Música de Peso - Orthodox is somehow an unconventional band, with an unique blend of sounds and inspirations. Is there any concept and/or background? Marco - The real concept would be the way we see life and music. don´t know if it could be called a "concept". I wouldn´t say we´re a conceptual band or anything. Maybe when we started we were very tied to the imaginery present on our first album which is still there, but I don´t know... It´s just about crushing minds and make people feel uncomfortable. true metal. It´s not music for a party, it´s serious and orthodox.
MP - The name of the band Orthodox has any religious meaning?
Marco - With everyone trying to be so nice, heterodox and open minded nowaydays, someone has to make a call about the fact that sometimes things have only one way to be made. Or that you need to make some sacrifice. It´s about to accept how mankind is.
MP - Does Spanish religious folklore and liturgy influence your music and lyrics?
Marco - Yes. Even if we don´t want to... Or even in terms of oposition.
MP -Being on stage represents some kind of ritual for you?
Marco - Our first gigs were more concerned about that fact. We´re more relaxed now about that, but playing on stage it´s a ritual itself, not just for us but for everyone from Gorgoroth to Shakira. It´s about what you want to do with it. But it´s a ritual, like sitting on the table for
dinner.MP - Free-jazz seems to be a strong component of your music - mainly on drums, I think. Do any of you have some kind of musical formation?
MP - The guitar player and I have been studying music for a few years now, but it´s too late for us. Our musical deformation is strongest than our musical formation.
MP - With your first album, Grand Poder, you were strongly compared with bands such as Sunn O))) and Earth (even visually) and then, with Amanecer en Puerta Oscura, influences like Black Sabbath, Melvins and some stoner/doom bands were mencioned. How do you feel with such comparisons?
Marco - We love all that bands so it´s ok for us, but it´s the obvious comparisons. What about Black Flag, Manowar, Yawning Man or Rush? I think it´s there too.
MP - Is it hard for you, as a band, to process all the influences that can be heard in any of your records? Is it conscious, do you really try to blend all those styles?
Marco - No, we just try things we like. Our heads are full of shit, and when we put all the shit together the shitest things come out easily.
MP - How did you get to Southern Lord records? Do you think it was because of all the influences? How is it to be signed with them?Marco - I think Julian Cope´s review had a lot with that. Of course Greg said he dig "Gran Poder", so it was easy. It´s great for us to be in a label like that surrounded by so many great bands.
MP - You've been in Portugal last year - if i recall correctly. How was the concert, the portuguese crowd? Do you keep any memories of that show? Will you come back?
Marco - We love Portugal. People were very nice to us and the shows were great. We hope we come back soon.
MP - What are Orthodox plans for the near/farer future? Can we expect a new album sometime soon?
Marco - Sure, we're working on the new album right now. It will be recorded very soon.
MP - Until the end of the year, can we find Orthodox playing anywhere?
Marco - We made a few gigs last summer, but, as I told you, we´re working in the new album right now. so I couldn´t say when we play live again...
MP - Final question: favourite myth and mythological character?
Marco - As metal kids we´re Lovecraft guys after all... So, choose anyone... Nyarlathotep for example.
