Scare
the Children invites listeners into a terrifying sonic universe where horror,
mythology, and extreme metal collide, crafting immersive stories filled with
dark characters, cinematic intensity, and haunting theatrical depth.
1. Scare the Children is known for being a 100%
horror-themed metal band. How did the idea of building a band entirely around
horror stories and dark characters first come to life?
From the beginning we
never wanted to be just another metal band writing dark lyrics about random
topics. We wanted to build something closer to a world than a simple band.
Horror has always
fascinated us because it’s one of the most powerful ways to explore human
fears, trauma, and the unknown. Metal music already carries that darkness and
intensity, so it felt natural to push it further and turn the band into
something almost theatrical.
The idea behind Scare
the Children was to create a universe of disturbing stories and characters,
like a twisted mythology. Each song becomes a chapter, each character
represents a different aspect of fear, obsession, madness, or the supernatural.
Over time those
stories started connecting with each other, forming a dark narrative world
where listeners can dive into different nightmares.
2. Your music blends groove, thrash, black, and
death metal with cinematic atmospheres. How do you balance these different
styles while keeping the band’s identity strong and recognizable?
We all grew up
listening to different forms of extreme metal, so naturally those influences
appear in our music.
Thrash brings speed
and aggression, groove metal adds weight and rhythm, black metal creates
atmosphere and darkness, while death metal gives brutality and intensity.
But the important
thing is that we never mix styles randomly. Everything must serve the story and
the atmosphere of the song.
We often think about
our music almost like the soundtrack to a horror scene. Some moments need chaos
and violence, others need tension and darkness. The cinematic side helps us
shape those emotions.
What keeps everything
recognizable is the identity of the band itself — the horror storytelling, the
visual universe, and the characters that inhabit our songs.
3. Characters like Yuriko, the Raven Witch, VLADS, and MORt feel like
figures from a dark mythology. How do you create these characters and their
backstories?
Most characters begin
with a very simple idea: a disturbing image, a psychological fear, or a piece
of folklore.
From there we start
imagining who they are, where they come from, and what kind of darkness drives
them. Some characters represent emotions like grief, revenge, obsession, or
madness. Others are inspired by legends or supernatural myths.
As the stories
develop, these characters start interacting with each other and slowly become
part of a larger narrative.
In a way we are
building our own twisted mythology, where every character carries a fragment of
the larger universe we are creating.
4. Horror is not only present in your lyrics but
also in your artwork, costumes, and stage props. How important is the visual
aspect of the band in creating a complete experience for the audience?
The visual aspect is
extremely important to us. Music alone can create powerful emotions, but when
you combine it with visuals, costumes, masks, and stage design, the experience
becomes much more immersive.
We want people to feel
like they are stepping into a dark theater, a haunted carnival, or a nightmare
unfolding on stage.
Every element —
artwork, costumes, lighting, props — helps bring the characters to life. When
we perform live, we don’t just want the audience to watch a concert. We want
them to enter the world of Scare the Children.
It becomes more like a
horror performance than a traditional metal show.
5. Many of your stories feel inspired by classic
horror films, legends, and supernatural folklore. Which movies, shows, or
creators have influenced Scare the Children the most?
We draw inspiration
from many different types of horror.
Classic directors like
John Carpenter, Dario Argento, or Takashi Miike have influenced the way we
think about atmosphere and tension. Japanese horror films such as Ringu
or Ju-On also had a strong impact on the unsettling mood we like to
create.
But cinema is only one
part of it. We are also inspired by old ghost stories, folklore, urban legends,
and supernatural myths from different cultures.
Those influences blend
together to shape the strange and dark universe of Scare the Children.
6. You have performed at many festivals and venues
across China and internationally, including Japan, Mongolia, Taiwan, and
Thailand. Which shows or tours stand out as the most memorable for the band?
Every tour leaves its
own memories, but some shows really stay with you.
The first time you
perform in another country and see people reacting to your music and characters
is always special. When the audience connects with the atmosphere you are
creating, it becomes something unforgettable.
Festivals are also
incredible experiences because the energy is intense and you often play in
front of people discovering the band for the first time.
When thousands of people suddenly step into your dark universe for one hour, it creates a very powerful moment.
We approach every show
almost like preparing
a theatrical ritual.
The music is the
foundation, but we also carefully think about lighting, stage movement, props,
costumes, and the presence of each character.
Some moments are
subtle and atmospheric, while others are intense and chaotic. We want the
audience to feel tension building throughout the show, like watching a horror
film unfold in front of them.
Our goal is simple:
when people leave the venue, they should feel like they have experienced something
strange, unsettling, and unforgettable.
8. After years of touring and building this
horror-driven world, how do you keep your storytelling fresh and continue
creating new terrifying tales?
Fear is endless. Human
imagination always finds new dark places to explore.
We constantly look for
inspiration in mythology, folklore, psychology, and sometimes even real life.
The most disturbing ideas often come from very human emotions — loss,
obsession, guilt, or revenge.
We also like exploring
different perspectives in our stories. Sometimes the narrator is the victim,
sometimes the monster, sometimes something in between.
As long as there are
fears hidden in the human mind, there will always be new stories to tell.
9. Finally, what’s next for Scare the Children?
Are there new songs, albums, or upcoming tours that fans should be ready to
experience?
Our newest album “Forsaken”
has just been released, and it represents the darkest and most cinematic
chapter of Scare the Children so far. The record explores themes of isolation,
obsession, and the fragile line between humanity and madness.
At the same time we
are preparing new live performances and expanding our horror universe with new
stories and characters.
One of the highlights
for us will be performing at Rock The Lakes Festival in Switzerland, sharing
the stage with an incredible international lineup. For a horror metal band
coming from China, this is a huge milestone and something we are extremely
proud of.
Our mission has always
been to bring our dark universe to as many stages as possible.
So fans can expect new
songs, new nightmares, and many more stories from Scare the Children in the
near future.
The nightmare has only
just begun.
Quote from Sadako
"Scare the Children is not just a band. It is a dark universe where every song opens the door to a new nightmare."
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