Interview The Slime

Explore the origins of The Slime, a band blending hardcore punk and horror themes. Learn about their evolution, challenges, diverse influences, and upcoming album.

1. Can you share the origin story of The Slime? How did the band come together and what inspired your unique sound?

Playing together in the current iteration since 2019 with Jr. on guitar since 2021. Our freaky minds and different tastes but shared obsession with hardcore influences the sound.

2. Your EP "Living on Borrowed Slime" received positive reviews. How has your music evolved since then, especially with your upcoming single "Trapped On Blood Island"?

Trying to make different sounds and introduce different rhythms and tempos.

3. Your music is often described as a fusion of hardcore punk and horror-inspired themes. What draws you to these influences, and how do they manifest in your songwriting and performances?

We love the classic horror films and that's the inspiration for many lyrics and our art. We watch these movies together and get psyched to jam new tunes.

4. The Slime has toured extensively across Canada and played with legendary acts. What have been some memorable moments or challenges during your tours and performances?

We love all the underground venues and meeting punks and freaks from all over.

5. Your band members have diverse backgrounds. How does this diversity contribute to the creative process and overall dynamic of The Slime?

Four different life experiences and different musical backgrounds have blended together for us. It keeps it interesting and helps us experiment. We're always showing each other new music.

6. "Death Champs," your 2021 single, showcased furious destruction and mayhem. Can you share the inspiration behind this track and the creative process behind its production?

The lyrics were inspired by an old Conan the Barbarian story. Musically the song was around in fragments for a while but what clicked was when we sped it up and got our friend Billie Rogue to sing on the chorus.

7. What can fans expect from your upcoming full album following the release of "Trapped On Blood Island" single?

More blasts of energy, hard hitting tempos that we haven't tried, different approach to the production and some new fun samples.

8. As a band that embraces both old-school hardcore and contemporary influences, how do you navigate staying true to your roots while also experimenting with new sounds and styles?

By listening to as much music as possible and making what we like and what we hope will get our audiences moving.

9. Your music videos, such as "BLOOD" and "NUDE," are visually captivating and align with your band's aesthetic. How important is visual storytelling to The Slime's overall artistic vision?

Very important, we love giving the opportunity to the artists and videographers and photographers that we work to collaborate on our art.

10. Looking ahead, what are your aspirations for The Slime in terms of musical growth, touring, and connecting with your audience in 2024 and beyond?

Touring in the US, Europe or anywhere else in the world and meeting some of our fans from outside Canada!

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