Artifact 24/02/2026
MM: Tell us about your band .. your influences and what took you down this genre of
music
Bec: Musically, I think the influences that feature the most for us are a mix of metalcore and
prog. There are a few core bands that we all love, like Killswitch Engage and Tool, and metal is
what we immersed ourselves in the most when honing our skills.
We listen to a pretty eclectic mix of musical genres these days, but we stick to the genre our
bodies know best. It's also a genre that allows us to express ourselves more freely.
MM: Are there any themes or messages you aim to convey through your music?
Bec: Most of our music is about transmuting personal pain points into something cathartic
that's universally digestible. Observing things, reflecting, accepting, evolving, and trying to be a
good influence on others in regards to giving them hope, particularly in regards to mental
health always having the ability to get better again. Patterns repeat and we get stuck in cycles
that feel extremely heavy, but they're rarely permanent. In our latest EP, Umbra, each song
reflects a different emotional stage, but the EP as a whole is written with resolution.
MM: What can fans expect from you in the near future—new music, tours,
collaborations?
Bec: Our new EP is out now! And we just dropped the music video for Atrophy on 18th Feb -
which is available on the Bleeding Art Collective YouTube channel.
We're writing new music as we speak and are going to take our time with it and really focus on
refining our sound.
We are keen on organising an EP tour ASAP but are stuck in a bit of limbo at the moment
while I wait for a surgery date for a spinal issue, which has a lengthy recovery time, so that
makes things a bit difficult when it comes to booking shows at the moment. But as soon as
we've got some clarity, we will make moves!
MM: Are there any dream venues or festivals you’d love to play?
Bec: The absolute dream would be to play at Wacken.
As a former Sydney teen, playing Qudos Bank Arena one day would be so surreal and is a
personal goal of mine.
MM: What’s been your most memorable live performance so far, and why?
Bec: For me, I'd say our show in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. There was a group of passionate
moshers who coordinated group moves and everything, and some of those moves were wild!
The crowd interaction never dipped, and Michael did some crowd surfing. The show was also
run so smoothly and efficiently as a whole, and it was our first time seeing Aggressive Raisin
Cat who we adore and had lots of fun with.
MM: How do you prepare for a show, both mentally and physically?
Bec: Lots of pre-hydration, and I try not to eat before our set because it impacts my vocals.
Making sure our IEMs are fully charged is pretty mentally soothing, haha.
Warming up my vocals is enough to get me feeling grounded and focused mentally.
MM: What emotions do you hope to evoke in fans when they watch your band live?
Bec: A sense of connection with us and the people around them. A shared excitement and
passion.
Our latest E.P. is a bit of an emotional roller-coaster sonically, so we hope to honour that with
the crafting of future setlists. Whatever you need to feel on the day, we hope we can help you
through it.
MM: Do you have any favourite pre-show rituals?
Bec: I have found that my sweet spot for caffeine is about 2-3hrs prior to our set time.
I pray while I'm doing my make-up, and I chew gum because my throat is prone to drying out,
especially around smoke machines. Michael usually sets aside time for a breathwork session
on show days.
MM: How do you handle criticism or comparisons to other bands in the scene?
Bec: I think we are pretty logical about it. Criticisms can be useful and we can acknowledge
any valid shortcomings pretty readily. Bands being compared to other bands is often a really
cool and reflective conversation, and is inevitable.
MM: What’s been the biggest challenge you’ve faced as a band, and how did you
overcome it?
Bec: Our first overseas tour. Just having so many logistical and cultural firsts all happening at
once, and learning the tips and tricks of the trade in regards to obscure baggage sizes.
MM: Where do you see the band in five years, and what’s the ultimate goal for your
music?
Bec: We just want to keep doing what we're doing and try to keep the balancing act working
for us. Hopefully in 5 years we're more seasoned internationally, with the ultimate goal being to
solidify our place in the amazing Australian metal scene. I would love to see us release 2
albums in the next 5 years.
MM: Last song you listened to?
Bec: Haha, my alarm - "Your New Morning Alarm" by Marc Rebillet. It's the best alarm I've ever
had.
MM: Tell us why we should check out your band
Bec: Check out our band if you enjoy a combination of harsh & clean vocals, and love a good
guitar solo in your metalcore.
MM: Final words for your fans, our readers
Bec: Thanks so much for reading! Check out our latest EP & music video, and please
remember that nothing is ever permanently hopeless, no matter what.
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