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Seventh, the dynamic metal force, gears up for the release of 'Lord of the Horde.' In this interview, they unravel the cosmic inspirations, evolving sound, and thematic depth behind their upcoming album 'Collapsar.'


1. Congratulations on theupcoming release of "Lord of the Horde"! Canyou share the inspiration behind the title and the thematic elementsexplored in the song?

Hello and thanks for your time by the way! We started looking for a theme once we had 2 demo songs completed. We started joking around about doing a concept album and we had to find a theme for it. Our singer randomly picked the idea about the death of the Sun based on stuff he was reading at that time. At first, it was more of a “tongue in cheek” concept, but after talking about it with the guys, we got a deeper discussion around the subject. Thinking about the consequences all together, we told ourselves: “Man, if this happens for real, the end of the Sun, this is gonna be freakin’ terrifying.” So basically we kept the concept from there, built the music around that and completed the record.

About the single “Lord of The Horde”, we like to just let our own synopsis speak for itself: Imagine what death of the Sun would bring: fear, chaos, and final embrace. While this is the worst moment for all humanity, here comes the Lord of the Horde, embracing billions of souls suddenly within his grasp.

2. "Lord of the Horde" is described as an atmospheric black-core track. How would you define your unique and energetic sound, and how has it evolved since your earlier records like "Limbes" and "Vacarme"?

The song came naturally pretty fast. We knew we wanted a longer song, with catchier, heavier riffs. While recording the demo, we told ourselves: “Yeah, this really is a Seventh song.” It encapsulates every aspect of our sound; Brutal riffs, atmospheric instrumental parts, and a more melodic and fierce finale. But we feel like the brutal side of the song has a new feeling of aggression that is more present in this record. Our guitarist, Owen, who wrote the majority of the guitar parts, is very core-inclined, so it shows in the songwriting!

3. The song delves into themes of the death of the Sun and the chaos it brings. How did you approach translating such complex concepts into your music, both lyrically and instrumentally?

We wanted to replicate in the music the emotions felt facing the consequences. Lyrics were born through this idea afterwards. Something new that we tried is adding a lot of sound design to translate the agony of the concept. In fact, one of our designed sound is made from an actual public access recording of the surroundings of a black hole.

4. Producing your own music is a significant aspect of Seventh's identity. How does the band's hands-on approach contribute to the overall creative process, and what challenges or benefits do you find in self-production?

One of the challenges we had, especially in this record, was having everyone contributing to the sound design. We wanted everyone to have fun with it, but it was also important that every original creation was coherent in the greater theme of the album and between themselves. So having total freedom on production does bring its own challenges.



5. The upcoming single comes with a visualizer by Aimed & Framed. How did the collaboration with Aimed & Framed come about, and how does the visual component enhance the overall experience of "Lord of the Horde"?

We’ve already worked with Aimed & Framed with the single “The Gift of Death” from our previous record “Vacarme”, and we found their work absolutely awesome for our sound. We wanted another visualizer showcasing the progression of the terror surrounding the death of the Sun and its impact on species, religions, life etc. They definitely did a great job.

6. With three studio records already under your belt, including the upcoming "Collapsar," how do you perceive the evolution of Seventh's musical style and thematic explorations throughout your discography?

Good question, time will tell! We started recently to share together what were our top favorites albums ever, all genres combined. We might want to mix more elements we like individually and try to put something together. We’ll see!

7. The Québec metal scene is gaining attention, and your new song is expected to contribute to its potential. How do you see Seventh fitting into the broader metal landscape, especially within the Québec scene?

A lot of fans during shows consider us more and more like a black-core band. We think it’s flattering in a way that if we can manage to pull off and create a new strange genre, why not?

The metal scene in Québec is pretty strong regarding Black and Death sub-genres, but a lot of metalcore fans come to our show as well. We try to mix it all up.

8. "Lord of the Horde" is set to be released on all major streaming platforms. How do you think the digital landscape has influenced the way listeners discover and engage with your music, and what are your thoughts on the role of streaming platforms in today's music industry?

For sure, like other independent artists, we experience the difficult process of promoting stuff throughout the mass. It is hard, but it is what it is. At the same time, though, access to music streaming is easier than ever with so many services nowadays. We feel like it opens the door for people to discover more artists through playlists and social media.


9. Seventh has been active since 2017. Can you highlight some key moments or milestones that have shaped the band's journey and contributed to its growth over the years?

We think that each independently released album of ours has been a big achievement. Also getting our own merch for the first time after the “Limbes” record, that was a great feeling of achievement. For the live gigs aspect, we played with many local bands, so we met new people and made new friends. We were lucky so far to play with bigger bands like Ghost Bath, Falls of Rauros, even Abigail Williams. Hope more of this will come someday.

10. The band's lineup consists of Vocals, Drums, Guitar, and Bass. How does each member's individual style and musical background contribute to the overall cohesion of Seventh's sound?

It’s different with each album. For Limbes, many riffs, song parts, even lyrics came from previous projects that never saw the light of day. With Vacarme, the lineup was different than the one on Collapsar, so we had more of a “let's jam stuff together and pinpoint what makes the cut for everyone”. With Collapsar, a lot of material and demos were shaped and modified with the addition of extended parts to follow our typical Seventh-structures. We also did a song with French lyrics, which is a first. We’re pretty excited with the end result for the whole album.

11. Aside from the upcoming single, "Collapsar" is set for release in April. What can fans expect from this new album, and how does it build upon the themes explored in your previous works?

Limbes was based on the 14th century poem Divine Comedy. First level of the nine circles of hell was Limbo. Vacarme explored dark themes around sacrifices to fuel religious incarnations and the benefits of committing immoral acts to escape reality. Collapsar is a concept album about the death of the Sun. It’s consuming everything slowly and progressively: The people, their thoughts, their religions, their acceptance, and their denial. Towards the end of the album, people may try to accept their fate. Music-wise, as mentioned previously, listeners can expect even more aggression and brutality from this record!


12. For those new to Seventh, where can they follow you on social media, and how can they best support the band, especially with the upcoming release of "Lord of the Horde" and the anticipation for "Collapsar"

Sure! Head to our bandcamp https://seventhcanada.bandcamp.com/merch and pre-order Collapsar! We also have official band merch (cd’s, vinyls, t-shirts, even beer bottle openers, that’s rare ah ah). Our complete music catalogue is available on every major streaming platforms. Follow us @ facebook.com/seventhcanada. Thanks for your time!

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