MYTHOLOGIK on Robbs MetalWorks 2024

Sometimes the most unlikely musical pairings can either be an utter disaster OR a surprising delight; some examples that come to mind may include: Lynch/Sweet OR Jasta/Windstein (Kingdom of Sorrow) OR even, Dutkiewicz/Fisher (Serpentine Dominian); and as a music fan, I feel these pairings can be EXCITING because these projects often bring together two distinctive styles & the collaboration births something totally new. Such is the case with the 2023 San Antonio collaboration of dark metal mastermind, Bryan Eckermann & 80's power metal crooner, Joe Gregory in the melodic, dark thrash band, Mythologik. I first came to know about this duo when their self-titled debut crossed my desk back in Fall of 2023 (via ClawHammer PR) & I was so taken aback by its contemporary take on brutality that I awarded the release #6 in our Top Ten of the year. I was more so delighted when soon thereafter the revelation of a FULL length effort came to my attention; AND it FINALLY came to fruition JUST last week on June 14th, 2024 with the release of 'Blood In The Sky'. Once again, Bryan unleashed his complete musical arsenal by providing listeners a barrage of intricate riffs subtly intertwined with his signature mid-tempo solos, dark pianola & HUGE hooks. The consternation here though is Gregory's vocal attack, as he goes miles beyond his predispositioned past offering a bombardment of styles to includes radar screams, evil howls & his signature 80's yelp. It is ALL a delightful combination & one that has made this seasoned metalhead a TRUE fan. I knew it was about time to get these two into the RMW Studio to discuss it ALL & by the grace of the METAL gods it just so happened to fall on the SAME day the record dropped. SO, in the interview below you will see us discuss the following: the formation of this collaboration, the writing process (& musical development), lyrical themes, back end work, videos, the possibility of playing live shows & everything in between. I want to THANK Bryan & Joe for our BLESSED off camera convo & our utter AMAZING on camera theatrics. I hope to do it again in the future! To the extended RMW Familia - if there was ever an opportunity to spend your hard earned money on METAL - HERE it is! ENJOY! ~ El Mero Metal #bloodinthesky #mythologik #robbsmetalworks