Interview with Eye of the Destroyer

April 28, 2021

Interview with Eye of the Destroyer

By Mick Michaels

COSMICK VIEW: Hello! Welcome to The Cosmick View. Thank you for taking some time out of your day to chat with me, it's greatly appreciated.
Eye of the Destroyer: Hey! Thanks for having us.

CV: Do you feel that it's still possible for an unknown band today to be plucked out of obscurity and make it to stardom? Can a dedicated core of fans sharing their music make that possible or has the internet and social media changed the game?
Eye of the Destroyer: The internet and social media has made it so bands no longer need to be plucked. The unknown bands are now on a level playing field with just about any artist there is. At this point in the game if 15 seconds of your song is catchy and relatable you can become a household name through shares on TikTok. In all honesty I think it rules. I am super excited to see this evolution in the industry and can't wait to see what's next.

CV: Do you feel that given the accessibility and social awareness of modern times that a music underground still even exists today as it once did?
Eye of the Destroyer: I think as long as there is art there will be an underground. I am not sure it exists the way it once did but that touches on natural evolution. Nothing is quite as it once was is it? The best part is that it is more accessible. Sure this puts a damper on things from a financial standpoint but it eliminates the gatekeeper scenario that held artists back for decades.

CV: What do you see as the biggest difference in music and how it is perceived from back say 35 years ago compared to music today? Has both the music and the artist evolved from your point of view?
Eye of the Destroyer: The biggest change in music in the last 35 years is the ability to create it completely on your own. What I mean by that is...you don't need a band. You don't need instruments. Shit, you don't even need to go to a recording studio anymore. You can write a song in your bed and record it in your closet and have it on the internet distributed worldwide by the end of the fucking day. That is a pretty big change.

CV: Do you believe bands and artists who have the biggest impact on fans and other artists are aware that they are or is there more of a tunnel vision sort of process for them keeping them somewhat in the dark? Can influential artists see past their own work to be aware of the ripples they make?
Eye of the Destroyer: I think it probably varies. In my opinion some people are probably completely aware of their impact and their influence and some of them probably have no fucking clue and prefer not to.

CV: Does music need to be influential to be considered worth listening to in your opinion? Or can music simply be just an enjoyable auditory experience devoid of substance?
Eye of the Destroyer: This is a great question. One that probably sparks many arguments when discussed amongst friends. I think everything has a place. Some music is just about a vibe. Some stuff makes you happy when you are drinking and getting fucked up and other stuff makes you contemplate the problems of the world. Neither is more important in my opinion and both have a place. It's really up to the listener to determine what it is they want.

CV: The world has been rocked by the COVID pandemic. The economy has been sent into a tailspin in its wake, unfortunately. Bands worldwide have been restricted with performing live and some it seems, restricted from earning a living. How has the pandemic affected your band? Are you hopeful that 2021 will see many of the restrictions lifted?
Eye of the Destroyer: The pandemic has left our band without the ability to tour. We have thousands of dollars of merch sitting in our practice space that we used to be able to sell every weekend. It has limited our finances a great deal. We have also gone through member changes due to the fact that people are changing what is important to them. I think it has been great for the development of the band. It has turned it into something much stronger than it was. We will see restrictions loosen up as the vaccine becomes more available and it should result in people really wanting to attend shows and appreciate art again.

CV: What do you feel artists and bands can do right now to stay relevant, especially in an environment, such as the present, where performing in front of a live audience is being restricted? What immediate options do you see available?
Eye of the Destroyer: I think the immediate options and what I have decided to do with my projects is to release music constantly. I am focusing on personal growth and staying relevant through releasing new music and giving people something to cure their personal boredom.

CV: As an artist, what have you learned from the events of 2020? Are those lessons learned different for you as a person than as an artist or are they one in the same in your opinion?
Eye of the Destroyer: The lessons are exactly the same. 2020 has been a rebirth for me as a person and as an artist. It has forced me to slow down and reflect on who I am and what I am doing.

CV: What's next? What can fans expect to see coming in 2021?
Eye of the Destroyer: Fans can expect to see a new single every month starting in February and a much more aggressive version of Eye of the Destroyer

CV: Thank you again for spending some time talking and sharing with our readers. It was such a pleasure. I wish you all the best.

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My name is Mick Michaels...I'm an artist, music fan, songwriter, producer, show host, dreamer and guitarist for the traditional Heavy Metal band Corners of Sanctuary. Writing has always been a creative outlet for me; what I couldn't say in speech, I was able to do with the written word. Writing has given me a voice and a way for me to create on a multitude of platforms including music and song, articles, independent screenplays, books and now, artist interviews. The Cosmick View is an opportunity to raise the bar and showcase artists in a positive and inspirational light. For me, it's another out-of-this-world adventure.