New Jersey (USA) metal act SEDNA have begin to make a name for themselves in the rough and tumble world of underground metal. They are now ready to take it worldwide, showing great determination in a very competitive “unsigned” scene.
The Metal Den’s Randy “Rocket” Cody recently conducted an interview with SEDNA for his loyal army of Den Headz worldwide.
Rocket: How did Sedna initially form together as a band?
Mark: Josh and I, knowing each other previously for many years but never
working on a project together, shared a common problem. We both were just
fed up with the lack of dedication and unwillingness to do whatever it
took to take a band to the next level and beyond. We also both knew we
wanted something more and were willing to go after it at any cost and
sacrifice everything to make it happen, Now, six years down the road, we
feel all the pieces are in place, we are one cohesive unit, and we’re ready for that next level.
Rocket: Who are some of your biggest musical influences?
Hurley: Phil Collins has always been a major influence of mine. Overall
I listen to and have so many different things, but as far as today goes
I have to say Jon Rice from Job impresses me quite a bit.
Pat: I have always been heavily influenced by Led Zeppelin and Pink
Floyd. My current favorite would most definitely be Tool.
Jay: I was greatly influenced early by Slayer and Sepultura, evolving
into more of the heavier death metal such as Cannibal Corpse and more
recently the more technical bands like Behemoth, Nile and Opeth.
Mark: Since the day I heard Lynyrd Skynyrd I became obsessed with music
and Thin Lizzy made me instantly realize I wanted nothing more than to
be a musician.
Josh: Growing up, on chore days my dad and I would be listening to
Black Sabbath and some earlier classic metal and hard rock such as
Molly Hatchet and Blue Cheer, and then I grabbed a copy of Among The
Living from Anthrax and then it really just progressed throughout the
years with many different bands and genres.
Rocket: You guys are getting ready to release your recording debut. What is
the title and when is it going to be released exactly?
Mark – The name of the album is Divination and we chose a release date
of February 2, 2010.
Rocket: How many songs?
Mark: We decided on six songs. We felt it was a real good number of tracks for
a debut album, just enough to define ourselves to everyone listening to
us and just enough to keep people wanting more.
Rocket: Where can fans pickup a copy?
Mark: Divination will be available on iTunes, amazon.com, CD Baby, Zune and most
other digital market places and, of course, at every Sedna show.
Rocket: Tell us a little more about the album.
Mark: The album was recorded at Entrolab Studios in Toms River, NJ and
produced by our good friend and business partner Jeff Wallace. We
really set out to create a definitive recording that would firmly
establish what Sedna is and what we ultimately are out to become.
Rocket: Cool. Who are some of the record labels that you guys respect out there?
Mark: There are so many labels, but just to name a few, Century Media, Metal
Blade, Nuclear Blast, Earache. Really anything that keeps signing and
supporting metal has our respect.
Rocket: I like to have fun with this next one. What’s the most embarrassing
thing that’s ever happened to you while performing on the stage?
Jay: One of our first shows with Hurley in Philadelphia, not halfway
through the first song, falling backward and knocking over half the
drum set. Yeah, that was pretty embarrassing.
Pat: After playing Waretown NJ in the middle of summer I had sweat so much
and looked like I pissed myself without realizing it and I started hitting on some
girls and was confused by the looks of disgust I received.
Mark: We were playing with Darkest Hour, and doing what I do (going
fucking crazy) I went to throw my guitar over my head. The guitar and
my hand went through a stage light. There was blood everywhere. As
metal as it looked, midway through the set I started to feel just a
little woosey.
Hurley: Just a bunch of broken drumsticks at inopportune times, but I’m
sure I’m in for it sooner than later.
Josh: I wouldn’t say so much embarrassing, but me and my wife were married
on Halloween and we had a show booked that night and we decided to
show up in our wedding attire. In the spirit of Halloween I wore a ball
and chain on my ankle and played the show in my suit. One of my
favoriote moments for two reasons; if we’re booked, we’re playing. Life
takes a backseat compared to our responsibilities to this band, and
just because it was a fun thing to do and made for a memorable show.
Rocket: With all the great metal releases so far in 2009, what albums have
been your personal favorites?
Hurley: Job For A Cowboy-Ruination
Jay:- Behemoth-Evangelion
Pat: Death By Stereo-Death Is My Only Friend
Mark: Nile-Those Who The Gods Detest
Rocket: What are some of the upcoming shows for Sedna?
MarK: We’re in the process of booking our tour dates for 2010 in support of
Divination. Please stay tuned to our website,http://www.myspace.com/sednanj for details and upcoming show information.
Rocket: Where do you see yourselves as a band in ten years from now?
Pat: Being a success because we believed we could and would be and
refused to accept anything less no matter how hard it got or how long
it took.
Hurley: Hopefully waking up in the morning on a tour bus about to headline Wacken Open Air Fest in Germany.
Jay: Touring all four corners of the globe, once again continuing to do
what we do best and looking forward to the next 10.
Mark: In 10 years I would like to be known as one of the few bands that
were able to give back to the music that gave so much to all of us and
one that was always respected for continuing to follow its vision and
integrity no matter what.
Josh: The band that kept pushing along and has toured every continent,
seen every site and
dominated every stage we have ever been on.
Rocket: Thanks for rocking this out with me! Go ahead and give thanks out to your
biggest supporters.
Mark: Our fans, our friends, and bands that have showed continued dedication and supportfor the last six years. You know whoyou are and thank you.
http://www.myspace.com/sednanj
sedna kicks metal fuckin ass .
If you are interested in intense, complex sounds, sick lyrics and an all around amazing dedicated and hard working metal band, Sedna is for you. If you call yourself a metal head, it is in your best interest to check out a Sedna show!
Man, if you just read this interview you better be checking out the myspace!
This band takes metal and punk to the next level! They have high-tech undertones with crushing guitars and AWESOME! screaming vocals. Plus it’s the coolest website I have seen for an unsigned band!
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