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They may have been lost at sea ever since concept album \u2018Lost Isles\u2019<\/em> breached shores last month, but Oceans Ate Alaska<\/strong> are not lost for words. From putting the world to rights with \u2018Vultures And Sharks\u2019<\/em> and breaking free from underneath the \u2018Floorboards\u2019<\/em>, \u2018Lost Isles\u2019<\/em> is a sure sign they\u2019ve found the right harbour to call home. <\/p>\n With the completion of a raging tour with Chelsea Grin and Veil Of Maya, 2015 has already been a phenomenal year for the Birmingham boys. Already Heard<\/strong> caught up with the quintet to talk Fearless Records<\/b>, hitting brick walls and their genre-smashing \u2018Lost Isles\u2019<\/em>.<\/p>\n AH: We’ve been hearing the name of Oceans Ate Alaska for a couple of years now. For those who aren’t too familiar with the band, can you give us a brief rundown on the history of Oceans Ate Alaska? <\/b> AH: So now you’re now set to release your debut album (‘Lost Isles’<\/i>) through Fearless Records. How is the mood within the band right now? Nervous? Excited?<\/b> AH: How did the deal with Fearless come about? It’s not often you see them working with a UK band.<\/b> AH: As this is your first full-length, did you have any aims for what you wanted the album to sound like when you started writing? <\/b> AH: I understand you’ve been working on the album for the best part of 2 years. Has it the process been challenging yet rewarding?<\/b> AH: You recorded the album in America with Josh Wickman of Dreadcore Productions. How was it working with him and being away from home during the making of the album? <\/b> AH: Some may consider you as just another metalcore band but having listened to ‘Lost Isles’<\/i>, I get the impression you’re more than that? <\/b> AH: The album has a mix of aggressive and melodic elements with the occasional progressive moment. Who do you consider as your influences? <\/b> AH: What impression do you hope old and new fans take away from hearing ‘Lost Isles’<\/i>? <\/b> AH: You recently released a video for ‘Vultures and Sharks’<\/i>. How has the feedback been for the track so far? <\/b> <\/i><\/p>\n AH: How did you find the video making process?<\/b> AH: Earlier this year we included Oceans Ate Alaska in our list of 50 bands to watch in 2015. What bands do you think we should be looking out for in the coming months? <\/b> AH: You’re also about to head out on tour with Chelsea Grin and Veil of Maya. What can people expect from an Oceans Ate Alaska show? AH: In the past you’ve played shows with Senses Fail, Blessthefall, The Color Morale and The Word Alive. Has those shows helped shaped how Oceans Ate Alaska is now? <\/b> AH: The tour next month will also see you heading to Europe for the first time. Are there any cities you’re especially looking forward to going to? <\/b> AH: Following the release of ‘Lost Isles’<\/i> and the UK\/EU tour, what else do OAA have planned for the remainder of 2015? <\/b> \u2019Lost Isles\u2019<\/em> by Oceans Ate Alaska<\/strong> is out now on Fearless Records<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Oceans Ate Alaska<\/strong> links:Official Website<\/a>|Facebook<\/a>|Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n
OAA: We are a Birmingham based band that formed in 2011. Our first release was the single \u2018Taming Lions\u2019 which also included our second single \u2018Clocks\u2019. In 2012, we released our first EP \u2018Into The Deep\u2019 and we are now fortunate enough to be releasing our debut album \u2018Lost Isles\u2019 through Fearless Records.<\/i><\/p>\n
OAA: We\u2019re all really positive and excited for the release of \u2018Lost Isles\u2019, so far the response from the singles has been amazing.<\/i><\/p>\n
OAA: The day we got some album mixes back, we sent them straight over to Fearless with high hopes. Much to our surprise they loved it, and things moved pretty quickly from there.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
OAA: Our main goal with this record was making certain that all band members loved every section of each song. We would re-write songs, scrap songs, literally put everything through a \u2018trial and error\u2019 process until we were all 100% stoked.<\/i><\/p>\n
OAA: We hit so many brick walls during the process of creating this album, however to now hear it start to finish we literally couldn\u2019t be any more proud.<\/i><\/p>\n
OAA: Josh is a great dude, and we had so much fun recording with him; even though it did definitely get stressful from time to time. Being away from home didn\u2019t make too much difference to us, wherever we were in the world it wouldn\u2019t really affect our focus. <\/i><\/p>\n
OAA: We don\u2019t consider ourselves as any more, or any less than metalcore. In our eyes there\u2019s only really two genres of music; good and bad. Whatever category you put us in we just aim to create something we love.<\/i><\/p>\n
OAA: It\u2019s almost impossible to say as every individual member has drastically different influences; from James Harrison\u2019s pop punk background, to Chris and Jibs\u2019 love for tech\/death metal.<\/i><\/p>\n
OAA: As long as the listener can take something positive away from this record then we are happy.<\/i><\/p>\n
OAA: It has been really positive so far! Here\u2019s a secret\u2026 \u2018Vultures and Sharks\u2019 was actually the first song we wrote towards this album! <\/p>\n
OAA: It was cold, wet, ouchy and long, but when we look back we had a great time.<\/i><\/p>\n
OAA: Black Tongue and Veil of Maya\u2019s new records are gonna smash it, so get stoked for them!!!<\/i><\/p>\n
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OAA: Expect all of our new singles, and a few oldie goldies!<\/i><\/p>\n
OAA: It has helped shape our live performance and increased our knowledge of suitable equipment to tour with, however we don\u2019t feel it\u2019s had much impact on our song writing.<\/i><\/p>\n
OAA: We are super stoked to play Poland (the native land of our guitarist Adam), Hungary, and a lot of the German shows too.<\/i><\/p>\n
OAA: A lot of stuff is still under wraps at the moment, however you can expect more drum play throughs, guitar play throughs and other post album material!<\/i><\/p>\n