Italian symphonic death metal band BLOODY UNICORN, with Irene ‘Eva’ Scapin at the helm, have released three singles and two EPs since their formation in 2018. Actually, they started as Azra’il in 2015, but they split in half after a short break. Irene and then gitarist Davy Scarpellini restarted as BLOODY UNICORN with drummer Lorenzo Telve. The new single is titled “Moth To A Flame” and, after “Make Me Your Villain”, the second they release this year. It’s also the topic of the conversation that includes the 5 questions for Irene.

Questions by: Henk van Nieuwenhoven

On BLOODY UNICORN’s Facebook page you say that your previous single “Make Me Your Villain” and the new one “Moth To A Flame” are stand-alone singles. So they won’t land on any EP or album as well?
“Nope, they are meant to be by themselves and it’s all part of a future strategy.”

While “Make Me Your Villain” only had a lyric video, “Moth To A Flame” will have an official music video. What’s it going to look like?
“It’s going to be LIT. It’s a pretty simple video, without a storytelling, but I think we did a great job along with the video maker Marco Montipò (Philosophy Of Evil)”

“Moth To A Flame” takes you on a journey through crushing riffs, epic orchestration, and a dynamic blend of growls and clean vocals. In what way is it different than “Make Me Your Villain”?

““Make Me Your Villain” was born from the lyrics. It’s the only song we have where I first wrote the lyrics. I composed the vocal tracks and from them the guys wrote riffs and structures. They are both part of the same ‘band page’, but they are so different in the core.”

The cover art literally shows a moth in flames and was made by Laura Nardelli. What other meaning has the phrase ‘moth to a flame’ for you?
“‘Moth to a flame’ is one of my favourite subjects. I’ve been a moth to a flame when I was attracted to something that was hurting me, and I’m still healing the scars. The lyrics came pretty naturally and I had no difficulties in choosing the right title.”

BLOODY UNICORN is an Italian symphonic death metal band, whereas Italy is more known for its female fronted power metal and symphonic metal bands. Is that why you are not signed yet to a label or do you wish to stay independent?
“We’re going to search for a label in the next future, when our first full-length album will be ready. Staying independent is fun, but you need a label and an agency to do things as they have to be done. ‘Till done, we just never had the right offer.” ■