Don't Fear The Reaper With DESIREE HANCOCK & JAKUB KYRAL From WICKED ENVY

Interview by Kris Peters
Sydney heavy rock outfit Wicked Envy shook the music scene to the
core with the release of their debut EP What The Hell Am I Doing in
June 2022.
Bringing to you all forces of modern rock and metal, infused with
heavy, powered riffs, gritty vocals and bewitching melodic vocal
interplay, Wicked Envy were a breath of fresh air amid a cluttered
market with a commanding live performance to match.
Following last year's single Paralysis Demon, Wicked Envy continue
on their merry way this week with the premiere of Final Descent via
HEAVY at 5 pm on June 5 before an official release the following
day. The dominating new track commands attention, taking you on a
gut-wrenching final journey through a doomed flight with a sonic
intensity to match the increasing tension of the lyrics.
Desiree Hancock (vocals/keys) and Jakub Kyral (bass) joined HEAVY
earlier today to discuss Final Descent and the immediate future for
Wicked Envy. We start by mentioning the song's intro, that starts
off almost leisurely before whipping into a frenzy. It's a nice,
steady, unnerving passage of music that is used to good
effect.
"Originally it was going to be very hard rock, like we've done in
the past," Kyral began. "And then we went into the studio and our
producer Clay was very much 'We have to make a few changes, what
are some of your influences on the song? Where do you want it to
go?' Des and I were talking about it, and we wanted a very
Spiritbox with Sleep Token, ambient vibe…"
"A modernised sound," Hancock added. "We'd been speaking with our
producer Clayton, and we wanted to go in that more modernised
direction. We're pretty much classic rock, hard rock based with a
little bit of dark vibes. Now we wanted to try and push for that
modern feel."
In the full interview, Desiree and Jakub discuss in greater detail
their new single, Final Descent. They discussed the band's decision
to depart from their traditional hard rock style and embrace a more
modernized sound, drawing inspiration from Spiritbox and Sleep
Token. They also explored the song's theme, which draws inspiration
from aerophobia and the movie Final Destination, and discussed the
band's plans for future releases and live shows, emphasizing their
high-energy performances, horror-themed theatrics, and the desire
to connect with their audience on a deeper level.


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