Old Blood

The Acid doom ArTisTry of old Blood

Interview by Ken Morton Photos by Jack Lue

Old Blood recently completed the first leg of their Acid Doom Across America Tour, quenching the thirst of metalheads on their sixteen day journey. Old Blood’s latest magnum opus is entitled Acid Doom, now available via Metal Assault Records, and the sonnets contained within are sure to tantalize the senses of all looking for an exhilarating auditory adventure. Highwire Daze recently caught up with vocalist Lynx in between tours to find out more about the grand and devastating sounds of Old Blood. Read on... Greetings! I am LYNX, vocalist for OLD BLOOD. The band has been together since 2014, I began my tenure in April of 2019.

Where is the band based out of and what is your local music scene like there?

OLD BLOOD hails from the greater Los Angeles area. The LA music scene is a giant, ever-evolving family of arists. I’ve lived here for 23 years and as a spectator, am never at a loss for great rock and metal shows. Often I’ve found myself torn between multiple shows in one night or I end up going out 3 or 4 times in a week! There’s so much to discover here.

Introduce yourself, tell me what you do in Old Blood, and how long the band has been together. How did your recent Acid Doom Over America Tour go and what were some of the highlights?

This was the first leg of our Acid Doom Over America Tour and it was a resounding success! From being the first band to receive an encore at Aces High Saloon in Salt Lake City to seeing old friends and family (including my PARENTS!) in Palmdale, Eugene, Portland, Salt Lake, Wichita, Seattle and Phoenix, the sixteen-day journey was packed with good times, gorgeous Autumnal scenery and great memories. We’ll pick up again in March to take Acid Doom to the East Coast and I couldn’t be more excited.

What could one expect from a live Old Blood show?

We like to bring a big presentation with us wherever we go. An elaborate light show with a sultry, smoky atmosphere is designed to coax the crowd closer and encourage participation from all. Magic will happen and spells will be cast.

Select two songs you played on the Acid Doom Over America Tour and what inspired the lyrics.

Veinscraper was our first single from Acid Doom and is an excitingly heavy part of our show. Inspired by the heroin-fuled demise of an addicted individual, Veinscraper spins a web and captures the protagonist in the tornadic whirlpool of a tragic addiction.

Slothgod is, by contrast, a sexy, flirtatious dance inspired by sweaty nights out in dark clubs that can lead to a dizzying energetic release. Y’know, the kind of thing that one might witness at an OLD BLOOD show...

How did you wind up signing with Metal Assault Records?

Andrew Bansal had been the manager of OLD BLOOD for a while before he added us to the Metal Assault Records roster. I’ve watched Andrew’s business grow successfully, from booker to manager to label owner for years - it was a natural progression.

Acid Doom your new album was released right in the middle of a pandemic. What was that experience like to release an album during such a turbulent time?

The turbulence of 2020 provided a fertile environment for artists to find new ways to create. Not being able to perform shows gave us plenty of time and creative energy to make videos and do publicity for the release. In addition, the great grassroots support for musicians that boomed during the “quarantimes” made our efforts feel even more worthwhile.

If Old Blood could open for any band either now or the past, who would it be and why?

Opening for the mighty Metallica would be a dream come true. Why not aim high?! They’re the reason I first fell in love with metal and have influenced my musical style for many years in many ways.

If Old Blood were invited to record a song on a Black Sabbath Tribute album, what song would you select to record and why?

Black Sabbath’s Black Sabbath. There’s a theatrical quality to the song that is right up our alley... and I truly enjoy singing that song.

What do you hope 2022 brings for you and for Old Blood?

I hope the transformative nature of the last two years has created a strong platform for musicians to continue building their businesses in new and innovative ways. We’re continuing to write new music and are gearing up to hit the road again in March - I can only hope for great success for all of our upcoming ventures and adventures.

Any final words of wisdom?

Metal is the Fountain of Youth. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!

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