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This week we chat with Caleb Pels, bassist/man of many hats for brand new technical deathcore outfit Coma Witch. We get to talk about their debut record "The Forgiveness of Emptyness", the band's inception, writing & recording process, self mixing the record, their place in the deathcore scene, influences, artwork creation as well as his other bands The Hate Campaign & Knives.
CALEB PELS: https://www.instagram.com/antikatastasis/
COMA WITCH: https://www.instagram.com/comawitch.dc/
THE HATE CAMPAIGN: https://www.instagram.com/thehatecampaigndc/
ARTWORK: https://www.instagram.com/revealedinobscurity/
Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com
Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off
BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast
To support the podcast and gain access to behind the scenes, early access, bonus streams & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast
All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast
CHAPTERS:[00:00:00] Teaser / Intro
[00:01:28] Long time coming
[00:02:30] The End Of Forgiveness reception
[00:05:09] Coma Witch origin story
[00:08:16] Songwriting
[00:11:02] Fighting for parts / letting go
[00:12:58] Post Black Metal influence
[00:16:21] The Boy Will Drown debate
[00:19:08] Bass is underrated
[00:21:20] Working on a part for months & speaker tests
[00:24:58] Every member playing everything
[00:28:26] Follow-up record
[00:30:33] IndieMerchstore
[00:31:56] Failed studio attempt & DIY mixing
[00:37:20] Album promo (or lack thereof)
[00:41:03] Psycho-Frame
[00:42:43] Logo / Album art creation
[00:49:03] Building a universe & caring
[01:01:47] Vocal recording & lyrical content
[01:11:07] Building anticipation, momentum
[01:12:30] Tracklisting & final touches
[01:15:02] Influences outside of metal
[01:19:24] Alice's emotional vocal style
[01:21:43] Making it a point to not be generic
[01:24:53] Breaking unbreakable rules
[01:27:01] Love letter to 2010s technical deathcore
[01:32:17] Choosing the lead single
[01:34:04] Reactions to the album
[01:36:17] State of deathcore
[01:38:36] Being lumped into "revival deathcore"
[01:40:36] Girl Of Glass, Rev3rent, Cali scene
[01:43:17] Friends & family relieved
[01:46:06] Top deathcore bassists
[01:51:04] Cats or dogs & favorite cigarette brand
[01:53:23] Getting robbed in Houston, TX
[01:55:48] How much does Edwardo weigh?
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This week we chat with Caleb Pels, bassist/man of many hats for brand new technical deathcore outfit Coma Witch. We get to talk about their debut record "The Forgiveness of Emptyness", the band's inception, writing & recording process, self mixing the record, their place in the deathcore scene, influences, artwork creation as well as his other bands The Hate Campaign & Knives.
CALEB PELS: https://www.instagram.com/antikatastasis/
COMA WITCH: https://www.instagram.com/comawitch.dc/
THE HATE CAMPAIGN: https://www.instagram.com/thehatecampaigndc/
ARTWORK: https://www.instagram.com/revealedinobscurity/
Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com
Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off
BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast
To support the podcast and gain access to behind the scenes, early access, bonus streams & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast
All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast
CHAPTERS:[00:00:00] Teaser / Intro
[00:01:28] Long time coming
[00:02:30] The End Of Forgiveness reception
[00:05:09] Coma Witch origin story
[00:08:16] Songwriting
[00:11:02] Fighting for parts / letting go
[00:12:58] Post Black Metal influence
[00:16:21] The Boy Will Drown debate
[00:19:08] Bass is underrated
[00:21:20] Working on a part for months & speaker tests
[00:24:58] Every member playing everything
[00:28:26] Follow-up record
[00:30:33] IndieMerchstore
[00:31:56] Failed studio attempt & DIY mixing
[00:37:20] Album promo (or lack thereof)
[00:41:03] Psycho-Frame
[00:42:43] Logo / Album art creation
[00:49:03] Building a universe & caring
[01:01:47] Vocal recording & lyrical content
[01:11:07] Building anticipation, momentum
[01:12:30] Tracklisting & final touches
[01:15:02] Influences outside of metal
[01:19:24] Alice's emotional vocal style
[01:21:43] Making it a point to not be generic
[01:24:53] Breaking unbreakable rules
[01:27:01] Love letter to 2010s technical deathcore
[01:32:17] Choosing the lead single
[01:34:04] Reactions to the album
[01:36:17] State of deathcore
[01:38:36] Being lumped into "revival deathcore"
[01:40:36] Girl Of Glass, Rev3rent, Cali scene
[01:43:17] Friends & family relieved
[01:46:06] Top deathcore bassists
[01:51:04] Cats or dogs & favorite cigarette brand
[01:53:23] Getting robbed in Houston, TX
[01:55:48] How much does Edwardo weigh?

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