interview with Horus

What´s the name of your band? Hello!Our name is Horus!We're a 3 man studio project from Romania!

How was the band formed? The band was formed 2 years ago with a friend.I restarted an old project named bloodtide but with the name of Horus.

Can you tell about your band? Listen to our music and tell for yourself!

Where are all band members from?/Who does what in the band? We are all from Romania!I'm doing vocals, songwriting, guitar, keayboard, bass, drum programming, my friend Andrei does vocals and songwritting and Laur, guitars and songwritting.

What was the ambitions of the band when you started? We had ambitions back then!High ambitions!We just liked to dream!

Could you explain your music to someone that haven't heard you? No, just let them listen and make on opinion.

Where was your first gig? Unfortunately we are a studio project and don't make gigs!

Who writes your songs?/Who writes the music who writes lyrics? Mainly, i write the songs.On the lyrics part i wrote them some time ago but now i have someone else to do it because it's hard to do music and lyrics at the same time!

What's good/bad with the band?/What genre do you feel you are?

The good thing is that we are in a pause and we don't make music anymore.The bad thing is that we discovered that a lot of people from the music industry are very shitty people, just

some stupid entertainment for stupid kids!And what genre do we feel we are, like in the description, technical/melodic death metal with oriental influences!

Why did you pick that particular style?/What are your songs about? We didn't pick that we just choose to play something and here we are.Our songs are about spirituality, war, death, mythology!

Do you write your own material or mainly covers? Our own material.We don't like covers!If you're good enough make your own music, not play others!

Have you made any albums?/If yes what are they? We made an album for now, entitled declaration of war.

Do you have any clips on YouTube? Yes, we have!

How old are you?/What got you started in music? I am 21, and i don't know how i got started in music, it was something spontaneous!

At what age did you start playing? i think 16 or 17, can't remember.

What year was the band started? Back in 2012 i think in may or april i think!

Witch band is the best you´ve seen? The best band i've seen?Hard question! Septicflesh, Nile, Ex Deo, Katalepsy and many others!

What are the plans for the rest of the year? No plans. We don't make plans we just like to flow like the water!

What are your goals with your music? To reach a lot of people!!

When did you decide to go all in for the music? Music is a passion, something very beautiful.Like i said it was spontaneous!

What are your sources of inspiration? Myself especially.It depends on the mood i have.

What would be your dreams for the band? To evolve!Become better and better.

What do you hold most dear? Life!

What would be your greatest fears for the future? I don't have fears for the future!

Have you been part of any other projects? Yes, i did.I also have another 2 projects, Decomposed Flesh that is older than Horus and my solo work!

What do you work with outside of the band and the music? I'm a student at sociology, I do mountaineering, read, listen to music, go out with friends, i'm in a science club also!

What would you do if there was no music? A lot of things!

What's the funniest/most memorable thing a fan has done for you? Making a personalized t-shirt with us!Beautiful moment!

How often do you rehearse? Now, rarely!

Where do you rehearse? At my house!

Name 2 of your own songs you like at the moment? Hard question, i like all of them, i can't choose 2.

What do you feel is the best live band you've seen? I ain't a fan of concerts, so i didn't seen so much bands but the best i've seen is a band from my country, named Taine.

What drives a band that isn't all that famous and renowned to try to make a living on their music and to keep playing? You can't make money out of music.I consider this thing childish.Grow up, get yourself a job, music is a passion, hobby.This is my opinion.These days, few bands make money out of music.

Do you have any webpages? We do.Youtube, Facebook, reverbnation, joo.nanometall, soundcloud.

Any pearls of wisdom for all other bands out there? Be true to yourself and to others.Love, respect and support the other bands!

How do you view the musicindurty of today? Mostly full of shitty people that need to grow up!

How would you describe your sound in one sentence Technical/melodic death metal with oriental influences!

What is your favorite crappy instrument? Don't think there is one.All instruments have their beauty.

What was one of the most quarrelsome times for you in the band? We had a lot of those, unfortunately!

Do you have anything to add?No, thank you for your attention.It was a pleasure!

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