Drew Carter
Meet Gisborne, New Zealand-born UK Open Mic performer Drew Carter:
Hi Drew Carter, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:
Do you play solo only, or also in a group?
Group
What’s the name of the group?
DEATHNIR
How old are you?
30
Where were you born?
Gisborne, New Zealand.
Where did you grow up?
Hamilton, New Zealand.
How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)
Hamilton is known for it’s thriving metal scene.
Where are you based now, and why?
Now based in London and aiming to perform across the UK and Europe.
What got you into making music in the first place?
I love heavy metal! Bands like Metallica, Megadeth, and Iron Maiden inspired me as a child.
What instrument/s do you play?
Singing
Guitar
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Piano
Music Producer
Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?
Metallica, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Linkin Park, W.A.S.P, Dio, Alice Cooper, and Deep Purple.
I grew up listening to all these bands, and I still love them.
Do you write your own songs?
Yes
How many years have you been writing songs for?
14
What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?
It depends on how I am feeling, but most of the time I start with a guitar riff, and then I sing some random stuff over the top of it. Eventually I might sing a line that means something deep and I’ll write it down, then base the rest of the song around the message of that line.
How long have you been playing open mic nights?
1
Why did you get into playing them in the first place?
Somewhere to play that doesn’t require me to organize anything.
What advice would you give new performers who are just starting out playing their first open mics?
The more you do it, the easier it gets.
What’s the hardest thing, for you, about playing open mics?
Finding them, haha.
What’s the most bizarre, or fun, open mic, or gig, you’ve ever played, and why?
One time I performed in a 10,000 year old cave in Guilin, China. The mayor of the city happened to be there, and he bought my band’s CD.
If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?
Yes
What do you currently find the hardest and biggest obstacles to moving your music career forward?
I don’t know much about promoting my songs on Spotify so more people will hear them.
Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?
What other sites/profiles should people go to to find out more about you?
www.deathnir.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.deathnir.com
www.facebook.com/deathnir" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.facebook.com/deathnir
We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?
No thanks!