Interviews: Anomie

On this new occasion, we had the opportunity to interview the Black Metal band Anomie from Chile. Check out the interview and follow this band on their FACEBOOK PAGE.

1. Where did you get the idea for the band name? Did you plan it or came out like that?

Cesar Pulpeiro: The name comes from Emile Durkheim’s theories of anomie, which seek to explain how the lack of social norms psychologically influences the individual and how this absence can lead to the development of negative psychological phenomena in the person

2. Why did you want to play this genre?

CP: We were trying to broaden the kind of music we were playing, and we felt like in this genre, the lines aren't so clearly drawn, which gives us the freedom to explore different music ideas.

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

Cp: No, we met in the band

4. Each band member's favourite band?

Cp: me, Deafheaven/Tool

Vicente: Alcest/Mgla

Gustavo: Opeth

Fidel: Mercyful Fate

Pato: Los temerarios

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?

CP: The majority of the lyrics are inspired by personal experiences or moments that have left a mark on us, but approached from a psychological and even philosophical perspective, often using metaphorical language, while still staying connected to the real-life events behind them 

6. Where was your last gig?

CP: Santiago de Chile, with a great band we admire, Sol Sistere.

7. Where would you like to act?

CP: Right now, we just want to play as many places as we can, ideally leave Chile and hit up some festivals that vibe with our music.

8. Whom would you like to feature with?

CP: There are several current bands in modern black metal, neo prog, and shoegaze that we’d love to share the stage with, like Deafheaven, Alcest, Mgla, Leprous... I don't know, it's hard to pick just one.

9. Whom not?

CP: This one’s easier, any NSBM band or bands with similar fascist ideologies, which is very common within the black metal scene.

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

CP: Luckily, no. We’ve been doing this for a while in different bands, so we're used to it.

A tip: Always remember that if you’re here, it’s because this is what you chose because you love it, so you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be. And lots of practice and learning your instrument and sound, jajaja.

11. What bands have inspired you the most?

CP: In general, we’re pretty big music lovers, and we've each been making and listening to music for a long time, so we get inspiration from all kinds of places — from '70s jazz and prog rock to the most extreme metal today. Plus, with the internet and globalization, we’re now listening to music and bands from all over the world, which is pretty awesome

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

CP: Thankfully, we haven’t had any bad or weird experiences so far, just all good stuff.

13. What do you think of your fans?

CP: We send a lot of love and thanks to the people who follow us, and we hope you enjoy our new album as much as we enjoyed recording it. See you on the road.

14. What do you think of our site?

CP: We want to thank you for giving us this space, and in general, for giving a platform to bands from places as distant and different as ours

15. Something to add?

CP: It’s been a pleasure answering this interview. Thank you so much for this space. We hope you enjoy our new album Virtus Pereundi, and see you live someday.