Fueled by raw emotion and decades of experience, Ten Ton Devil unveils Seasons of Sorrow—a fierce, cathartic debut exploring anger, identity, and unfiltered creative freedom through uncompromising heaviness.
1. Seasons of Sorrow feels like a raw and uncompromising introduction to Ten Ton Devil. What pushed you to channel such a stripped-down yet brutally intense direction for this debut EP?
Making “Seasons Of Sorrow” originated as a bunch of singles I created when I realized these 5 tracks had a shared emotion to them, anger, rage and frustration. Thematically these songs had a thread running through them, a connection of sorts. I’m always experimenting with different ideas and mixing genres. It’s also a catharsis for me and those who feel these same emotions.
2. You’ve been part of multiple projects across different eras and styles—from Soul-Sick to Disciplinary Action. How did those experiences shape the sound and identity of Ten Ton Devil?
All my past endeavors as a musician from way back in the early 90s to today have been a stepping stone towards a sound I’m trying to capture. All excellent for what they are at the time but also a stepping stone to where I am today.
3. The EP taps into themes of anger, revenge, and inner rage. Do these emotions come from personal experiences, or are they more of a broader reflection on the world around you?
Yes, these tracks are based off of personal experiences and are meant to touch fans who share these feelings. Everyone has felt anger at one point or another in their lives. This Ep is designed to express emotions that we all feel. We also have all had experiences with anonymous trolls online attacking people and the frustration people may feel not being able to confront our tormentors.
4. Tracks like “DIE!” and “FAFO” hit with immediate, almost violent impact. When writing these songs, do you prioritize emotional release, sonic heaviness, or a balance of both?
My music starts usually with a song title then I craft lyrics based on the song title. I think it’s an equal balance between emotions within the lyrics and the heaviness of the music I’m creating.
5. You handle everything from live instrumentation to MIDI programming at Born Wrong Studios. How does having complete creative control influence the final outcome of your music?
Oh the difference between being a solo artist as opposed to being in a band is night and day. As a solo artist I have to answer to anyone. There’s no bickering or wrestling with bandmates about with thinks their ideas are better. Being in a band is akin to being married to 4 or 5 unhappy controlling wives lol. As a solo artist I’m free to express my music however I please.
6. You’ve described yourself as a “conduit” for the music. Can you expand on that idea, and how it shapes your creative process when writing something as intense as Seasons of Sorrow?
I’ve always said if I sit down and try and force a song out of myself it will almost always suck but if i feel the gift of creativity hit then really cool shit happens in the studio. The universe gives all a creative soul and it demands that gift be shared with the world. But you have to find your gift, unfortunately people go thru life to busy or ignorant to realize their god given talent and to me that’s unbelievably sad.
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