Deadstar Assembly
Interview with Deadstar Assembly’s Dreggs - Guitar
Interview by Kat
XS BS: For those who have not yet heard Deadstar Assembly - what four words would you use to describe your music?
Dreggs: Really Fucking Loud Music
XS BS: You originally formed in 2001, how would you say your music has evolved from your debut release to now?
Dreggs: The sound itself since the bands original inception has become more rounded out and overall the music is more “finished” sounding. I feel our new album “Coat Of Arms” is a huge step for us, and each song gets better and better.
XS BS: What was the very first piece of music that you learned how to play?
Dreggs: House of the rising sun by the animals. I was a kid back then, and it was a good challenge for such little hands!
XS BS: Musically, which artist(s) have had the biggest influence over your sound?
Dreggs: I’m pretty diverse when it comes to influences. They range from 80s pop groups like Duran Duran and Depeche Mode, to 80s bands like Guns n Roses and Faith No More, to more modern groups like White Zombie and Rammstein.
XS BS: If you could jam with any current musician out there, who would that be and why them?
Dreggs: Mike Patton. That guys still a God to me. Everything he’s done I’ve enjoyed and think it would be cool to have a session with him.
XS BS: You are currently in the studio recording tracks for your upcoming release “Coat Of Arms”. How is the recording process going for you?
Dreggs: On this release, it’s the most seamless and fast the process has ever been. Every song has come together very quickly and sounds, to us, a lot more full and “DSA”. I think everyone will notice the new level that we brought the music to.
XS BS: Any surprises or major changes to your sound on the upcoming CD?
Dreggs: A big step up in the guitar department. More solos, multiple guitar parts, a more mature sound. This isn’t to say the rest don’t get a step up either. The keys are horrific in a beautiful way, bass, guitars, and drums are crushing, they all got a nice boost in their sound. You can check out excerpts from the record via our Myspace, we uploaded several studio snippets to give the fans something to look forward to. Of course it’s great to get their input upfront to see if were heading in the right direction. Indeed it seems we are!
XS BS: When can we expect “Coat of Arms” to be released?
Dreggs: We are aiming for this winter, early 09, we are working out a new deal in Europe as we speak.
XS BS: Will you be hitting the road to support the release?
Dreggs: After its release, we will be planning a full tour that will hopefully bring us to markets we have yet to hit, overseas especially. Keep an eye on www.myspace.com/deadstarassembly and www.deadstar.com for news regarding upcoming releases and tours.
