Exploring the Depths of "Half Light": Themes, Family Dynamics, and the Future of History of Guns
In this episode of "Concerts That Made Us," Brian is joined by Max Rael from industrial-postpunk icons History of Guns. Max delves into their latest album "Half-Light," offering a comprehensive look at the inspiration and meticulous creative process behind it. He elaborates on the conceptual and visual elements that shaped the music video for "What's Buried (Will Rise)," highlighting the intricate narrative and symbolic imagery that fans have come to appreciate.
Max provides a candid glimpse into the band's dynamics, revealing how the addition of his son Caden as the new guitarist has infused fresh energy and perspective into their music. The conversation also explores some of History of Guns' most memorable concert experiences, from intimate underground gigs to larger, more chaotic venues. Max shares anecdotes about the unpredictable nature of live performances, the technical challenges they often face, and the electrifying connection with their audience that makes it all worthwhile.
Looking ahead, Max teases future projects and potential new directions for the band, hinting at experimental sounds and ambitious concepts that are in the pipeline. Throughout the episode, Max's unwavering passion for music and storytelling is evident, as he reflects on the band's journey and the evolving landscape of the music industry.
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History of Guns
History Of Guns started as a band on Earth in Cheshunt in 1996. Their manifesto was to create a place for free spirits to take refuge until the revolution came to finally sort out war, abuse, hate and all that kind of stuff. A safe space from where to take an unflinching, unironic, sometimes brutal look both inwardly and outwardly: intra (inside their own minds and consciousness), inter (relationships between people), extra (society, the world in general) and extraextra (cosmic and other dimensions) or just simply float away on an adventure.
Always revolving around the creative partnership of Del Alien and Max Rael the band have explored many genres through their own unique industrial lens with a revolving cast of supporting collaborators and band members.
After performing live occasionally since going on hiatus in 2011, History Of Guns returned with a new industrial rock/metal album, Forever Dying in Your Eyes in 2022 with new guitarist Jamu Knight.
However, it is apparent that guns, weapons, torture, slavery and war have not been consigned to the history books and humankind looks as bad as it ever did. So, coming up for thirty years since they formed, what do History Of Guns have to offer now in 2024?
The revolution now seems further away than ever, and History Of Guns feel the weight of time, of age, of keeping going at all costs. The worlds they create in their albums will last for as long as they are listened to, and will continue to serve as a refuge and welcoming place for the desperate, the depressed, the ones that don’t fit in, t… Read More
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