Hail is a symphonic metal singer/songwriter from Southampton, UK, who has just released her 5th single. Let's chat with her about this new song and music in general.
Hello! Here She Lies is the 5th song that I've released. I recorded it in early 2020 at River Studios with producer Matt Parisi. The song follows a story of loss and grief.
- How would you describe your sound?
I think it fits best in the symphonic metal genre at the moment. If I had to pick a band that my music was similar to, it'd be Evanescence.
- What do you write about?
I tend to write emotional songs about loss and grief. Whilst the stories in the songs may be made up, the emotion behind them isn't.
- What do you listen to when you are home?
Honestly, a bit of everything! But the bands I have on repeat are: Queens of the Stone Age, Radiohead, Halestorm and System of a Down.
- Your favourite live performance so far?
I've done a few local gigs in Southampton and I've quite enjoyed the local festivals because it's always ended up being a nice sunny day where I can meet some other artists, check out the other events going on and make a bit of a day of it!
- Tell us a funny story that happened in studio or on stage.
I once fell off the front of a stage with a great thump in front of quite a few people, so I have since decided against wearing heels...
- Your favourite albums?
I have two all time favourite albums: In Rainbows by Radiohead and Like Clockwork by Queens of the Stone Age. In fact, Like Clockwork inspired my first song - Got the Faith - but I realised that whilst I love the band and the album, that sound isn't quite right for me as an artist.
- A musician you would like to meet for a beer?
Dave Grohl. I can just imagine him being funny, down to earth and having interesting stories to tell.
- What would you ask for backstage, if you were the most important band on earth?
I'm not sure exactly what, but it would be snacks.
- What are your plans for the near future?
I have started to write and record some new songs - still in the symphonic metal genre - that I hope to release soon. I also hope to get some gigs underway!
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