Pedro Pita
Midnight Priest
Hi Lior, thank you so much for your words.
We are very surprised with the outcome of the new album. We took some important steps towards shaping our sound, and I think we came very close to what we had in mind. There is always a need to keep changing and finding new ways to refine our style. I think we are almost there.
We are nevertheless categorized and often taken as some kind of King Diamond tribute band, this is not true. Although we are obviously influenced by the greats, I must reckon that those dedicated to 80's heavy metal, and those who know how to appreciate a good riff and searing high pitch vocals will feel at home with "Aggressive Hauntings", because it slays.
Yes, the album was intended to be released with MOM from the start.
Our lyrics often involve fantastic and surrealistic horror themes, trying to capture the vibe of Italian horror movies and exaggerated occult aesthetics. We discussed some features that we would want on the cover and based the woman on the character of Justine. She appears on the song "Funeral".
The artwork is absolutely fantastic and really ties in with the music.
That's a great question; in fact it was the lack of time to master the album that made it sound so raw and good. We decided to keep a very uncompressed sound and it turned out to be the best choice. We will definitely try to keep this as a guideline for the next one. Song wise, not so much, because it's about to get dark and morbid.
Although it started as a continued effort, it became obvious that we were just fucking around. A lot of ideas and riffs where trashed before we could even come close to the final track list. This was a very challenging process, but suddenly there was a breakthrough and nearly half of the album was done. There is clearly a mood change on the last several songs and the album gets to pumping iron, shortly after possessing demons and hunting vampire nuns in haunted convents.
Heavy Metal will never die. It can come in and out of fashion, but the true flame never fades, there will always be the record covers that peeks your interest when you are a kid. The solos, the air-guitars…
I think it's only natural that the metal scene will keep growing, bands are dedicated to leave their mark, touring all over the world and really taking advantage of the new ways we have to promote our music. It's the legacy of steel, and that's something you can never kill. Just keep it real and don't go pretend you are someone you're not.
I think "Iron Heart" is a fine jewel and a smashing tune. It pays homage to the great heroes of our time, our friends, and everyone dedicated to free living and rock and rolling. It's a slower song that makes you think about times gone by, while capturing the essence of old school heavy metal anthems. It's a code of honor.
The band has mixed opinions; "Ecstasy" is an odd tune with some wicked creepiness that really stands out. I personally would say "Funeral" or "Aggressive Hauntings", because these are songs that just keep on coming and laying riffs like it's bad.
Depends on whether you have Yngwie Malmsteen teaching…
We will be playing at all major festivals in Portugal until August, and then will go on a European tour to finish the album off. Then it will be time to start working on the successor to "Aggressive Hauntings" and hopefully release it a couple of month later.
Thank you so very much Lior. I hope you guys enjoy our songs and find some time to check our stuff. Buy our records and support the underground. Keep rocking, keep pounding. Pita
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