Immortalis: Interview with DeathWalking

DeathWalking is a Spanish death metal band from Galicia, Spain, that started in 2007 when a group of friends who had previously been involved in musical projects together decided to create DWT band playing for a period of time in Galicia and even recording their first single “Buscando unha saída”.

After ceasing their musical activity for a period of time, the band was then re-launched by two of its founding members who changed the band´s name to DeathWalking and began to record their first studio album entitled “Infectados”.

The current line-up of the group consists of Ederon Körst (vocals and guitar), Diego (clean vocals and bass), Michel (lead guitar) and Santi Pir (drums).

Immortalis and DeathWalking joined forces a few weeks ago and did an interview.

Here you can see their answers:

1. First of all, for those who aren´t familiarized with the band, how and when did you get started?

The truth is that, as DeathWalking we are about 2 years. 5 years ago, proposed us a concert at a local, so we gathered some friends and we wrote some songs for live. We played together for some time, but cause of work and studies we finally separated. Two years ago, we decided to continue the project with a new name and new themes ... and here we are!

2. How did you come up with the name DeathWalking? Does it have a special meaning?

At first, we called Deathwalking Terror, like the Cannibal Corpse song, but with the return we decided to shorten it.. hehe! The truth is that it is a name that has a lot to do with the music we make and the vision of life we have.... a little bit of everything.

3. Who are your major influences?

From classic rock bands like Black Sabbath, to the most modern metal bands like Lamb of God or Suicide Silence, obviously including our favorite bands, My Dying Bride, Anathema...

4. What are the main themes or topics of your songs?

Above all: the zombies and everything around them!, but we also talk about human suffering, addictions, diseases ... without flowers or hope ... haha!

5. Where do you usually gather song writing inspiration?

We can´t say that we possess an inspiration concrete. I guess all the fantasy and horror literature that we have swallowed along life, series, movies, our own experiences and some around us ... are a good source.

6. What makes you different from other bands?

Hmmm ... why we are different from other bands ... well ... I think It could be by unexpected rate changes, electronic samplers, all the instrumental parts, which form a large percentage of our compositions ... all this forms an interesting amalgam, and apart, we are undead!

7. Are you thinking or working on a release for a full-length album?

We are working on our second album. We have already released the single "Die to keep killing"

8. What has been your biggest challenge as a band?

Hahaha! Our first concert. We were told a week in advance, so we wrote and rehearsed everything in that time...

9. If you weren´t musicians, what would you do for a living instead?

We all have our own jobs. We cannot live by music... at least not for now.

10. What are your hopes for the near future?

We are working on the idea of a couple of music videos, and although we have not yet released the second album, we're already thinking about the third one...

11. Do you think online presence is important for fans to find you?

Certainly does. I think is important for any band, because it is a very easy way to reach all parts of the world.

12. What advice do you have for people who want to form their own bands?

They have to play what they really like, because after all, you have to have fun with what you do, regardless of what others think.

13. Do you want to leave a message for your fans?

Thank you all for your support. The music would not be possible without people like you. Really!

PS: Be ready for the zombie holocaust, you never know what can happen...

14. And finally, can you sum up DeathWalking in just one word?

Wow... a little bit difficult... “Enthusiasm”.

This band is very talented and after learning about them and hearing their songs I have become an avid fan of their sound.

So if you like good death metal bands this is the one to hear!

Good solid songs, interesting concepts, zombies and overall great and approachable musicians and band members.