SOURCE – Your first EP AkiaveL came out in 2019. How do you believe the songwriting and recording sessions went for this effort – are you pleased with the final product and response that you received for this?
Auré (Vocals) – Hello Falber! Yes, our first EP was released a short time ago! We recorded the 3 titles in DIY and we are really happy with the result! The sound and mixing were done in the studio of Jay (the bass player) unpretentious but the result for a first try is pretty good! The first feedback from our followers are rather positive.
We just signed a contract at Mystyk Prod! So for the beginnings of a band it’s very encouraging! We have planned an album for the end of the year in a pro studio.
SOURCE – Are there any plans to shoot any video for this release?
Auré (Vocals) – Yes! A clip is planned on a piece of the upcoming album! Our friend MrCana work to realize it, it’s also the person who takes our photos.
SOURCE – Social media like Facebook and Twitter has been a great tool in communicating with fans and getting the word out. But has that translated into anything tangible for the band, like increased sales, higher concert attendance etc?
Auré (Vocals) – We have followers mainly on Facebook and Instagram. The social network is indeed a great tool to promote communication on the news of the band! We’ll sell the first t-shirts in a few days. Pre-sales are already registered! For the concert we are still working on the set to offer a show on our image to our fans. But we are expected in several rooms! It’s really fun!
SOURCE – How conscious is the band when it comes to merchandising and the types of items/products you offer to your fans?
Auré (Vocals) – For the moment it’s simple because we start! The band have one year old ! We start the first t-shirt, but later we’ll offer shorts, caps etc… We will make what we are asked especially!
SOURCE – How would you describe the state of the French metal scene at this point? Do you believe you have proper support for strong local shows as well as international touring opportunities for the scene to grow?
Auré (Vocals) – The French metal scene has an incredible audience! We are fortunate to have rock’n’roll concert hall in every major city, with a loyal audience! Fans move to see the concerts. We have very good festivals in France (like HellFest) that brings together all styles of metal. It’s really a big family! And we are very proud to be part of it!
We have been made to understand that we are expected everywhere in France as soon as we have the opportunity to go on tour and we will obviously study any proposal to shoot internationally! It’s a dream that every musician has in the heart! We are looking for potential turners to do concerts everywhere!
SOURCE – Is there anything else that keeps all of you busy aside from
music?
Auré (Vocals) – For us music is a passion. We all have our way of life, work and our little family. We try to keep as much time as possible to work on the band on our own. And in Akiavel we are also very good friends, so we don’t hesitate to spend a lot of time together enjoying life!
SOURCE – What can we expect as far as new horizons for Akiavel?
Auré (Vocals) – As I said above, we are going to release a new merchandising, a clip and an album are in preview that will be released at the end of the year 2019. So for the moment we are working on new tracks to record and we are preparing the future concerts!
SOURCE – Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me. Best of luck with the album release!
Auré (Vocals) – Thank you for your interest for Akiavel! We hope one day a tour in your beautiful country! Cheers from France!
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