A conversation with Andrew Craighan (My Dying Bride)

In this episode, guitarist Andrew Craighan discusses the 70000 Tons of Metal Cruise and the creation of My Dying Bride's latest album, A Mortal Binding. We explore the differences and similarities to its predecessor, The Ghost of Orion. Craighan sheds light on the collaborative efforts with Neil Blanchett and Dan Mullins, discussing the impact of lineup changes on the band's dynamics and sound. Additionally, he shares insights into his motivation for prolific songwriting and the role of producer Mark Mynett in shaping the album's sound. Furthermore, we examine the evolution of My Dying Bride's musical approach, from As the Flower Withers to Turn Loose the Swans, and the polarising 34.788%...Complete, including bold artistic choices and fan reactions. Finally, we explore the significance of seminal releases like Towards the Sinister demo and the epic Symphonaire Infernus et Spera Empyrium EP, delving into their composition, arrangement, and impact.

[@unknownviking7432]

As Andrew said. “This has been a standout interview “. Thank you Andrew for this chat. Highly enjoyable it just flowed from start to finish and it is a shame that we might never see this mighty band here in Australia

[@ScarsandGuitarspodcast]

They were so good on 70000 Tons. Just behind Monstrosity as the personal highlight. Fingers crossed that Dysie (Soundworks) can organise an Aus tour. Thx for the kind words too 🍺

[@---do2qd]

Great interview

[@NightgauntGer]

Excellent interview. Been a fan of MDB since the video for Thrash of Naked Limbs started airing on Headbanger's Ball in 1992, sadly only seen them live once in Offenbach during the Out of the Dark 3 tour with Sentenced and Therion in I think 96 or 97. Hearing all this makes me feel a lot less like a prick because I was no a big fan of 34% either when it dropped, too much of a shift from the doom metal that was such a big part of my teenage years. Still, they have been very consistent in their output and there are always great songs on the albums that enter heavy rotation in my playlist.

[@BlackGrave]

Hailz

[@joesmith9216]

Andrew, you are NOT a ginger brother, good god, you are NORDIC, BLONDE, like me.

[@markocoric9233]

Old school bands are judt the best MDB forever

[@milicanikolic]

MDB fans would love to hear 'mundane' tour stories and recording banter in any shape or form, who cares about other irrelevant bands and their so-called books of pathetic boasts.