Phendrana: From Extreme Metal Multi-Instrumentalist, To Classical Composer, How Extensive Knowledge of Instruments Helped Both and so much more....

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if a classical composer created an extreme metal album? Well, that’s exactly what happened on the latest album, Cathexis, by the Mexican extreme metal band, Phendrana. The multi-instrumentalist in classical composer, also has an affinity in love for some of the most extreme and heavy of metal music, so it would only make sense to combine the two in his sophomore effort, Cathexis. A truly textured and dynamic album, the man behind the project, Anuar Salum Incorporated, some classical and symphonic elements to create one grandiose sound. Whether it’s the sheer brutality, the contrasting drama, or meticulously written, progressive metal elements I had to find out what went into this album. We talk about how he balances his love for both, and his ability to incorporate elements of both while separating the two sounds. We also talk about the Mexican metal scene. We talk about how he writes such intricate yet marathon songs and so much more.