MEK – interview

Introduce your band, and describe your latest release:

MeK is my studio-based audiovisual project, combining contemporary metal, industrial electronics and cinematic soundscapes with influences from classical music, flamenco and beyond.

My debut single, Unawaken, released on 9 October 2026, introduces MeK // CONSTRUCT, an interconnected world of music, visuals and philosophical exploration.

It’s the first glimpse into something I’ve been developing for many years, and there’s plenty more to come!

What’s the hardest part about being a band in this day and age?

I’d say the biggest challenge nowadays is getting your music heard. There’s an overwhelming amount of content competing for people’s attention, and being a musician increasingly means becoming your own marketing department!

For an independent project like MeK, balancing songwriting, production, visuals and promotion alongside a full-time job can be quite demanding.

But ultimately, I’d rather deal with those challenges and retain my creative independence than compromise what I’m trying to achieve.

When did you realise that your project had the potential to be much more than just a fun idea?

I think that realisation came gradually. MeK started as a way for me to explore musical ideas without the limitations of a conventional band, but the more I developed it, the more I realised there was something much bigger taking shape.

The music began inspiring visual concepts, philosophical themes and an entire world that could connect everything together.

At some point, I realised I wasn’t simply writing songs anymore. I was building something that could evolve far beyond the music itself. That’s when MeK really started becoming “The Construct”.

Tell us about your latest release, why should we check it out?

Unawaken is MeK’s debut single, and it’s probably the best introduction to what I’m trying to create with this project.

Musically, it brings together crushing metal riffs, industrial electronics and cinematic atmospheres, while lyrically exploring the paradox of awakening. What if becoming more conscious doesn’t necessarily bring us closer to the truth, but instead reveals another layer of illusion?

I’d particularly encourage people to watch the official music video alongside the song, as both were conceived as parts of the same experience.

If you enjoy heavy music that challenges your ears and occasionally your perception of reality, Unawaken might be right up your alley!

How does a song typically come together for you?

There’s no fixed formula, really. Sometimes it starts with a philosophical or existential thought, a concept I want to explore. Other times it’s a guitar riff, an electronic texture, a melody or even a particular atmosphere I want to create.

I tend to build things organically, experimenting with arrangements and layering different elements until the composition begins to resemble what I’m hearing in my head.

I don’t worry too much about genre boundaries. If a flamenco passage, an orchestral arrangement and a crushing metal riff somehow belong in the same song, I’ll find a way to make them coexist!

The biggest challenge is usually knowing when to stop adding things!

How would you describe your sound to an unfamiliar reader?

I’d describe MeK as contemporary metal with an experimental streak, combining heavy, sometimes intricate riffs, industrial electronics and cinematic soundscapes with influences from classical music, flamenco and Middle Eastern traditions.

I love contrasts. Brutality alongside beauty, mechanical precision alongside organic expression, and moments of chaos giving way to something atmospheric or almost delicate.

I suppose the simplest way to describe it is metal that refuses to stay in its lane!

What do you want listeners to take away from listening to your band?

More than anything, I’d like people to come away with a sense of curiosity. MeK isn’t about providing answers, but encouraging people to question their perceptions, their assumptions and perhaps even their understanding of reality.

Of course, I’d also love for them to simply enjoy the music! Not everything needs to become a philosophical exercise. Sometimes a crushing riff is just a crushing riff, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that!

Ultimately, if the music makes someone feel something, think about something differently or simply want to explore further, then I’ve achieved what I set out to do.

Where would you really like to tour that you haven’t done so yet, and why?

MeK is primarily a studio-based audiovisual project for the foreseeable future, so there are no touring plans at the moment.

However, I do perform live with Damim and as a live bassist for Lowen, so I still get to enjoy that side of being a musician.

I’d absolutely love to play Hellfest and Wacken Open Air someday. Having played Download Festival this year, which was a childhood dream come true, those two legendary festivals are definitely next on my bucket list!

As for touring, Japan would be incredible. It’s somewhere I’d absolutely love to perform!

How would you say that the sound of your band has progressed over the years?

MeK has evolved considerably over the years, although much of that evolution happened behind the scenes, long before the first official release.

Early on, the music was more guitar-driven, but gradually I began incorporating more electronic elements, orchestral arrangements and unconventional textures.

I think the biggest change has been learning to approach each composition as a complete experience rather than simply a collection of riffs and melodies. These days, I’m just as interested in atmosphere, dynamics and emotional impact as I am in the technical aspects of the music.

The core influences are still there, but I’ve become much more comfortable allowing them to coexist without forcing everything into a particular style.

How excited are you for 2025, and what can fans expect from you?

I’m incredibly excited about what’s ahead! After spending so many years developing MeK behind the scenes, finally releasing Unawaken has been a huge milestone, but it really is just the beginning.

There’s plenty more music coming, alongside new visual experiences and some exciting creative collaborations. Each release will explore different aspects of “The Construct”, gradually expanding the musical and conceptual world I’ve been building.

I’m particularly looking forward to seeing how people connect with what comes next. Things are going to get progressively heavier sometimes, stranger and hopefully a little more unpredictable!