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Doomed Confessionary: Kostas Salomidis (Distorted Reflection)

Distorted Reflection is a new epic doom metal band from Greece.

Formed by guitarist Kostas Salomidis (ex-Sorrows Path), they are totally dedicated to his unique doom vision, but even more heavy. Distorted Reflection is not a new story. Back in 1993, when Takis Drakopoulos formed Sorrows Path, Kostas suggested to him two band names: “Sorrow’s Path” and “Distorted Reflection”. Takis selected “Sorrows Path”, so “Distorted Reflection” is Kostas’ musical path.

The upcoming debut album »Doom Rules Eternally« features some guest musicians like Giannis Drolapas (Vavoura Band, Diesel), Ross Friedman (ex-Manowar, Ross The Boss, The Dictators) and Nicholas Leptos (Arrayan Path, Warlord).

Distorted Reflection’s debut album »Doom Rules Eternally« will be released this Friday, February 9th, 2024 via Iron Shield Records.

Can you say a few words about your band?
Distorted Reflection was formed back in August 2022 when I left Sorrows Path for musical reasons just before the recordings of the fifth album. I was the co-founder and guitarist for this band, one of most well known metal bands in Greece. Fortunately, I managed to cooperate with all the great musicians that I had in mind for my new band Distorted Reflection, the really experienced bassist Vangelis Yalamas and drummer Stelios Pavlou. I also have vocal duties for the very first time and we started to work and recorded our debut album that is ready for release on February 2024!

What was the biggest challenge for the band last year?
The biggest challenge was to form a band and record a new album in that year!

What can you be most proud of last year?
Mission accomplished. I feel really proud on this but also very humble and honest, as always.

What was your biggest regret?
I never regret anything. It’s my personal choices at the given time; it would be lame to regret it.

What was the best concert/tour last year and why?
We were preparing and recording about the new album this year. But all the members of the band are really experienced about big and important live performances. We have all played in huge lives and festivals in Greece and abroad with our bands Fragile Vastness, Sorrowful Angels and Sorrows Path. In addition, Vangelis was the the live member of popular Greek artists like Demis Roussos and Goin Through and Stelios is the active live member of Evridiki.

What was the biggest surprise on the music scene for you?
The negative thing is that there is a lot of lie and exploitation about the bands. The pleasant surprise is always a young musician full of passion and ready to change the world, having pure ideals and positive philosophy about life.

Where can we see you live this year (concerts/tours)?
You will not see Distorted Reflection live. We will keep a low-profile attitude, making the decision of not performing live and not giving audio or video interviews.

What are your plans for this year as a band? What do you personally want the most?
There will be a lot of promotion about the new album. Hopefully, the metalheads will accept the new band. The comments are already more than encouraging about the lyric videos featuring two important guests, Giannis Drolapas on lead guitar and Nicholas Leptos on vocals. On February 1, we released our third single and lyric video featuring the mighty Ross The Boss on lead guitar and the full album »Doom Rules Eternally« will be out on February 9 by German Iron Shield Records. I personally want to have health and self knowledge. I wish the same for all people!

How can people best support you?
Metalheads, let’s buy merch from the band. This is the only way to keep the bands that you love alive!

Do you have any message for your listeners?
Stay true to yourself and your people.
Doom Rules = D.R.
Distorted Reflection = D.R.
Eternally…

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Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well

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