Hello and thanks for answering our interview. Could you introduce the band to our readers with a brief background?
Thanks for having me. Demonwarp is a dark electro solo project I launched in 2022. After years as a house producer and DJ, I felt the need to dive into something different, something heavier. I grew up immersing myself in death and black metal scene, but I’ve always been drawn to industrial metal. Demonwarp became my way to explore that sound, combine my electronic production skills across genres, and channel my anger and reflections on the world into something raw and powerful.
What was the inspiration behind the latest release, Dominion?
Dominion is an exploration into the inner demon that lies inside of man. The album reflects the fight against power, the corrupt nature of man, the virus that the human species is to the world, and the stories from past, present, and future that capture the struggle against our inner demons and future demons fighting in a never ending battle for Dominion!
Are your songs created mostly the same way or does the process differ for different tracks?
I always start with the emotion and the theme I want to convey. For this album, it was about asking, ‘What’s next in the story? What’s missing?’ A good example is the track Possess Me. It’s about true feminine power, about a woman controlling a demon that’s trying to possess her. People might say I have a negative outlook, but it’s not negativity for the sake of it. It’s real, raw. Sometimes facing the darkness helps you see what needs to change or gives you the strength to take on the demon standing right in front of you.
Your aesthetics are very similar to that of the synthwave style. But obviously, your style goes far deeper. Do you have any particular influences inside and outside that genre that shape your sound?
I made a conscious effort to move away from the synthwave elements on this album compared to In The Night. Bands like Hocico and Satyricon have been big influences, especially when I’m working out or prowling around Texas. For lyrical inspiration, I look to artists like Emma Ruth Rundle, She Wants Revenge, and of course, Type O Negative. I try to absorb a lot of different influences, not just from music but from horror films and reading as well. It all adds to the dark, immersive world I’m trying to build with Demonwarp.
There’s some intriguing artwork on the new album. What’s the inspiration behind that?
Thank you. I really wanted to capture something different with my usual artist for this project. Demonwarp was born from the idea that by 2666, demons have merged with AI and are attempting to take over the world that humanity has already ruined. The image reflects that merge, as well as a man who twists his own body to fight these demons. It’s also a metaphor for our daily struggle with the positives and negatives of technology, the evil that hides behind the web.
Let’s dive into a couple of tracks on the new album. Pick two that you think are the most different form each other and tell us how they fit into the overall theme.
Soul Modification is one that I am most proud of from a technical production side and lyric writing side. It was also the most rewarding when I heard Jenna fire back her vocals on it. It really captured the the fact that we want to change but ultimately we can’t. We are stuck in our selfish ways and the person in the mirror is sometimes our worst enemy. Graveland is my other favorite, it is just raw industrial/dark electro influence with screechy vocals over a Psy Trance/Techno beat. That one lyrically speaks to the ruin that we leave behind, we are piling dirt on ourselves as try to climb out of every hole.
What’s next for Demonwarp? Any special Halloween plans? Videos? Tours?
Getting my custom mask built, looking for someone to build visuals for my live act, and prepping a slightly different version of tracks so I can perform them live. My goal is to lead the performance with vocals and sound that drive the audience deep into the world of Demonwarp. The visuals are key to that immersive experience. I want people to feel like they’ve been transported into a darker reality.
How do you feel about the use of AI for videos in our community? Has it already taken over and gone too far?
That’s an interesting question. For artists trying to get recognized on platforms like YouTube, AI can be a quick way to get content out there. A good example is the AI video for Lorn’s Entropyyy by level 101—it’s striking, but it does raise questions about the impact on visual artists. I imagine I’d feel similarly about AI music trying to mimic what I create. There’s a balance between using AI as a tool and respecting the craft of human creativity. Demonwarp also captures this theme, the battle against technology. I think it can be a demon or we will use it for good. So far. . . well I’ll let the readers decide.
These last words are yours. Thanks for your time.
I just want to say that Demonwarp is an aggressive passion project, and I’m proud to share it with everyone. I’ve got something to say, and it’s not going away anytime soon. I really appreciate the time and support for industrial bass, dark electro, and the incredible bands in this space alongside Demonwarp.
