Western Australian black metal outfit Deadspace abide by the old school ethos that creating and releasing music is more of a personal journey to be shared with fans, rather than a commercial entity to appeal to the masses. They are a band who, you get the impression, truly make music for themselves first and foremost, enjoying the creative aspect of writing and recording music more so than the distribution.
After laying low for a number of years, Deadspace returned late last year with the EP Unveiling The Palest Truth, further blurring the lines between black metal and the avant-garde before unleashing their latest full-length album The Dark Enlightenment on November 3. The album marks a shift in direction for the band, who have been increasingly experimenting with differing pastures over the course of their near decade long existence.
HEAVY caught up with frontman Chris Gebauer to discuss the new album and the continued musical expansion of Deadspace.
"The Dark Enlightenment marks a long term change in direction that we've been orking at since 2019," he revealed, "but we've just upped the ante on the shift a little bit. If you're into heavier, more avant-garde death metal, black metal infused kind of stuff, more than the ever so popular atmospheric side of black metal at the moment, then you might be into the new record over what we've done in the past."
In the full interview, we discussed The Dark Enlightenment in more depth, highlighting the shift towards philosophical themes rather than personal emotions. Chris noted that the album has received a positive but slow reception, typical for their genre, and serves as a continuation of their earlier EP, exploring the human condition and apocalyptic implications. He detailed the creative process, including the singles released and how they represent the band currently.
He elaborated on Deadspace's approach to music and promotion, emphasizing their desire to prioritize passion over industry pressures and the importance of balance and sustainability in their careers. We discussed upcoming live shows and the immediate future of the band and more.


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