I do agree that many people do not like heavy metal in general. Lovecraft and Clark, even Brian Lumley, would probably hate heavy metal. But I'm sure they would be glad to see that they have inspired yet another group of people to persue a different form of artistic expression, based on their own literary works.
The point of this Cd is this: This is My tribute to Lovecraft and how he has influenced me and my life. And my music. I find that I am inspired over and over again by these stories and I feel that I must express the Horror and Intensity of the Unknown in my music.
I cant explain how it feels when I play a riff that I feel sounds like Cthulhu. Or Azathoth. I can play a new song and immediatly see, visualize things and scenarios from the Mythos. (sometimes this doesnt happen of course) But, it has affected how I write and how I percive my own music.
Anyway, I think that even though people may not like heavy metal, they will appreciate what I'm doing. Othere people are inspired and write a story. Others paint a picture.
I write a song that I can hear, see, smell and almost...ALMOST touch. Metal heads will love it. Fans of Lovecraft will love it. And hopefully Lovecraft wont roll over in his grave.
Thanx for your time.
D Boyd
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