HARVEST is a Gothic/Doom metal band born from the collaboration of Omar (drums) and Fabio (guitar), later joined by Elisa (bass), Matteo (guitar/keys), and vocalist Emanuele. Their music blends classic metal influences with a fresh, emotional voice, exploring themes of solitude, grief, and existential struggle. With a complete lineup, HARVEST is ready to bring their intense, heartfelt sound to the international stage.
The Origin & Identity:
How did you all come together as a band, and when did it feel real?
– Fabio: The band was born by an old friendship between me (Fabio/Guitar) and Omar (Drums), sharing the same passion to the 90’s sound of early gothic-doom bands.
We talked about this idea for many years, and in 2023, when a series of sorrows hit us, it was the moment to transform it into music.
We contacted other long-time musician friends, Elisa (Bass) and Matteo (guitar-synth), they accepted, and we recorded our first record, “For The Souls We Have Lost,” and the vocals were recorded by Roberto Biasin.
Completed the recording session, Roberto followed his solo projects, and Emanuele was the first choice to become our singer.
He collaborated with Omar in other bands (Azathoth-Orki), and he knows how to dominate the stage.
Where did your band name come from, and why does it feel like you?
– Omar: I chose this name to tribute Opeth. They changed the heavy music, and I’m very fond of their song Harvest.
Did you have a clear vision for your sound from the start, or did it develop naturally?
– Omar: Yes, we had clear ideas from the beginning but we never played together, and the members of the band had different genre experiences.
Fabio also plays in a stoner band, Elisa plays in black metal bands, Matteo had experience in a prog/power band, and me and Emanuele played in a death metal band.
At the beginning, it was harder to join the different backgrounds, but we knew what to do, and in the end, the result satisfied us.
What should listeners know about your newest album?
– Elisa: Oh, it’s difficult to talk about it in an unbiased way, for us it is more than a year of work, and every track have a different meaning.
I think that, track after track, the listener can travel between different feelings.
The dark sadness of “Born Alone”, the melancholy of “In Shape of Beast”, to the rage of “The Path of Life”.
Influences & Creative Process:
Who or what has shaped your sound in ways people might not expect?
– Omar: Our sound and feels was shaped by some events that changed our life.
In the last time some of us had experienced a bereavement or struggles with a sick parent.
Our music tries to let out this, to wreak it.
When creating a song, do you follow a routine or mix it up each time?
– Fabio: All the songs of “For The Souls We Have Lost” were conceived by a guitar riff of mine, and then the other members gave their ideas.
We try to evolve the track as much as possible at home, without hurry, record it, and share it with the others until we all agree.
How do you make writing decisions â together or does someone usually lead?
– Matteo: Each one gives his ideas, but the main riff and the drumming usually lead the choices.
Musical Technique / Composition:
When layering sounds, do you focus more on tone or on mood?
– Omar: Mainly on mood! Our songs have to tell the sensations we feel, after that there’s the sound.
Do you use alternate tunings, odd meters, or unusual chords to shape your sound?
– Fabio: We used D standard tuning. It gives a darker sound and a hard “strumming” at the same time.
How much of your arrangements come from improvisation versus planning?
– Fabio: Born Alone, Shining Moon, and Floating Leaves were improvised by me and Omar in his studio, for the first time with the band.
The other songs were planned and developed by all, after the band was finally complete.
Stories & Experiences:
Whatâs one moment that truly captures what this band is about?
– Matteo: It’s a difficult answer. Each song, word, or atmosphere is a part of us.
Does playing live bring out a different side of your music?
– Matteo: Well, we haven’t played live yet. We are debuting live next month, and we have planned some gigs for the next year.
Whatâs the quirkiest experiment youâve done in the studio?
– Omar: I recorded and played a song (Remembrance) entirely played with the Handpan.
It isn’t a typical instrument for our genre, but his sound is so deep and sad that it fits very well in our album.
Has a fan ever done or said something that made you see your music differently?
– Elisa: Only a single “Born Alone” was released by Octopus Rising, and next September the full album will be distributed.
Until now, the reactions have been generally positive, and that is satisfying for us.
Current Inspirations & Recommendations:
Any up-and-coming musicians you think deserve more attention?
– Emanuele: Sure! We recommend For The Storms and Veil of Conspiracy, but the underground is full of interesting bands.
Vision & Reflection:
Where do you see your sound heading next? Any experiments youâre itching to try?
– Elisa: So, now we are focused on the debut live and promoting the record. It’s too early to talk about it.
Which track do you feel captures your band best, and whatâs the story behind it?
– Omar: The Path of Life. It is our 2nd single and it’s the last song of the record. It depicts at best who we are.
What do you hope people feel when they sink into your music?
– Emanuele: We’d like people who listen to us for the first time to feel the same vision, to see the life we have.
To understand the pains, the troubles, and all the negative events that marked our existence.
Turbo Regime:
Fuzz or distortion?
– Fabio: 50/50
Analog or digital effects?
– Matteo: Digital effect
Sabbath or Zeppelin?
– Fabio: Sabbath, of course!!
Heavy riff or mind-bending solo?
– Fabio: Heavy riff
Vintage gear or modern kit?
– Fabio: Modern kit. They offer more solutions in a small space.
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