment or Deeds… you need to get back to the drawing board. That Arc is full and sailing already. Yawn.

BP- Do everything you sing about. if you sing about Rape, you better be raping people. if you sing about shit and fuycking dead bodies, get digging. Nobody likes a perpetrator. Also, Smoke weed, pound pussy, and KILLLL EVERYTHING!


What is the best poutine you have ever eaten and where did you get it?

OC- Poutine au Foie Gras at Au Pied du Cochon in Montreal; also, Costco.

BP- Your mom’s cunt. Thanks again Bob.

We like to thank ABUSE for taking the time and doing this interview be sure to check them out and keep an eye out for there new album!!

This Thursday we Interview Connor Butler from ABUSE

This week is ABUSE week be sure to check our facebook page and blog for all things ABUSE..

Interview with Brian Figueiredo of DISGUST

Hey Brian thank you so much for doing this interview with Canadian Brutality.

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?

The name of our band is Disgust, a brutal death metal band from Cambridge.  I play in this band with two twins (Chris and Sean) and we've been at it for the last 14 years.  The
only other band I was in, I was playing guitar for a slam band called Sewer, also from Cambridge but now defunct.

What is the major part in the band that you play? What do you mostly do or contribute to your band?

I play guitar and do vocals for Disgust.  I write most of the songs and we all collaborate to put the finishing touches on it.  I take care of the creativity aspect (writing and lyrics) where
Chris and Sean take care of the technical aspect (recording, engineering and mixing our music).

Can you give us a little bio about yourself?

Sure.  I'm either a quiet guy or I can't shut up, depending on my comfort level.  I've made a career in Sales and outside of playing death metal I have a passion for mixed martial arts.  I do my
best to find a balance between my career, my passions and of course my family which is number one for me.

How many albums, ep's, and/or demos have you released?

We have a demo back from '03 that we did, a split from '05, a compilation in '06 and have released two full lengths in 2004 and 2011 respectively.  We are currently in production for our next
full length album which we are hoping to release in early 2017.

Do you think the BDM in canada has changed over the years?

I wouldn't say it has changed as much as it has evolved.  The bar has been raised and our music is better accepted.  When I was in High School, wearing a Cannibal Corpse tshirt was as underground
as it got back in those days, where now Cannibal Corpse is a widely known band. Finding a drummer 12 years ago that knew how to blast beat was difficult, but today it is your standard.  I couldn't
be happier to see this evolution and can't wait to see the next crop of BDM bands in Canada take centre stage.

Is there a particular band that you think defines CBDM?

No, not at all.  I think there are the well known ones that are obvious (Cryptopsy or Gorguts) but this music is so underground that all of us have an equal chance to collectively define this
music in this country, just put your neck out there and you'll click with someone.

Do you have any major Canadian musician influences?

Lol.  Yes I do but a lot of it is not death metal so I'm just going to leave it at that.

Can you tell me the name of one CBDM band you have seen live who blew you away?

As far as being "blown away" probably the first time I saw Deamon back in 2004.  I never heard of them before that show and they blew the doors off me.  I'd say 99% of the bands we have played
with have impressed me but it's harder to impress me as time goes on as I'm conditioned to holding a certain standard which luckily for me, no one disappoints.

What would you say is the essential Canadian Brutal Death Metal album?

None so Vile by Cryptopsy.  My answer would've been the same 10 years ago, so either I need to search harder or that album was so ahead of its time that it still holds depth to this date.

Are the any newer Canadian Brutal Death Metal bands you like or enjoy listening to?

I don't know if Serene Molestation is considered newer but these guys are awesome to listen to.  Almost every band we shared the stage with is great to listen to.

Can you tell me one of the funniest memories you have with the band?

Oh man, lol, I don't know how public this interview will become so I'll tread lightly on this one.  It probably has to be back from our first Canadian tour with the band Inveigh in August 2004.
What started out from a prank of throwing pudding at eachothers vans on the highway escalated to putting human waste (and deer piss I might add) on eachothers vans.  After 3 weeks of this, the
humour wore off and a truce was called, but getting from the pudding to the deer piss had some serious laughs in between.

Would you like to share any advice for upcoming acts or anyone who would just like to start playing music in general?

Besides practicing... Have fun and make music that YOU enjoy.  It's easy to get caught into trying to write what you think people want to hear but don't bother.  Make music for you and your band
and stand by it.  Who cares who your influences are or what some random guy tells you "what would sound awesome", you get one life and one chance to make something for yourself to be proud of
and if people dig it or not, it's just a bonus.  Be passionate, own your craft, work hard and the rest is a bonus and will take care of itself.

What is the best poutine you have ever eaten and where did you get it?

There is only one answer to this question and it CANNOT be disputed.  Anywhere in Montreal, yes, it's that good.  There's poutine from Montreal and than poutine that wishes it was from Montreal.
That's it folks, don't chase the dragon.

We thank Brian for taking his time to do this interview with us check outhis band DISGUST www.facebook.com/disgustmusic

Keep it brutal.

This Thursday's Interview will feature Brian Figueiredo of DISGUST