Heart Stopping Death Fucking Rot. That's the exact phenomena that occurs to those who take a listen to CARDIAC ARREST, Chicago-based Death Metal Masters. Incepted in 1997, it wasn't until 2004 that the band's debut EP took us by the balls. HEavy touring and stellar records have not only made them underground heroes, but they know join the ranks of IBEX MOON RECORDS alongside blasphemers INCANTATION and GRAVEHILL. Being one of my favorite hometown bands, I could not miss the chance to do this first, small interview with Adam Scott, vocalist and guitarist from the start. What follows is only horror:
(Conducted Dec/Jan, many setbacks on my behalf...)
So, 2010 has more or less been one hell of year for Cardiac Arrest. Care to give us a rundown on the biggest things that went on for you guys?
Well, prior to releasing our 3rd Full Length "Haven For the Insane". We went on our first US tour w/ friends and label mates Gravehill. It was a tough time but not without their being any fun too. We also embarked on the last dates of the ENTHRONED/DESTROYER 666 North American Tour which led us to our first time into Canada which I can say were some of the best shows we've ever done! Other one-off shows we did were this year's Central Illinois Metalfest and the New Jersey Deathfest.
Nice! Goddamn that is some tight touring. I'm guessing that your signing to Ibex Moon has had it's pluses- there must be a lot more exposure for you guys, and by looks of your touring circuit, business is good. Any background information on the signing?
The signing to Ibex Moon was definitely the push we could use as a band. We've known John Mcentee (Label Ceo/Incantation) for a great number of years. We did a midwest mini-tour w/ Incantation a year or so ago. It went really good for us. That did lead to some serious talks about releasing the Haven album, and lo and behold. hehe.
An excellent album by the way! Was there a specific way you guys chose to do this one? Or is there already a writting formula you guys stick with?
And that's the way to fuckin' go. A lot of modern death metal seems to focus heavily on how intricate and technical your shit is. You guys on the other hand opt for the old school style, which is just brutality and homicidal fun. Honestly, that's the shit I prefer, because if you over-exaggerate what you're making, you loose the soul of the music don't you think?
Oh for sure. There are alot of great musicians who perform in this kind of music. SOME are good at the technical stuff, but in the end if there is no hook in your riffs or songs it's worthless.
Indeed. It's badass when Dying Fetus, Decrepit Birth, or Suffocation do it, but you guys have nailed the roots of death metal. Does that have anything to do with the "Campaign For Death Metal Purity"?
Yea pretty much that was kinda the idea with the tour name. The (then) 3 bands being generally rooted with that kind of background. It seemed fitting for such a tour.
Any particular memories on that brigade?
Not one in particular. Just alot of hustling. Overall the crowds at each city was good. Only maybe two dud-gigs. Alot of laughs between band and tour mates, all that stuff.
Going back to Chicago, you guys were around for the essential glory days of the Windy City- bands like MASTER, MORGUE, CYANIDE, SEVERED, USURPER, LORD BLASPHEMER- and saw most of them come to an end. You guys definitely help put Chicago on the map in the metal world, any thoughts on that and on the current state of the scene?
The current state you ask? Kinda hard to say at times. I don't really go to shows as much as I used to, but I know it seems every couple years turnouts are kind of low, but of course it comes right back around, I can definitely say the scene is extremely saturated. A gigantic amount of bands which can lead to shows happening on the same night which is tough when the crowds get divided. As if to say "How do you make your mind up?".
Ever heard of High Spirits? They're fucking great. Speaking of fucking great, what are you're plans for Cardiac and Death Dealer next year?
Oh hell yea!!! I love High Spirits. Good Heavy Metal. Well as of the next year...well, completing the recording the upcoming 4th album which is looking like a summer release on Ibex Moon. Not much at the moment on the live spectrum except Jan. 2nd @ The Empty Bottle in Chicago w/ Eye Gouger and Johnny Vomit, as well as the Evansville Deathfest in late June. I'm sure some more stuff will come along in due time but time will surely tell.
Thanks for all of your time dude, it's an honor to interview one of Chicago's finest. Keep rotting man!
Thanks a bunch for the interview, Chris! The support is truly appreciated! ROT THE FUCK ON!!!!
Death, the brutal way. Be sure to check out Cardiac Arrest's latest offering "Haven For The Insane", out now on Ibex Moon Records.
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