Dayslived own Monik Fennelles talks about the band
Interview conducted on April 30, 2019
by Dan Locke
Band Members
Monik Fennelles – Voice
Marco Allemandi – Guitar
Thor Jorgen – Bass Guitar
Matteo Sabetta – Keyboards
Gaetano Pira – Drums
Italy’s Dayslived sign to Rockshots Records!
ROCKSHOTS RECORDS is thrilled to announce the signing of the Italian progressive metal band DAYSLIVED, joining forces to release the new album “FLECTAR”.
“FLECTAR” is the band’s sophomore album and it’s the most progressive and experimental studio work to date, as well as the most ambitious.
DAYSLIVED want to explore innovative sounds and themes in the rock/metal scene. Listening to “FLECTAR” you will experience a sonic journey through different and never-repetitive elements. Monik’s voice is the trademark of their new sound, a blend of metal, prog rock, symphonic and electronic music.
Daniel Locke: How did you start in music?
Monik Fennelles : I started at 21 years old taking singing lessons. After an experience in a gospel choir, I sang in various musical groups
What type of music did you listen to growing up?
At 12 years old I started listening to Guns’n Roses, metal and rock
What was the first and the last concert you saw?
At the age of 17 I attended my first Vasco Rossi concert, the last concert was that of the Subsonica
How did you get into the band?
I joined the band with an audition, I knew the Dayslived because I had seen them at one of their concerts, and when there was an opportunity to try them I accepted immediately
What types of bands were you in before Dayslived?
I sang for many years in a Gospel choir, then I sang in some cover bands
If you had to descript your band in a couple of sentences, what would it be?
Exceptional, a large group of friends
Your band is from Turin. What is the music scene like there?
For me, it is very active for all cover groups. For those who do unused tracks, it’s a bit more difficult
What is the best club in Turin and why?
One of the best places is Hiroshima Mon Amour, but in past years there were many more Clubs
Let me asked you about some bands from Turin Italy. In a couple of words, what do you feel about each?
Alnur -nice project
Carla Bruni – Good
Niagra – interesting
And about bands from Italy. Same question.
Lacuna Coil – one of my favorite bands and I’d like to sing with Cristina Scabbia
Cadaveria – I know little
Elis, I know little
Devil Doll I know little
Thumberstorm I know little
You LP came out April 19. What is the strongest song on it?
Certainly Touching the Clouds, which talks about a very significant story
Can you tell me what is the best Italian romantic comedy you have seen?
A film by Fabio Volo, Un Giorno in più
What is the difference between American Metal and Italian Metal?
Have you ever played in any Open Air concerts or like to?
I often sing in outdoor festivals, like in Piazza Castello in Turin
Do you see your touring going outside of Italy?
Surely, we are working on it. We recommend following us on our Facebook page
How does a band tour in Europe?
With Marco’s Camper (guitarist) … joke
How do you see your band in five years?
With new music, new influences, and great concerts
What are your feelings about the impact the internet on how we listen to and buy music?
The Internet has given the possibility to many groups to publish albums, but it has removed the beauty of going to buy an album when it is published. There are too much choice and less selection
Anything in closing?
You absolutely have to listen to Flectar, buy the album and follow us on our Facebook or Instagram page!
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