Hey Lior, thanks for having me along man. I feel like I am currently going to die from the cold. Some people in these parts call it man flu. Anyways enough of that…

Heavy Metal has always been imprinted into the local scene. From Sweet Savage all the way up until bands like Gama Bomb now. It has never really gone away, just different levels of success. You have competitions like Hard Rock Hells "Highway to Hell" & Bloodstocks "Metal To The Masses" competitions. They help bring new younger bands more attention. And even if they don't get through, it helps provide a stage for them to grow upon. We also played those stages quite a few years back.

That's a great compliment, thank you! I am a big Saxon fan, and maybe that comes across in the song writing to an extent. I love NWOBHM in general and most that has spawned from it, like power metal.  Our first album "Valley Of Shadows" was a collection of songs from over the years mixed with a few new songs. But "Curse Of The Fallen" I believe is the next step for Conjuring Fate. Songwriting wise they still sound like "House on Haunted Hill" or "Land of The Damned". We just tried to really think about what was best for each song this time round. It is the same, but I guess it's also different. What I guess I'm trying to say is it still sounds like, us but better song writing and better production.

We definitely took our time to make sure each song was as good as it could be. I really pushed the guys in the studio to get the best out of them, and it worked. I pretty much tore song ideas apart and glued them back together again. What initially sets it apart from the previous record is the song writing & production. Both are just better overall. We recorded the album at my studio again, but got it mixed and mastered by JSR Audio. Songs like "Daughter of The Everglades" brings a slight softer edge, but still has a major bite, "Journeys End" is just anthemic and "Original Sin" sees us push ourselves a bit more into classic power metal. Catchy, epic and full of solos. Haha…

Niall takes away the ideas and puts his own stamp on the songs. He laid down a great foundation for us to work upon. And the writing of the songs, I guess I was just picky. Haha… Some of the guys would have a slightly different style to me, but we always get it in the CF ballpark.

Anyone can write in the band. Songs I write I generally finish. Ideas I get from Steve are usually only bass, so I need to work out the whole song around his general ideas. Like what to do with guitars, where to put harmonies etc. Though they are usually structured pretty well, if not finished. For this recording everyone in the band had some creative input in one way or another though.

I listen to lots of new bands, but only those who have that classic style really. I personally feel the song always has to be put first. It really needs to be good to stand out. Though music is music and its free speech really, and a way for people to express themselves. So if people prefer songs with all the technical stuff, why not eh.

We recorded everything in my fully equipped 24 channel studio. To really fatten the sound up and to save me a headache we enlisted the skills of Josh Robinson at JSR Audio. He's fast becoming one of Ireland's go to guys for modern sounding metal. Drums I know what you mean there. We recorded all drums in my studio and Josh essentially modernized them with some drum triggering. Something like the drums in your band, Switchblade. He didn't go for the big 'boomy' drums, but a more modern tight sounding approach. We just incorporated the old techniques with the new. Overall we are pretty happy with the sound. It's essentially our sound becoming more modern, but keeping those classic vibes there.

We generally keep away from politics. Haha… If anything we do incorporate horror and darker themes. We do have songs with a bit more meaning now and again. Like the song "Chasing Shadows" on the album "Valley of Shadows" or new track "Midnight Skies".

I don't really think I can choose any. It's hard to say one of my own songs influences me. Haha… Let's say a standout track? Not saying these are better than others, but here I would have to say something like "Daughter of The Everglades". It's still sounds likes us, but it throws a slight curve ball. And probably "Original Sin" as it's probably the fastest track overall that we have done so far. All the other tracks are great also of course. Haha… "Night of The Knives" is also pretty gnarly…

Basically all of what you said there Lior! We play some Irish shows in November then we head to Scotland for a special album launch show there as well. We currently have some un-announced shows in England and Europe. Once we sort everything out those dates will go out.

We're full of energy and put on a show. We fully enjoy what we are doing and that comes across onstage. We all have wireless packs so we tend to venture out into the crowd to escape those hot lights at time. It has to be done eh? Haha..

We haven't committed to anything there yet. With promoting this album, filming videos, gigging etc. time is tight. We always work away by ourselves though and bring ideas to the table. So I'm sure it won't be long before we start to think about that.

Definitely a tough one! Well for one I hope we are still gigging and releasing. I would like to think we would have released another 2 albums within this time and at least have some form of bigger tour supports under our belts. Though we will always continue to take on those big single shows as well to keep spreading the name out there.

Total pleasure Lior, been fun talking with you. We will continue to fly the flag for heavy metal in N.Ireland & beyond. m/

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