Interviews: Death Club

On this new occasion, we have had the opportunity to interview the Modern Metal band Death Club from Canada. Check out this band and follow them on their FACEBOOK PAGE.

1. Where did you get the idea for the band name, you plan it or come out just like that?

The name Death Club is kind of ironic, but the meaning of it is inclusiveness. We wanted a name that includes our fans with our band. Having a club represents that. Death doesn’t discriminate, and if you are going to die someday, you are part of the club.

2. Why did you want to play this genre?

Dana: We’ve been playing Metal since our early teens, and it resonates with us more than other genres, plus, you can't beat the live energy.

Chelsea: I like fun kick-drum patterns, and mid-tempo-high energy songs, as well as songs you can understand and relate to the lyrics.

Adam: Because you can do anything in metal. It's the most versatile genre. Once you go the heaviest you can go, it can be reeled in and controlled for specific purposes within each song.

3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?

Adam: I knew Dana from a previous band we both played in, so I knew we had musical chemistry and could competently create songs together, but I hadn't met Chelsea till my first rehearsal with Death Club. She immediately impressed me with consistent tempos and dynamic beats.

4. Each band member's favorite band?

Dana: It’s hard to say, I go through a lot of phases, and right now I'm really enjoying shuffling my playlist. My favorite band right now is probably Jinjer. 

Chelsea: Gojira

Adam: RUSH!

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?

Dana: I like to write songs based on events in my life, whether metaphorical or emotional. Inspiration comes in waves and usually spills out when I have an idea or something complicated happens.

Adam: Making something that wasn't there yesterday.

6. Where was your last gig?

Newmarket – The Spot. It was our first time playing a show there, and it was pretty cool because it was where we all jammed for the first time. It kinda felt full circle.

7. Where would you like to act?

We are always looking for new venues in the GTA, and have been trying to spiral outward. Right now Quebec and New Brunswick have been on our radar. The USA would be awesome as well. Some of our dream venues/events would be: The Opera House, Budweiser Stage, Wacken,

8. Whom would you like to feature with?

Any one of our favorite bands of course. Misstiq, or Hunter from Hunt the Dinosaur, Michael Åkerfeldt (Opeth)

9. Whom not?

There are some features that have come out with some mainstream bands that are kind of unnecessary. Any one we would feature with would have to fit the dynamic to the song but also bring their uniqueness and artistry to the music. 

10. Have any of you ever suffered from stage fright? Any tip for beginners on how to beat that?

Chelsea: Warm up ahead of time while listening to a couple of good songs, chat with a few friends or people in the crowd

Adam: One Shot of tequila, half-gram pre-roll, and a beer on stage to sip between songs. You'll do fine, kid.

11. What bands have inspired you the most?

Chelsea: Pantera, Deftones, Crypta

Dana: Lamb of God, System of a Down, Jinjer, Green Day

Adam: Rush, Opeth, Behemoth, Mastodon, Porcupine Tree

12. What's the weirdest thing a fan has ever asked you for?

Chelsea: No Comment, but it wasn’t appropriate.

Adam: I'd say a pick, but I use my fingers...

13. What do you think of your fans?

Chelsea: Our fans are really fun and supportive, and we are always excited to see our next show announcement, photos, or video content.

Adam: Passionate!

14. What do you think of our site?

It's great to see a website with such a diverse range of bands and dive deeper than just the band name and members. It’s awesome.

15. Something to add?

We open for Green Jelly on April 25th at Rum Runners in London Ontario, And then Volcandra and Micawber on May 1 at The Baby G in Toronto