OM DENNE EPISODE
In this episode, we continue our dedicated ProgStorm performer series with a massive deep dive featuring multi-instrumentalist and composer Alex Hadad of the brilliant progressive/technical death metal project Dessiderium!In this interview, Alex lifts the curtain on the creative architecture behind Dessiderium, the unique metal culture of Montreal, and the structural hurdles of translating pristine ambient soundscapes and dense guitar layers to the stage. Alex also shares his perspective on the creative quirk of collaborating with his younger self, updates us on the status the upcoming new album, and talks about his excitement to share the Club Soda stage alongside legendary acts like Cynic and Carbomb.--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show your Bleeding Edge support!! Buy some merch! https://bleeding-edge.myspreadshop.com/orhttps://buymeacoffee.com/bleeding_edge--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Make sure to drop a Like, do the Subscribe thing, and tap the Bell, if you want to be pestered whenever I post!--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social ---------------------------------------------------------------------------The Expanse on Live365: https://streaming.live365.com/a09675 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌐 Link: https://www.progstorm.com/🌐 Link: https://dessiderium.bandcamp.com/album/keys-to-the-palace💬 Let me know your thoughts in the comments. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:59 Welcome Alex Hadad of Dessiderium!00:01:21 First Impressions of Montreal & Playing Club Soda00:03:32 Shifting from Studio Project to Live Touring Lineup00:06:48 Curating a Setlist for a Discerning Progressive Metal Crowd00:09:51 Sound Design Live: Replicating Lavish Multi-Layered Records00:13:20 Genre Evolution: The Fusion of Technical Death Metal and Ambient Post-Rock00:17:15 Songwriting Process: Working with Stream-of-Consciousness Composition00:21:40 Overcoming Creative Weights & Following Up Critically Acclaimed Music00:25:27 Shared Festival Chemistry: Watching Cynic, Carbomb, and Friends00:29:08 New Dessiderium Music Progress & Future Tracking Timeline00:32:16 Film and Game Composers: Unexpected Creative Influences00:35:45 Final Thoughts, Outro & ProgStorm Ticket Info --------------------------------------------------------------------------- #progstorm #progmetal #progressivemetal #dessideirum #alexhadad
