The Breakdown
In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan sits down with the band Venustra. The band has a unique theatrical show and incorporates elements of shock rock, Japanese visual Kei, and swing music into their sound. They have faced challenges in defining their genre but strive to create a bigger sound that sets them apart from other bands. The conversation also touches on the importance of stage plots and visual elements in their performances, as well as the Austin metal scene and the venues that support it. The conversation covers various topics including the inspiration behind the band's album 'Candy Apples Custom Made', the fear of clowns, the concept of their upcoming album, their plans for touring, and ways to support the band. They also discuss their involvement in other activities such as Brazilian martial arts and attending doom metal goat yoga. The conversation ends with a humorous discussion about unique ways to be memorialized after death.
Quick Riffs
- Venustra is a band known for their unique theatrical show and incorporates elements of shock rock, Japanese visual Kei, and swing music into their sound.
- The band has faced challenges in defining their genre but strives to create a bigger sound that sets them apart from other bands.
- Stage plots and visual elements are important in their performances, and they plan their shows around the stage layout of venues like Come and Take It Live.
- The band's album 'Candy Apples Custom Made' was inspired by a combination of watching American Horror Story and a yearbook from 1929.
Episode Info
Bandcamp: Music | Venustra (bandcamp.com)
FB: https://www.facebook.com/venustraofficial
IG: 𝓥𝓮𝓷𝓾𝓼𝓽𝓻𝓪 (@venustraband) • Instagram photos and videos
Website: HOME (venustra.org)
Intro track: "Numb” by Bridges Ablaze
Featured track: "Praise The Lord and Pass My Medication" by Venustra
ATXMP Website: ATX Metal Podcast (transistor.fm)
Sponsors / Affiliates
Come and Take It Productions: https://www.comeandtakeitproductions.com/
Come and Take It Live: https://www.comeandtakeitlive.com/
Titan Audio Productions: https://titanaudioproductions.com/
Texas Metal United: https://www.facebook.com/TexasMetalUnited
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