[interview] MARCHING OUT show us their classic heavy metal in a little conversation

In an interview given to us from VKL, Kazu from the heavy metal band MARCHING OUT introduces us to his band and much more!

Interview made by Trevor Kalligan Sandyw 
and Marcondes Pereira.

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The sound of Marching Out presents a notorious balance between weight, speed, technique and intensity, as other great bands of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal do. From the band point of view, what are the charms and challenges of weighing these aspects so dearly enjoyed by heavy music lovers in a creative and engaging way?

Kazu:

That I have the most important is that I do not make songs that Japanese preference. The Japanese music industry failed that it did not build a global market! That's why I do not adapt standards there, but I am making sounds that are conscious of overseas from the beginning!

I think Hard Rock is a great music and the worldwide task is the handover of the sound source to the young generation.

In Japan, there is no system that can go overseas from Japan, so building it is necessary. We also have that task and we are currently looking for sponsors.

The singer Kazu Rock has a timbre that can be melodious and intense, but at the same time carries with it a strong interpretive charge. What other great vocalists like Ronnie James Dio, Rob Rock and David Coverdale represent to Kazu in terms of influences?

Kazu:

I'm honored! Yes! In addition to them I am influenced by Graham Bonnet and former VOW WOW vocalist Genki Hitomi!

I want Rob Rock, Graham Bonnet, Genki Hitomi to participate as guest vocals in the next album!

I like Minoru Niihara and Doogie White who sung “ROCK WILL NEVER DIE” Bonus track as guest vocalist!

Although all members of Marching Out are many technicians and skilled, it is noted that the band seeks to build their songs without any instrumental or technical excesses. How does the band seek to reconcile the use of each one's ability with the feeling of each song?

Kazu:

I often discuss songwriting with guitar! What is common with him is that singing back is simple, that intros and solos play passionately by other parts! Everyone is doing a good job!!

Often in Hard Rock or Heavy Metal works, the bass lines get a bit overshadowed by the other instruments, but in the Marching Out songs you can see each instrument. How does the band work the arrangements to be able to measure the performance of each instrumentalist in the songs?

Kazu:

Your point is on essence! Surely in Hard Rock or Heavy Metal works so, Our decision is that all parts have a presence! The base is the most important part! I made many requests to engineers when editing! He is doing a good job!

Does Progressive Rock and Progressive Metal from bands like Genesis, Rush, Yes, Dream Theater, Symphony X, and Fates Warning make any kind of influence on Marching Out? In the songs of the band it is possible to notice that the keyboard arrangements of Akira Ishiguro are present and contribute a lot not only in the bases, but also in the bridges and solos of the songs.

Kazu:

I like Dream Theater, Symphony X! What I like is Deep Purple, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, DIO, Yngwie, Impellitteri, I was inspired by them! I and my band guitarist like Neoclassical sound! In that sense, our sound requires a keyboard, Mr, ishiguro does a good job!

Prelude is an instrumental track in which it is possible to perceive the melody and the ability of the guitarist Tsuyoshi Hayashi. When it comes to instrumental compositions, what are the compositions of this type that Marching Out most appreciates?

Kazu:

Melody is the most important thing. And that there is a proper expansion, each part shows its presence, not too long! It is also important not to let people getting tired of listening!

Songs like The Cross and Fire In The Sky bring interesting lyrics about aspects of religion and the occult. About what other lyrical themes do the band feel like writing?

Kazu:

I was inspired by Ronnie James Dio, Rob Rock, I like to write lyrics about medieval Europe, religion and peace. Originally I do not like to write lyrics about women, drugs and alcohol. I do not like to do stupid lyrics like Japan!

Rock Will Never Die is a captivating track that makes a kind of epic ode to Rock. In the opinion of the band, how are the scenarios of Rock and heavy metal in Japan, currently?

Kazu:

I show respect for your compliments. The Japanese rock scene is miserable! The Japanese music industry is still a seclusion country, idol music is popular, and the level does not up at all! Since young children never listen overseas Rock music, I am very concerned about this situation for 20 years ago!

How does the Marching Out composing process work? Does the band work collectively or are there members who take care of this part more consistently?

Kazu:

Composition of the band is done with a guitar with me. Since arrangement is done by all members, there is no problem and we are very happy! The member I want most is a competent manager

How did the name Marching Out come about? What is the idea behind the band name and what is the message it seeks to get across? And finally, how did the Marching Out band come about?

Kazu:

I and my band guitarist like Yngwie and MARCHING OUT has meaning to advance! We use this name as we will be expanding overseas! We are currently looking for managers, sponsors and record labels for second album production and overseas advancement! We have a great idea and want you to be looking forward to it!

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