Mat (Filth Is Eternal)
What are your top five albums that were released in 2021? (In order 1-5)
- Cannibal Corpse - Violence Unimagined
- Black Mass - Feast at the Forbidden Tree
- Wharflurch - Psychedelic Realms ov Hell
- Fotocrime - Heart of Crime
- Mortiferum - Preserved in Torment
What band did you discover in 2021 (can be a brand new band or an older band) that had an impact on your life? What made them significant?
Fotocrime was a pretty significant one for me. Ryan strikes me as being an incredibly kind and humble person and the catharsis that he shares in his music really resonates with me. I've never been big on goth rock/ post-punk stuff but Ryan's riffs and vocal hooks just scratch an itch that I didn't know needed scratching. In particular, the track "So So Low" really moved me the first time I heard it. The pain and grief of losing a dear loved one that is expressed in this song will probably give me goosebumps every time I hear it. Maybe it's just a personal one for me because I can relate so closely and personally to the lyrics.
How will you remember 2021? (In terms of music)
Hah, it's been weird as fuck. Although we're still kind of coming out of our quarantine "hibernation" we have managed to stay really busy. We put out our second LP, Love is a Lie, and we saw the return of live music in the PNW. I'm definitely grateful and will always remember the love and support that folks have shown towards the new record. However, the most memorable moments for me will probably always be the first couple shows back from lockdown. Specifically, I want to give a shout out to the folks in Generation Decline/ The Charleston in Bremerton, WA for throwing our first gig back after almost a 2 year hiatus of playing live. It was total chaos... It was perfect.
What can we look forward to from you in 2022?
More music. Tours. New merch. We're gonna be hitting it as hard as we are physically able.
What records are you looking forward to most in 2022?
Hmmmmm..... I know Acephalix has been working on a new one and I'm fucking hyped on that. Also heard a rumor that there is new NIGHTFELL material on the way. I really like metal if you hadn't noticed. hahaha
What went through your head the first time you played live in 2021 after the delay? (If you haven’t -- what do you anticipate when you hit that point?)
A few things, for sure.... "Is it too soon?", "Is this safe?", "What the fuck is happening?" "Do I even remember how to do this?"
Mat – social media links
- Twitter: @Mathew Chandler
