Today, we sat down with The Red Crow to discuss their inspiration to write music, heroes, and much more! Be sure to check out the music of The Red Crow on Spotify below after the interview!
Interview:
What inspires you to write music? Is it your surroundings?
Our music is inspired by the darkness of existence, the weight of uncertainty, and the chaos we all
carry within. But we like to add a touch of dark fantasy—zombies, aliens, and demons are just
reflections of humanity’s true inner monsters. The world around us, with all its madness and
mystery, always finds a way to shape the sound we create. We also draw a lot of inspiration from
Tarantino’s films—his blend of raw violence, dark humor, and larger-than-life characters fuels the
cinematic feel of our music.
What type of music did you listen to growing up?
Stoner Metal has always been in our veins, but our roots go deep into bands like Red Fang, The
Sword, Black Sabbath, Nirvana, and Motörhead. Heavy riffs, raw energy, and music that hits you
like a sledgehammer—that’s what shaped us.
Is there someone you looked up to as a hero?
There’s no single hero, but a legion of them. Tony Iommi, for shaping the heavy riff. Lemmy
Kilmister, for his unstoppable attitude. Kurt Cobain, for proving that raw emotion is more
powerful than perfection. The underground scene itself is a huge influence—those who keep
playing heavy music for the love of it, no matter what.
If you weren’t musicians, what would you be doing today?
If we weren’t making music, we’d probably still be drawn to something creative or hands-on.
Maybe diving into video games, working with mechanics, doing something else related to music,
or just taking care of our families. But no matter what, the need to create and express ourselves
would always be there.
What advice do you have for our fans out there who want to create music?
Play what you feel. Don’t chase trends—chase the sound that makes your soul burn. Embrace the
imperfections, because rawness is power. And never forget, heavy music is a journey, not a
destination. Stay loud. Stay heavy.
Music:
