19 September 2020

Interview: VERMINATOR (Malaysia)


VERMINATOR from Kuala Terengganu is undoubtedly one of the best Thrash Metal band in Malaysia. The band consists of Yoe Firestorm (guitar/vocal), Jim Reinigen (bass/vocal) and Neuroth (drum/vocal). – Interviewed in September 2020, by Atandistorted.

Hello Verminator. Whats up today?
Hello, we are all doing great and free from covids for now.

Heard that you guys preparing/recording new album, whats the current progress?
The drum track is 100% ready now wait for the perfect time to insert the guitar and bass tracks.

Any dates set for the release (of the new album)?
It should be launched this year (2020) but due to the worldwide outbreaks we think now is not the best time to launch any material.

How do you see it will differ from your debut full-length?
This time the song is more complex and varied and slightly technical compared to the previous album.

Does the first album “Fatal Devastation” spread well? How far it goes?
We think Fatal Devastation is acceptable to most of listeners not to expect this to happen as it is our first piece of releases.

Some said you guys heavily influenced by Teutonic Thrash Metal so whats your comment about it?

We do not label ourselves with such titles perhaps only listener self thought. We prefer sharp dark guitar riffs and fast drums.

You seems deeply interested in war themes based  on your artworks and lyrics. Do you think we need wars in this life?
We are very interested in the history of the old war.. it is hoped that evil events will not repeat ever after. we must start a war against ourselves to control our passions with today’s challenging world.

What do you think about current COVID-19 pandemic? Is it a biological weapon of modern warfare more than just a virus/disease?
Covid-19 many theories that we think are catastrophic in return for what we have done in this world or maybe the weapons of a certain party but who know?

Any stuffs / merch available for sale?
CDs, tshirts and tapes are still available now but very few.

Thanks. Final words?
Thank you REVEAL for interviewing us hope we meet one day. The second release will be ready soon. Stay safe and enjoy the extreme music!