Interview with the Melodic Dark Metal Band Angel Tyrs (Germany)
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.
CV: Do you feel Heavy Metal music in general is viewed differently by fans in
Europe compared to fans elsewhere, especially in America, and if so why?
AT: Unfortunately, we never played outside Germany until now.
Tom: I have seen Linkin Park at the Hollywood
Bowl. It was
awesome; people were more into it than in Germany. We would love to play a show
like that in the US.
CV: What do you feel makes Heavy Metal music so alluring to the
fans? What is it about the music that personally resonates so strongly with
you?
AT: Metal is so extremely
diverse, it follows no rules. If you are happy or sad, angry or satisfied, for
every situation you have a perfect song. It also does not matter who you are in
real life. You are always welcome in the metal family.
CV: Has Metal splintered
into too many sub-genres in your opinion, thus, making it harder for newer
bands to actually classify themselves as one style over another? Is it confusing for fans as well?
AT: Well, now there
are a lot of bands mixing genres, and you can't exactly define one specific
genre. In our opinion, it doesn't confuse the fans because you can look for new
bands more precise. But at the end of the day, it's all called
"metal".
CV: How would you describe the current state
of the music business considering we are now living in a COVID aware, and maybe even feared world? Have things drastically
changed long-term for artists and bands given the recent pandemic? What are
your thoughts?
AT: Many promoters
have lost their livelihoods because of COVID. That's why it's not so easy to
get the opportunity for gigs. And noticeably fans are still hesitant visiting
concerts.This is also the reason why we organized our shows in 2022 completely
by ourselves. From our point of view, there is no point in burying our heads in
the sand. We want to play and the fans should have fun.
CV: What do you feel makes your band and its
particular approach to songwriting work? What keeps the band together and
making music?
AT: All band members
are involved in songwriting. We are a team. Everyone contributes their own
ideas to get the best result for each song. Also, we have been playing together
for 20 years. So we know each other very well. It has become like a little
family of our own.
CV: On a more global view, how do you see your
band’s music and songwriting separating itself from just being another Heavy
Metal act?
AT: We are not bound
to a specific genre. Our music style is very different.
Mainly, we call our style Melodic Dark Metal, but we have different influences.
Our setlist contains a “Ballade” as well as a “Black Metal” song, but all songs
in our own style.
CV: Can an artist truly be unique? Some would
argue there is no such thing as being unique; that it’s nothing more than a
compounding of influences making an artist who or what they are. Would this
then say that artists today are destined to be just copies of those who have
already come to pass?
AT: Of course, you
cannot reinvent the wheel. However, music also evolves.
Since the beginning of rock music, styles have changed constantly.
In our opinion, each band is unique, making its very own music. Be it is the
singer, the guitarist or the drummer who brings in their own style of playing.
CV: Are there life lessons to learn being in
a Heavy Metal band that you feel cannot be taught elsewhere? If so, what are
they?
AT: W’re not sure if
you learn things in a heavy metal band that you don't learn elsewhere. I think
you have to be a team player in any band, no matter what style of music you
play.
CV: What do you feel makes someone a “rock star”? Does being a rock star automatically make one iconic or are the two completely different in your opinion?
AT: For us, a rock star is simply a famous person who makes music. An idol, on the other hand, is a person for whom we have the greatest respect and who we also see as a role model.
CV: What's next for you? What can fans expect
to see coming as the world looks to surmount a new normal laced with a load of restrictions?
AT: Currently, we are
working on the new album which will be released 2023. In addition, we perfect
our stage shows. So, be prepared….
CV: Thank you again for spending some time
talking and sharing with our readers. It was a pleasure. I wish you all the best
and continued success.
AT: Thank
you very much for the opportunity for that interview.
Check
out Angel Tyrs at:
Official: https://www.angeltyrs.de/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angeltyrs.official
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angeltyrs.official/
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