The PHIL BOZEMAN (Whitechapel) Interview

Nik Nocturnal talks with Phil Bozeman of Whitechapel
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[@Yourmomnow]

I almost forgot to watch "SUICIDE SILENCE - "Unanswered" w/ Phil Bozeman - Mitch Lucker Memorial Show" today.

[@tjwest2605]

Along with "Destruction of a Statue" cover by Jonny Davy

[@brady_bigbear]

@@tjwest2605everyone always mentions the Phil performance, and rightfully so, but damn did Jonny kill it too.

[@burritoman6816]

This comment is so fucking real

[@TakeaSwigBro]

@@brady_bigbearthe Danny Worsnop one was actually nuts, way better than it had any right to be

[@jenyoung831]

Legit my daily prayer

[@decimateeviscerate]

Phil wasnt lying when he said Whitechapel was going brutal again, the new single fuuuucks so hard!!!

[@Tragic_TV]

This man’s vocals are so brutal and he has one of the cleanest talking voice

[@Whopperwhopper420]

He lowkey fine af too

[@ttungstenn4842]

@@Whopperwhopper420dude has the screams of a demon, singing voice of an angel and looks like a model. Crazy

[@lalakuma9]

And you can still understand the words when he sounds like a demon

[@lucasschroer5251]

“I’ll let you listen to some of it” HOW ARE YOU SO CALM.

[@sKinCollector]

Orphan mentioned You love to see it

[@DamagePlanas]

Gutturals? Going back to the roots? I didn't expect such good news. Now I'm hyped for the new album!

[@Boymentation1994]

Believe it when we see it!

[@WarriorEsoteric]

Back to redundant growling with zero emotional depth, there is already a thousand bands doing it to the extreme

[@Boymentation1994]

@@WarriorEsoteric just want that old deathcore sound back

[@WarriorEsoteric]

@@Boymentation1994 it’s going backwards to evolve into the band that created Kin and completely separated themselves from the rest to just go back and do a “Deathcore” album with wall to wall gutturals about bodily fluids and random edgy sh*t

[@kriticalkritic]

@@WarriorEsoteric Kin is their best album so far. I'm hoping they create more music like it.

[@mamosixx878]

Kin and the valley are geniunly two of my fav albums. I love the variety of disgustingly heavy + melodic cleans. Suprised when people say they don't them that much. But each to their own. Stoked for the new record!

[@givenspade]

10000% agreed. The Valley is a top 3 album for me!

[@henrikswanstrom9218]

The albums are cool, but majority of Whitechapel fans started listening to them during the This is Exile and Era of New Corruption albums which is why that's the sound that stuck. Kinda is the same thing with all bands that deviate with their sound down the line. Ask fans of Linkin Park and it will always be Hybrid Theory and Meteora, for Slipknot fans it's self titled and Iowa et.c. Must be one of the most frustrating things as a musician. Develop and evolve your sound and fans get mad because it doesn't sound like X anylonger. Release the same album year after year and you're uninspired cashgrabs with no creativity (Metallica, Iron Maiden et.c.) You can't win. It's incredibly hard for bands to re-imagne their sound entirely and keep their fanbase.

[@givenspade]

@@henrikswanstrom9218 that definitely makes sense. I only started listening to Whitechapel a few years ago around the time that The Valley released so that could be why I'm biased to that album

[@bbschroeder7125]

Oh absolutely 👍 I Will Find You is one of those songs that is so good it gets me emotional

[@andrewmeyering7343]

I may be an exception. I found them during This is Exile. But I'll jam The Valley as much as that album. I'm just happy Phil can ACTUALLY sing and made it all blend really well. I can't complain about how they have evolved over time with their sound.

[@ratykat]

Stoked to hear Phil talk about Orphan, I've been jamming them so much since I found stages of grief last year. I didn't click with the vocals at first but I listened a couple of times and now I'm hooked. The sheer anger and pain and fury is just palpable.

[@Clarkib777]

That shit is the diary of a psychopath haha

[@vokillmonsta2825]

This is Exile was one of the first deathcore records I've ever heard and I remember how my stupid 14-year-old brain just couldn't get enough of it. How can something be that brutal and raw but still catchy and well produced. I listened to it on repeat, daily.. And it was such a dope gateway into so many other bands I started listening at that point as well. I was literally obsessed by that album so I can't wait for the second chapter.

[@mack7170]

The drumming on that album was sooo good

[@heavymetalkid5715]

I never heard of orphan before And now I’m hooked Thanks Phil🤘

[@Xeroforte]

They're pretty good for a band that fucks over band mates. PeelingFlesh is much better imo.

[@bryanhamrick304]

Orphan is so fuckin sick

[@yogiyahya35]

One of the vocalist ( who do the high scream ) is my favourite 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@noyourwontgetnonecdsbck8191]

​@yogiyahya35 better than despised icon? 😮

[@yogiyahya35]

@@noyourwontgetnonecdsbck8191 i love Despised Icon, too 😆

[@nikogeorgiou335]

I dit not expect Phil Bozemzn will be so chill.

[@itsokay6684]

the amount of times Phil said "like" XD

[@gPudgy]

That's a generational thing lol

[@isahucin2191]

Saw Whitechapel live a few months back and Phil sounded unbelievably massive, blew the whole room away.

[@HimothyBurton]

I will never forget the first time I saw whitechapel, I thought they were these big bad tough dudes. Out walks Phil, being like 5'4" or something doing insane vocals. Shit had me and my buddies dying, we didn't expect it. RESPECT TO THE SHORT KING 🐐

[@mack7170]

This is exile was such an influential album for me when I was in late high-school years. The drumming was super ahead of its time in this space.

[@squallloky]

gotta say Despised Icon came first and killed it, pretty sure it influenced WC to some extent

[@beatsbyodin1054]

36:29 I’ve seen spite his energy is through the roof when you see and experience what magic they put out in records

[@orb000]

I am ready to be destroyed by the new album. I need it now

[@maddyleaf]

Omg, when he mentioned the highs from Orphan I literally went "YESSS THATS WHAT IM SAYING" so fucking loud in my little lonely apartment. That vocalist sounds fucking psychotic. It's kinda the same with the old, old vocalist from Thy Art - the one on the Infinite Death EP - Just pure psychopathy. Or even the guy from Admiral Angry. It's something I'm really missing from the more modern bands in Deathcore. They're talented vocalists for sure, but I miss that RAW, in your face, almost too scary feeling I get from old deathcore. It's like the hardcore aspect, the energy part of deathcore, kinda disappeared with time, and new deathcore almost turned into technical deathmetal. I want more stuff like Orphan and PSYCHO-FRAME. Super stoked for the new Whitechapel.

[@spippydabippy]

ive listened to Phil's performance of Unanswered over 100 times, and I know that for a fact. I wish he would record it with them, but I also completely understand why not.

[@Jens_Roadster]

I am really looking forward too this album!

[@TYLERtheMAGGOT1]

So many deathcore vocalists are doing low gutterals because of Phil Bozeman. He pioneered/popularized gutteral lows. One of the greatest deathcore vocalists of all time.

[@senbonzakurakageyoshi92]

They are also doing cleans cause of Phil too.

[@Isuckatvideogames210]

Going to see whitechapel with Lorna and kublai khan in October! Super pumped to see the gaming legend Phillybo there

[@MysteryArchives]

Not gonna lie I am effin stoked on a sequel to “this is exile” first time I’ve been excited for a heavy album in a long time.

[@garcyuh]

The most relatable interview ever in trying to adapt to social media LOL.

[@MonicCM-24]

Watched his interview on the GARZA PODCAST and it made me love this guy even more.

[@PokeKid96]

Shout out from Knoxville, TN. Love you guys!

[@StevenBiggsMaxwell]

I've got tickets for Sept 22nd so I'm stoked to hear there will be more than one new song!!!

[@heavymetalkid5715]

I learned how to do vocals from whitechapel This guy is the best

[@givenspade]

I love how half of this was phil being an old head about social media the section of phil talking about nick’s background got me rolling

[@5790cmc]

Watched this yesterday, but came back to say that I saw Spite live last night and can confirm that Darius is 100% unhinged on stage. Dude was absolutely bananas. But then at the merch table meeting fans he was all smiles and super nice. It was definitely fun metal things there.

[@Zach23k]

Always great to hear Nic talk to Phil again!

[@papageek6626]

I loved this interview so much

[@ChronicBreakdown]

Can’t wait for the new Chapel stuff. I’ve loved the last few albums but I’ve been waiting for a return for the heaviness of the first couple albums.

[@dilloncooper1080]

Great interview and I’m stoked for some new white chapel BIG TIME now

[@dylan.8924]

I absolutely love The Valley and Kin. Can't wait to hear the new record!

[@TimmyTurner421]

Awesome interview and yeah Orphan is an insane band. Happy to hear Phillybo is fully committed to produce a super brutal record in the vein of This is Exile with lots of highs and gutturals. I've been craving for this Whitechapel sound despite the latest albums being very good in their own right.

[@KaashUp]

I'm sorry that I missed this live!! I was exhausted af.. It's really great to see this conversation with the OG and stoked for new Whitechapel. I live for the impossibilities* of Phil's writing and pet selfies

[@larider6449]

Can't wait to see white chapel at the diamond ballroom this September!

[@Checkoutbetweenthesoulandeye]

Shoutout from knoxville whitechapel are one of the goats , we look up to these guys , much love . Watch out for between the soul and eye in the near future , we are getting our first album together . Much love , god bless.

[@skaterdude8044]

THE KING IS BACK!!!!!

[@drdouchenozzle3556]

Yesssss!!!!!! Fucking loved seeing them last year!!!! Absolutely dream come true seeing them live and the blow up lately has been crazy!!!

[@Kinetic-Tone]

Phil is a super chill dude and I like his sarcasm haha. Great interview guys 🤙

[@nickcrazedstaber2592]

The Intimidation Factor Is Such a Interesting Thing to think about. Some bands that are just Straight Heavy Just don’t hit as much when they’re just standing There and Moving around like Lorna Shore Imo. But When I saw Whitechapel, Spite and Meshuggah…. Holy fuck it was more heavier than I thought because Like Jen’s from Meshuggah. He just stands there and headbangs but the way he looks and Just Screams Really Gets through To you.

[@mitchmetal5073]

I think Phil is one of the coolest dudes, he seems so chill, lol.

[@Bjornsguitarspecials]

Phil is such a chill dude

[@juliusbushiv2904]

This is exile is the best DeathCore album ever made

[@backstabbath2690]

Subjective of course but This is Exile is amongst the best ever. I’m personally more partial to Reclaimer but I’m of the opinion that SoI are probably the most rounded DC band just because of how well they incorporate other elements be it brutal, melodic, technical, emotional, etc.

[@dstokes8484]

This has me pumped for some new shit! Also, as a fellow Tennessean, I can recognize another TN non-country way of speaking when I hear it. Lol Whitechaple representing the Mid-South!

[@alienfortytwo]

Whitechapel is one of the bands I'd listen a fully clean rock record from. Melodies on Valley and Kin are just so good! But hey I'm excited to see some heavy as fuck nonsense too

[@Elizabethrc1990]

I am so excited for the new album. Possession is still my favorite Whitechapel song. That song is legendary and Phil is doing so many cool things vocally there I think. I love how Phil mentioned Bone thugs. I would love to see Phil do a metal verison of Its All Mo Thug or Body Rott. Thank you for this interview. Made me laugh and I love all your videos! Keep having Phil on please❤

[@trin9264]

100000% my favorite song as well. That whole album is such a fuckin banger I can't wait!!

[@senbonzakurakageyoshi92]

Phil trying to figure out Niks room had me dead 😂

[@IREDDITONCRACKED]

Im so fucking happy. I feel like a lot of the bands i grew up with say theyre “going back to roots” and just barely hit the periphery of what we hope for. But specifically whitexhapel is my favorite heavy band and this is exile was one of my favorite records. This is kind of what im riding on for 2024 tbh 😬

[@coleG112]

With the reversal of satanic lines into almost "brutal heavenly" lines, instead of live goat sacrifices they gotta have live goat births

[@maximumuseless5679]

lets hope they restock each albums in thier store when they drops the new album !

[@crossman6924]

I'm only a year older than Phil and I totally understand his older-style way of viewing the internet and social media.

[@Tragic_TV]

6:04 “Why would you ever listen to this” 🤣

[@ChristopherCunningham-hd7xq]

Thank you for being you Phil. You know what’s up. 🫡🔥🖤

[@bolillo5013]

Gotta love Phil

[@robparnell8479]

I had the most surreal experience while listening to Orphan. Id heard two tracks before this point, dying light and hourglass. I decided I wanted to hear more and heard some more tracks. Then the one-two combo happened. I heard the song mag dump and was utterly horrified. It's brutal, insane and unhinged. I like the song, but those lyrics bro. After i'd gotten over what I'd just put my autistic brain through, I carried on. The next song I heard was porcelain. Holy shit fuck. One f the most beautiful songs I've ever heard in my life. It's more metalcore-ish, but I couldn't help but think of Lorna Shore's pain remains. That, 5-10 mins was a rollercoaster for me!

[@thincreator3483]

So Im not the only one that knows of Carcosa

[@tylermoseley7492]

I used to play house shows with Kublai Kahn in 2008. They’ve been around for a while!

[@dualityofreality1240]

Good Ole Whitechapel! Always loved these guys! Definitely looking forward to the new album! Taking it back to the old school! But with a modern twist! Sounds great! Can’t wait! Oh and just as a side note; I absolutely loved what you and Dickie Allen did with the song Pain! F***ing brutal! Fantastic sound! I really dig it! And I really think you two should do a full album of that kind of sound together! I think it would be amazing! Do it!😎👍

[@jhall1980]

Can't wait!

[@jasterbobafett555]

Far Beyond Driven is soo heavy. Great call out!

[@EPÏKUS.MUSÏC]

🤘😁

[@TrueBlueAndrew]

Kin was released in 2021. I need some new Whitechapel PLEASE!!!!!

[@kalebquinn9365]

When I saw spite with whitechapel that was a nasty show man

[@rednexium4100]

I would love to see him react to immortal disfigurement

[@MullilluM]

Philly Bo! Lets go!

[@michaelreusser-er4ls]

Hell fuck'n yeah that's my favorite album this is exciting and I can't wait it's going to be hellishly brutal

[@MMerdoc715]

Orphan goes hard, my guys! Check em out.

[@rainershinefishing3311]

Phil mentioning MXPX unlocked core memories haha

[@meshuggah921]

Domination by Pantera still slaps hard af during the ending breakdown.

[@EPÏKUS.MUSÏC]

It does! Oh man, the test of time!

[@winterfire4545]

Made my day!❤

[@capitolc4430]

YO0O~ SOUNDS LIKE PHIL SHOULD HAVE HIS VOICE & VISA VERSA😂🤣😅

[@henrikswanstrom9218]

This is Exile is GOATed. Hoping we get a modern interpretation of that album.

[@Thanoswasright11]

Can’t wait for new album I think my current fav is the 3rd one new era of corruption

[@Codmobilefan2023]

11:43 sounds like will ramos from lorna shore

[@stryctn9yne13]

Will WISHES he could sound as good as Phil

[@AveMortvos]

It honestly depends on how low the vocal is for me. I can understand up to a certain point. When you reach tunnels, we're just along for the ride imo lol.

[@claytonmitchell5685]

I can't get over Phil thinking memes started like 7 years ago

[@embracehorizons]

God damn I love them Tennessee boys!

[@ragnar5588]

Make Whitechapel fast again!

[@Thanoswasright11]

🐐

[@lubitz161]

Jersey Shore, Whipchapel, Suckabong and Cobra Clan 🔥🔥🔥

[@steve-ocreep7434]

Phil is tha GOAT 🔥🙌🏾

[@Ashleighh999]

This might be an unpopular opinion BUT talking about the "fast rapping going into a heavy part" *Personally* it might not fit on a Whitechapel album, but i would KILL to hear Fronz x Phil collab on a song Two legendary vocalists imo, make it happennnn

[@thomasheller1167]

Nik I hope you are enjoying Orlando. I am from Sarasota. I love it down here!

[@nickshepley2566]

Am I the only one who thought Phil looks like Music Is Win now Idk

[@MullilluM]

Dunno if I will be able to unsee this now lmao

[@nickshepley2566]

@@MullilluM Oops 😅

[@PleaseForgiveYourself]

Oui

[@Just1dfex]

Awesomeness 🤘

[@TheSavagel1fe]

SUPPORT ORPHAN

[@Tonjit41]

the highs on that new song are a massive improvement to phil's sound imo. i always felt they were lacking but i was sort of blow away.

[@andremasghati852]

Fuck yes Orphan shoutout

[@xxnovatitanxx326]

That's an ASTRO headset....Phil be gamin 🫡😎😎😎

[@neinorb]

Жаным Фииииииллл❤❤❤❤❤❤❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 let them coooook! деушімед) Whitechapel алға❤️‍🔥

[@JjsWorld77]

Hey Phil don't hate on Facebook. Was cool to see u on Instagram

[@corinagherasim5273]

Whitechapel's show at a festival from my country got cancelled😢

[@RandallRyderJr.]

You are not wrong about his cover of Unanswered ❤

[@Trohawkk]

"this is our heaviest album we've ever made." If you want peace of mind on that promise, one of the songs is about mammoth, obese demons gorging themselves with food and making the poor and needy eat their shit. You wanted brutal and dark. I'm not fucking around.

[@430silverado]

Nik, homie always got a place to stay in melbourne if passing by. 5 min from downtown. Die hard nocturnal and metal fan. Lol. By the whitechapel is the greatest band in history Love Phil and have seen whitechapel 5 times from Miami, ft Lauderdale to Orlando.

[@Shredxcam22]

Fuuu. Highs and gutturals. Bring it

[@Blake4625kHz]

BRASS KNUCKLES 🎶THAT FUNKY KNUCKLES🎶