Prepare to descend into the depths of despair with After Taste's new track and video "Sustain Me", an anthem that lingers in the shadows of gothic, industrial and doom metal. Known for weaving melancholic doom metal with an electronic pulse, this release is a chilling exploration of love, loss, and the fragility of the human mind. With echoes of Paradise Lost, the bleak humour of Type O Negative, and the crushing weight of Triptykon, After Taste masterfully captures the emptiness beneath the surface.
Vocalist/guitarist Dave Meester comments on the track: "This track represents a raw and heavy portrayal of a very formative event in my youth. Someone very close to me attempted to end her life. 'Sustain Me' is about the impact that this had on me as a young teen. The video captures this in a visually striking way. We can drag ourselves through any scenario, no matter how rough it gets..."
"Life is boring. Drastic changes must be made." This mantra embodies the essence of After Taste, a band that skilfully intertwines the realms of industrial, gothic, and doom metal with the pulsating energy of EDM, synthwave, and ambient music. With atmosphere as its guiding principle, After Taste crafts a soundscape that, despite its melancholic and wistful aura, ultimately invites listeners to dance-creating an uneasy yet captivating contrast.
Embracing the true spirit of DIY, After Taste takes pride in handling all aspects of their music and video production independently. "If we don't know something, we find it, learn it, and apply it. This is as real and imperfect as it gets, giving the band a unique charm", Meester asserts. They thrive on being the "weird kid" in the music scene.
In a world often steeped in conventionality, After Taste stands out as a beacon of creativity, unafraid to explore the depths of darkness while inviting listeners to dance along the way. Give it a listen. Link
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"We were outsiders, and nobody knew what the fuck was going on. We just listened to this extreme music that nobody else liked, and that made us very strong..." - Mikael Stanne
"We paused our work as I was grieving heavily, but once we returned to it, things took on a whole new meaning." - LV Darkling
"I find it really bizarre, because right after the concert, you're already on the internet. I mean, come on. It's very different from how it used to be, but it's fine." - Anja Huwe
"We only make an album when we feel genuinely inspired. You can't just say, "OK, I'm going to record a new album", because without inspiration, it would be boring." - Gregor Mackintosh
