Omêka’s latest single, "Day of Wrath," blends intense energy with a rich sound, showcasing their evolution since rebranding. We caught up with the band to discuss the track's creation, recording process, and future.
1. Your
new single "Day of Wrath" has an intense energy and rich sound. What
inspired the theme and composition of the track?
This song has been
around since the inception of the band. After seeing different incarnations
with previous vocalists it finally found its sound with our current vocalist.
Lyrically it's just about a horror film he saw.
2. The recording process for Day of Wrath spanned multiple studios. How did
this approach shape the final product, and what challenges or advantages did it
bring?
We ended up traveling to the North Island of New Zealand to capture all the
guitar tracks with some good friends from the band Pull Down The Sun. At the
time we intended on tracking them ourselves with our former guitarist who had
the capability, but left the band before we could. So it definitely became a
challenging and more expensive than anticipated.
3. Omêka’s music blends elements of melodic death metal and groove metal
with softer soundscapes. How do you strike a balance between aggression and
tranquility in your songwriting?
Each of us has our own individual inspirations to draw from. Some might
like more heavier death/tech styles of metal while others enjoy more simple
straight forward groove oriented styles. Bringing all that together helps us
find our sound.
4. Since rebranding from ‘Fall of Them’ to Omêka, how has the band’s vision and sound evolved?
A lot of music has carried over with the rebrand, but we've definitely found ourselves more open to explore different genres with our current lineup.
5. With band members coming from groups like TAINTED and BULLETBELT, how have your collective experiences influenced Omêka’s creative direction?
Those of us who come from those aforementioned bands came from playing big international support slots as well as overseas touring. That's invaluable experience to the others who need to know what it takes to get to that next level.
6. Your previous singles, Hikikomori and Degradation, received great feedback. How does Day of Wrath compare or build on those earlier releases?
Those songs were actually all collectively written, rehearsed, recorded and played live around the same time. The original intention was to release them all together as an EP. After the departure of some previous members we reassessed and decided to just release these as singles instead.
7. Zorran Mendonsa handled the mixing and mastering for Day of Wrath. What was it like working with him, and how did his expertise elevate the track?
Zorran is well known in the New Zealand metal scene for working with many great bands. He's professional, knows what he's doing and can achieve the sound you're looking for. The results speak for themselves.
8. Fans are excited about the possibility of a full-length release. Can you share any updates or insights about your upcoming album and what listeners can expect?
Currently we have one other song complete and ready to go whenever we want. We also have another two tracked that need vocals, mixing and mastering. Whether it all ends up collectively released or not is still up for discussion. However, we have a few other songs written and rehearsed that we bring to the live stage often so hopefully an full length is in the cards soon.
9. Omêka is known for its powerful live performances. How does performing these genre-blending tracks on stage differ from recording them in the studio?
In the studio and rehearsal it's all about perfection and keeping it all sounding tight. So once we hit the stage we want it to go flawlessly. Sometimes that perfection is sacrificed a little bit to put on an energetic fun performance.
10. Lastly, what message do you hope listeners take away from Day of Wrath and your music as a whole?
We hope listeners enjoy it! And hopefully check out our other music if they do and keep an eye on what we have to come.
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