Hot on the heels of their critically-acclaimed new album, Vatican chats with Haulix about their fast rise through the metal underground.
Ask any four metalheads about the state of their favorite genre, and you’ll probably get five distinct answers. Some will tell you that metal has never been more alive, but another will just as quickly say that everyone is ripping off some all-time great. Maybe one will speak of underground European acts with fervent followings who “will never be taken seriously in the states,” while another says EDM crossovers are the future.
Everyone is right and everyone is wrong. None of it matters. All that ever matters is the music, and lately, one band has taken the global metal scene by storm.
Vatican takes a very literal approach to being the future of metal. Their music knows no bounds, combining elements of practically everything to concoct short bursts of metal goodness that go down smooth. The band’s new album, Ultra, is one of the few 2022 releases seemingly everyone can agree on, and it has quickly launched the band into the international spotlight. Ultra offers the most fun you’ll have listening to metal this year, and today, we find out how it all came together.
Marking our first video in nearly 3 weeks, music biz host James Shotwell returns with a fast five interview featuring Vatican member Michael Sugars. Speaking from the band’s van while on the road, Sugars shares the stories behind Ultra, landing a deal with UNFD, and how the band’s marketing strategy played a role in their current success. Check it out:
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