We had the chance to chat with Aïcha Finnleikr, vocalist of the American deathcore band Burial Path. As the band released their debut single, Aïcha shared her feelings about the release and her opinions on various topics.
Reuel
Hello Aïcha! It’s nice to chat with you. How are you doing?
Aïcha Finnleikr
Hello Reuel! I am doing great and hope you are doing well!
Reuel
You have recently released your debut single “The Seeker”. How do you feel about how people and the media reacted to the single?
Aïcha Finnleikr
The overall reaction to “The Seeker” has been awesome. I appreciate how kind people have been with their words in describing how much they’ve enjoyed the track and am also greatly appreciative of the many people that have followed the band’s social media pages.
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Reuel
Sounds amazing! Releasing the debut single is a huge milestone for any band. What comes next for Burial Path?
Aïcha Finnleikr
Reuel
We plan to continue releasing a few more songs before the end of the year and hope to continue making great impacts with each release.
Brilliant. Good luck! If any of our readers haven’t had the chance to listen to “The Seeker” yet, what would you tell them to expect to hear if they click the link below and listen?
Aïcha Finnleikr
Listeners can expect to hear remnants of MySpace era Deathcore in the rhythm section and driving leads. Post-production was added to give a slightly modernized sound, and an impactful atmosphere. Lyrically the song is cryptic and yet extremely vulnerable. The vocals are performed in a way that helps to convey the depth of emotion behind the lyrics.
Reuel
Sounds exciting! Let’s talk a little about your personal music background. Who are some of your biggest musical influences and why?
Aïcha Finnleikr
Vocally, I feel that I have been most influenced by Chelsea Grin’s “My Damnation” album, Oceano, and Motionless In White’s “Creatures” album. These were bands and albums that I listened to when I was younger and practiced vocals to their songs in hopes of one day becoming a vocalist.
Reuel
Was there a particular moment or experience that made you decide to pursue music seriously?
Aïcha Finnleikr
There were many and often, it was simply being at a concert and feeling moved by the whole experience. I loved how it felt to be in the crowd experiencing music that an artist/ musician put so much time, energy, and emotion into. I was always in awe of how much they put into their performances and knew, at some point, that I wanted to be on the opposite side of that experience where I would be the musician sharing with others an art that I had poured myself into.
Reuel
What are your thoughts on the representation of women in the music industry as a whole, and specifically within the Metal genre?
Aïcha Finnleikr
It’s amazing to see so many talented women in the music industry. Specifically in Metal, the genre continues to grow in showcasing talents of female guitarists, vocalists, bassists, drummers, pianists, etc.
Reuel
Thank you for the interview, Aïcha. Is there anything else you’d like to add?
Aïcha Finnleikr
Thank you for the interview! We hope you all continue to follow Burial Path as we release our next singles and work towards the release of a full EP.
