Doomed Confessionary: Pedro Porto Fonseca (Zero Massive)
Zero Massive is an instrumental metal project from Portugal founded by composer and guitarist Pedro Porto Fonseca.
Zero Massive’s self-titled debut album will be released this Friday, May 24th, 2024 and will be available on vinyl and digital.
Pedro Porto Fonseca was joined in studio by producer Mike Ghost, drummer João Colaço and bassist Pedro Simão.
Can you say a few words about your band?
The relationship between any Portuguese person and the Sea is inherent and unavoidable. Some disregard that connection, while others feast on it and create what should have always been there.
Zero Massive, as the name suggests, is equal parts intricately heavy and distantly atmospheric. The massive vastness of the Oceans’ floors where we, as humans, were never meant to reach, juxtaposed with the same water above us in the open troposphere, presents a gripping base concept on which the balanced yet sonically polarised foundation of the band’s identity is built. Drawn-out, detailed intros and mellow segments build up like ancient sediments to construct a towering mountain of sound – Zero Massive is Contrast.
This leviathan sits on the shoulders of a power trio of leading guitars, driving basslines and crushing percussion.
What was the biggest challenge for the band?
I started this idea in 2009 to 2023 long time to launch Zero Massive!
What can you be most proud of so far?
This debut album! Completely dream come true!
What was your biggest regret?
That I didn’t put this together sooner!
What was the best concert/tour so far and why?
I answer this next year!
What was the biggest surprise on the music scene for you?
For me was to meet Tool in 96.
What is currently in your heavy musical rotation?
Mastodon.
What was the best advice you’ve ever been given as a musician?
Work hard, it’s a classic but you need to work hard in every thing you do, and the top of all its Believe in you and your music.
What are your guilty pleasures?
Hummm! Listen to George Michael, is it!?
Can you say something more about the music scene in your area?
Can say that in Portugal the underground music scene is growing a lot from all genres of metal / hardcore and punk rock, amazing time.
Where can we see you live this year (concerts/tours)?
For now we will start the rehearsals, many details to put together in a power trio.
What are your plans for the future as a band?
On May 24th we release the debut album, than its promotion, will try to put together a tour on October.
How can people best support your band?
Buying the record and follow.
Do you have any message for your listeners?
Relax and enjoy with no rush! This album its a straight 45 min. trip!
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well