Show notes
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.comUse code BRUTALITY for 10% offBRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcastTo support the podcast and gain access to behind the scenes, early access, bonus streams & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcastAll BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcastCHAPTERS:[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?
