Interview: Andy Gillion (Multi-Instrumentalist) (Video/Audio)

Carl Fisher 1 min read

‘Exilium’ is the 3rd solo album from Andy Gillion (ex-song-writer/lead guitarist for Finnish melodeath band, Mors Principium Est – 2011-2020). Featuring guest appearances from Brittney Slayes of Unleash the Archers with drums performed throughout by Dave Haley of Psycroptic. ‘Exilium is a concept album, telling the story of an exiled knight.

An album that we described as follows:

Andy Gillion has outdone himself here, if you can believe that. Taking everything that he has learned to this point, and finding fresh ways to express himself. All via the medium of melodic death metal crossed with progressive aspects and utilising big symphonic sounds. You might be familiar with all the elements, but nothing can quite prepare you for the bombastic nature of this record.

Read our full review of the album here.

Ahead of the album release, we spoke to Andy about it. Digging into the work that has gone into making it a reality, the high and lows of the process, the concept, and how he got to this particular place. We also discuss the hard work that comes with being an independent artist, the joy of collaborating, what success for the new record might look like, and so much more.

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