Jensen (Iron Lung Records)
What are your top five albums that were released in 2022? (In order 1-5)
- Mortuous - Upon Desolation
- Pitva - s/t
- Faceless Burial - At The Foothills Of Delriation
- Ammo - Web Of Lies / Death Won't Even Satisfy
- Imprecation - In Nomine Diaboli
What band did you discover in 2022 (can be a brand new band or an older band) that had an impact on your life? How so?
Imprecation from Houston, TX. I have always loved death metal, especially '90s stuff. Never heard of this band until earlier this year when a friend from Houston was lamenting the passing of Imprecation's drummer at the end of 2021. I looked them up and holy mackerel these guys are incredible. And they just kept getting better as time went on. I mentioned their newest (and final?) LP up there. Wow. I love that I can still discover new bands in a genre I know a fair amount about. The world is endless...
How will you remember 2022? (In terms of music)
That year when I started touring again. It was weird to be out in public again after being so careful and shut in. Like most things I do in life, I didn't just dip my toes in and play a show or two, I went full on and played a shitload. Felt right. Somehow, magically, I didn't get sick at all really. Got a cold on one trip but never covid. Vaccines are amazing, aren't they?
What can we look forward to from you in 2023?
I recorded 5 different albums/EPs with 5 different bands in 2022. None of them are out yet but all will be in 2023. Some of them are new and yet unnamed projects that will remain a secret until the time is right. Or maybe they will always be secrets. I like to play games.
What records are you looking forward to most in 2023?
PHYSIQUE recorded an album in 2022 that is beyond comprehension it's so good. Definitely the best record that band has recorded so far. And I loved the previous ones a lot. But this one is in another universe. I think people will be flattened by the sheer weight of it. Also, the new PAPRIKA 12" is just now mastered and sounds incredible. They did a tape with us last year that was awesome but this is a big step forward. Looking forward to this one too!
Live shows are still a mixed bag as we adapt to social gatherings in a COVID world. What is something positive you see about touring right now? Anything you’d like to see change?
I don't think anything will change. People are only interested in getting back to whatever normal they achieved before. Nothing more. Sad but true.
Jensen – social media links
- Twitter: @ironlungrecords
