A conversation with Janell Fulghum Emmanuel (Trey Azagthoth from Morbid Angel's mother)
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- čas přidán 5. 02. 2023
- This episode features a chat with Janelle Fullghum Emmanuel, AKA Trey Azagthoth, from Morbid Angel’s mother.
The conversation took place on June 20th 2019, after I reached out to Janelle to gauge her interest in a chat for the show. This is the first time the episode has been published on CZcams. You’ll hear how Trey was introduced to the guitar, her recollections of his precocious talent, and her memories of Morbid Angel’s earliest days. She provides deep insight into the psyche of the player that must be credited as the greatest extreme metal guitarist.
Janelle is a beautiful soul, just a lovely, kind-hearted lady. She played a crucial role in advancing extreme metal because she fostered Trey’s enormous talent from the youngest age, and we, as fans, owe her gratitude.
The first time I ever saw Morbid Angel perform was 2013 in Charlotte, NC, and if I'm not mistaken, it was the day that his father passed away. Even so, Trey STILL put on a great show and afterwards he posted himself outside of the bus to interact with fans.
I love Trey. We are still friends after about 45 years. He's as kind as the say is long and I'm blessed to know him.
Trey's mom is smart too, you can tell in this interview. She is informed on the things beyond what I would think her demographic would be informed on.
I think Janell should write a book, or help write a book, about raising children with Asperger's or medically diagnosed issues. Sounds like she did EVERYTHING right. Listening to her reminds me of my aunt that kinda took care of some family.
This was one of the most important interviews I have ever taken in in my life. We're lucky for Trey; but He truly is the lucky 1 with having her as his Mother. She is so much more advanced than women I've heard in their 20's.
How badly I want to see Morbid Angel before these guys retire.
What a fantastic lady and lovely supportive mom.
I commented here before, but also coming to mind is after Chuck of Death passed away, I contacted her online and heard back, another awesome Rock Mom!
Trey will forever be a pillar in the extreme metal community, and a giant of a guitarist and musician. Thank you for doing this rare kind of interview, and thank you Janell for fostering and encouraging one of the greatest creative minds of our time.
Man, I always love hearing from and about the metal moms (and dads)..
Trey is a genius level player and composer in my opinion. His influence spans far and wide, way beyond just death metal players. Even guys like Steven Wilson cited Morbid an influence. Opeth wouldn’t sound the same without Morbid Angel, among countless other important bands. Personally I LOVE Heretic, I’m not sure why that album is rated so low among fans or critics is beyond me. That was the pinnacle of Trey and Pete’s relationship to me, the way the guitar locks in with the drums is next level stuff. I actually love much of the guitar work on Illud regardless of what the consensus is on that, Dave’s lyrics and performance is the low spot for me but the guitar work is great. I’m rooting for Trey still, I feel he still has much to offer the music world and anxiously await new material from his exceptional creative mind…
I really liked how you steered the topic of I am Morbid to a more positive of having two bands playing Morbid Angels music. You did that very professionally and how it wasnt stated that not only Trey wrote those songs, but David Vincent wrote those songs as well. I recognize that couldnt be said or Treys mom could of been offended.
I hope Trey gets well soon 😢
Hello from Greece. George Emmanuel (Trey) is the best guitar player in death metal.
I first found out about Trey years back(1990 i think?) when i was searching for other guitar players that used the Dimarzio PAF Pro pickup. I really loved this pickup and wanted to see if any Metal guys used them because the PAF Pro is not really designed for Metal but sounds great anyway! Trey was in a guitar magazine and said he used the PAF Pro in his 6 string guitars.
They need to go to Europe indeed, their cancellation of the Swedish dates last time was one of the greatest disappointments of my adult life.. Have seen them 4 times, first time 1995. My absolute favourite band. Nice with this kind of interview, Wish Mum Azagthoth all the best!
Trey's mom is a very intelligent woman, and what she said about Trey's energy and death metal being how he releases it is something I connect to a lot. As someone with aspergers myself, I don't do well with other people so I am often very angry or depressed, and death metal is the best way for me to release a lot of my anger and my energy
He's mentioned Edward Van Halen as a man he worships too, and I'd say EVH dying had to effect him, it was a shock for all fans
what a lady, supportive mother beyond words...
Awesome insight. Thanks for all you do man!