Danava’s Dimensional Retro-Futuristic Sound
Thursday, September 25th, 2008
Headbanging with Help from the Cosmos
Danava has an unearthly effulgence, as if they transcended from a black alabaster heavy metal temple-portal crack in the sky, hailing from a near-distant dimensional retro future. With a name like “Danava,” referencing cosmic beings from Hindu mythology- (Danavas are interstitiary demon-clan members that intervene in sacrificial offerings) how could they not somehow abide at once in the world of the living and simultaneously have one mind’s eye firmly gazing at the stratosphere? Danava’s sound draws from classic heavy metal/ psychedelic influences, from Iron Maiden style spiraling stacked riffs or Atomic Rooster’s macabre death-toll hooks. Throw in a secret echo of the clog-stomp glitter cheer of glam bands like Slade, progressive synth arrangements of Yes or Uriah Heep, and the forlon wailing of Sabbath-era Ozzy Osbourne, and you will start to get close to Danava’s sound. What sets these guys apart from other similar metal inspired rock revival bands, however, is they transmorph these classic influences through their own dark crystal rainbow prism, refracting an interplanetary sound that is distinctly their own. With a new album out, titled “UnonoU,” American tour with (previously B/D featured) psychedelic superheros Acid Mother’s Temple, and a European tour with Witchcraft, Danava has a busy year ahead of them. Beautiful/Decay recently spoke to frontman Dusty Sparkles about tour, their musical aesthetic, and more.’