The Mariana Hollow Interview 2010
Sara Letourneau chats with one of the UK’s best up-and-coming bands

These days it’s difficult to say that a band of any kind is unique. Take female-fronted metal for example. There are so many bands of this kind – particularly in the symphonic and gothic genres – on the scene now that after a while, a lot of them start to sound the same. Luckily, The Mariana Hollow has been able to avoid this. Its five members have created a fusion of alternative and progressive metal that’s highlighted by sophisticated guitarwork and the fierce, engaging voice of Rebecca Spinks. Altogether, The Mariana Hollow’s sound is emotive, unpredictable, and complex yet surprisingly accessible – in short, some of the most refreshing music our staff has heard all year.

Metalheads in the UK must think so, too, because The Mariana Hollow has been busy with gigs across their home country all summer. In between opening slots for prog-thrashers To-Mera, eclectic rockers Neon Choir, and the darkwave project The Eden House, the band sat down with Sonic Cathedral’s Sara Letourneau. All five members talked about their debut album “Coma Heart,” composing music, live performances, and what to expect on the next CD. And if you think only the music is interesting, then you need to read on and learn more about the people behind The Mariana Hollow.