INTERVIEW WITH BAD MARILYN

Bad Marilyn!

The Interview!

By Darkzen

15/05/2024

A power metal band to remember!

Ingenious hooks, distinctive guitar riffs and a versatile female voice that masters everything from powerful extreme vocals to clear singing.

With a powerful stage show and a load of highly motivated musicians, this band is the latest must-see act. Full of energy, Bad Marilyn’s music will take you into a magical metal realm, make you forget the stress of everyday life and deliver nothing but good vibes and powerful moments.

With «I die inside», the Swiss musicians released their first song from their debut album on March 22nd 2024, which was produced by Dennis Ward (Helloween & Pink Cream 69) and will be featured on the upcoming album. With this powerful song, Bad Marilyn makes a statement against oppression, restriction and the violation of civil liberties. A song that combines power metal with death and heavy metal.

Hi guys! Thank you very much for your time to answer this interview!

Tell us who are Bad Marilyn?

Andrea:

Bad Marilyn was founded last year, in 2023. We are a Swiss alternativ metal band and are all passionate musicians with a strong desire to spread happiness through our sound and live performances to as many people as possible.

Musical influences of all the members?

Andrea:

It varies for each member, but collectively, our band sound draws influences from power metal icons like Helloween and Stratovarius, as well as bands such as Arch Enemy, Battle Beast, and Europe. This fusion results in our distinct melodic sound.

Hobbies?

Andrea:

My hobbies include listening to music, self-improvement, hiking in nature, teaching singing and teaching children.

What does the band name mean? Some Influence with the American Actress

Andrea:

The band name appealed to us, and it somehow has a sexy vibe. It's evident that there's a woman leading the pack. Marilyn Monroe and Marilyn Manson have nothing to do with the name, but if you were to blend their two musical styles, you might end up with an equally intriguing, hook-loaded sound like ours.

Power Metal with Bad Marilyn, what songs from your album would be good for those who don't know them yet to be able to hear?

Andrea:

Perfect Moment, I Die Inside, Children of Tomorrow, Retribution and We will Rise are probably the best songs to get started.

Tell us about your production and lyrics of the songs on your album "Eye Of The Snake" what can we expect from this great album?

Andrea:

The album was created in collaboration with Dennis Ward as the producer. We delivered him solid songs, and together, we elevated them to an international level. Dennis is an absolutely brilliant producer, bringing an incredible amount of expertise from working with bands like Helloween, Firewind (Gus G.), Primal Fear, and many other renowned metal acts.

The songwriting and recording process was incredibly thrilling and hard work for us, and I'm confident the album will bring smiles to many faces. In terms of songwriting, it tells the story of how power metal, death metal, and heavy metal blend together to create a truly unique, energetic sound.

Do you have a favorite song Andrea?

Andrea:

That's a tough question... Honestly, with my previous band, I never had trouble picking my favorite song from an album, but with "EYE OF THE SNAKE," I genuinely love every single song, both to listen to and to sing. However, if it came down to life and death, and I really had to choose, I'd probably mention "We Will Rise" and "Retribution." What's your favorite song from the album? Let me know: andrea@bad-marilyn.com :D

Tell us a little about your musical career Andrea!

Andrea:

My musical journey began even before I was born. My sister "forced" my mom to sing when she was pregnant with me, and I came into the world singing. At the age of 3, I locked myself in my room for hours on end, singing along to Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli. I already proclaimed then that one day I would fill the Zurich Hallenstadion and captivate every single audience member. By the age of 7, I started taking singing lessons, underwent several teacher and genre changes, and eventually found myself as the lead singer of INFINITAS. I had no idea about metal or metal vocals, but I had a clear vision of where I wanted to go and how a stage show could change and inspire the world. That's when I learned screaming and growling to elevate the sound vocally. I quickly realized that mastering the complete spectrum of singing, from classical to pop/rock to metal (and even being able to teach it), was something extraordinary. During my time with INFINITAS, I not only learned a lot about collaboration as a musician in a band but also gained valuable insights into management and the music business. Furthering my education became my hobby, and management and the music business became my second passion alongside singing. It proved to be an incredibly powerful tool for pursuing my dreams. With INFINITAS, we played shows with Burning Witches, Heidevolk, Alestorm, and Bloodbound. When INFINITAS abruptly removed me from the band after 7 years, it was a deep shock. But looking back, it only fueled my determination to keep going. Over the past 3 years, my goal was to work on my singing to get an international level, so I enlisted the help of a vocal coach who works with stars around the globe at a highly professional level. Then, in 2023, we founded Bad Marilyn, and the sound, the bandmates – it feels like I've been reborn. Wherever we go from here, I'm sure we'll give it our all and rock the stages with full motivation!

By the way, I also teach pop/rock/metal singing in my spare time. If there are any singers among the readers who want to unleash their full potential in a short time, feel free to reach out to me.

Favorite vocalists?

Andrea:

Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli, Lzzy Hale, Alissa White-Gluz and Floor Jansen

For the band, do you plan to release another music video?

Andrea:

Yes, we are working on more then one music video at the time. But first, we’ll release a lyric video after the album release.

Any dates for a presentation in your country? Or outside the country?

Andrea:

May 4th, 2024 Album Release Show at Musigburg, Aarburg

Oct. 3rd, 2024 at Kofmehl, Solothurn
Oct. 5th, 2024 at Südpol, Kriens at the Metal Storm Over Lucerne Festival together with Zeal and Ardor and Primal Fear.

Anything else you would like to share with us?

Andrea:

Thank you for your questons and stay tuned.

Anything you want to tell your fans?

Andrea:

Thanks to everyone who has already bought the album. If you don't own it yet, I'd be happy to help you change that. You can order it here: www.badmarilyn.bandcamp.com. I'll make sure it's signed and you'll get two or three little extra goodies. So, let's get going! Enjoy this powerful record!

Thank you very much for your time for Darkzen Dragon metal Angels!

Info

https://www.bad-marilyn.com/

https://badmarilyn.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/bad_marilyn/

https://www.youtube.com/@badmarilyn

https://www.facebook.com/BadMarilyn