Zak Vargas (Elysia)

Zak Vargas (Elysia)

Author: Dustin K. April 22, 2024 Duration: 1:42:29

Welcome to this weeks episode of Heavy Metal History. My guest is Zak Vargas from the now defunct band Elysia. Zak came on the podcat to talk the 18 year history of the bands debut album "Masochist" which is currently getting a remaster\reissue treatment on May the 10th.

Zak took me through the entire history of the record track by track discussing each song as well as their timeline with demos and other songs and how the reissue came to be over the past few years. We also discuss a lot of the lyrical themes and even breifly touch on "Lion of Judas" and the bands break up.

Masochist, is an album that needs little introduction within the global Deathcore scene, as it's become one of the most sought-after 2000s era collectibles. Original copies will cost you upwards of $500, if you can even find one to purchase!

This deluxe edition CD features all-new artwork by Alexandre Goulet (All Out War, Ion Dissonance, Despised Icon); a fresh new remaster by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege; plus a 24-page booklet with lyrics, photos, flyers, and retrospective insights from vocalist Zak Vargas.

"Masochist" will be streaming everywhere on May the 10th and if you want a physical copy you can follow the link below and order it!

https://divebombrecords.bigcartel.com/product/elysia-masochist-deluxe-edition-numbered


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Dustin "Wildcard" Koetsch hosts Heavy Metal History: The Podcast, a weekly deep dive that treats the genre's past not as a dry timeline but as a living, breathing story of artistic struggle and triumph. This isn't just a collection of trivia; it's an audible journey built on meticulous research and firsthand accounts. Episodes often dissect exactly how landmark albums were constructed, from the initial riff to the final master, revealing the creative decisions and studio battles that shaped them. Koetsch also brings in musicians themselves as guests, turning the show into a roundtable where influences, personal histories, and behind-the-scenes stories are shared directly from the source. The focus is on the records-the stories of how they were written and recorded, capturing the specific struggles and victories embedded in their grooves. By moving chronologically through metal's evolution, this podcast builds a comprehensive and nuanced narrative, connecting the dots between eras and subgenres to show how the music we hear today was forged in the fires of the past. For anyone who has ever wondered about the real people and processes behind the powerful sound, this series offers a definitive, engaging resource.
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