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<p>UK Metal Merger &#8211; Interview with Mark Mynett about his involvement</p>



<p>Today we are happy to talk to <strong>Mark Mynett, founding member and guitarist of KILL II THIS</strong>, and also music producer and a lecturer in music technology at the university of Huddersfield. The occasion is the great project going on these days under the flag of <strong>UK Metal Merger</strong>. The idea is, to gather money for the people in the music business, that are totally dependent on the work during festivals and live concerts, which is impossible for a longer time due to the ongoing covid-19-pandemic.</p>



<p>We from <strong>metal-heads.de</strong> have been reporting about the gig of <strong>KILL II THIS at the RAGE AGAINST RACISM open air in 2019 </strong><u><a href="https://metal-heads.de/behind-the-scenes/kill-ii-this-interessante-einblicke/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a></u> and now we wanna get in touch and see, how Mark got involved with this new project and what else is going on.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How did you get involved with UK Metal Merger?</h3>



<p>MH: Hey Mark, great to speak to you again. The last occasion was your time at the festival here in Duisburg in 2019, where our magazine is based and where we spent some time together around your gig. That was before covid-19 came up and messed it all up quite a bit. Now we are happy to have you back here and learn something about UK Metal Merger. Can you <strong>tell us, how it all developed and how did you get involved?</strong></p>



<p>MM: Hey Amir! Always a pleasure to chat with you and be involved in any way possible with the mighty metal-heads.de site! <strong>Having a lot of friends involved in live music production from a really wide range of perspectives</strong> &#8211; sound engineers, monitor engineers, lighting designers, guitar/bass/drum/keyboard techs, tour managers, production managers, stagehands, house technicians, etc. – it quickly became obvious how incredibly hard the pandemic hit their lives and livelihoods. Whilst <strong>most musicians could at least continue with their creativity</strong>, and potentially still receive revenue from continued merchandise sales and album royalties, this was far from the case with live music crew. I know so, so <strong>many that have slipped through the gaps in government support</strong>, with many going on to lose their houses, and provide for their families via food banks. It has been a particularly grim time for them.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="666" height="426" src="https://metal-heads.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/UK-Metal-Merger_Photo_Hi-Res-JPEG.jpg" alt="UK Metal Merger_Photo_Hi Res JPEG" class="wp-image-110507" srcset="https://metal-heads.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/UK-Metal-Merger_Photo_Hi-Res-JPEG.jpg 666w, https://metal-heads.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/UK-Metal-Merger_Photo_Hi-Res-JPEG-300x192.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">It all started in the first lockdown&#8230;</h3>



<p>So, in lockdown one, I decided that it would be a great project to start a collaboration with some great UK metal musicians, and the song just came together beautifully…I think it is <strong>a really great song, with some killer performances! </strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>MH: Of yourse, being a musician yourself, that is playing (and visiting) live concerts for many years, you know about the importance of the road crew. Where do you see<strong> the main goals of UK Metal Merger?</strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Not back to normal on 21.06.2021!</h3>



<p>MM: To <strong>raise awareness and funds for live music crew</strong>, providing vital financial (and in some instances mental health) support aimed at preventing a catastrophic loss of skills, knowledge and experience in the UK live-music industry, to help them through the crisis they are going through. So many people just think that <strong>on June 21<sup>st</sup>, when live music is allowed to restart, that a switch will get flicked and everything will be back to normal. </strong>This is far from the case.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="500" height="888" src="https://metal-heads.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/In-Solitude-Banner.png" alt="In Solitude Banner" class="wp-image-110505" srcset="https://metal-heads.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/In-Solitude-Banner.png 500w, https://metal-heads.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/In-Solitude-Banner-169x300.png 169w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></figure>



<p>MH: As far as I know, you took part as a musician and also „behind the scenes“. How much material was composed for this great idea and what was your part in that process?&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>MM: <strong>In the first instance, I sent Jeff’s drum tracks to various guitarists</strong> and, after re-amping the DI parts (to provide a consistent rhythm tone) arranged these contributions into a cohesive song. I then got strings, cello, piano parts introduced via contributions from session cellist Jo Quail, and composer Mark Deeks (Winterfylleth keys), and then got bass, then numerous vocal contributions. <strong>I then mixed and mastered the song.</strong> &nbsp;</p>



<p>MH: How did the recording etc. work with all these contact restrictions and hygienic rules due to covid-19?</p>



<p>MM: All carried out in isolation, Amir!</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Recording of a full album and live shows&#8230;wait and see!</h3>



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<p>MH: Do you see an expansion of the project? I mean, that other musicians in England join (I’m thinking about PARADISE LOST or even IRON MAIDEN etc.)? Are there <strong>any plans for live appearances </strong>with the musicians being involved in UK Metal Merger?</p>



<p>MM: I would like to think so….we have already been approached about a live appearance, and there is some discussion about a full album being produced….we’ll see!</p>



<p>MH: Do you expect other musicians maybe also in other countries to follow the good example of UK Metal Merger and set up similar projects?</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Expanding the idea to the USA and mainland Europe!!</h3>



<p>MM: <strong>Potentially…there is discussion about the project being repeated in US, then mainland Europe.</strong></p>



<p>MH: Let’s talk about yourself and the situation as a musician in these crazy times. As far as I know, after the above mentioned festival appearance <strong>KILL II THIS had the plans to record/release more music, right? </strong>What happened to these plans? Are there ideas of doing more things in the studio to use the time while live activities are delayed right now?</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">A new KILL II THIS-album and sound engineer for MY DYING BRIDE</h3>



<p>MM: <strong>The new KILL II THIS-album will be ready for release in September this year, and it is sounding KILLER!</strong></p>



<p>MH: Are there any ideas for live concerts for the time after the end of the pandemic?</p>



<p>MM: For my own part, only <strong>as front of house engineer for MY DYING BRIDE.</strong></p>



<p>MH: Finally: how does the pandemic affect your job at the university? Many people switched to working online with video conferences etc. – is that possible for you?</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">UK Metal Merger &#8211; Interview with Mark Mynett about his involvement</h3>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trying to keep the music alive&#8230;</h3>



<p>MM: Yes, I have continued teaching music production remotely, which certainly has its challenges! &nbsp;</p>



<p>MH: So, we come to an end and I thank you a lot for many interesting insights in the UK Metal Merger project, things going on with KILL II THIS and more. Stay safe and healthy! All the best and hope to see you on (and behind a stage) very soon!</p>



<p>MM: Thanks Amir – thanks metal-heads.de &#8211; great chatting!!</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Exclusive premiere of the radio edit of „In solitude“ on metal-heads.de!</h3>



<p>Finally we are very happy and proud to be the first online music magazine to show this first version of the song „In solitude“ as a radio edit. The full version can be found here on metal-heads.de on the release day: 04.05.2021!! But now, enjoy the first impression of the short clip!</p>



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<p>UK Metal Merger – we need live music!</p>



<p>Die Corona-Pandemie mit ihren Kontaktbeschränkungen hat die Welt seit mittlerweile mehr als einem Jahr fest im Griff. Auch wenn manche Länder vielleicht etwas voran sind, was Impfungen und die Lockerung von Restriktionen angeht, so ist unser Leben massiv eingeschränkt. Das betrifft auch einen wesentlichen Bereich, mit dem wir von <strong>metal-heads.de</strong> uns täglich beschäftigen. Die Musikszene ist gemeint. Glücklicherweise werden ja weiter großartige Alben aufgenommen, teils aus der Ferne und unter abenteuerlichen Bedingungen. Aber immerhin. <strong>Live-Konzerte und Festivals sind dagegen langfristig auf Eis gelegt.</strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Diese Menschen sind direkt betroffen</h3>



<p>Das trifft natürlich die Fans als Konsumenten und auch die Besitzer von Clubs, Konzerthallen etc., aber <strong>vor allem sind diejenigen betroffen, die ihren Lebensunterhalt ausschließlich mit ihrem Einsatz auf den Touren rund um den Erdball verdienen. </strong>Sound- und Tontechniker, Roadies, Tourmanager etc. – ohne sie und ihre motiviert ausgeübte Arbeit könnte auch die beste Band keine Gigs spielen und das größte Festival wäre nicht viel wert. Vielen Leuten scheint die Bedeutung dieser Berufsgruppen nicht bewusst. Aber den Musikern ist natürlich aus ihrer täglichen Zusammenarbeit klar, welche wichtige Rolle diese Menschen spielen. So haben sich jetzt <strong>zahlreiche britische Musiker unter dem Titel UK Metal Merger zusammengeschlossen</strong>, um auf die Missstände aufmerksam zu machen und Geld zur Unterstützung für die Roadcrews zu sammeln.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Namhafte Musiker bringen uns Musik für den guten Zweck</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="466" height="700" src="https://metal-heads.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/KILL-II-THIS-beim-RAGE-21.06.2019-033.jpg" alt="KILL II THIS beim RAGE AGAINST RACISM 21.06.2019" class="wp-image-82121" srcset="https://metal-heads.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/KILL-II-THIS-beim-RAGE-21.06.2019-033.jpg 466w, https://metal-heads.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/KILL-II-THIS-beim-RAGE-21.06.2019-033-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px" /><figcaption>Mit dabei bei UK Metal Merger</figcaption></figure>



<p>Der Titel deutet es an, es ist ein Zusammenschluss von britischen Musikern namhafter Bands. Es ist ja unbestritten, welche großartigen Acts auf der Insel beheimatet sind, aber es ist schon recht beeindruckend, wenn man die Liste der Beteiligten liest. Es seien nur beispielhaft Richard Shaw von <strong>CRADLE OF FILTH</strong>, Stan Havard von <strong>XENTRIX</strong>, Luke Appleton von <strong>ICED EARTH</strong>, Simon Gordon von <strong>KILL II THIS</strong> und Jeff Singer von <strong>MY DYING BRIDE</strong> genannt. Gemeinsam hat man Musik komponiert und aufgenommen. <strong>Für Produktion, Mix und Mastering war Mark Mynett von <a href="http://www.mynetaur.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mynetaur Productions</a> verantwortlich</strong>, der seinerseits selber als Musiker die Bedeutung der Aktion aus seinem Touralltag kennt. </p>



<p><strong>Am 06.05.2021 erscheint</strong> <strong>„In solitude“ als Single</strong>. Den Song gibt es einerseits in einer langen Version und dazu in einem knapp 6-minütigen Radio Edit. Wie es zu der momentanen Stimmung in der Live-Musikszene passt, ist <strong>der Track recht düster und melancholisch</strong>, wenn man berücksichtigt, welche Musiker beteiligt sind, ist auch eine gewisse Heavyness nachvollziehbar. Zunächst geht es langsam los mit Pianoklängen, bevor eine <strong>Schwere &#8211; man fühlt sich da an Werke von PARADISE LOST erinnert</strong> &#8211; den Hörer ergreift. Das Ganze nimmt dann Fahrt auf, um plötzlich wieder innezuhalten. Das hat inhaltlich irgendwie etwas mit Achterbahnfahren zu tun. So fühlt man sich ja auch regelmäßig bei den Entwicklungen im Zusammenhang mit der Pandemie.</p>



<p>Aber im weiteren Verlauf zeigt sich die Nummer kraftvoll. Zwischendurch eingebaute weibliche Vocals. Ein bisschen Hoffnung scheint da durchzuschimmern&#8230;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wir bleiben für euch am Ball, Details folgen&#8230;</h3>



<p>Wir von <strong>metal-heads.de</strong> kümmern uns darum, an diesem Projekt aktiv beteiligte Personen für Interviews zu bekommen. Also schaut regelmäßig bei uns rein und dann erfahrt ihr mehr zum Thema. Das Ganze ist absolut unterstützendswert, denn es wird eine Zeit nach dem „Stillstand“ geben und dann sind wir wieder auf die fachliche Kompetenz und den Einsatz der Techniker etc. angewiesen, um Konzerte und Festivals über die Bühne zu bringen.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">UK Metal Merger – we need live music!</h3>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ukmetalmerger" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hier</a></strong> könnt ihr für die Aktion zur Unterstützung der Roadcrews spenden!!</p>
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