Interview with Sovereign Council
Sovereign Council are a symphonic metal band based in Canada formed in 2011, They released their EP ‘world on fire’ in may 2023. All questions answered by Chris Thompson.
Alicia
Can you Introduce the band?
Chris
Sovereign Council is a female-fronted metal band from Kingston/Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Formed originally in 2011, the band has gone through multiple line-up changes and dynamic growth over the years. The current lineup is Lisa Thompson (Vocals), Chris Thompson (Guitar), Joe Lyko (Guitar), Shaun Vanhooser (Bass Guitar), and Brandon Schneider (Drums).
Alicia
Where did the name come from?
Chris
Our name comes from the Sovereign Council, a governmental body established by France in April 1663 for administering New France, its colony centered in what is now the St. Lawrence Valley of Canada. Your album just came out can you tell us about the recording process. This EP was written and recorded mostly at home. Guitars and bass were all recorded in Joe’s studio (Dark Moon Productions). Drums and Vocals were recorded in Silver Wings Studios. Mixing and mastering was also done at Silver Wings Studios. We tend to create a rough pre-production version of the songs before refining them and then eventually going to the studio to record the final versions.
Alicia
Do you have plans to tour this release?
Chris
There are no plans set in stone yet but we are all feeling the need to perform live again. We are also planning to complete another EP relatively quickly.
Alicia
Can you tell us about the music scene where you’re from
Chris
The music scene in Kingston and Ottawa (and most of Canada for that matter) is extremely supportive and we’re proud to be a part of it. The love and support we have felt from other bands and fans in our scene has been amazing and we’re very thankful to be a part of it.
Alicia
Was music something you’ve always wanted to do
Chris
Music was always a deeply ingrained passion for everyone in the band. We use it as an emotional outlet, a means of expression, and a social network. I can’t imagine my life without this band and the friendships formed because of it and I think that everyone in the band feels similarly.
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