The MetalSucks Podcast The MetalSucks Podcast, #7: Special Guest Valient Thorr's Valient Himself
Jul 1, 2013
Valient Himself, the charismatic frontman of Valient Thorr, claims to hail from Venus and shares his nerdy upbringing and love for metal. The conversation dives into the significance (or lack thereof) of album covers in the digital age, as well as a nostalgic reflection on the best albums of 2013. With humor and insight, Valient discusses his new record and the thrill of live performances. The chat also features new tracks from DevilDriver and Norma Jean, adding a vibrant touch to their metal musings.
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Band Origins And Early Geography
- Valient Himself described the band's origins in Greenville then Chapel Hill before years on the road.
- He said members later moved to Richmond, Wilmington, Raleigh and Jacksonville as the band matured.
Chasing Iron Maiden On Tour
- Valient shared a road-story about chasing an Iron Maiden show during early touring.
- He recalled they got in free because the venue stopped selling tickets that night.
Iteration Built A Cohesive Album
- The new album was made by iterating heavily with 85–86 demos to find 12 strong tracks.
- Valient said collaborative rewriting produced a cohesive record more representative of the whole band.