Feature: Noiz Ritual Decodes ‘Embrace The Noiz’
How did you come up with the theme?
We love rock music, we love making loud noise with our instruments. That’s what metal and rock is about, isn’t it? Rock music flows through you, the sound pressure takes over your body and your mind. That’s what the EP theme is all about, you have to accept the noise, give into the vibe, embrace it and be part of it.
Were there any memorable or standout moments during the recording sessions for 'Embrace The Noiz?'
We recorded all of the music in Nick’s home studio, so we had the leisure of making a lot of the sessions something memorable, we gathered all together and had fun, threw ideas around, fooled around, and made it more than a recording. A fun moment was when we 3d printed a replica of Robocop’s gun from the movie and then Giannis held it in his hand while recording vocals for that track, pretending to be Robocop. That sure helped him channel the spirit of the movie and imbue it in his vocals.
Which song(s) do you like the best and why?
Each song is special in its own way, they are all a part of us. It’s very hard to choose a favorite, it feels like having to say which one of the fingers in your hand is the best: they just all look great, they’re all part of your hand. Ok, maybe sometimes you hate your pinky because it’s not obedient and it might feel useless, that’s why the EP has 4 songs and not 5 :P
How did your band members initially come together?
It started as Mantalena’s idea to jam some music with Nick. Ilias and Giannis were friends that had been around for a long time and were eager to join! Yul came later as a stand-in for Ilias when he was away in Singapore, but why not keep them both in the band if we can? That’s the trimmed down origin story of Noiz Ritual.
What role do you feel emotions play in your music, and how do you channel them into your performances?
There has been a lot of turmoil in the past years, the covid years, the end of the music industry as we knew it, rampant inflation. The world turned upside down for a while and still has not straightened up yet. It’s hard not to be affected by all of this, along with personal issues, they all end up in our songs one way or another. There’s an underlying melancholy, there’s frustration and rage about what the world is turning into and how people show their worst face. Writing music is kind of building up what you feel and what you want to say, and then the live performance is when you let it all out. We unleash all these emotions in the form of energy, we want the music to become alive and vibe with the people that come and see us. And always try to have fun while at it!