Welcome to our interview with Corrozion! Dive
into the dark depths of 'Dark Lights' as we explore the inspiration behind
their latest album.
1. Your latest album "Dark Lights"
delves into dark themes and emotions. What inspired the lyrical content and
musical direction for this record?
The lyrics
are inspired by readings, news stories and films, and flow from the atmosphere
created by the musicians. The songs have been chosen so that the EP remains
coherent; they are different but keep a common thread.
2. "Hypnotized" kicks off the album
with a powerful sound. Can you tell us about the creative process behind this
track and how it sets the tone for the rest of the album?
The track
begins with a sample to set the mood. Damien, the guitarist, originally came up
with the riff, then the bass was added and finally the drums. We see it as an
invitation to a journey into the world of Corrozion.
3. "Out of Time" has been described as incisive. What message or
feeling were you aiming to convey with this song?
“Out of
Time” expresses a certain psychological suffering linked to confinement,
whether real or imaginary.
4. "When Death Decides for You" takes
listeners to the edge of the abyss. What was the inspiration behind this
intense and introspective track?
Initially,
the inspiration was to make a track that sounded rather dark wave; in the end,
something more visceral came out of it, something that takes you to the gut!
5. "Sleepwalker" has a haunting
quality to it. How did you approach crafting the atmosphere and mood for this
song?
For
“Sleepwalker”, the idea was to start with a rather calm melody and build up
intensity throughout the song. It's a song cut out for live performance, with
the vocals building to a climax and, let's say, a massive ending.
6. Working with David Potvin at Dome Studio in
Angers must have been an enriching experience. How did his production style
contribute to shaping the sound of "Dark Lights"?
We had
already worked with David on the previous EP “Come back/Exil” and we wanted to
work with him again. I think he's really brought his touch to it, there's a
“Dome Studio” sound that's very much his own.
7. Your cover art for the album is quite
striking. Can you share the concept behind the artwork and how it reflects the
music within?
What you
see is a fundus (eye) with a chaos
cross. It is said that the soul can be seen through the eye. The eye allows us
to see the outside world more or less objectively, but it's also a gateway to
the psyche. The boundary between mind and reality, that's how this EP reflects
it.
8. Your upcoming shows include performances at
Oudon and Hellfest le off. What can fans expect from your live performances,
especially in these festival settings?
We want to
convey a sound, that of Corrozion, and I hope to convey some emotions too!
9. Looking ahead, what are your plans and
aspirations for Corrozion in the coming year?
We've taken
over the compositions, so the idea is to move forward and make our music
evolve, and then of course to continue transmitting it via concerts.
10. Finally, where can listeners find more
information about your music, upcoming shows, and stay updated on all things
Corrozion?
You can
find all our news on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/corrozionmetal
and our music on all streaming platforms, with a few CDs still for sale on
Bandcamp!
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