Max Vocals/guitar
1. Can you tell us a little bit about the band for those that have never heard of you before?
1. We formed at the dawn of 2009 in a small town in Pennsylvania, just outside the state's capital. After a failed prior project between three of our then members, they felt a new path was to be explored, thus Horde was born.
2. How would you describe your musical sound?
2. Melancholic, contemplative black metal with a wide spectrum of influence. Sometimes for sake of ease we avoid the black metal tag, but it is what most refer to us as. Thankfully we have had people who admittedly detest black metal tell us how much they enjoy our music, so that is a great achievement in itself to us.
3. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the music?
3. Most of our lyrics represent the struggle of personal evolution (not the genetic sort) and ascension to your higher self. "Essence" deals with observations of man as a whole, and the upcoming release leans more on personal ways of coping/ascending.
4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the bands name?
4. The name is derived from Emperor lyrics, from a song and album that is a defining influence on us (especially in those early days.) I can not speak for everyone, but the moon itself has a substantial influence on myself, so the name does hold a great deal of symbolism when I find myself descending into the infinity of thoughts.
5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe your stage performance?
5. Opening up for Black Dahlia Murder at a Lancaster club in a room with three stories of (~400) people watching us from every angle was quite an experience. The show was very well received. We were the only local opener for the tour package and a lot of people seemed to appreciate our performance that night. Cannabis Corpse was also on the tour but got held up between the last show and ours so they didn't show up until later and missed their chance to play. Which was cool, because a friend who had access to a vacant radio station organized a DIY show for them to play at midnight. There were about 100 of us in this packed tiny room having the best night of our lives. A music video was made for "Gateways to Inhalation" by that friend and has been circulating nicely.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbSAXwShd1Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbSAXwShd1Y
6. Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?
6. As many shows as we can get, no plans for touring yet.
7. Currently, you are unsigned have you received any label interest or are you looking for a label?
7. Our next release will be under HPGD Productions out of Philadelphia. Semi-local, and the man behind the label has been interested in us for a while so we are quite excited. Our drummer plays in another band called The Beyond who have just released their debut album, Frostbitepanzerfuck, on the label. It is getting great exposure, so we are indeed very excited for what the future holds! The man behind the label (Mike) truly cares about the music he distributes. It is very nice to know there are still people like that out there. People like that are what helps bands in this materialistic age endure the bullshit and be themselves.
8. On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of black and extreme metal?
8. Positive, for the most part. We have some friends in Germany (Hallig), and Canada (Catuvolcus) who have said beyond nice things about our music. Both bands are extremely melodic, but do not sacrifice aggression. An all too rare combination of traits in the watered down, weak, mainstream metal market of today. We were played on an online radio station based in Belgium called Kicks Extreme Radio. That was an honour, as we've never had communication with the man behind it before. The music is out there and slowly people are finding it. The internet is one of the greatest things that could have happened to music. It's scope is so wide, and it could even potentially end the music business for good if people will one day hopefully let it. We have received a lot more exposure here in America, and have made some great friends in other bands. I fear I may forget some if I start listing them, so I encourage everyone to go to our facebook page and scroll through the "likes" to hear the quality bands we frequent venues with. Some truly unique projects come out of Pennsylvania and the bordering states.
9. Are there any other musical projects besides this band or is this a full time line up?
9. This band is certainly full time, but as it stands now Lucas also plays in The Beyond who are currently on hiatus. I have played in a number of other projects, none of which have got to the point of recording anything aside from rehearsals yet. Soon enough...
10. What direction do you see your music heading into on future releases?
10. Whichever directions we feel are the honest ones to take.
11. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
11. Some profound influences on most of us include Emperor, Dissection, and Wolves in the Throne Room most prominently in the past four years. Lately our influence has taken a more aggressive turn, most notably some Sepultura influence with riffs that could have been written in 1987. We are also using actual guitar solos much more frequently than we have in the past. We all listen to various things from all ends of the spectrum. Subtle influence can come from the weirdest of places. We are not all here to speak on what we are listening to nowadays, but great things are happening under the radar in most genres these days. I will let you know however, as I write this I am listening to a hero of mine. Max Richter. The man's music pierces me.
12. Outside of music what are some of your interests?
12. Transcendence.
13. Any final words or thoughts before we wrap up this interview?
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