The Shifting Tides Of Metal With CHRIS GEBAUER From DEADSPACE

Western Australian black metal outfit Deadspace abide by the old
school ethos that creating and releasing music is more of a
personal journey to be shared with fans, rather than a commercial
entity to appeal to the masses. They are a band who, you get the
impression, truly make music for themselves first and foremost,
enjoying the creative aspect of writing and recording music more so
than the distribution.
After laying low for a number of years, Deadspace returned late
last year with the EP Unveiling The Palest Truth, further blurring
the lines between black metal and the avant-garde before unleashing
their latest full-length album The Dark Enlightenment on November
3. The album marks a shift in direction for the band, who have been
increasingly experimenting with differing pastures over the course
of their near decade long existence.
HEAVY caught up with frontman Chris Gebauer to discuss the new
album and the continued musical expansion of Deadspace.
"The Dark Enlightenment marks a long term change in direction that
we've been orking at since 2019," he revealed, "but we've just
upped the ante on the shift a little bit. If you're into heavier,
more avant-garde death metal, black metal infused kind of stuff,
more than the ever so popular atmospheric side of black metal at
the moment, then you might be into the new record over what we've
done in the past."
In the full interview, we discussed The Dark Enlightenment in more
depth, highlighting the shift towards philosophical themes rather
than personal emotions. Chris noted that the album has received a
positive but slow reception, typical for their genre, and serves as
a continuation of their earlier EP, exploring the human condition
and apocalyptic implications. He detailed the creative process,
including the singles released and how they represent the band
currently.
He elaborated on Deadspace's approach to music and promotion,
emphasizing their desire to prioritize passion over industry
pressures and the importance of balance and sustainability in their
careers. We discussed upcoming live shows and the immediate future
of the band and more.


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