Boneripper unleashes 'World Ablaze,' a culmination of intense themes and metallic hardcore energy. Dive into the band's evolution and ambitions in this insightful interview.
1. Can
you tell us about the origins of Boneripper and how the band came together, especially
considering the diverse backgrounds of its members from bands like Manu Armata,
13Steps, and Bladecrusher?
After the
guitar player left Manu Armata we were faced with the option to continue with
Manu Armata and a new guitar player or take things in a slightly different
direction. We choose the latter. We asked two new guitar players to join the
band, one of whom is the brother of the drummer and singer and was the guitar
player for 13Steps. Our bass player was already playing drums in Bladecrusher
and since Boneripper is kind of an extension from Manu Armata there were
already members there haha. Because we now had 2 new guitar players instead of
1 guitar player for Manu Armata and a new name we had the option to gravitate
more to some other heavy influence instead of sticking to the Manu Armata
Hardcore, which we love btw but after 15 years some fresh influence can be
inspiring.
2. Your
upcoming album, "World Ablaze," is described as your most brutal work
yet. How did you approach the songwriting and recording process differently
this time around compared to your debut EP, "Vengeance &
Forgiveness"?
To be
honest we did not really do anything different compared to our first record. We
took a bit more time to go a bit deeper into the songs and they naturally
progressed into more brutality. The first record was done in a relatively short
time and when we started working on World Ablaze’ we we’re playing together as
a band for a bit longer which naturally evolves your style and playing.
3. The
themes of "World Ablaze" seem particularly intense, focusing on
societal issues like war, climate change, and discrimination. What inspired you
to delve into these themes for this album?
The
inspiration comes from everyday life and just living in the world we live in,
observing everything that is going on and wondering why things are going the
way they go and what will come off all of this.
4. Could
you walk us through the creative process behind the album's cover art, done by
Toha Mashudi, and how it ties into the album's themes and message?
We
basically gave Toha Mashudi a.k.a. Ahot74 the freedom to create his vision and
this turned out great..
It is a
representation of the title and theme of the record, depicting a world that is
burning. It simply represents what is going on in the world right now and
foresees a doom scenario in which we don’t stop and keep up the global
destruction through war, climate change, fake news, discrimination, religious
extremists, hatred towards each other etc. this is how the world could end up,
burning and in ruins.
5. With
so many years of collective experience in the music scene, how do you think Boneripper
distinguishes itself from your previous projects, and what elements do you feel
define the band's sound?
Like I said
Manu Armata has been playing purely hardcore for 15 years, this is something
that is deeply embedded in its members. The main guitar player/ songwriter is a
bit more metal oriented. Combining these two togethers ended up giving a nice
mix between hardcore and metal, fusing Boneripper more into a metallic Hardcore
band. I think that defines Boneripper pretty well, Metallic Hardcore.
6. The
music video for "Fear of Death," the first single from "World
Ablaze," presents avisually intense experience. Can you share the concept
behind the video and its connection to the song's message?
The music
video does not necessarily tie in directly with the song's message, apart from
putting the main message ‘Fear of Death’ straight in your face haha. All we
wanted to do is bring our live intensity to the screen. That's why we choose
this format.
7. What
can fans expect from the rest of the tracks on "World Ablaze"? Are
there any particular songs that hold special significance to the band?
That's a
hard question haha, all the songs on the record have special meaning to us. I
think what people can expect is a bit of diversity between songs. Going from
groove to fast and even a blast beat here and there. The record is set-up to
listen to as a whole (like an experience) From the intro to the last song you
can hear themes (and samples) returning. Not just a bunch of songs bundled
together on a record.
8. As a
band rooted in the hardcore scene, how do you approach live performances, and
what kind of energy do you aim to bring to the stage?
Haha,
that's pretty straight forward. If you come to a Boneripper show you can expect
a high energy and tight show with a bit of entertainment haha. We approach
shows as we always do, play the best we can with maximum effort and energy.
9.
"Lone Wolf" was your first single released in 2023. How do you feel
the band has evolved musically and thematically since then, leading up to the
release of "World Ablaze"?
Like I said
I think we naturally evolved as a band does when playing together longer.
Creating a more band defining sound. But I don’t think we took things in a
whole new direction musically and thematically since our last record. The songs
on ‘Vengeance & Forgiveness’ talk about the same worldly and personal
problems as ‘World Ablaze’ does.
10. In
the current landscape of heavy music, what do you believe sets Boneripper apart
from other bands, and what do you hope listeners take away from your music?
What I hope
listeners will take away from our music is enjoyment in listening haha. Maybe
if they dive a bit deeper into the lyrical content they pick up something to
think about from some songs and feel a bit more motivated in everyday life from
others. As what sets Boneripper apart from other bands you tell me hahaha.
11.
Looking ahead, what are your plans following the release of "World
Ablaze," and are there any goals or aspirations you have set for
Boneripper in the near future?
Our main
goal is playing more awesome shows and having a good time doing so. Meet new
people and continue to make music together. That's pretty much it haha
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