GROTZCH is grinding all the way from Colombia. This band is regularly involved in compilations and some splits but releases like “GrotzchViolence” (Demo 2015), “Tout” (Promo 2016) and “Nothing” full-length 2018 are considered essential to the existence of Grotzch. – Interview by Harshziqr [28.09.2019]
Please introduce us about the band; history in brief and the lineup?
Grotzch is a personal project, in the past we had a official line-up, but actually it’s just me recording all the instruments and voices. I hope in near future get a line-up and make some shows with a new record I’m making now.
How do you define Grotzch, musically and the sound?
Grotzch is something like “Experimental GrindViolence” for me. I try to use elements from Grindcore, Punk, Powerviolence, GrindViolence and mix it with my ideas and influences.
Let us know 5 biggest influences to Grotzch, and why?
I think that the Grotzch’s 5 biggest influences could be Wormrot, Magrudergrind, Gride, Lycanthrophy & Homicide (Brazil). All for their strong way to play, their fast and furious sounds and their live performances.
What are among the most important releases from the band so far?
I could say that the only important release for the band are the “Grotzchviolence” (Demo) from 2015 and the “Nothing” album from 2018.
What themes and messages written within the lyrics?
I write about a lot of stuff. Like mental disorders, politic troubles, hating inequality. I think that it’s a lot of topics, jaja.
How does the grind / noise / brutal music scene look like currently in Colombia?
The Colombian Grind scene is ever growing up, there’s a lot of awesome bands, awesome people supporting and going to shows, still buying music. So awesome!. I’m not a important part of that scene, because I live in a small town, jajaja, but when I can, I go to the big cities to watch that cool Grind shows!.
Share something about the music/underground scene in your homeland?
I will share some awesome bands names from Colombia in Grind scene, so people can look for haha; Without Mind, Chulo, Nastiness, Carradine, Amputated Genitals, Goreobscenity, Carnal blasphemy, Zen Aku, etc.
Thanks for your time. Last words?
Thanks to you for making this interview, and a big cheer to the people who read it. Keep on grinding!
