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Bowstrings & Breakthroughs – NE OBLIVISCARIS’ TIM CHARLES on 'Citadel', Classical Roots, And Pioneering Metal With Violin
Interview by Angela Croudace
Ne Obliviscaris’ clean vocalist and violinist Tim Charles sat down with HEAVY to reflect on the band’s journey, the legacy of their landmark album Citadel, and what it’s like bringing classical violin into extreme metal.
Formed in 2003, the Melbourne-based band didn't reach the international stage until their second album, Citadel, released in 2014. “It was our first proper record deal,” Charles explains, “and that made all the difference. Suddenly we were in stores worldwide and able to secure booking agents and festival slots overseas.” The band’s debut, Portal…
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