Discover Farewell To Lies, the Warsaw-based metalcore/deathcore band blending crushing riffs, diverse vocals, and electronic elements while embracing their influences, evolving sound, and ambitions for the future.
1.
Farewell To Lies brings together metalcore and deathcore influences with a
sound rooted in early-2000s heavy music. How did the band come together, and
what inspired you to start this project?
The band
officially came together in 2021. We connected through a Facebook post and
arranged to play some covers of Gojira and Parkway Drive. Once we’d agreed on
the songs, we met the very next day.
I showed
the guys my demos almost immediately, and we started working on original
material. I wanted to share the music I’d been creating and find people who
would help develop it and grow the band together.
At first,
rehearsals were fairly irregular. We sometimes learned parts from videos
because we didn’t have Guitar Pro tabs for the songs yet. But step by step, it
grew into a proper band, and we’re still moving forward today.
2. Your
music combines crushing guitar riffs, varied vocal styles, and electronic synth
elements. How do you approach blending these different ingredients, and what do
you think makes your sound distinctive?
Our music
is influenced by what we listen to, our moods, and our personal passions. We
combine a core foundation with synths and different vocal styles without trying
to keep ourselves within strict genre boundaries. We make music that gets us
moving and that we enjoy ourselves.
We’re not
claiming to invent something completely new, but we want to explore ideas
rather than simply repeat an established formula.
As for what
makes our sound distinctive, I think a lot of it comes from my approach to
writing guitar riffs. Friends sometimes recognise my demos straight away, even
when I play them alongside other people’s music. There’s a certain signature in
the guitar parts that carries through into the band’s sound.
3. You
cite early-2000s heavy music as an important influence. Which bands, albums, or
musical movements have had the greatest impact on your development, both
individually and collectively?
Personally,
As Blood Runs Black, All Shall Perish, Slipknot, Chelsea Grin, Within the
Ruins, and early Bring Me the Horizon had a huge impact on me. I discovered
Breakdown of Sanity later on, and they became another big influence. I’d also
mention Jason Richardson, particularly the way he develops musical ideas
through his guitar playing.
Across the
band, the influences are quite varied. Gleb has mentioned Bring Me the Horizon,
Architects, Slipknot, Attack Attack!, and BFI. Sanya’s influences include
Breakdown of Sanity, Invertor, August Burns Red, Volumes, After the Burial, and
Skrillex. Anton has mentioned Tool, Dream Theater, and Rammstein, and John
Petrucci is another important name for us.
What draws
me to this music most is its sincerity. Often, people create it with very
little money, simply because they have thoughts and emotions they need to
express. You can feel that in the music. At the same time, I love its musical
beauty: the riffs, the lead parts, and the voice used as an instrument.
4. Your
latest single, "Death Whistle", was released on October 1, 2026. What
is the story or concept behind the track, and what made it the right song to
introduce this new chapter of Farewell To Lies?
It all
started when I watched an episode of Joe Rogan’s podcast where he showed an
ancient instrument called the Aztec death whistle. These clay whistles produce
a sound like a distorted human scream. The story I heard was that they were
used before battles to frighten opponents. Imagine hearing dozens of them at
once!
I tried to picture that scene and reflect it in the lyrics, matching the intensity of the music. A lot of work went into this song, and I believe that effort made the final result even more powerful for the listener. For us, it also captures the energy of this new chapter of Farewell To Lies.
5.
Earlier this year, you released "God Forgive Me". Looking at both
singles, how do they represent your musical evolution, and are there any
differences in the songwriting or production approaches between them?
First of
all, every band evolves over time, and we’re no exception. Heavier riffs and
more diverse vocals have made a difference, while we still keep things
straightforward and creative. We see both songs becoming live bangers that show
how our sound and songwriting have developed.
These
singles also mark a new era for the band: a new lineup, a new mood, and new
energy. Our vocalist, Gleb Kondratiuk, contributes much more than lyrics and
vocals. He also brings ideas that help us refine the instrumental parts, and
we’re really happy to have him with us.
“Death
Whistle” had actually been around for a couple of years before its release. It
went through countless revisions, and the finished song is very different from
the original demo.
The
recording process was similar for both singles. We record at home, send our DI
tracks to our engineer, Kostya Rozhkov, and work through the mixes together,
sharing feedback and making adjustments. It’s very much a modern, remote
workflow. Of course, we’d love to disappear into a studio for a month and live
and breathe an album like bands did back in the day, but we’re not quite there
yet!
6.
Metalcore and deathcore offer plenty of room for experimentation, particularly
when it comes to balancing aggression, melody, atmosphere, and vocal diversity.
How do you find the right balance between these elements when composing a new
song?
We don’t
work with fixed proportions. We try to feel what each song needs, and the
balance develops as we work on it.
Usually, I
put together the instrumental skeleton: guitars, bass, and a rough drum track.
Sometimes synths or effects are already there if I can hear where they belong.
Then Sanya carefully develops the drum parts, taking them to a completely
different level from my initial draft.
From there,
we refine the whole arrangement: adjust the guitars and bass, change pauses,
and add melodies, synths, or other textures where they feel right. We have a
structure in mind, but a lot of the decisions come from listening and instinct.
Vocals
usually come last, once the instrumental is almost finished. Gleb writes and
records his parts over that version. If he hears something that could work
better and suggests changes to the instruments, we go back and make those
adjustments together.
7.
You're currently working on an EP. What can you tell us about its musical
direction, themes, and overall atmosphere? Can listeners expect something that
builds on your previous singles or perhaps takes the band in a different
direction?
The
upcoming EP will be aggressive, just like our last two singles and our music in
general. But we also want to bring in some variety through different vocal
approaches - maybe even clean vocals? :))
We’re also
exploring ways to make the sound fuller and denser, using synths as an
underlying foundation. Whatever we add, though, we’ll still be firmly rooted in
modern deathcore!
8.
Coming from Warsaw, Poland, you're part of a country with a strong and
internationally recognized metal scene. How has your local environment
influenced the band, and how would you describe the current metal underground
in Poland?
Overall, I don’t think Warsaw has directly influenced our songwriting. The local music scene is quite active, but the core scene doesn’t seem quite as active to me - although I’d love to be wrong about that. Hopefully, we can help it grow and contribute something of our own.
9.
Finally, what are your ambitions for Farewell To Lies over the next few years?
What would you most like to accomplish as a band, and what message would you
like listeners to take away from your music?
Ultimately,
our goal is to keep releasing music and reach more listeners. We want to share
our mood and emotions with the world.
Release new
tracks, play shows around the world, and keep moving forward. Keep it metal!
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