Taming The Beast With ZAK THOM From DREGG

Interview by Kris Peters
*interview contains some language that may be offensive to some
readers/listeners*
Since bursting onto the scene in 2015, Melbourne noise machine
Dregg have been a musical force unto themselves, throwing an
eclectic mix of genres against the wall and making cherry pie with
the resulting residue.
Their music has always been ferocious, confronting, and, most
importantly, different, with a fearless blend of elements of metal,
hardcore, rap, and electronic music, crafting a sound that embodies
their bold, no-rules attitude.
But just when you thought it was safe to go back into the moshpit,
Dregg return with a new lineup, increased energy and more metal in
the form of new single Dog Cunts. It is a vicious, snarling slab of
music that hints at the slightly newer direction Dregg will be
taking with more upcoming music.
New guitarist Zak Thom sat down with HEAVY to talk more, starting
with the early response to the track that came out on May 17.
"(It's been) Great, actually," he enthused. "I honestly had no idea
how it was going to go, because it's my first time being in a band
that's had this much reach. So I'm fully just gauging off
everything Chris (Mackertich, vocalist) says (laughs)."
We ask if he attributes much of that positive response to the use
of the suddenly popular C word in the title.
"Yeah, definitely," he laughed. "If you look at the comments that
have been popping up, people are saying 'Dog Cunts, are these guys
Aussie?' I feel like it's such a draw. Even when we sent it to our
managers over in America, they loved it immediately. Just the fact
it says Dog Cunts which is such an Aussie term."
In the full interview, Zak talked more about the release of their
new single Dog Cunts and the positive response it has received. He
also talked about their upcoming album, which will feature heavier
and more experimental elements, and their intention to explore
diverse musical genres. He discussed the visual concept and
storyline of the music video for Dog Cunts and the potential
release date and the working title of the next album.
Additionally, Zak introduced himself as one of the new band members
and discussed Dregg's unique mix of music genres and their process
of pushing boundaries in their music. He also talked about the
band's upcoming show and how the addition of new members and a
slightly more aggressive sound will alter the live
performances.


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