INDIGO M. LEWIS

Personal contact info : indigostruck@hotmail.com
Band Contact Info:  www.reverbnation.com/indigodarkpsych

The Metal Pit : Your music is part Industrial,part Progressive and definitely Metal but how would you describe your sound to potential fans?

The closest style to our music is Industrial Metal but it can also be considered as Nu-Metal and slightly progressive and groovy too.I believe its a good fusion of all the energetic sub-genres in Metal. 

Metal Pit : There is no doubt this band cannot be classified as a "cookie cutter band" as you are very unique,was this something you tried to do or did the band's sound and aura just kind of permeate from you?

As I explained before, this Act started as a solo project but the current fixed band members luckily enough fit in perfectly and enhanced the style just in the right way. The difference in the overall style from the 1st to the 2nd Album is remarkable but not extreme and yet flowing and continuous. 

　
The Metal Pit : The band has a cd out called " These are the Roots " and it really is a mixed bag of different musical ideas for sure,did the whole band have a say in what went on the cd and do all of you come from different musical backgrounds?

These Are The Roots Album was produced as a band this time round but not all the songs where composed in the same way.3 of them started with a band jam, and the rest by me, some with a basic guitar riff  or a vocal melody,some others with a beat or a synth track,and others written on the piano, tho finally each member co-written and independently played his own part.   

The Metal Pit : Some of my fav tunes on the cd are "Black Sheep Die", "Free Fall" and "Thru The Darkpsych",are there any tunes that have a special meaning for you?

My Faves are Rip It Down, Still Here and From My Cell though all the songs have a strong meaning and message within.

　
The Metal Pit : Do you write all of the lyrics for the band?

I write all the lyrics and melodies of the songs, Steve sometimes helps me, as in he lets me know if there is something he dislikes, he is the one with a good voice and great language skills in fact!!    

The Metal Pit : Are you a writer who draws inspiration from just about anything or do you have to take yourself to "That place" in your mind to create lyrics?

The content of my lyrics is very psychological and philosophical and not about anything materialistic, I do have to concentrate mostly not to repeat the same key words and to complete a whole song, but so far never really got badly stuck!!    

　
The Metal Pit : The band also has two videos out for the songs "Not the End" and Rip it Down",can you tell us how the concept for those videos came about?

Video concepts are something that come to me naturally most of the times. I just listen and try to visualize what I'm hearing and slowly organize all the ideas that come along and write them down. 

The Metal Pit : Both vids are excellent and they really compliment the songs as opposed to just having the band play their instruments. I always thought videos should be used to compliment the song and more or less bring it to life,not the other way around......do you agree?

Thats just right yes, I try to stay true to my music and its vibe and meaning. Though I must say that not all styles and types of songs require the same approach!!  

　
The Metal Pit : Are videos something you enjoy doing and are there more planned for other songs from the cd?

Making music videos has now become my passion, so far I have written and produced 3, the 1st one by the name of 'Scarecrow' from the 1st Album. I'm planning a 4th one soon, 3rd audiovisual single from 'These Are The Roots', of which script is ready and works are in progress, and.....for which song...you will know soon ;)   

The Metal Pit : You hail from the aisle of Malta,what is the Metal scene like there?

We do have a small Metal scene here, but I'm afraid we have more bands than fans, we definitely need more listeners and followers!!

　
The Metal Pit : Has the band had the opportunity to play live outside of your home and what are your future touring plans?

As a band we haven't had the opportunity to gig abroad yet, but individually we have performed in other acts and with other bands in various countries. Future touring plans might include UK and USA as our promoter is English and we have a lot of good feed back from the Americans. 

　
The Metal Pit : If given the chance what band would you love to share the stage with someday?

Really and truly any good band would be a pleasure to share the stage with, but in my dreams.....'Static-X'

　
The Metal Pit : Indigo,what is your opinion of women in the Hard Rock and Metal scene today and who are some of your female peers that you look up to?

I can clearly see that the femetal scene is expanding exponentially lately and its a great sign but I believe that more work needs to be achieved vocally in some cases and even style wise. I give a lot of credit to Evanescence, Arch Enemy...who's interview I just read over here ;), Skunk Anansie , a young band Flyleaf, and a band I just got to know Otep.

The Metal Pit : What music would I find if I looked in your car right now?

My CD player was stolen a long time ago and I never replaced it...so no CDs in there...but I got Slipknot, Korn, Limp Bizkit, Guano Apes and Machine Head Albums I would be carrying.    

　
The Metal Pit : What does the immediate future hold for Indigo Darkpsych?

The release of the 3rd Audio Visual Track from the latest Album, and new material for the next one, where I aim to experiment more with some unique style fusing and songwriting methods.  

　
The Metal Pit : Where can fans find out more about the band and hear your music?

Myspace, Reverbnation, Youtube and Cdbaby.com

　
The Metal Pit : Is there anything at all you would like to add to this interview?

Yes, I do wanna say I enjoyed answering these questions; A big thank you to my band members: Steve, Dave and Bob, all the readers of 'Metal Pit' and off course to you Nick.  

The Metal Pit : How does it feel to be named the Metal Pit's Maiden of the month?

It's truly Awesome and Special also for the time of year.....2011 was a great year for the band and myself and it deserves to end with a bang ;)

　
　
The Metal Pit : Indigo,on behalf of myself and the Metal Pit we want to thank you for taking time with us today. I think the band is very unique and we wish you all the best in 2011 and beyond?
　
　

Horns up brothers and sisters................