DIM: Hello Auflader! It's really great to have you guys here in our little discussion, and I am really glad to say that this is my first ever interview of a band from my very own country, Bangladesh!
and with Bangladesh comes a real wonder, how do you guys manage to metal up piercing through all the hardships of a growing scene?
Auflader: It's our pleasure to be part of Deathinmelody, we think you guys are doing a wonderful job in promoting melodic death metal especially when it comes to Bangladesh. Like most bands in our scene we had a lot of hardships, particularly when promoting something that's new. Most of us also had other commitments such as work, studies so it was a real challenge. What helped us was the love for our music. We enjoyed whenever we got together, whether it was just covering songs early on, or composing our own materials.The enormous support from the crowd and seniors, especially Duray bhai, helped us release the track and do live shows.
q1. Tell us something about Auflader, the brainchild behind you guys.
Answer 1. The initial idea was formed my brother Shams A A Chowdhury and I, Shams A N Chowdhury. Growing up together we always admired Melodic Death Metal and we wanted to find band mates with similar inspirations as well.
q2. Since we see, there are thriving thrash and death metal bands in Bangladesh, specially Dhaka, how did you guys manage to blend to a rare genre like this? Can you name some big inspirations?
Answer 2. The crucial factor here was the members. All of us had an unquestionable love towards melodic deathr metal. When we actually formed the band we knew each other and covered songs from various genres including thrash and death metal songs. We are heavily influenced by In Flames, Arch Enemy, Kalmah, Insomnium, Quo Vadis to name a few. These bands were common favorites amongst all of us.
q3. Tell us something about the mighty single A Death Worth Dying. It's lyrical concepts.
Answer 3. A Death Worth Dying is heavily inspired by the Egyptian history of The Pharao Ramses II. A nation ruled by a tyrant and the struggle that it has to go through because of his cruelty and torture. A savage barbaric ruler spreading insanity claiming himself to be God. But the song is also about hope, that someday the nation will get rid of this cruel tyrant. Even if it costs lives. A death that is worth dying
q5. As you know, you have grown many curious fans who are still wondering about Auflader's whereabouts. Can you tell us something about the hiatus of the band or the sudden lethargy?
Answer 5. This is one incident that we never wanted to happen. Our band was really tight when we were active; the primary reason for our hiatus is relocation of our band members. Currently all of us are in different countries, which makes it really hard to give any input towards the band.
q6. What are your future plans? Do we have a hope that we will see a reunited Auflader soon with new materials?
Answer 6. Auflader is still there and we hope to be back in the scene one day, but unfortunately we can't do live shows anytime soon. However, we have a few other unfinished tracks which needs to be completed and then we can release them over the coming period.
q7. Tell us something about the international responses Auflader has received.
Answer 7. We were quite surprised to see foreign fans reach out to us through our facebook page and showing their suport for us. Really got us thinking that we might have actually done something good. Earlier this year we were also contacted by a metal radio station from Las Vegas who wanted to talk about the potential of A Death Worth Dying and they wanted the song to be played in their station.
q8. Can you explain the meaning of "Auflader" ?
Answer 8. Auflader is a word with German origins which simply 'Supercharged'.
q9. Are you interested to tour outside Dhaka someday? Or say outside Bangladesh if opportunity knocks?
Answer 9. Most definitely. Touring is an experience that really teaches you a lot of responsibility. It is the best way to spread the music and explore new places. If the opportunity knocks then hell yeah to touring, outside or inside Bangladesh.
q10. Name one word that would describe the whole Auflader philosophy.
Answer 10. If I had to use just one word it would be exuberance. Whenever we get together, whether it is the practice pad or for the shows, the whole team is full of energy and enthusiasm. We hope to carry it on.... always.
DIM wishes you all the best.
Inteview dated : March 9,2016
Interviewer : Mir Hisham
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