Alex Varkatzas (Dead Icarus, ex-Atreyu) | Talk Toomey Interview
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- čas přidán 12. 11. 2023
- Alex Varkatzas joins Joshua Toomey and Talk Toomey to discuss his new band, Dead Icarus. In the interview, Alex discusses the evolution of his musical journey and upcoming project. Initially revisiting his claim of inventing metalcore, he expresses a desire to infuse the genre with influences from his upbringing. While acknowledging Lamb of God's significance in the NWOAHM scene, he reflects on Atreyu's musical direction, expressing a preference for a heavier sound over an '80s vibe. Despite this, he expresses newfound musical passion, praising his Dead Icarus bandmate Gabe Mangold.
Alex delves into the challenges of developing his voice alongside Brandon Saller, citing admiration for Saller's voice. With an upcoming album slated for a spring release, he discusses the writing and recording process and the goal of blending childhood metal influences into the new material. Reflecting on the emotional nature of singers, he shares insights into his creative process, emphasizing peak performance amidst doubt.
Addressing regrets about not resisting producer Feldman's influence and the difficulty of starting over, Alex recounts a transformative moment encountering M. Shadows at a kids' basketball game. Inspired by Shadows' resilience, he expresses a newfound drive. Committed to fans, he seeks a return to pre-Lead Sails times and clarifies that the track "Sell Out" is a personal reflection rather than a dig at Atreyu. The interview concludes on a positive note, highlighting Alex's renewed appreciation for life and teasing additional exciting content for the audience, including plans to tour starting in the spring. - Hudba
He is my favorite metalcore vocalist. Glad he's back
Haha he is one of mine too. Feels like the day I found silent civilian the band Jonny Santos formed after spineshank. Another favorite singer/writer. 😂🤘
Great interview! Alex rules! Lots of talent and a genuinely good dude. 🤘
Great interview. Glad to see Alex energized and loving music again. Can't wait for more from Dead Icarus.
Great interview! So stoked for this album feels like ive been waiting since 2006 for it!
Dope as hell. Stoked for more dead icarus. D.I feat M. Shadows would be legendary.
Really cool to see Alex, sounds like he's fired up. Can't wait to see more from Dead Icarus!
Awesome interview. Alex is the goat 🐐
Hope he does more clean singing even if its a different style or whatever, cool interview. Love Atreyu, Hopefully we get some type of podcast or something explaining all the drama exactly someday
This is badass. I was just going to type in to find out what Alex has been up too. I've been wondering what hes had going on since his departure from Atreyu. Last interview I saw was him talking about starting his new band about a year ago or more maybe.
When he said clean singing doesnt have to sound whiney i felt that im tired of metalcore having the whiney chorus thats why i liked atreyu and killswitch and bands like bury tomorrow
It's even worse now they literally sound like boy bands with autotune.