Backstage Pass - Foreshadow - Interview

ATP

Do you have a title for the upcoming cd?

FORESHADOW

Yes, the upcoming album will be titled “Ashes of Forgotten Gods.” It is an amalgamation of the different song titles on the album. The songs also have a mythological theme to them musically.

ATP

Is this your first CD and if not, how will this one be different from the others?

FORESHADOW

This will be our third album. Our last release was very thrash metal based with some hints of death and black metal. “Ashes of Forgotten Gods” is a different album for us in terms of lyric content and musical direction. There is more power and progressive metal influence in our sound, and more of a folk metal lyric style.

ATP

Have you written all the songs or will you be writing them as you record?

FORESHADOW

All the songs are written. To keep costs down, we will be tracking them in three song blocks on a monthly basis. The album will take more time, but the quality of the finished product will be first rate.

ATP

Walk us thru the process of writing your music?

FORESHADOW

First, we will be tracking a live demo recording and bring them to a meeting with our producer. During the meeting we discuss the types of amps and effects to use. Also, brainstorm how the use of other types of instruments and sounds can enhance the tracks. When recording begins, the first track recorded it a guitar scratch track in sync with the click track. The scratch track will be used for the drums to follow during the drum tracking. After drum tracking is completed, rhythm guitar tracks are recorded, followed by lead guitar, bass, and then vocals. Then we do some post production work by adding effects and additional instruments to make the songs sound full. Then mixing and mastering will take place to finish the album.

ATP

Where will you be recording and why?

FORESHADOW

We will be recording at Red Room Recorders in Tampa, FL. It is an amazing sounding studio, with wonderful sounding rooms. The studio is located in a part of Tampa called Ybor City. It is the historic Latin Quarter. It will be exciting to feel the history of the area as we are tracking, and we are looking forward to the energy of the community to come out in the recording.

ATP

How are you paying for your recording?

FORESHADOW

We have had some help from our fans through indiegogo.com. But mostly we will be paying for it ourselves.

ATP

Will you have a producer or will you self-produce? If so, what kind of input will the producer have. If your self-producing, why?

FORESHADOW

We will be working with Chris Brickman, who has worked on albums from Obituary and Lacuna Coil. He will have input as far as sound production. What effects to use, and where to use them. He will have a large role in the mixing and mastering side of the album.

ATP

Will you try to capture your "live sound" or are you going for something else?

FORESHADOW

Our live sound will be the root of the songs. We will add things to give the songs a more grand sound, but so much over production that is takes away from the heart of the band.

ATP

Does your record label have any input into the music you'll be recording?

FORESHADOW

We don’t have a record label.

ATP

When can we expect the CD to be available?

FORESHADOW

It should be available in the fall of 2015.

ATP

Where will we be able to pick up a copy?

FORESHADOW

Anywhere music is purchased. ITunes, Amazon etc.…. we will also be doing physical distribution with the cd. We hope to be able to get the cd in stores in foreign markets that still buy physical copies. We also hope to be able to release a limited edition vinyl album.

ATP

Will you be touring to promote your CD?

FORESHADOW

Yes.

ATP

Would rather be recording or playing live shows?

FORESHADOW

I much rather be playing live shows. I love playing music in front of people, and feeling their energy projected back, there is nothing on this earth that is more amazing. The two go hand in hand. A new product gets the audience excited to see the band, and hear the new songs live. I can’t wait to get back on the road.

ATP

Anything that you'd like to say to your fans while they wait for the album to come out?

FORESHADOW

Thank you so much for your support. You’re the reason we write and play music. We hope this album will go above your expectations; and we can’t wait to see everyone soon on the road. Once again, I would like to say thank you. In the immortal words of the great Ozzy Osbourne, “We love you all.”