Interview by Kris Peters
Canberra metal outfit St. Sinner are amongst the emerging breed of acts who are increasingly shunning expectation in favour of growth and expression.
With a sound that is constantly morphing into a hybrid of styles and genres, St. Sinner recently showcased their intentions with the EP Identity Crisis, containing eight songs that exemplify the band's refusal to paint within the lines while blurring the conventional perception of reality.
It is an EP that signifies musical evolution of the highest degree, setting St. Sinner on a path with destiny that is now firmly in their grasp, with one eye firmly planted in reality, in direct contrast to the wandering eye that refuses to yield.
HEAVY caught up with frontman Rory Maclean to dive deeper into Identity Crisis and the immediate future of the band.
We discussed Identity Crisis from a sonic viewpoint, with Rory emphasising St. Sinner's vision to create a narrative story with their releases, exploring a diverse musical approach each time. He provided insights into the creation of the opening title track and the evolution of the song Devil Boy and also delved into the inspiration, production, and themes of their songs Headcase, Villain, and Dysphoria.
Rory elaborated on his strategy of associating different colours with the singles and chapters within Identity Crisis to enhance memorability for marketing and aesthetic purposes. He emphasized the importance of using them to create a cohesive visual identity and discussed the specific colours associated with each single. The conversation also discussed the inspiration behind the song Lost It and the decision to create an animated lyric video for the music clip, also talking about the guest artists who performed on the EP and what they brought musically.