EMQ’s With Electron
EMQ’s With Electron
Hi everyone! Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with UK Metalcore band, Electron. Huge thanks to them for taking part.
What is your name, what do you play and can you tell us a little bit about the history of the band?
Electron was born from resilience and the will to fight for our dream. After years of fighting, we managed to record our debut album. With determination and hard work, we managed to overcome all the barriers that were standing in our way. Now, we rise stronger than ever.
Our metalcore band has been pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of music for the past year. We have worked tirelessly to create an album that is a true reflection of who we are, both as a band and as individuals. Our debut album, “Defiance,” is an expression of our commitment to breaking away from our past and forging a new future – a future full of creativity and passion. We hope that our music will give you the strength to face life’s struggles, to prove yourself that you can achieve great things, and to show that you are never alone. This is only the beginning of our journey, and we are excited to see where it takes us.
How did you come up with your band name?
We needed a name that could describe the rebellion and the ferocity of this band… Something bold.
Electrons are particles known for their energy and when they collide, they resist and bounce away from each other.
What Country / Region are you from and what is the Metal / Rock scene like there?
We’re from London, United Kingdom. There are hundreds of good new bands emerging every day, especially in the Camden Circuit. If you’re. a Rock / Metal fan, it’s a great time to be living here – there’s always something going on, the number of gigs is stupendous. You just have to get on the tube, head to Camden, and enter the first venue you see. You won’t be disappointed!
What is your latest release?
Throw Me Away – released in April.
Who have been your greatest influences?
Tough to name them all, as everybody listens to a lot of bands… However, the ones I think that are easily identifiable are Solence, Architects, Alter Bridge, Metallica and Five Finger Death Punch.
What first got you into music?
I’ve been into music since I was a baby. I can recall that at an early age, I was pretty into Aerosmtih, Lenny Kravitz, Nirvana and Metallica. I decided to play guitar when I first heard Joe Perry’s solo on Amazing.
If you could collaborate with a current band or musician who would it be?
Probably Solence, Korn, Lzzy Hale or Corey Taylor. I love their music and what their message stands for.
If you could play any festival in the world, which would you choose and why?
Rock Am Ring – Germany. I’ve been watching that festival since a little kid – it’d be a massive accomplishment for us to perform there!
What’s the weirdest gift you have ever received from a fan?
My chains. I don’t know why, but this guy really wanted me to have them – and I’ve been using it since then.
If you had one message for your fans, what would it be?
No matter what you’re going through, know that you’re meant to achieve happiness. We’re always encouraging our fans to face life’s struggles and never give up.
If you could bring one rock star back from the dead, who would it be?
Damn, so tough. There are so many talented people that have left us, like EVH, Tina Turner, Lemmy, Cornell, Hendrix, Chester… If I could only choose one, I’d bring back Cobain – because I grew up listening to Nirvana 24/7; and I believe that he was ahead of their time. What a genius!
What do you enjoy the most about being a musician? And what do you hate?
It’s easy to say that the anxiety and pressure that comes with the job are the toughest things about being a musician. You really have to be a maniac to want a career in this industry. However, all the pain and stress attached to it are compensated by the feeling of creating a song and the adrenaline of performing live. I feel I can really say what I think with no filter – it’s total freedom. And in my opinion, nothing beats that.
If you could change one thing about the music industry, what would it be?
Streaming / royalties payments. Labels are progressing now, and some streaming platforms are becoming more “artist-friendly”. However, just take a look at how much Spotify pays per stream… Ridiculous, you need to constantly have millions of streams per multiple tracks, in order to make a living out of music – and I’m not talking about a wage that would only allow you to “survive”, and not very comfortably.
Name one of your all-time favourite albums?
And Justice For All – Metallica. It’s my favourite album.
What’s best? Vinyl, Cassettes, CD’s or Downloads?
Vinyl – the feeling you get when you take it out of the case, get the needle “scanning it”, and then you get to year the first sounds… It’s amazing!
What’s the best gig that you have played to date?
The latest one, at St. Moritz Club – Soho (London, UK). We’re getting tighter than ever, and the energy levels are rising. We’ll keep practicing to improve, but I believe that now we’re achieving a new level, in comparison to our latest year.
If you weren’t a musician, what else would you be doing?
Dead.
Which five people would you invite to a dinner party?
My bandmates and my producer.
What’s next for the band?
Releasing this album in September, Tour from September to October, and then write the new stuff for next year.
What Social Media / Website links do you use to get your music out to people?
https://facebook.com/officialelectronband
https://instagram.com/officialelectronband
https://youtube.com/@electron2990
Time for a very British question now. As an alternative to the humble sandwich, is the correct name for a round piece of bread common in the UK either a Bap, a Barm (or Barm Cake), a Batch, a Bun a Cob, a Muffin, a Roll or a Tea Cake?
A Bread Roll – it’s the most common, however some people are still saying Cob, Bum or Bam. But usually, Bread Roll.
Thank you for your time. Is there anything else that you would like to add?
Don’t give up on your aspirations – the road is paved with obstacles and hard times, but you do have the strength to overcome those barriers. In the end, it will be worth it, and success will taste even better.
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