EMQ’s With NOCTOMB
EMQ’s With NOCTOMB
Hi everyone! Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with USA Black/ Sludge/ Doom Metal band, Noctomb. Huge thanks to them for taking part.
How did you come up with your band name?
It comes from a made-up spelling of some gibberish (maybe Latin?) word spoken from a Necronomicon incantation in the movie Evil Dead.
What Country/Region are you from and what is the Metal/Rock scene like there?
We’re from Raleigh, North Carolina. The scene here is awesome! Tons of good bands, a bunch of supportive musicians, and people that really care about this crazy shit we do.
What is your latest release? (Album, EP, Single, Video)
We’re gearing up to release a self-titled record on Sept. 22! It’s our second album, and our first vinyl release ever.
Who have been your greatest influences?
You’d get wildly different answers from each band member, but for me personally, it changes all the time! When we first started, I imagined doing a sort of Burning Witch, Doom thing, but with some fast Black Metal Riffs in there. But once you add in other musicians with other influences, you end up with something different entirely, and that’s a good thing. My idea kinda sucked compared to what we ended up doing. Lately I’ve been digging the new Krallice record, Richmond’s Unmaker has an album called “Firmament” that I love showing people, and I just did the sound for Ghost Bath this week, and they were phenomenal.
What first got you into music?
I got started on guitar because of my older brother, but as far as playing in bands and stuff, going to hardcore basement shows in Raleigh back in the day really made me want to do the band thing. It was just so fucking COOL you know? As a kid in the mosh pit, getting grabbed by the neck and pinned against the wall by a frontman while screaming lyrics in your face was pretty fucking awesome and somehow inspiring.
If you could collaborate with a current band or musician who would it be?
I’m a sucker for a pedal steel player. If someone could make that sound cool with a song of ours, that’d be fun. They always have really cool little customized chairs too. The band Lathe does it!
If you could play any festival in the world, which would you choose and why?
I’m more concerned with the bands I’m playing with than any specific fest or location. As long as I’m into them, I’m happy.
What’s the weirdest gift you have ever received from a fan?
Can’t really think of anything particularly bizarre off the top of my head.
If you had one message for your fans, what would it be?
Ain’t nobody need that from me.
If you could bring one rock star back from the dead, who would it be?
I mean I love Phil Lynott, but maybe he just wants to rest, you know?
What do you enjoy the most about being a musician? And what do you hate?
I love playing shows, hanging with my friends, getting free beer, recording, writing, everything. About the worst of it is hauling gear and losing money, which I think we’re all really used to by now!
If you could change one thing about the music industry, what would it be?
I wish the endless need for social media content wasn’t there. It’s not enough to just play shows, print fliers, and put out records any more. The times are what they are, though.
Name one of your all-time favourite albums?
Anything by Death. Not a single bad song. From the early gorey stuff, to the proggy last album, I’m about it all.
What’s best? Vinyl, Cassettes, CD’s or Downloads?
Vinyl for actually paying attention, and the ritual of listening. Cassettes for my old ass truck, downloads/streaming for day-to-day. I personally don’t have much use for CD’s nowadays, but I still have a collection and I’ll buy from a band I like to support any day.
What’s the best gig that you have played to date?
My personal favorite has been Medium Well in Hell, a cool (mostly) Black Metal fest that happens locally here. We’ve played it twice so far. Always really sick bands, cool vendors, good turnout, and can’t complain about free BBQ either!
If you weren’t a musician, what else would you be doing?
I don’t know. It’s such a huge part of my life. I work at a music venue and play in bands. I would definitely sleep more.
Which five people would you invite to a dinner party?
If I’m having dinner parties, I’ve definitely gotten too old.
What’s next for the band?
Record coming out soon, headed out on an East Coast tour with Nganga (Raleigh Black Metal), start writing the next one!
What Social Media/Website links do you use to get your music out to people?
Instagram – @noctomb.official
Facebook – www.facebook.com/noctomb.official
Bandcamp – www.noctomb.bandcamp.com
Also on spotify, etc.
Jaffa Cakes? Are they a cake or a biscuit?
Y’all haven’t changed these questions in a while, huh? Answered this for another band years ago! (Beth here – for some reason you have the old template! Apologies, we actually have changed it now! The perpetrator of this mishap shall be found and flogged!)
Thank you for your time.
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