1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.
A number of years ago Paul started making the first demos with previous member Chris. Later, Görebläster joined up after meeting Ryan our previous bass player and began transforming the band into what it is today. Nate came in and did drums on our first EP and became a permanent member shortly after. We knew Brendan through friends and he joined us right before our second EP.
2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?
A long time ago (like 7 years) in a galaxy far, far away (central NY) Paul and previous member Chris came up with the band name. It was chosen because we were setting out to create heavy music with some groove, hence The Beast of Nod because our music makes you nod your head.
3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?
We’re based out of Boston, MA, USA and the scene in the New England area is absolutely great. There’s always shows, a number of really good bands, and the people are very kind and inclusive. And to list some but not all Episodes, Chuggernaught, My Missing Half, Sonic Pulse, Vivisepulture, Ice Giant, Das Muerte, Before the Judge, Merithius, Boarcorpse, Pathogenic, The Summoned, Carpathia, Ashen Wings, Untombed, Protean Collective, The Floor’s Embrace, Lost to the Waves, Goblet, Virus of Ideals, Unflesh, Solium Fatalis, Xenosis, Myth of I, Deer Hollow, Graviton, Begat the Nephilim, Death Metal Pope, Grave Knight, Garroted, Travel Amygdala, Omnia, Graveborn, Aversed, Age of Embers, Carnivora, Kill the Straggler, Dapper Duck, Beneath the Machine, Angor, Crypitus, Black Absence, Burial, Incontinence, Lattermath, Thunderforge, Seven Spires, Fleshbore, Covalent, Malphas, Scalpel, Swarm of Eyes, and Divinex.
4. How would you describe your style?
Intergalactic Death Metal [noun] 1. A subgenre of death metal music featuring linear song structures, odd time signatures, and extremely technical passages, wherein songs explore the characters and events of a sci-fi universe called “The Land of Nod.”
5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?
Currently our debut album “Vampira: Disciple of Chaos” is what we have available. Although we did record two EPs in the past and may re-release some of those tracks in time. We already plan to record another EP sometime in the fall. And you can expect the same wacky, technical, heavy, catchy, weirdness that we brought on the album.
6. Do you have any new music in the works?
We are beginning writing and planning for our next effort which will be an EP titled “The Land Before Nod” and will be focused on stories from that Land of Nod that occur in the North American late cretaceous epoch. And we have the concept for the EP after that plotted out as well.
7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?
As of now we will be playing with Magic Sword on June 21st at the Brighton Music Hall in Brighton, MA. We also have a show to be announced in RI set for August 11th. And will be playing RPMfest the weekend of August 25th as part of the three-day festival. We are also looking for book more shows, feel free to contact us!
8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?
We attempt to set an accomplish incremental goals. So for right now we’re just trying to grow our presence and establish more gigs as we continue to write and produce media.
9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?
Our music can be found on all the typical platforms and will be on Pandora soon. Here’s some links:
PHYSICAL CD ORDERS: https://www.thebeastofnod.com/store/?category=Physical+CDs
DIGITAL CD ORDERS: https://thebeastofnod.bandcamp.com/
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/thebeastofnod
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheBeastOfNod/
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebeastofnod/
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/beastofnod
10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?
It’s ok to freak out.
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