Get to know Paracrona in this interview where they share insights into their band name, creative process, and the themes explored in their debut album "Sun God." Discover their unique blend of influences, the impact of working with a renowned producer, and their aspirations for the future. Learn about their journey, challenges, and the special moments that have shaped their music. Stay tuned for their upcoming Scandinavian tour and find their music on various platforms.
1.Can you
tell us about the origin of the band name "Paracrona" and its
significance to your music?
Ringo:Well, at
the balcony of the apartment I was living in Oslo, I thought; what will I call
the band. At the very moment it just came and I said it outloud: PARACRONA. Straight
from Spiritworld.
2."Sun
God" is your debut release. Can you describe the creative process and
inspiration behind this album?
Øystein: We
had like one or two studio sessions (more or less) a week, for 3 years. I would
go to Ringo's and we'd sit in the studio noodeling around with about 3 tracks a
session, so we could switch between songs everytime we got stuck with writer's
block. We could sit for 12 to 15 hours a session writing. As for inspiration for my instrumentation,
it's the music I grew up with you know, like 90's death, thrash and black
metal.
3.The album
explores themes of ancient systems and inner strength. What inspired you to
delve into these topics, and how do they resonate with your music?
Ringo: Well, there
are ancient systems to control the world based on torture. They are steered by
EgoGreed. They deseive with Media MassHypnosis and pseudo-science. To get loose
and break free from the created matrix you have to find the inner strenght to
rise above it. Together we stand strong. We should help eachother, there is
enough people who get depressed and have got their life destroyed by the peope
in power. We need to see through the layers of deception that sinks humanity
down. Physically and mentally. Stand strong against suppressors in every form.
Protect your natural immunesystem and free speach.
4."Sun God" has been mixed and
mastered by Fredrik Nordström, a renowned figure in the metal scene. How did
this collaboration come about, and what impact did it have on the album's
sound?
Ringo: I just
was thinking about who would understand our sound, so my thoughts went right
away to him. Then I told Siri to contact him, he responded and then we basically
just worked together.
He really gave
the feeling we wanted for this album!
Øystein: It
had a huge impact on our sound! At the time we didn't have much experience with
mixing and could hardly work a compressor, so it definitely was necessary to
hire a skilled producer like Nordström. We also like his previous work and have
been listening a lot to his productions over the years since we were teenagers.
5.Your band
is based in Norway and the Netherlands. How has the combination of these two
cultural backgrounds influenced your music?
Øystein: It added some unexpected turns to the overall
sound for sure. I'm probably more metal focused when it comes to guitar playing
and writing. As Ringo brought more abstract and pop influenced material to the
table. That became the sound and it works well I think.
Ringo: Yes, it
was a very fun experiance. We also do listen to lots of the same music, but
like Øystein said, I also have lots of pop, rock, hardrock, rock and roll in me
and ofcourse classical music. And it works awesomly, it defenately is some uniqueness
in it hehehe.
6.The album
release faced several delays, including the pandemic and personal challenges.
How did you navigate these obstacles, and did they have any unexpected effects
on the album's direction?
Ringo :Well it
was just a waiting process because of the unnecessary lockdown.
And then in
2o21 cancer was detected. It made it immpossible to do the music video that
year. Since I had to do chemo therapy My
long hair was gone so I had to change style for the music video, but the story
stayed the same 😊
7.Can you
share some insights into the lyrical and musical themes of specific tracks on
"Sun God"? Are there any particular songs that hold special meaning
for you?
Øystein:
Personally I love the breakdown on "Sun God" with the ambient riff at
first before it goes into this fragile clean guitar and then into total
headbanging mode! To me that there is exactly why I love metal music.
Ringo:Well, in
Carry the Cross I talk about that; I have troubles to get around but yet I have
to be the saint...
That was
really me, I always helped people so much, put them in front of my own needs, then
they expected that of me ALWAYS. So people just used me.
8.Your
music is described as "blackened death metal." How do you approach
blending these two distinct subgenres, and what sets your sound apart from
others in the genre?
Øystein: It just sort of happens when in writing mode, since I'm an avid fan of both genres. It's alot of work in the studio to make it flow well. Lately I've been trying to find bands that sound like us, but did not succeed. I think we have a special sound that only we possess.
Ringo: Well,
we are our own genre and it is fun to stand out. It just naturally happens
without trying. It just became what we wanted to hear without any thought of
genre-branding-melange.
9.For
listeners who are new to Paracrona, how would you introduce your music, and
what can they expect from a live performance?
Ringo :Spiritual
growing music with thoughness, showing the true pains in this world.
The music will
take you for a journey 😊
Live we will give
amazing shows. I think when people pay for seeing you live they should get
entertained and that’s what I will make sure happens and ofcoure we play also
very good live :P
10. What
are your musical influences, both within the metal genre and outside of it?
Øystein:
Thrash metal, Death metal, Black metal, prog metal, classical music and
avantgarde.
Ringo:
blackmetal death metal prog metal classical music pop rock and roll 80s music
mongolian music, Spiritual music
11. Norway
has a rich history of metal music. How has the Norwegian metal scene influenced
your band's development and identity?
Ringo; I
listen to lots of Norways music and its still my favorite of all time the
norwegian blackmetal, first and second wave. The shows, the aesthetics from it,
the darkness that other music never gave me, it’s a feeling of power for sure,
And well, I became my own identity, I shedded my skin and became my own look.
Øystein: I
grew up with the 2nd wave black metal and started listening to metal music at a
very early age. It has a big impact on how I go about writing.
12."Sun
God" is set to be released on May 24, 2023. What are your expectations and
hopes for the album's reception by both fans and critics?
Øystein: I
hope people like it! We already recieved some good reviews, so it looks
promising at the moment.
Ringo: I hope
people give it a try, to be open for somthing new. Well I expected people would
be hungry for more after and it so looks
like it 😊
13. As a
band, what are your future goals and aspirations for Paracrona? Are there any
upcoming projects or tours that fans can look forward to?
Ringo :Well,
we are very hard underway for the second album and we are trying to set up a Scadinavian
tour first, so keep your eyes peeled for that 😉
14.Are
there any standout moments or anecdotes from your musical journey with
Paracrona that you'd like to share with your fans?
Ringo: We won
3 awards in Los Angeles and New York for the best music and musicvideo;
Carry the
Cross. And we won one Emmy in Tchecoslovaquia.
15. Lastly,
where can fans find your music, and how can they stay updated on your latest
news and events?
Ringo:Our
facebook page and www.paracrona.com for
our infomation and getting merch and cd
Music on
spotify youtube bandcampand much more please follow and subscribe .
Thank you for
having us!
Music | Paracrona (bandcamp.com)
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