Echoes of the Conqueror: The World Eaters Sessions
Echoes of the Conqueror: The World Eaters Sessions
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What inspired the name World Eaters, and how does it reflect your identity?
World Eaters was inspired by both the blood-thirsty faction of the same name in the sci-fi setting of Warhammer 40k and Bolt Thrower's indomitable song "World Eater" off of their 1989 album Realm of Chaos.
The band's lyrical themes mostly circle around 40k lore and the eternal war, and a lot of the band's ethics are borrowed from how Bolt Thrower conducted themselves. DIY. Anti-fascist. For the people.
What bands or experiences shaped your sound when you first formed?
The obvious answer is Bolt Thrower (and the other European bands of the same vintage) for shaping the energy and tonality of our music, but as a fan of '80s heavy metal, epic heavy metal, and Hellenic black metal, a sense of melody, melodrama, and accessibility has always been a part of World Eaters' vibe. Manowar, Manilla Road, Airged L'amh, and Rotting Christ are all a part of our DNA the same as Bolt Thrower and Hail of Bullets would be.
What early moments made you feel the band was gaining real momentum?
The release and reception to 2021's Grinding Advance EP was a major stepping stone for the band. We were fulfilling orders to Germany, Colombia, Poland, and Japan, among other countries. In 2022 Exclaim Magazine named us "the best kept secret in Ontario heavy music".
On a more local and personal scale, after we began playing live in 2022, we started being recognized out at other shows around Southern Ontario. We would walk into a show as an audience member and see people casually wearing our merch. We're very grateful for everyone's support.
What visions guide your recording sessions?
As above, we follow in Bolt Thrower's footsteps. If we believe it isn't better than the last thing we have released, it doesn't get released. We're generally very lighthearted and easy going people, but when the recording light is on, it's time to put 100% into the music. It's not uncommon for Winter to leave a drumming session broken and bruised.
How does a World Eaters song usually start during the writing process?
The songs usually start with an idea of the type of energy or feeling I want to capture-- harrowing defeat in the trenches, triumphant victory against all odds, or perhaps the cold, uncaring and unyielding atmosphere of an alien world. From there they are built riff by riff, usually from start to finish before any lyric writing is done. By the time most of the music is written, I have visuals of specific "scenes" in my mind that accompany the music and that informs the lyrics.
How do you adapt your recorded songs for the live stage?
As we practice the songs, the band provides their input on structure and composition and we experiment with changes here and there to improve them for a live show. Winter usually expands on the drum parts helping break the monotony of the original demo's programmed drums, Jacob and Michael write guitar harmonies and bass counterpoint, and Adam revises lyrics and cadence, all to fine-tune the songs to be as effective as possible live.
What standout highlights have defined the band since forming?
In 2023 we were invited to play at Traxide (now called Thrash Can) in Montreal. We had performed at scrappy, DIY venues in Ontario at that point but had never experienced something like that space. A lawless frenzy of Quebecois heshers in the pit below us, with more caged in on the second floor mezzanine of the building, looming over the band.
Opening for Bonecrusher alum Ryosuke Kiyasu was a surreal moment. A few of us had been following him for years and getting the chance to perform with him and meet him was a great experience.
2025’s Hunting Across Acadia tour was our first tour and was an incredible experience. We were able to perform in Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, seeing our old friends in Mistwalker and Ratpiss and making new ones with Abysmal Whore, Bhatt, and Mutation.
What have you been listening to on tour lately?
We travelled out East in two vehicles. One was dedicated to churning through the entire Ween discography, while the other was filled with Ahab, Lost Horizon, and Omega (a Hungarian space-rock band).
What’s the roadmap for World Eaters heading into 2026?
Early 2026 sees us recording our second album, followed by a physical and digital release and more shows. We have applied to multiple music festivals in Canada and are hopeful to be able to perform at any of them.
How do you see the band evolving creatively in the next chapter?
Everything is being dialed up. More riffs. More guitar harmonies. More blastbeats. Our longest songs yet. Our shortest songs yet. More diverse influences in the mix and more input from the band earlier in the writing process to help shape our newest songs into the best they can be.
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