Interview with Vocalist Sean Peck (Cage, The Three Tremors, Death Dealer)




By Mick Michaels

 

 

COSMICK VIEW: Hello again, Sean! Welcome to The Cosmick View. Thank you for taking some time out of your day to chat with me, it's greatly appreciated.

CV: Given so many major changes over the last decade, do you believe the music industry is a practicable and stable enough environment for new artists to even consider making it a valid career choice? Can a level of sustainable success really be achieved in your opinion?
Sean Peck: No. It is easier to become a lawyer or a brain surgeon.  Becoming a successful actor is on the same level…or an author.  It is next to impossible…my recommendation do not attempt it!  Luckily I was smart and developed a backup plan and now I can do the music for the love of it without any financial pressures.

CV: What do you see as the biggest change in the music industry since you first started out?
SP: Well technology made recording much more affordable but then streaming made all music free to everyone so it fucked it all up.  Now you can make a great record on the cheap but no one will buy the physical product except the diehard metal heads of course.  That is the best thing about the metal fans.  They want to collect and feel the steel in their hands.


CV: How do you see your music separating itself from your peers and avoiding just being another cog in the wheel? 
SP: Well I have developed a following and have some cool loyal fans.  They understand that I have never really put out a bad record and overall have gotten heavier and faster over the years.  They know when they put their hard earned cash down for something I am involved in; they are getting something that will be on repeat for months to come.

CV: Has the industry’s many changes affected how you write music? Has it influenced your songwriting style in any drastic form?
SP: No not at all.  Musicians need to write music to satisfy themselves.  If someone else thinks it’s cool that is just an added bonus.  So no, I just keep writing heavy metal songs that make the hair on my arm stand up.  When it does that, I know I have a good one.

CV: Has digital technology led the way for almost anyone to be a musical artist in your opinion?
SP: Well it still takes a lot of practice and study to get good at it no matter what tools you have.  The main ingredient still is a good song.  Those are few and far between I would say.  I am always looking for a song that kicks my ass.  But it has become much more affordable.  I remember dropping 40 grand on Hell Destroyer then having me be ripped off by the American label and having the German label file Bankruptcy and the album had 13 album of the year awards.

CV: Has music in general been broken into too many sub-genres? Why do think there are so many classifications of music types? Can this be confusing for an artist who is looking to build a brand? As well, can it be confusing for the fans?
SP: Yes sometimes.  In today’s world with everyone having an opinion it was likely to go down this river like this.  It’s ok, I am always described in ways I like so it keeps the riff raff out…there is the problem of being categorized wrong though

CV: How would you define “iconic” when it comes to being an artist or musician? What do you think makes an artist iconic?
SP: Well establishing your own style is important…especially for a singer.  To be iconic they need to be able to recognize it’s you just by the sound of their voice.  Iconic means popular and that is pretty hard to achieve.  Only the big guys get named that. 

CV: Who would you consider to be a modern day “rock star?” And is being a “rock star” something to aspire to?
SP: No. I just am in it for the joy of performing, being creative and hanging with the great metal fans all over the world.  Being famous really doesn’t bring you any joy I don’t think.  I always go out in the crowd and hang with the fans.  That is the joy and strength of metal…the people and the community.

CV: Does music need to have a message to convey to the world for it to be worth listening to in your opinion?
SP: No I don’t think so.  Metal is an escape and most of the time I am not looking to deliver too deep of a message.  Occasionally I do.  Maybe for other genres of music that is important when all they can sing about is love and feelings but in metal we sing of fantastical stories. 

CV: What's next for you? What can fans expect to see coming?
SP: A new Cage album, a new Death Dealer album and another secret project.  

Thank you Sean again for spending some time talking and sharing with our readers. It was a pleasure. I wish you all the best and continued success.

Check out Sean at:
http://cageheavymetal.com/
https://deathdealermetal.com/
https://www.thethreetremors.com/
https://steelcartel.com/



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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.




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