Interview: Talking 'Cathexis' with Phendrana Multi-Instrumentalist Anuar Salum

Phendrana is an avant-garde progressive/atmospheric metal project from Mexico City, founded by composer and multi-instrumentalist Anuar Salum. Phendrana provokes introspection in the album 'Cathexis'. Contained within is a plethora of instrumental textures and intriguing progressive arrangements as listeners are invited to confront depression, loneliness, and our existential fears. Led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Anuar Salum, and joined by an array of talented guests, Phendrana unveiled 'Cathexis' on the 6th of February, 2026. In this interview, we spoke to Anuar about the new album and the creative process behind it, as well as so much more. Find out more here: https://phendranaband.bandcamp.com/album/cathexis Website: https://gbhbl.com/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/gbhbl Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gbhbl.com Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gbhbl Contact: [email protected] Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio