SynlakrosS's new single 'Bunnies And Bows' tackles powerful themes of discrimination and oppression. We discuss the personal inspirations behind the song and the upcoming album 'Mental Parasites'.
1. Your
new single 'Bunnies And Bows' tackles heavy themes of discrimination,
oppression, and harassment. Can you tell us more about the inspiration behind
this song and its lyrics?
It is a
very personal song, I speak from my own experience and I know that other people
can relate. I wanted to make lyrics that empower those people.
2. Patricia,
the lyrics are said to be very personal for you. Can you share more about your
experiences that shaped 'Bunnies And Bows'?
I simply
wrote what I felt and have felt many times.
Throughout
my life I have had my ass or tits touched without my permission. Sometimes
quickly and anonymously and other times thinking they could.
My boss
asked me a few times to dress sexier and show more skin.
Many times,
my opinions and those of other women I know have been ignored because they are
women, that's all.
And I know
a couple of idiots who underpay the women they work with and fire them if they
complain.
And the
list goes on...
There are
many great people and great men who I love and respect. No doubt about that.
There are
many more like them than the assholes, but the assholes make more noise.
3. The
music video for 'Bunnies And Bows' is visually striking. What was the concept
behind it, and how does it enhance the song's message?
I was
inspired by the made up disease Hysteria, which was considered exclusive to
women. Many women who were sent to asylums by their relatives and husbands were
labeled with this and other mental illnesses, when they were not submissive and
had independent thinking.
Many women
suffered and died in these terrible places.
It wasn't
that long ago that this existed.
4. Your
upcoming album 'Mental Parasites' will be released on October 3rd. What can
fans expect from this album in terms of themes and musical style?
I think it
is the album in which we have felt the most free when composing. We have done
whatever we wanted, especially me when I wrote the lyrics.
There are
musical and vocal details that we have not used before.
The songs
on this album are inspired by personality disorders, as well as thoughts and
attitudes that parasitize our mind, turning it into a hostile place and making
us live in hell.
They invite
self-reflection in an entertaining way.
5. SynlakrosS
blends melodic death metal with alternative metal, nu metal, and metalcore
influences. How do you balance these different styles in your music?
I don't
know if there is balance or not, I just know that they integrate very naturally
for us. It just flows.
6. You’ve
mentioned influences from bands like In Flames, Korn, and Slipknot. How have
these bands shaped your sound, and are there any other influences that fans
might be surprised by?
I think
it's very obvious that we are big fans of In Flames, but I think people would
be surprised if they knew that we listen to very varied styles of music, not
just metal, and that sometimes some influence from Michael Jackson, video game
music, Mindless Self Indulgence or Dorian Electra, etc has sneaked in.
7.Can
you describe your songwriting process? How do you typically develop a new song
from the initial idea to the final recording?
Pablo is
the composer of the band, he is always creating. We choose the songs that we
like the most among all the songs that he has composed. Then each one
contributes musically. Before starting to write the lyrics, I choose the
theme of the album and research it, and from there I write the lyrics/compose
the vocals.
8. What
challenges did you face during the production of 'Mental Parasites,' and how
did you overcome them?
Personally,
I had a great time writing and recording this album. For me the challenge is to
do something new and better than the previous one. It is something that
requires dedication, a lot of dedication, but I love it. We love it.
9. As a
female-fronted band in the metal scene, what has been your experience, and what
advice would you give to other bands looking to make their mark?
I've been
doing this for more than a decade and I've seen and experienced a lot of
things. Things are changing, but we are still far from true equality.
My only
advice is to do what you like, to do what you want, no matter what others say.
10. What
are your plans for promoting 'Mental Parasites' after its release? Can fans
expect any tours, special performances, or other events?
We will
tour Europe again with this new album. We will play in cities where we have
already played, but also in new cities and countries. We are looking
forward to it!
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