#30-Inside the darkness

en Misa - Doom Metal from Ecuador
Perro
Perro en Misa are a
very cool new Doom Metal
band from Ecuador.
Andrew Stanton talked
to singer Saia about
their new album.
- Can you tell our readers
a bit about your history,
please?
“Founded
in 2021, The
Clergy initially
embarked
on their
musical
journey
traversing
a diverse array of
bands, from Alice in
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Chains to Black Sabbath,
before forging their own
identity and distinctive sonic
imprint. By 2022, they had
already solidified their
presence in the music
Perro en Misa, originates from a
local colloquialism referring to stray dogs
often found unattended during Catholic
masses in South American churches.
scene, characterized by
their elegant
and unsettling
attire. In particular,
they revitalized the DIY
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scene through "Euthanasia,"
a series of festivals featuring
bands of various genres to an
increasingly large audience.
The burgeoning reputation
of The Clergy peaked that
same year as they were part
of Ecuador's
most significant
event,
"Quitofest,"
sharing the
stage with
Venom, the
pioneering
British Extreme
Metal band.
Currently, the band is diligently
working on their debut
studio release.”
- Who are the members
of Perro en Misa?
“Perro en Misa consists of
Saia on vocals, Sebastián
on lead guitar, Gabriel
on clarinet and death
whistles, Felipe on bass,
and Mateo on drums.”
- What bands did you
like growing up?
“The musical ethos of The
Clergy is inspired by bands
famous for their dark and
ominous aura, such as the
iconic Black Sabbath and
contemporary groups like
Gojira. Additionally, influences
from various genres
like hardcore, death, and
Progressive Metal (for example,
Slayer, Death, Mayhem,
Tool) contribute to shaping
their distinctive sound.”
- What does Perro
en Misa mean?
The band's nickname, Perro
en Misa, originates from
a local colloquialism referring
to stray dogs often
found unattended during
Catholic masses in South
American churches. Symbolically,
the name embodies
both the religious aesthetic
pursued by The Clergy
and serves as a memorable
and playful identifier.”
- How do you describe
your music?
“Perro en Misa's sonic
landscape defies easy categorization
within a specific
subgenre of Metal but is characterized
by its "evil," "aggressive,"
and occasionally
"orchestral" elements.”
- What is the Ecuadorian
scene like?
“In Quito, Ecuador, the
hometown of The Clergy, the
music scene reflects a fusion of
various styles and genres.
Metal predominates, with
internationally acclaimed acts
like Minipony, Descomunal,
and Madbrain,
whom we have proudly
shared the stage with.”
- What are your lyrics about?
“All lyrics are written by
Niebla (Saia), contributing to
the thematic depth and artistic
expression of the band.
The clergy will provide more information
about the lyrics with
the official release.”
- What can fans expect
from your new album?
“The Clergy is currently in
the midst of planning several
significant endeavors for the
coming year, including the
official release of their eponymous
debut album, promising
exciting developments for
their growing fan base.”
- Do you have a message
for our readers?
“The Clergy appreciates
the opportunity
to participate in this
interview. They express
sincere gratitude to the readers,
acknowledging their fundamental
role in championing
metal bands and ensuring their
recognition in mainstream
media. They eagerly look
forward to the possibility of
meeting their followers in
person and encourage staying
tuned to emerging bands
from their region and beyond.
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