DROPDEAD CHAOS

This eventful month of March is the perfect opportunity to catch up with our friends at DDC for an interview with Boris, Nils, and Baptiste.

Hello guys, and welcome to our interview! The latest news from DROPDEAD CHAOS includes the release of the track "One Last Encore"—accompanied by a music video—an ongoing tour, and, above all, the release of your debut album, *Underneath The Sound*, on April 7th of this year! First off, congratulations on bringing this long-awaited project to fruition. To kick things off, tell us about this new track: how did you develop the concept, and what were your sources of inspiration while recording these songs?

BORIS : First of all, thank you. I have to admit that launching the DROPDEAD CHAOS project with such a great geographical distance between us seemed like a daunting task, but we are thrilled to have overcome the challenge and to see that fan feedback has been very positive so far. This gives us a real boost for the next stage of the journey. DDC’s music is primarily inspired by the nu-metal wave of the early 2000s, drawing from bands like Korn, Slipknot, Linkin Park, and Limp Bizkit, among others.

NILS : To talk about our beginnings: DDC initially formed as a collective aimed at supporting healthcare workers at the start of the COVID crisis. We hadn’t actually met in person back then; we worked via video calls, email, and so on. It wasn’t until the release of our third single that we decided to become a proper band. So, these are songs we’ve been working on for over a year—maybe even two. I’ll let the singers tell you about the lyrics; musically, I’d say there’s a strong 2000s Nu Metal foundation, but we each added our own personal touch to create something uniquely ours—something that, while tapping into the nostalgia of those 2000s influences, still feels quite modern.

And in your opinion, what is the distinctive sound of this "young" band? 🙂

BORIS : Our primary goal in composing this album was to create music that resonates with us and that we love listening to, while also trying to add a signature sound—distinctively DDC—to the French metal landscape.

NILS : I think DDC’s strength lies in all those very diverse influences and the fact that we have an outside perspective from our producer, who is also deeply involved in the songwriting. We manage to come up with something effective that works for everyone—and by that, I mean everyone in the band.

Tell us about the making of—and the message behind—your highly successful debut music video, "One Last Encore."

BAPTISTE : We were fortunate enough to shoot with Brice Hincker and Amélie Diane from CHS PROD; we know Brice well, and it was important for us to work with him. The music video symbolizes the determination to overcome depression and proves that it is always possible to triumph over adversity. Together with HK—with whom I co-wrote the script—we also wanted to leave viewers free to form their own interpretations. We drew inspiration from the works of David Lynch, who always managed to steer the audience away from the actual meaning of his storylines; the realization only comes at the very end. It was important for us to include that kind of plot twist while also presenting a narrative that respects the lyrics by Renato and Déhà.

And so, in April—a pivotal moment in a band's life—comes the release of your debut album, *Underneath The Sound*!

BORIS : Yes, you’re absolutely right; it’s a very important date and event in the life of a band. It represents three years of hard work that will finally come to fruition on April 7, 2023, and we really hope the audience enjoys the album as much as we enjoyed composing and recording it.

NILS : Absolutely! Plus, there are going to be quite a few surprises surrounding the release of this album! We can't wait!