Interviews: Farewell To Lies
1. Where did you get the idea for the band name, you planned it or came out just like that?
I remember our first gig was getting close, and we realised it was probably time to give the band a name. We’d been throwing ideas around for a while, but nothing had stuck.
Eventually, we put together a shortlist. I can’t remember all the options, but the two finalists were “Prism of Reality” and “Farewell To Lies”. Luckily, my suggestion won! Every now and then, I think about what we could have ended up calling ourselves, and it still scares me a little. Haha!
2. Why did you want to play this genre?
I’ve always been drawn to metalcore and deathcore. Those two genres probably describe my taste in metal best. But listening to our songs now, I wouldn’t say we’re 100% either one.
We’re a mix of heavy riffs, powerful drums, varied vocals, bass parts that serve the song, and different effects and synths. We’re more interested in putting those elements together in our own way than fitting neatly into one genre.
3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?
Most of the original lineup met at our first rehearsal. Maciek and Kacper were the exception - they were already friends before joining the band.
With the current lineup, there were a few connections already, and we discovered more along the way. It turns out our drummer, Alex, and I narrowly missed each other in another band back in Belarus many years ago. I joined about a month after he’d left!
Our vocalist, Hleb, and I have known each other for many, many years. We’ve got plenty of stories together. Haha!
As for our bassist, Anton, we recently discovered that he has mutual friends with both Alex and me. It’s funny how those connections only came to light once we started playing together. Small world!
4. Each band member's favourite band?
Picking just one would be impossible, so here’s a small selection of our favourites:
- Hleb (vocals): Slipknot, Attack Attack!, BFI.
- Alex (drums): Breakdown of Sanity, Invertor, August Burns Red, Volumes, After the Burial, Skrillex.
- Anton (bass): Tool, Dream Theater, Rammstein.
- Alex (guitar): All Shall Perish, Chelsea Grin, Ice Nine Kills, Within the Ruins.
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg!
5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?
It really varies. Naturally, what happens in our lives influences us. Struggles, joy, personal crises - those are probably some of the strongest things that can push us to create.
But I also believe inspiration alone isn’t enough. Often, you just need to work consistently, play around with ideas and keep recording demos. Then, at some point, you’ll hear a riff that grabs you and sparks a new song. Once that happens, the whole thing often comes together in one evening. The demo, of course! Haha!
6. Where was your last gig?
Most of our shows so far have been in Poland, mainly in Warsaw. Our latest gig was in Warsaw as well.
7. Where would you like to act?
We’d love to play Wacken Open Air, Hellfest, Download Festival and Impericon Festival. Those are some of our dream stages!
8. Whom would you like to feature with?
We’d love to collaborate with the bands we mentioned among our favourites. Getting to create something together with artists who have inspired us would be amazing!
9. Whom not?
For us, a collaboration needs a shared understanding of what we’re doing, a clear plan and a willingness to follow through. Both sides need to be interested and open about their intentions.
If any of those things are missing, we’re probably not the right fit. Sooner or later, that’s likely to become a problem.
10. Have any of you ever suffered from stage fright? Any tips for beginners on how to beat that?
I think performers at every level get nervous before a show. I’d call it pre-show jitters rather than stage fright. With experience, you learn to channel that energy into your performance and even enjoy the feeling. When you’re starting out, though, it can overwhelm you and lead to unexpected mistakes.
Our current lineup has quite a bit of experience, so we tend to use those nerves to our advantage and enjoy the rush. My advice to beginners would be to accept that feeling rather than fight it. Learning to work with it comes with experience.
11. What bands have inspired you the most?
The bands we listed as our favourites have definitely had a big influence on our music. But listening to what we’re creating, I think we naturally explore ideas beyond those influences too. And that’s how it should be!
Still, those favourite bands have certainly left their mark on us.
12. What's the weirdest thing a fan has ever asked you for?
One guy came up to us after a show and said something along the lines of: “I listened to your songs yesterday. I wasn’t a fan of the mixes, but you guys sound great live. You should re-record them!”
Not exactly a strange request, but definitely some very direct feedback! Haha!
13. What do you think of your fans?
We’re grateful to everyone who listens to us and supports what we do. We want to keep making our music even more powerful, both for the people already with us and for those who haven’t discovered us yet. Hopefully, we’ll reach more and more people along the way!
14. What do you think of our site?
Personally, I love metal platforms where you can read about bands at every stage of their journey. Sometimes you discover a hidden gem and then get to watch them break through.
I also really enjoy your compilations - they’re a great way to discover music! It’s great that you’re doing this and giving bands a platform. Much respect!
15. Something to add?
Thank you for the questions! We really enjoyed answering them and are happy to be part of this.
We hope this interview has helped you get to know us a little better. We’re always excited to welcome new listeners, so check out our latest singles, “God Forgive Me” and “Death Whistle”.
More music is coming soon. Stay true!
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