No one else out there sounds like Diamond Construct. They blend the new nü-metalcore sound with electronic influences in a manner that will have your head bobbing every which way. On their new album, Angel Killer Zero they showcase the evolution of that sound alongside a slight change in overall aesthetic. The videos for the two lead singles, “Jynx” and “Switchblade” illustrate a newfound inspiration from the band to fly the flag of their anime fandom. Vocalist, songwriter and founding member Kynan Goldwater gave Crunchyroll News a sneak peek into his anime fandom and mindset behind the inspired new creative direction. Read the conversation below and then listen to Angel Killer Zero while you pilot your mech! So excited about the new album, Angel Killer Zero ! The art direction for the album and even the album title seem to draw some pretty heavy influence from Neon Genesis Evangelion ? Kynan Groundwater : 100 percent.
- 4/28/2024
- by Alex Lebl
- Crunchyroll
Launched in 2012, Kontravoid is the solo project of Cameron Findlay. Born in Canada and based now in LA, Findlay has perfected his own brand of dark pop that cruises freely through electronic music genres. With the release of the video for his latest single “Reckoning,” Findlay also showcased his love for anime. Tapping into his love of the works of Yoshiaki Kawajiri, the video provides a window into this overall influence anime has on his artistic endeavors. When an artist is so clear about their love of anime, naturally we have to talk to them! Keep reading to learn more about Findlay’s influences and see his top 10 favorite anime. Can you tell me a little about your anime journey? How it started and where you are now? Are there genres you gravitate toward? Findlay : I grew up in Toronto, and in the late ’90s/early 2000s there used...
- 4/13/2024
- by Alex Lebl
- Crunchyroll
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