Interviews: Seethe

On this new occasion, we had the opportunity to interview the Nu-Metal band Seethe from the USA. Check out the interview and follow the band on their FACEBOOK PAGE.

1. For readers discovering Seethe for the first time, how would you describe the project's sound and identity?

Seethe is primarily a hodgepodge of whatever influences and styles I am into or inspired by at the moment. Primarily, my sounds are steeped in the 90’s and early 00’s. That’s the beauty of being a solo artist: I can more or less do what I want, when I want. Regardless of whatever genre or style I am doing, you can bet I’m raging and caging about something.

2. What inspired the writing of “Critic // Critique,” and what message were you hoping to communicate through the song?

In short, the song stemmed from people around where I’m from always messing with me because I’m the weird metal vocalist. It doesn’t matter what charity shows I throw to raise money for whatever cause or whatever magazine feature I get… somebody always has a comment to make. I guess the moral of the story is that you can't please everybody… just be yourself.

3. You describe the track as confronting society's expectations of "normality." Was there a specific experience that inspired those lyrics?

Oh definitely. Another thing that the song represents is a middle finger to those who are stuck in that small-town mentality, especially when they couldn’t make it out in the real world and had to come back with their tail between their legs.

4. Seethe was born during the COVID-19 pandemic. How did that period shape the vision and direction of the project?

Seethe originally started as a passion project during the pandemic so I had a creative outlet. Honestly, it still surprises me what all I have done with this project in 6 years. I've gotten to be in some cool publications, play shows with some of my idols, and feature on tracks with some amazing people over the course of time.

5. Your music blends nu metal, alternative metal, electronic elements, and trap metal. How did you develop that unique combination of styles?

When Seethe first started, it was meant to be primarily electronically influenced, and it was until recent years. I was heavy in the trap metal scene, but I felt I had kinda outgrown that genre and needed to spread my wings some and grow and develop as an artist and singer.

6. “Critic // Critique” hints at the upcoming project Blue Notes & Old Doses. What can fans expect from that release?

Listen, “Blue Notes” is the album I have always wanted to record. There is nothing necessarily new or original on it, but I threw every trick I had in the book at it. I wanted to give the listener that feeling I had with my favorite records when I was younger. The nostalgia is strong with this one. There is plenty of melody and heaviness to go around, along with some strong lyrics and hooks.

7. How has Seethe evolved since the project's earliest releases?

Oh my yes. My voice and songwriting abilities have developed and changed so much since my first release under this project, along with moving away from the glitchy, trap metal soundscapes that dominated my first several releases. I can’t even listen to most of my early material nowadays without cringing.

8. Can you walk us through the songwriting and recording process for “Critic // Critique”?

The writing and recording process for this song showcased the beauty perfectly in creating art. Inspiration struck out of nowhere while I was out for dinner with the family one night. I had to run to the bathroom so I could keep my train of thought and type the lyrics and ideas I had before they left me. Everything thankfully came seamlessly; it was a fun and fast process.

9. What was it like collaborating with Jacob Lizotte of Dark Cabin Studios and Gus Wallner of You Think Music on this release?

Jacob is one of my top favorite producers, right? Dude just oozes talent in his compositions and production work. Gus has been with me for the better part of a decade at this point. If there has been a release from me, more than likely Gus was involved somewhere along the line. That friendship alone is something I wall always cherish in my musical career and journey.

10. Your sound has been compared to Linkin Park, Static-X, and Bring Me The Horizon. Which artists have had the biggest influence on your musical journey? 

EVERYBODY always hits me with the Manson or Jonathan Davis comparison. My biggest influences vocally are Tim Williams (VoD, Bloodsimple), Damien Starkey (Burn Season), Billy Keeton (Skrape), and Phil Anselmo (Pantera).

11. Having previously fronted 9 Stitch Method, what lessons or experiences have carried over into Seethe?

Keep your nose to the grindstone and steer clear of scene drama! 

12. You've shared stages with acts like King 810 and Twiztid. Are there any live performances that stand out as defining moments for the project?

When I opened up for King 810, I did a cover of Korn’s “Here to Stay” and had a pretty banging pit going during the breakdown. Was probably one of my better vocal performances as well.

13. What do you hope listeners take away after hearing this song?

I really hope it empowers people to be comfortable in their own skin and learn to take criticism (constructively), but know their own merit and worth.

14. What are your goals for Seethe moving forward, both creatively and as a live act?

Creatively, mainly just releasing singles from this album and releasing the project as a whole before the end of the year. I’m currently working on some ideas for my next project, but my primary focus is going toward getting this album out to anyone who will give it the time of day. As far as being a live act, I haven’t played in almost 2 years at this point. I am a very active husband and father, and nowadays most of my free time goes toward my babies and their sports and activities.

15. If someone is hearing Seethe for the first time, why should “Critic // Critique” be their introduction to the project?

This song has most of what I have to offer as an artist. The music hits like grandma’s home cooking, the vocals switch back from melodic to aggressive, and the vocal cadences are catchy. I believe it's got a little something in it for everyone.

16. Is there anything else you'd like to share with the readers of Breathing The Core Zine?

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for giving me a moment of your time and helping a nobody feel like somebody. As for a send-off, I can’t help but stress that now more than ever, we need to be supporting independent talent with all the waves of AI technology and world events going on nowadays. If you are doom scrolling and find something you like….LIKE IT, JAM IT, and SHARE IT! As a final thought, thank yinz for jamming my latest single “Critic // Critique”, I have a bunch more singles fixing to come down the line that I’m extremely excited to finally show people! Thank you again!

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