Doomed Confessionary: Stephen Moore (Post Death Soundtrack)
Photos by Monika Deviat Photography
Post Death Soundtrack is a two-piece band based in Vancouver, Canada. They just released their fourth album »Veil Lifter« on April 16th, 2024.
Post Death Soundtrack’s new full-length release »Veil Lifter« is a tempestuous, 10-track Molotov cocktail channelling doom, grunge, hardcore, and thrash into a crushing new record. Following the orchestrated industrial soundscapes of their third album, »It Will Come Out Of Nowhere«, Jon Ireson and Stephen Moore have taken a sharp turn to an unruly organic live sound.
This fresh approach is driven by those who first inspired them – Alice In Chains, Black Sabbath, Nirvana, and The Stooges, as well as artists who are redefining heavy music for a new age – Russian Circles, Windhand, Pallbearer, Queens Of The Stone Age, and YOB. Sludgy riffs, hardcore fury, hypnotic grooves, and empyrean ambience work in union to conjure a singular affecting vision.
Can you say a few words about your band?
Post Death Soundtrack was started as a form a free expression. We did not want stylistic barriers to get in the way of communication. Lately it has become more focused, crystalizing around styles of choice such as doom, grunge, prog and sludge metal…even classic rock and jazz. I essentially just want no bull in the project. Just honesty.
What was the biggest challenge for the band?
Ambition. We have failed. Our members have shifted over the years. Our only surviving member is myself (Stephen Moore). But I will continue, surely. I have ambition until the day I die.
What can you be most proud of so far?
The newest record, »Veil Lifter«, is the kind of focused and punchy release I’ve been dreaming of making since hearing »In Utero«. That album and band set my heart afire, letting me know a bullied and abused kid could have a voice.
What was your biggest regret?
That is a very general question! I suppose my biggest regret is letting down friends and family on occasion by being a self-indulgent artist.
What was the biggest surprise on the music scene for you?
I’m not sure. I guess, the doom revival, with bands like Windhand and Yob. That gave me a lot of pleasure to see it was happening.
What is currently in your heavy musical rotation?
Russian Circles, Gucci Mane, 21 Savage, Monolord, Nirvana, The Beatles, Kyuss.
What was the best advice you’ve ever been given as a musician?
I’ve never been given any good advice. The worst advice I’ve been given is ‘just have fun’, and I hate people who say that because I take this shit seriously.
What are your guilty pleasures?
I’ll watch reality shows if I have a pretty girl near me.
Can you say something more about the music scene in your part of Canada?
It’s always thriving. I grew up in the Calgary hardcore punk and metal scenes. There are always great bands here. There is no lack of talent here whatsoever.
Where can we see you live this year (concerts/tours)?
Nothing. PDS is now a solo project so it will take some time.
What are your plans for the future as a band?
I plan to regrow, same as I plan to do as a person.
How can people best support your band?
Follow us on Youtube and Instagram. That way, you can get all the new clips and videos.
Do you have any message for your listeners?
I truly appreciate every single person who has been bouncing this music, because it is my life’s work. This album is dedicated to my Dad (RIP), and I want it to honor him.
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Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well