How long have you been making music for?
I started composing in 2016 and have been practicing how to make music with my personal taste and playing style ever since. It's difficult for me to gather what I have done from 2016 to 2021 because my approach to music and composing has been anarchistic and not at all academic or theoretical. I have simply been exploring my own musical preferences.
What is your favorite instrument to play on?
Of course, I prefer guitar, especially electric guitar and drums. However, I have planned to start playing the piano because it is so inspirational for me. Except for guitar and drums, I already play one of our traditional instruments called the Se-Tar. When you read and listen to traditional Persian music, you will be immersed in many feelings, emotions, and thoughts you never had before.
What acts have you played with before if any?
I was always the lead vocalist and lead guitarist in all of my projects even now . But sometimes I help my friends and colleagues in our own genre with vocals, songwriting, composing, arranging, and playing, and collaborating with underground artists makes me proud.
If you had to lay out all the bands in order you played in as a timeline what would they be?
First of them was Sightedness in 2019-2021. I founded this band with one of my friends in the black metal genre. We recorded an album, but because of misunderstandings, we decided to disband Sightedness. During the last year of Sightedness in 2021, I started my personal project, Bitter Wine. Bitter Wine started with 1 single demo, and the next month I released an EP. After two months, I released another single track. Because of security reasons and limitations in my country, I stopped Bitter Wine until March 2022. When I started composing music for my first album in Bitter Wine in March 2022, I created another melodic death metal band with Kianoosh Nasiri, and it's called Night's Blood. We released a single track in Night's Blood, and now we are in the recording process of our first EP. Also, we're going to record our second album with Bitter Wine with new members.
What is the coolest experience you have had as a musician?
Absolutely our first underground live show with bitter wine in March 2024 in Tehran. After that, our first tour in Georgia and Armenia in October 2024 with Satanath Records.
What inspires you to keep doing what you do?
I had a very difficult and sad childhood with my mother. Music was a refuge for me during that challenging time. However, in general, I prefer not to dwell on these issues and find it difficult to discuss them. Nevertheless, my main motivation in life has always been and will continue to be making my mother happy.
If you had to name some influences what would they be?
It's difficult to say, but my dark and depressed worldview in music and my personal beliefs also influenced me so much to criticize issues harshly and violently, and to express my criticism in the strongest possible terms. The history and politics have also had a significant impact on me.
What is your favorite moments about recording for your latest album?
In the recording of the "In the Soleness of Storm" album, every moment was precious for me. Except for the records, I learned how to record music independently, including all instruments, except for the drums. One of my favorite moments was the vocal recording, as I discovered some of my personal vocal signature during the process.
What’s life like doing gigs and shows for people? Do you enjoy it or do you like being in the studio more?
Each one has its own charms for me, but recording is very stressful for me because I try to be very precise about the details of the recording to give the best output. But in performance, it's not like that, and I'm really free, and I enjoy connecting with the audience. When I experienced the stage with Bitter Wine, I realized that I belong on stage, and this is the most favorite thing in my life.
To sum up this interview which website can we find your latest music and any shout outs to anyone for the readers of Asphyxium zine?
You can search "Bitter Wine - In the Soleness of Storm" on Google and you will find out that our album is available on all music platforms. Also, you can check out our YouTube channel for our official music videos and live show official videos.
-Daniel Ryan
they had a great show in Tehran Ali was amazing in it
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