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On criticizing your scene and respecting your limits

One of my favorite Thou stories is how you joined the band—essentially, you were honest with everyone else, said you didn’t really like the vocals, and that they should let you do it instead. You were right, turns out, and now this has become a big part of your life. Has that lesson stuck with you?

That was a very profound lesson: “Yeah, we should just go for it. We should just try it.” That came up years later, too, when we started talking to other bands about doing stuff, including other musicians on records or approaching this or that label. If we dream something up, we just start asking and see what happens.

Even when we first started touring, I would always try to get certain bands that I liked in certain towns to play with us. A lot of times, they don’t have time. Nine out of 10 times—maybe 9.9 out of 10 times—we don’t get to play with a lot of bands we’re asking. We’re at the height of our “power” right now as far as clout, but we still get rejected. That’s how things worked out with Sacred Bones. That’s how things w

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(((O))) Interview: Andy Gibbs and Bryan Funck from Thou

After a series of brilliant EPs released earlier in the year, Thou return again with their majestic new album Magus which is a stunning, expansive and thrilling listen that more than lives up to the bands previous works. Gavin Brown caught up with guitarist Andy Gibbs and vocalist Bryan Funck for an extensive chat about the album, its creation and themes that was both insightful and fascinating as well as covering topics such as their vast discography, playing at Roadburn Festival, working with The Body, dream collaborations, the early days of Thou, their thoughts on the extreme music scene in New Orleans and the ongoing influence of Nirvana. Check out Magus when it is released on August 31st, its such an immense record as inspiring as it is crushingly heavy and a firm favourite already.

E&D: Your new album Magus is out at the end of this month. Can you tell us about the album and its creation?

Andy: We formed the basic idea behind this and the other albums almost a decade ago, our next few albums

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Thou

Biography

Thou is an American sludge metal band hailing from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Formed in 2005, the band consists of Bryan Funck (vocals), Andy Gibbs (guitar), Matthew Thudium (guitar), Mitch Wells (bass), and Tyler Coburn (drums).

Known for their intense and heavy sound, Thou has released numerous albums, EPs, and splits over the years, gaining a dedicated following in the underground metal scene. The band’s music is characterized by slow, downtuned riffs, anguished vocals, and a raw, abrasive energy that sets them apart from their peers.

Thou’s lyrics often touch on themes of social and environmental justice, political activism, and personal struggles, adding depth and substance to their music. They have been praised for their authenticity and uncompromising approach to their craft, earning them a reputation as one of the most respected bands in the extreme music community.

With a discography that spans a wide range of styles and influences, Thou continues to push boundaries and challenge conventions within the metal genre. Their live performances are