The very friendly members of Dualisis briefly interrupt their pizza tasting session, an essential ritual before taking the stage, to answer questions from Redha MENASSEL. The progressive metal band is about to perform at l’Uzine in Rennes, France, and speaks just moments before going on stage.
Redha
Menassel: Hello, a direct and unembellished question, who are you?
Eric Senn:
We are Dualisis, a progressive metal band.
Redha:
You are about to go on stage in just under an hour. Before that, could we have
a brief history of the project?
Eric: The
band was born from a meeting between the two of us, with Yama on one side and
myself on the other, and from a gradually emerging creative dynamic. In 2023,
Yama began laying vocal tracks over compositions I had already written, which
truly marked the concrete starting point of the project as a band. Not
specifically written with her in mind, although she clearly played an
inspirational role, these pieces were then reshaped through her vocal
interpretation, adapted to her range and technique, and it is precisely this
dialogue between initial writing and vocal reworking that defined Dualisis as
it exists today. The project has since released its first EP, Us, last May, and
is now developing towards a 2026 tour with around a dozen dates, alongside an
album scheduled for early 2027.
Redha:
For someone who has never listened to you, how would you describe your style?
Eric: It is
always a difficult exercise, but we most often describe ourselves as
progressive metal. Beyond labels, what matters to us is the emotional and
atmospheric scope of the music. Within a single piece, we aim to move through
contrasting states and textures, building dynamic shifts and layered
atmospheres, which is precisely what gives the music its progressive character.
Redha:
And your main influences?
Eric: They
are extremely broad, ranging from Beethoven to Van Halen, and extending through
jazz and metal. We all come from different musical backgrounds, and that
diversity feeds directly into the writing process. The idea is to treat these
influences like a musical palette, much like in painting, where limiting
oneself to a single colour inevitably restricts expression.
Redha:
Could you introduce the band?
Eric: Of
course. Let us begin with Yama, the project’s vocalist.
Yama
Tokido: At the beginning, everything happened quite naturally. He sent me
tracks, I worked on them, recorded vocals, and he appreciated the result. From
there, we continued collaborating, and then the other musicians gradually
joined the project.
Corentin
Senn (bass/cello): We have known each other for a very long time and had
already played together in a Scorpions tribute band. He let me listen to his
early compositions, I immediately connected with them, started giving feedback,
and eventually ended up joining on bass.
Redha:
The bassist is the most important member of the band?
Corentin:
Yes, absolutely (laughter).
Estéban
Rodriguez (guitar): I originally come from punk and grunge backgrounds. We
first met through informal jam sessions with no real agenda, then later played
together in a Scorpions tribute project before I joined Dualisis. It has been a
very natural journey, and above all, a human-centred project where
relationships matter as much as music.
Adrien
Escaich (drums): I come from the south of Provence and moved to Brittany about
a year and a half ago. I first posted an ad looking for a band, and they were
the ones who reached out to me. I immediately connected with the project and
feel very comfortable in it.
Redha:
How do you go from an individual project to a full band?
Eric: It
begins with discussion and, above all, sharing the same human values, not only
musical ones. There is a strong friendship between us and a real sense of
complicity, and we make a point of listening to one another. Like any band,
there are difficult moments, egos, fatigue, but we always move forward through
communication and mutual support.
Redha:
And today, how does the songwriting process work?
Eric: For now, we are still working from compositions written between 2022 and 2024. The structural foundation is already in place, and each member then brings their own interpretation and performance style to the material.
Redha:
Will this evolve into something more collective?
Eric: Yes,
absolutely. The goal is for everyone to become more involved in composition and
writing. This is not a solo project; it is a band, and we want to build the
future together from that shared dynamic.
Redha:
When will we see you at Hellfest?
Eric: If
the festival programmers are listening, we invite them to discover our EP and
our upcoming album, as well as our live performances.
Redha:
What can we wish you?
Yama: Above all, live shows, encounters with audiences, and the opportunity to transmit the emotions that lie at the heart of our music, while preserving the strong cohesion between us.
Redha:
Final word?
Eric: To
find our audience, to multiply concerts, and to remain committed to an
authentic live approach, without backing tracks, where everything is genuinely
played. The live performance must remain a living, breathing space, distinct
from the recording, and it is precisely this authenticity we wish to defend.
Interview By Redha Menassel
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