Immortalizer on Rock Attitude

Rock Attitude had a little chat with Dave D.R., the man behind Immortalizer. Read more to the interesting interview that follows.

In your own words, how would you describe Immortalizer?

– Immortalizer is a mix classic style Heavy Metal and contemporary Metal. I’ve been obsessed with the classic Metal era since childhood, so there’s a lot of those influences in my music. So, in other words, it’s modern day Metal with a vintage feel to it.

How did you start the band?

– Immortalizer got started a few years after I started my solo career. My fellow bandmates went on to other things but I wasn’t ready to give up. So, I began going through all my demos and began recording from home. I decided to start my own band but I needed a name. While writing new material I wrote a song called The Immortalizer and it immediately resonated, and so Immortalizer was born!

Who were you musical influences to start with the band?

– I’ve been influenced by a lot of bands over the years, but Judas Priest, Motörhead, Saxon and Primal Fear were & are definitely the most impactful on me. But other bands like Dio, Iron Maiden, Michael Schenker, Helloween, Kiss and Metallica were also super influential. The full list would be far too long, but it’s safe to say I learned a lot from all my favourite bands!

What is your aim with Immortalizer?

– My first priority is writing the best material I possibly can to make Immortalizer as great as it can be. I also want to give fans something a little different than what is mostly out there these days. I’m also going to keep searching for the right label and management company and put a really solid band together. Then we can develop Immortalizer even further and one day tour the world!!

Your singing style is very accessible! Is this conscious or unconscious?

– Thank you, I really appreciate that! I’ve been singing for over 20 years now. I didn’t have any formal training until recently, so I mostly just developed my vocals naturally over time. Especially through performing. It wasn’t until I started working with Ralf Scheepers of Primal Fear that I really started to develop my vocal abilities. Ralf really knows his stuff and is an excellent teacher! (Thanks for all your help Ralf!!) A few fans have compared my voice to that of James Hetfield which was a huge compliment! In the end I just try to always give it my all when I’m recording or performing. It means a lot that others enjoy it.

In your new song "Lemmy", the style is even more catchier than before. What do you think and do you plan a full album in the near future?

– As a huge Motörhead fan I really wanted to pay Lemmy the best tribute I could, so I tried to think of what he would have enjoyed. The song came together rather quickly, but the vocals took some time. Phil Campbell from Motörhead gave it a like, which really meant a lot to me! It was super encouraging. (Thanks Phil!!) I’m definitely planning on releasing a full length album as soon as I can. For the time being I’m doing everything myself, which is time consuming, so things take longer, but it’s a labor of love. I’m going to keep releasing singles as I go as well.

Are you going to change your musical style on the future recordings?

– Well, it’s taken me years to develop my own sound and style, so it’ll likely stay relatively similar as the years go by, but there’s no doubt that once the full band comes together things might change a bit, but overall I plan on keeping things steady while still leaving room to grow as a band.

Your melodies are really catchy! How do you work the composition?

– Thank you very much! I learned a lot from my favourite bands when it comes to writing catchy music. I want my music to grip people and stick with them, even after the song is over. My preferred method is writing songs and lyrics while jamming on guitar, and as I play I start to hear the full orchestration in my head. I later use those mental notes to craft the whole song. When songs get stuck in my head, especially several days later, I know I’m on to something good. Writing catchy music isn’t easy, but if you really work hard at it you can create great hooks that people will connect with. Having solid vocals is a big part of it as well.

What about live performances? Do you enjoy being on stage?

– Absolutely! I adore being on stage. I still get a bit nervous beforehand, but once I start playing I get lost in it and it’s a total rush! There’s no feeling on earth like being in front of a cheering crowd. It’s absolutely intoxicating.

Is this hard to keep the band flowing along with your personal life?

– It is a bit challenging at times, but I’m lucky to have a very supportive woman who believes in Immortalizer. I often lose track of time when I’m writing or recording however, so I try to be mindful of that. Haha.

Have you something else to say to end this interview?

– Well, as always, I’d like to thank my amazing fans for all their support! You Metal Maniacs are awesome! You help keep me going! I’d also like to thank my promotion company Angels PR for all their help and support!

Thank you very much! Congrats for your work!

– You’re most welcome! Thank you very much for all the kind words. I’m glad you enjoy my music! Be safe out there.

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