Formed in 2022 by long-time friends Preston Wilson and Alex Valdés, Buried blends doom, thrash, and progressive metal, crafting heavy, intricate music with dark, defiant themes.
1. Buried
was formed in 2022 by Preston Wilson and Alex Valdés. Can you share the story
of how the band came together and what inspired you to create Buried?
Alex and I
have been friends for about 20 years. We met through music and have jammed a
little here and there but nothing ever serious. For years now, we’ve been
talking about starting a sludge metal band due to our mutual love of Acid Bath,
but we just never took that next step. Finally I just started sending Alex some
songs, he started adding his shit, and what we were creating was something
really unique and special. From there Buried was born. -Preston
2. Ben
Rosputni, you reunited with Preston after 15 years to form Buried. How did your
previous collaboration influence the dynamic of the band, and what brought you
back together?
The
experiences in the past I think laid the groundwork for Buried. I’ve known
Preston and Alex for a long time and we have definitely seen each other at our
more interesting moments. When Preston approached me, it was him and Alex that
made me want to do it. -Ben
3. Buried’s
sound is a blend of doom, thrash, and progressive metal, drawing inspiration
from bands like Black Sabbath, Acid Bath, and Pantera. How do you integrate
these diverse influences into your music while maintaining a unique sound?
We just
write shit that we like to hear and that we enjoy playing. Every genre has its
positives and negatives. Some metal genres are ruined by a particular vocal
style, but the music is fantastic, and sometimes it’s the other way around. We
aim to bring all the positives together to create something unique. -Preston
4. Your
music is described as both heavy and intricate, exploring themes of despair and
defiance. Can you elaborate on the lyrical themes and what messages you aim to
convey through your music?
I think a
lot about the most random situations and scenarios. I think of dark things
often and enjoy playing with that aesthetic and those themes. "No
Saviors" message is pretty simple. We had our chance and we choked. Nobody
is coming to cradle anyone to the afterlife. Burn with dignity or burn with
fear. Either way we burn. -Ben
5. Your
debut single is set to release on August 14, 2024. What can fans expect from
this track, and how does it represent the overall sound of your upcoming EP,
'Infect and Replicate'?
I think the
cats out of the bag, as it’s been out for a few weeks now haha. But “No
Saviors” really shows the extremes to be expected on Infect and Replicate.
From the slow doomy riffs to the fast brutal death metal type riffs toward the
end. -Preston
6. 'Infect
and Replicate' is scheduled to drop in early 2025. Can you give us a sneak peek
into the creative process behind this EP and what listeners can anticipate from
it?
The music
on Infect and Replicate was written by me, but everyone in the band
contributed to each song by bringing their individual style through and
altering the song from my original demo. Listeners can anticipate some very
dark and sludgy shit that’ll also melt your face. -Preston
7. As
seasoned musicians, what does this project mean to each of you personally, and
how does it differ from your previous musical endeavors?
Personally
for me it’s a second chance at being proud of what I do. I honestly never saw
myself getting out there again. The music just hit at the perfect moment for
me. It was everything I needed to get off my ass. I have approached Buried from
a place of respect for the result. Always open minded. Always ready for
constructive criticism. There’s an honesty here that really drops the barriers.
-Ben
8. You
mentioned that Buried represents a final push to carve out your place in the
metal scene. What drives this sense of urgency, and what goals do you hope to
achieve with this band?
Well, I’ve
started realizing I have to hit the bathroom 30 seconds after I’ve shit my
pants. Time must be winding down. -Ben
9. Buried
has been gaining recognition in the Phoenix metal scene. How has the local
community responded to your music, and how important is the live performance
aspect to your band?
Phoenix has
been great! Most all of us have been part of the scene for a long time now, but
the support on this new project has been really something else. Buried has yet
to play out, but we’re going to treat the live performance as another piece of
the art. As musicians, we are entertainers, so we‘re not just going to play our
music, I mean you could sit at home and just listen to the record if that’s
what you wanted, but we’re actually going to put on a show. -Preston
10. Do
you have any upcoming live shows or tour plans that fans should be excited
about? How do you plan to bring the intensity of your music to the stage?
We’re
planning our first run in February with some really great bands. Buried’s music
is very emotional and very intense, and we plan to bring that to the stage.
We’re currently planning and designing all the lighting and video to really
bring a great experience to the fans. -Preston
11. With
your debut EP on the horizon, what are your plans for the future? Are there any
long-term goals or projects that you’re particularly excited about?
As you
mentioned we’re getting pretty close to the release of Infect and Replicate,
and we’re going to slowly roll out all the tracks over the next few months.
We’re in the process of planning some really cool shows for this EP, and we’re
also already working on our next record. -Preston
12. Finally,
what message do you want to leave with your fans as you prepare to release your
debut single and move forward with Buried?
Stay tuned
and follow us on whatever social media platform you prefer. We try to be very
active, reach out and let us know your thoughts on our music or just say what’s
up, we’ll definitely respond. Our second song is set to release October 11th
with an early premiere on October 10th through Decibel Magazine, so keep your
eyes open for that. -Preston
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