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REMNANTS OF THE FALLEN (Sth.Korea)-INTERVIEW

INTERVIEW ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON DEC 2nd 2020 That’s right, Noise ‘n’ Visuals is now expanding permanently into South Korea. Our first ever interview on this site was with South Korean artist Kyuho of Madmans Esprit, so with our return to the South Korean music scene, it is only fitting that we talk to one of…

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INTERVIEW ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON DEC 2nd 2020

That’s right, Noise ‘n’ Visuals is now expanding permanently into South Korea. Our first ever interview on this site was with South Korean artist Kyuho of Madmans Esprit, so with our return to the South Korean music scene, it is only fitting that we talk to one of the hottest names on the South Korean Death Metal/Metalcore scene, Remnants of the Fallen. With their new album All the Wounded And Broken just being released, we got to chat with them about the history of the band, what Remnants of the Fallen have in store for fans in the future and a bit more insight into the Seoul metal scene.

What is Remnants of the Fallen’s Origin story? How did you all come together?
​The vocalist(Bin) and the bassist(Jin) have known each other since 2004. Back then, they were just friends and never considered starting a band. In 2009, they decided to start one under the name of ‘Lost in Sea’ Other members came and went and the band changed its name to the current one in 2010. The latest member to join the band was Jongho, and there have been no line-up changes since 2015.

Who or what have been the bands biggest influences musically and creatively?
We are mostly influenced by bands that play melodic death metal and metalcore. Our biggest influences are Insomnium and As I Lay Dying.

At the time this interview will be published, you will have released your new album ‘All the Wounded and the Broken’, how has it been writing and recording through this current situation?

The Covid-19 situation didn’t really affect the recording process. Thanks to medical experts and most everyday citizens abiding by the quarantine protocols, the spread of the virus didn’t reach a critical level in Korea. The whole recording process took about 1.5 years.

The lyrics for your songs are always sung in English, which seems to be very common amongst Metalcore bands across South Korea and Japan. Ryo from Crystal Lake has said in interviews that it is because the audience expects this type of music to be in English, is it a similar situation for Remnants of the Fallen or is there other motivations?
The biggest reason would be that we can reach wider audience around the globe by singing in English. Also, since almost all metal bands use English as a primary language for the lyrics, it has become a common practice to do so in the metal community. Other than that, our bassist is fairly fluent in English so that helps a lot.


Shows have returned to Seoul, have you had the opportunity to play many shows yet and what is the atmosphere like?
The number of local shows here has declined a lot. Under the circumstances, not many bands and promoters are willing to take risks and host shows. At the same time we think many people are starting to adapt to the lifestyle during the pandemic and we are hoping shows will happen more often in near future.

As much as I would prefer not to ask this kind of questions, it is something people do wonder. Since South Korea is so known for its pop music, how has it been as a metal band in South Korea and what is the scene like there?
We think, and many Korean metalheads will agree, South Korea is among the top countries where metal music is in poor demands. It is quite an odd phenomenon since music industry itself is thriving in South Korea. Some say it’s because local bands could not keep up with the demands of the listeners. We think there are more reasons as to why the genre of metal is being neglected in Korea. We just try to do the best we can as musicians.
 
What is next for Remnants of the Fallen?
More music! Singles, EPs and possibly more full-length albums! We’d also love to tour if we get the chance! Overseas tours when this whole pandemic settles a bit would be nice. How can fans, new and old, support Remnants of the Fallen?

Listening to our music and spreading the word about us with the music is always one of the most helpful ways to support us. Money isn’t our primary focus and we believe financial rewards will follow in due time. For now, we just hope the fans will enjoy our latest album All the Wounded and Broken, available for streaming everywhere.

Check out Remnants of the Fallen’s new video ‘Hel’ feat. Kyuho Esprit from Madmans Esprit. You can also stream Remnants of the Fallen on Spotify and to stay up to date with their activities through their social media- Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also purchase the new album on BANDCAMP and iTunes. 

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