Necessary Evil interview
Hi Necessary Evil, congratulations on the
release of Curse! You must be excited. Firstly, can you tell us about the
formation of the band? When and how was it formed?
Our band consists of two people: me (Cain)—a
sound engineer and composer—and Violet, the vocalist. We knew each other before
starting this joint project, and at some point, we realized we shared an
interest in similar music and wanted to create something of our own. Setting
aside our initial experiments—back when we didn't have a clear sense of
direction—I would say that Necessary Evil was officially founded in 2021, when we
wrote our first full-length album, *Beautiful Death*.
Do you believe the band name 'Necessary Evil'
perfectly describes your music and philosophy?
We decided to keep the name, even though there
are other musical projects using it and people might confuse us with someone
else. We didn’t really think about it back then.The inspiration came from a
song of the same name by the band Motionless in White—a track we both like.
Does the name reflect our views? I suppose so. People are accustomed to
accepting only what is popular and widely acknowledged, looking upon things
from a single perspective. We, however show
things from different angles—sometimes very harsh or unpleasant ones. This
encourages people to think more broadly and start paying attention to the things
they would prefer not to see.
Now, can you tell us about Curse and the
lyrical themes behind each track? What are the ideas you wanted to convey?
First and foremost, our EP represents a fresh
take on music. I’ve always listened to a wide range of heavy music, but I also
love electronic dance music. I’ve dubbed the style I created "Techno
Metal" and "Dark EDM." While it’s currently trendy to
incorporate electronic elements into metal, I haven’t seen anyone try to do the
reverse—adding guitar riffs and solos to electronic music.
We’ve been experimenting like this since our
full-length album, but I consider our single "Fear and Loathing in
Piltover"—released to coincide with the first season of the *Arcane*
animated series—to be the true starting point of our "techno-metal"
sound. As for the EP, alongside our usual themes of horror stories and
dystopian sci-fi, we’ve incorporated social commentary and a touch of our love
for anime.
"Death in Tokyo" is a dystopian
horror tale about a situation even if humans were to become cyborgs, they still
couldn't achieve immortality, as they would be unable to keep the soul
contained within a mechanical shell. We explored a
similar theme in the song "Cyberpsychosis" from our full-length
album, though that track focused more on people trying to combat their
weaknesses with technology—an attempt that ultimately drives them mad.
"Yandere" refers to an anime
character archetype—usually female—whose feelings of love and attachment
escalate to the point of insanity. Essentially, this song is about a twisted
kind of love, as anyone capable of reciprocating a yandere’s feelings is, in
their own way, unhinged.
"Idol" is a light horror story
wrapped in the flashy packaging of the massive Asian entertainment industry.
The song tells of a lonely person summoning the spirit of an idol from the
beyond. It is another tale of obsessive love—a passion so consuming that even
the fear of one's own death fades into the background.
"Curse" is a social drama. The song tells the story of how children
fall victim to their parents' ambitions. Parents often disregard their
children's opinions and interests, treating them like living toys.
Consequently, these individuals grow up without ever knowing love, care, or
happiness. To date, this is the most serious track in our repertoire; we even
produced a full-fledged music video for it, which is already available to watch
on YouTube.
Spirit of the H-Castle" is a horror story
based on an episode of the anime *Dark Gathering*. The story made a huge impression
on us and inspired an entire song. We even incorporated the ghost monk's sutra
from the anime itself and added a part for the shamisen—a traditional Japanese
instrument—to inject an extra layer of madness into the atmosphere. We also
included Japanese vocal samples here and there, as we created this EP with the
aim of appealing to both Western and Eastern audiences. We are very versatile
people, that is clearly reflected in the diverse nature of our work.
Where and when did you record Curse? Are you
satisfied with the final product?
Work on the EP began in the autumn of 2025 and
was completed by the spring of 2026. The recording process took place at my
studio, where I also work on music for other artists. Since I compose, record,
and mix the music myself, I have full control over the process, ensuring the
final result matches my original vision. We are completely satisfied with the
outcome, though our sound experiments
certainly won't stop there.
What are Necessary Evil's musical and
non-musical influences?
I think the primary influence on our music
comes from the work of other artists. Certain songs can easily inspire us with
their sound, delivery, or concept. We are music lovers and listen to anything
that appeals to us—ranging from pop and EDM to deathcore and grindcore.
Personally, I’m particularly fond of industrial metal and dark electro.
However, inspiration can strike from anywhere: movies, TV series, anime, or
books. Ideas can also emerge spontaneously. One way or another, a part of who
we are is presented in every our song.
Could you please share your personal views on
religion and god?
We treat positively whatever helps a person in
one way or another, and negatively whatever holds them back and prevents their
growth. Thus, everyone can answer
for themselves what faith means to them. We believe in ourselves, our will, our
potential, and our strength. Only this enables us to move forward.
Can we expect to see some gigs across the USA
or Europe in the near future?
We really want to perform in Europe, the US,
Asia—anywhere, really, where our music can be heard and appreciated.
Unfortunately, there are just two of us and we have no support, so organizing
something like that isn't feasible for us at the moment. For now, Necessary
Evil remains a studio project, but who knows how things might turn out in the
future.
Lastly, when can fans expect something new
from you? A music video, single, or documentary perhaps?
Thanks for the question. The new material is
coming much sooner than you think. It will be a new single in the vein of our
older work with the focus on industrial metal with a refreshed live sound that
I’ve been working on lately. You’re going to love it, I guarantee! We also have
another new 5-song EP in the works; production is already in full swing. It
will serve as a sort of counterpart to *Curse* and will be titled *Blessing*.
I’m sure it will surprise everyone just as much as *Curse* did. There are no
concrete plans for a music video right now, but that’s only for the
moment—we’re still actively maintaining our YouTube channel.
Thank you for the interview. Is there anything
you would like to say to your fans, supporters, critics, and our readers before
we wrap up?
Thank you for the interview. We rarely get the
chance to speak with our audience and share more about ourselves, so it is a
great opportunity for us. To our audience: we love and appreciate every single
listener and subscriber. We really value your feedback—please leave plenty of
comments, and don’t hesitate to send us a private message on Instagram or an
email if our music has resonated with you and you’d like to share your
thoughts. Every bit of support matters to us. Thank you for being with us!
https://necessaryevilproject.bandcamp.com/
