Interview with Meggera

Q:What got you into music, and if you had not gotten into music what would you be doing today?

Music has always been part of everyone's lives since childhood, sparking a desire in all of us to express ourselves through music.We can't imagine doing anything else besides music.

Q:What do you like to do when you are not playing music and how does that influence your creativity?

We watch movies, especially horror ones, listen to music, and attend shows of new bands. We extract potential influences for our music from these moments.

Q:How long has your band been around?

Since 2016, but from 2018 onward, things got really serious.

Q:Where are you based out of and how did that influence your music?

We are living in Europe, and most of the bands we listen to are present here. It's a way to be closer to the music scene that we fit into.

Q:How did you come up with the name of your band and what does it mean to you?

The name Meggera gives off some Greek mythology vibes. Think Three Furies guarding the underworld gates, always decked out in black and looking downright terrifying. Sounds fitting for a band with intense music, a sharp attitude, and a visual style that exudes potency.

Q:Tell me about your most memorable shows.

We played at Virada Cultural, the most traditional cultural event in the state of Minas Gerais, for over 8,000 people. Additionally, we performed with big names in heavy music like Korzus, Nervosa, and Ratos de Porão. Currently, following the release of our album 'Half an Hour Of Butchering,' we already have some confirmed shows in Europe that will certainly be memorable.

Q:What is your favorite venue to play at, and do you have any places you want to play that you have not already?

We've always enjoyed playing in São Paulo. In the near future, we want and are planning to play throughout Europe and in the United States.

Q:If you could play any show with any lineup, who would be on the ticket?

There are many bands we would like to play with, as the band has various influences. But naming a few, it would be Trivium, Mudvayne, and Slayer.

Q:What is some advice that you would give to someone who is just getting into playing in a band and some advice that you would give to your younger self?

The advice we would give to someone starting out is to do whatever you do, do what you really enjoy, do it well, and don't give up because of criticism. A piece of advice we would give to our younger selves would be, “keep going”.

Q:If you could go back in time and give yourselves advice, what would it be?

A piece of advice we would give to our younger selves would be, “keep going”.

Q:Of your songs which one means the most to you and why?

All of them have specific meanings related to everyday moments or events, so we don't have just one that means more. However, we can list some that have strong messages like Satan’s Affair, Pain, and No One.

Q:Which songs are your favorite to play and which get requested the most?

Each member has their favorite song to play, but the most requested one is No One.

Q:What is the creative process for the band, and what inspires you to write your music?

The band has influences from various aspects, from punk and hardcore, to modern metal. We are inspired to address everyday themes in a more incisive manner.

Q:What kinds of messages do you like to get across in your music?

We talk about societal impositions, everyday conflicts and their consequences.

Q:Do you ever have disagreements in your band, and how do you get past them?

Like any work, there are always moments of conflict, but we know that this is part of any kind of relationship, and we try to resolve it in the best way possible.

Q:What are your plans for the future, and do you have anything that you want to spotlight that is coming up?

At the moment, we've just released our new album "Half An Hour of Butchering", available on all streaming platforms. To do so, we are planning some shows across Europe. We already have some confirmed, and among them, we can mention the Vagos Metal Fest, which takes place in Portugal.