Interview Interrogation: Anima (Peru)

South America is awash with many metal bands, some of which have become established in the international arena:- Brazil's Sepultura (of course), Venezuela's Culture Tres, Argentina's Skiltron, etc., but even in the lesser known metal scenes there are bands making a name for themselves across their respective continent.

And of course those bands who do make it internationally aren't always the best sounding, some of the most underground bands are better than the successful, ironic no? Anyway the point is the underground has a breadth of talent that most of the time gets ignored by the masses in favour of established bands and that's why GMA prides itself in giving coverage to bands on all six continents.

Anima from Peru are the latest band to be interrogated by GMA, fresh on the block this quintet sing in Spanish and English and play Hard Rock / Heavy Metal. But what makes this band tick exactly? Alvaro Bueno Triveño [AT} and Diego Adrián Bueno Triveño [DT] were more than happy to share their world with us... from Lima with love.

"it is indeed difficult to be a metal band in Peru because of the few [gigging] places that exist"

How did Anima form? What does the band name mean?

     "Anima as a group was formed very recently, about a year ago, but the idea came from a long time ago, it was a project created with years of preparation and consolidation, the name "Anima" means the same in several languages, 'Alma', and that is what we want to convey, the essence of everything." [AT]

     "We've been playing together for a long time, we're brothers, and it could not be otherwise, I think Anima existed forever, only now we have a name. Honestly, one day Alvaro told me "what if we call ourselves Anima", I liked the name and it was fortunate that it has a meaning that I could call inspiring jajaja" [DT]

     "Also this is called the selector of modes of handling of the cars Lamborghini jaja." [AT]


How did you all get involved in music? What bands do you aspire to?

     "The music was always a part of us, our father is a singer so it's something that comes from the family, when I discovered metal it was something amazing, I just thought this is what I want to do for life as it is the purest expression of art. I admire many bands of different styles, such as Iron Maiden, Dethklok, Children Of Bodom, Nightwish, Kreator, Slipknot and Babymetal, yeah, Babymetal jaja, But currently one of my favourites is Arch Enemy." [AT]

     "Exactly, we have always been in a musical environment, since I have always had musical instruments at home, so it was not strange that we are interested in music, currently the bands that I listen to would be Arch Enemy, Iron Maiden and I must admit a special fanaticism by Babymetal jajaja, I can say, they are great." [DT]


How long has the Peruvian Metal scene been going? What problems are there? Is it easy / hard being a rock / metal band in Peru?

     "In Peru there are very good bands and extremely passionate fans, the problems are those that are faced in all of Latin America, which is given very little support, it is indeed difficult to be a metal band in Peru because of the few places that exist and that basically is one issue which musicians must face and all of the economic expenses that this requires." [AT]

     "We have been playing for several years, since we were children, and unfortunately there are many problems when it comes to want to show our music, especially, the few places that are given to musicians of extreme genres, honestly it is difficult to be a metal band here." [DT]
 

What does it feel like to be signing to Profane Records? 

     "We are very grateful and honoured to sign with them, it is indeed very important for us to have signed with this prestigious label and we are amazed that it is on the other side of the world!" [AT]


     "Yes it is interesting that a foreign label is interested in us, it was really a huge surprise, personally I am very grateful and excited to work with people so passionate about music and for the confidence that Profane Records is giving in us. So we must show what we can do." [DT]

Have you as musicians performed outside of Peru yet? Is it / will it be straightforward in getting gigs across South America?

     "So far we have not yet presented ourselves outside of Peru, however great news about this will come very soon. It is not so simple because as I said it requires a lot of effort and consistancy." [AT]

"I think South America is full of passionate people, so we just have to work hard to get be able to arrive with our music to all the people who are here." [DT]


Tell us some interesting things about your city, what attractions are there, where NOT to go, best places to eat, etc?

     "Abancay is a quiet city with a very warm climate all year round, there are many attractions such as the archaeological complex of Saywite and the countryside on the outskirts of the city. Of the places to go, well I would not say where not to go because each part can be interesting but currently Abancay as a city is quite careless. Peru in general is famous for its gastronomy and Abancay is no exception." [AT]

     "All of Peru has special charms, and well, Abancay is a small city but it's nice, I really cannot think of any place to "not to go" jaja, let's say that each part has its special charm, I am currently living in the city of Cusco, and as it is well known is a rather touristic city and that it really has enough attractions." [DT]


What plans do you have for the rest of the year?

     "We will be launching our first album very soon, we are working hard to create a quality album that will have a very different sound. A video clip is coming and soon we will give more news about a tour." [AT]

     "The important thing is to keep moving forward, focusing more and more on music, it is really exciting to release a record, we are putting a lot of effort into our material and at the risk of appearing arrogant, I imagine that hard work will pay off." [DT]

 
Do you have any greetings / thank you's you wish to send out?

     "Of course, I would like to thank all the people at Profane Records, as well as all the people who have supported us for a long time, I feel quite fortunate to have parents who support me in what I want and make me happy in doing. Also thanks to Global Metal Apocalypse for giving us space in its prestigious and heavily supporting medium." [AT]

     "Sure, it is necessary to thank all those who have always given us encouragement, there are really so many names that I am even afraid to mention them and forget someone jaja, just thank you all, and Profane Records for allowing us to work on this great dream. Also invite everyone to take a look that soon we will have new releases with totally new musical experiences." [DT]

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