In a current interview with Alex Stojanovic of MetalMasterKingdom, Possessed frontman Jeff Becerra mentioned the band’s progress on the extremely anticipated follow-up to their 2019 launch, Revelations of Oblivion. Talking concerning the band’s upcoming materials, Becerra revealed: “I’ve like two songs left [to finish]… It sounds very completely different, very cool, very heavy. However much more tempo switching. And it is cool.”
His pleasure for the brand new materials was clear, although he was fast to guarantee followers, “Possessed won’t ever promote out. I might somewhat die. Nevertheless it’s nonetheless very, very heavy. It is most likely gonna be considered one of our darkest albums. And in addition one thing that you do not have to grit your tooth to get by way of the entire thing.”
When discussing the band’s songwriting dynamic, Becerra shared perception into how the method has developed: “All of us write. I believe I wrote 63 or 64 % of the final album, so 50 % and that further music. 50 % could be lyrics if we’re doing it at 100. Although it is not likely damaged down that manner, it is simpler to elucidate that manner.” He additionally emphasised the significance of collaboration throughout the group, highlighting the rising contributions of guitarist Claudeous Creamer and bassist Robert Cardenas: “Me and Dan [guitarist Daniel Gonzalez] are type of the principle guys, however increasingly more, on this one you are seeing Claudeous and Robert popping out and exhibiting off the riffs.”
Reflecting on the band’s present lineup, Becerra defined how their chemistry has solely grown stronger over time: “This [version of] Possessed has been round greater than 3 times so long as the primary one, so, yeah, we work effectively collectively. And so they’re not afraid to say, ‘Hey, no, this isn’t good’ to me and vice versa. However we’re in search of what’s good or what’s mendable or what is ideal as is. And so I believe we’re all tremendous choosy about what we do.”
As for when followers can count on the brand new album, Becerra shared a tentative timeline, noting that Possessed is not identified for rapidly churning out data: “Nicely, Possessed is unquestionably not a type of bands that simply places out album after album. That is why I do not suppose we’re label darlings. However I wish to put this one out as quickly as attainable, positively throughout the subsequent 12 months — that is very conservative; needs to be sooner — after which instantly maintain writing the third one.” With three albums on their present contract with Nuclear Blast, the band’s future seems strong, and Becerra expressed appreciation for the label’s assist: “Nuclear Blast has been actually type and understanding with well being and touring. They assist with all the pieces. They’re actually, actually gracious.”
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