Max Chaos channels rebellion, escapism, and raw emotion into "Ride The Wave"—a hard-hitting single that sets the tone for Order of Mayhem, blending music, myth, and comic book mayhem.
1.
"Ride The Wave" hits hard both sonically and visually. What does this
single represent in terms of your message and mindset going into Order of
Mayhem?
It’s my anthem for coping with the madness of everyday life and the global
situation day in and day out on this song. Visually my animated alter ego is
the escape mechanism vs my reality in the video. The comic book series coming
out will have each song as the theme for each issue. It’s another form of
expression and creativity that I love to create as much as singing and playing.
The album is all about different situations that merit the rage and passion to deal stupidity, shallowness, and other life adventures.
2. The music video is a trip—mixing gritty reality with an animated alter
ego. Can you walk us through the concept and how it ties into your identity as
Max Chaos?
Being a responsible misfit. I deal with paying bills, putting food on the
table, and being myself. The video depicts the escapism I imagine in my head.
Creating an animated persona vs real me lets the mythological figure be the
hero who dares to ride the wave of life without a care whatever happens.
3. You've said you woke up one day and discovered your voice had many
different sides. What was that discovery like, and how did it change your
approach to songwriting and performance?
In one word… liberating. I was playing guitar in a punk band and started making
demos as an experiment and it simply became my new personna. The writing is so
invigorating in that it lets me express whatever is in my onto the record. So I
just lay it all down and it works for the music that I love.
4. The sound of Max Chaos blends nu metal, heavy, and metalcore elements
with a raw punk attitude. What influences shaped this fusion, both musically
and personally?
I love all that music. I don’t really see any boundaries musically within those
as long as it serves the song and the energy of what is being said. Sometimes
when I am writing these songs they come together so naturally that I feel I
have written them before.
5. Your partnership with Justin and Karlos Doom seems crucial. What do each
of them bring to the table that makes this project click?
Justin and I have been playing in bands together for years and creating music
on the side. We have sense of each other musically in the studio and live that
gives us a confidence to just go for it. Karlos came in last minute and brings
his amazing Metal touch to keep the bottom end heavy and is a great live
performer. He is a great addition to the team.
6. You co-produced the single with Dan McConomy. How did that collaboration
begin, and what does Dan bring to your vision that elevates the project?
He somehow heard the song Derogatory. Called me. Asked me for all the demos and
picked RIDE THE WAVE as the first song to be released. His ears are tuned to
industry standard and radio. So he asked for us to record a certain way to get
the sound necessary. He spent six days on the mix for this song then sent it to
Maor Appelbaum for mastering. The result was beyond what we thought was
possible from our prior unreleased recordings that were done with some very
legit people in the industry.
7. Your upcoming album Order of Mayhem will be released on your own indie
imprint. Why was it important for you to have that level of creative control
and independence?
The new paradigm in the business is that you have to do it yourself these days.
No label is going to sign a band out of nowhere, with no fanbase, no history or
algorithms. Labels take no risk. McConomy is also our manager and advised us to
build our own situation with recordings, merchandise, publishing, videos, and
comic books. So we have a company that holds all those assets and we invest in
ourselves but get a 100 percent of the gains. When a company is interested we
can just license it and retain all our masters and copyrights in perpetuity.
8. The album is paired with a full comic book series—one for each track.
What inspired you to branch out into that medium, and how do the comics expand
on the music?
The comics are an extension of the story that goes with each song. Additionally
we can add in character development so that people get even more insight into
our personna, what we stand for and our sense of humor.
9. "Ride The Wave" features themes of escape and rebellion. How do
those ideas reflect your current take on society and the world around us?
It’s a human thing. Everyone does it in their own way whether its surfing, fast
cars, music, religion, spirituality, drink or whatever. We do it through
playing Metal music.
10. You've mentioned being drawn to muscle cars, surfing, and chaos. How do
those interests translate into the sound and imagery of Max Chaos as a whole?
They are all my experiences that I rolled up into one and exploited for the world to see.
11. With a fall release planned for Order of Mayhem, what can fans expect in
terms of sonic surprises, lyrical themes, or guest appearances on the full
album?
Every song from the album will have a video and a comic book. The anthem type
songs like this will dominate the album but there are a few darker but
explosive songs. We will have a new guitarist for the rest of the album to be
introduced on the single.
12. Finally, what does Max Chaos stand for—not just as a band, but as a
symbol, a movement, or even a challenge to the status quo in modern metal?
Max Chaos stands for complete creative control in the music, and putting
together relatable tracks that are catchy, and draw you into the song and
meanings of the song from the beginning. We like to think outside of the box,
and have no barriers that may stop us from the sound we are bringing to the
industry.
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