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Sacram
Interview with John Karkoulias
Interviewer: Giannis Tsakonas

Dear John, thank you very much for speaking to our webzine. I would like to congratulate you on your first demo.

I’d like to thank Metal Perspective for inviting Sacram. We highly appreciate your support on the emerging technical Greek Metal scene.

Can you give us a short view of your thoughts about it? Are you satisfied with the impact it made and the feedback it received?

Sacram are very satisfied with the current progress of "Far Away".  The feedback we received from both the press and the community was overwhelming. Our greatest challenge is that the upcoming debut album must live up to the expectations that "Far Away" created.

What is your personal opinion about the outcome of "Far Away"?

"Far Away" is a product of a long-lasting experimentation process and combines technical elements with raw powerful death metal rage. We are also quite happy with the production, which is solid and clear, and conveys a genuine "live" sensation. We strongly believe that the constant listener will eventually discover the hidden complexity in our music that lies below the surface.

How do you believe you differentiate from other bands in the same genre?

We believe that we have managed to create a genuine and recognizable sound that incorporates many and diverse elements from foreign music genres. The spectrum of our influences spreads from Pink Floyd and ethnic themes to Opeth and Death.

Sacram

What are the themes you use in your lyrics?

We’d like to think the lyrics as an integral part of our music. Sometimes they drift away from the classic notion of lyrics and take the form of obscure thoughts that must be combined with the music in order to be deciphered and understood.

How important do you think that are lyrics (and texts) in an era of image?

Lyrics are very important when they align with concept of the music.  Then, it’s like a voice that speaks directly to the subconscious and the soul.

You are about to play a live with other Greek metal bands in Underworld. Do you like playing live and what are your best and worst experiences from such live appearances?

Fortunately we have only good experiences from our live performances. In fact we love being on stage and becoming one with our crowd.

Do you believe you are ready to play as support act for a bigger and more famous band? What band would you like to be?

Sacram are in a great shape and ready to undertake every challenge.  It would have been very exciting for us to play side by side with major bands that greatly influence the metal scene.

Though it seems a common piece I would like to know what you thing about the Greek metal scene. Do you see some serious progress that might work positively for you?

The Greek metal scene made a huge leap forward in the last years. There is a new generation of Greek Bands out there that produce professional, high quality works.

Do you think that social network websites, like MySpace, have boosted the underground music and provide new means of promotion? Are such services, alternatives against closed and controlled publication and promotion means?

Sacram have  good faith in the new media. This is evident in our new completely remade ΜySpace Home Page (www.myspace.com/sacrammusic)

Do you believe you are ready to record a full length release? In general, what are your future plans?

We plan to release our debut full length album within 2008.

Dear John thank you again for sharing your time with us. We wish you all the best for the future.

Thank you. Keep up the good work!

Band info

Genre:
Melodic Death Metal

Country:
Greece

Official Website(s):
www.myspace.com/sacrammusic

Label's Website(s):
-

Current Line-up

Paschalis Christofilos (Vocals)
John Karkoulias (Guitars)
Simos Kaggelaris (Rhythm Guitars)
Michalis Topal (Bass)
Ntinos Xarchakos (Drums)

Discography
Far Away [2007]
 
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