Tom Barber of Chelsea Grin & Darko (US) Interview // Wall of Sound 2023

Wall of Sound's deathcore connoisseur Ricky Aarons sat down with deathcore king Tom Barber to dissect his two new albums for Chelsea Grin and discuss his nu-deathcore project Darko (US) which is taking the heavy music world by storm.
Interviewer: Ricky Aarons
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[@weisshxc]

I just recently started listening to Deathcore, I immediately fell in love with Tom's voice and style when I was shown Darko, found Chelsea Grin and from there I found the older Lorna Shore stuff with Tom, I cannot get enough of his music. Darko and Chelsea Grin have very quickly have made it into my top 5 favorite bands, I only wish I found this music sooner

[@adrianbioscagomez]

Talk to me if you want a really good Deathcore playlist!!!

[@duke8361]

haha, my top 10 songs from spotify for 2022 was Flesh Coffin, Chelsea Grin and Darko :D

[@Rob_Cary]

Check out beneath the massacre.

[@anthonyallen8962]

Nice that your listening to Deathcore now bro, Tom is one of the best vocalists out there. It's nice to see people getting into the craft.

[@BoatLoadOfSeaMen]

Damn! Similar situation to me. I started listening to deathcore in 2020. Hostage was the first song and I was instantly hooked. I heard Darko shortly after. . I love the new Chelsea Grin stuff too. Tom is so talented. It’s crazy that he sounds so different between the two

[@davej.4989]

Tom is so down to earth. Super talented.

[@somebb]

We are all down on Earth.

[@kevinmyles6369]

Tom's an absolute top guy. Love his work with Chelsea Grin, sucha unique voice. Darko is something special. Incredible band that one, very exciting!

[@Wr0zen]

God i fuckin love this man. Everything i see about him or hear from him just makes me look up to him even more.

[@LordOfSweden]

Why was he kicked from lorna shore? seems like a cool guy

[@Wr0zen]

@@LordOfSweden He wasn't kicked. He left to join Chelsea Grin. CJ McCreery was the guy that got kicked from Lorna Shore for sexual assault allegations I believe.

[@LordOfSweden]

@@Wr0zen Alriight but if you google it, it was some kind of dispute, so that's what I mean, like why did he leave

[@Wr0zen]

@@LordOfSweden I'm not sure tbh. Bands have creative disagreements all the time so maybe it was that.

[@LordOfSweden]

@@Wr0zen New vocalist for lorna shore is better tho. But this guy alright

[@DAYKRofficial]

I fucking love tom barber man hes such a chill guy

[@MikeDunne]

I saw chelsea grin live last year and got to meet tom next to the stage before he was getting ready and got to talk to him for a bit, he seemed cool to talk to.

[@adamlucero4783]

Toms such a cool dude. He even went out of his way to give Alex props.

[@WallOfSoundAU]

You love to see it hey

[@jerodcollmar9842]

Tom is the sickest vocalist! My fav!

[@WallOfSoundAU]

The man!!!!!

[@ethankuczynski4636]

Tom is such a G! Huge inspiration for me.

[@corev4lues]

100% he is so motivated and a genuine guy.

[@dillonbouma768]

Him talkin about helping out the smaller, unknown guys for the darko show gives me Trevor Strnad vibes for sure since he was huge on doing that. Also amazing darko is even going to do a live show

[@btgkg9639]

Chelsea Show. Darko doesn’t tour.

[@jasonriley2129]

@@btgkg9639 Tom speaks about doing a Darko show around the 16 min mark. They’re planning to do one.

[@CidicVicious]

This dude has captured my attention 🤘🏿😤

[@corev4lues]

The way they are releasing this absolute banger of an album is amazing more bands should do this great to see 16 songs too. Loved the interview CG have to come back soon!

[@WallOfSoundAU]

Absolutely agree, thank you for checking it out and stay tuned for more!

[@tylerclark1752]

Tom is so inspirational!

[@DannyPatrick]

Great interview. Tom is awesome. Love Chelsea Grin.

[@WallOfSoundAU]

thanks for watching!!!!

[@duke8361]

TOM FUCKING BARBER GOAT 💪🔥🔥

[@WallOfSoundAU]

OATH!!!

[@Durkhead]

Anyone else watching caliber TV receant live over an over?

[@Razziel808s]

Muitos de nós do Core estamos sedentos por shows ao vivo do Darko US. 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 5/5

[@aaronpotton2641]

Tom......please, please come to Manchester uk with Darko 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@antlelauralee]

🖤

[@IAMJetBlaccJae]

🤘💯

[@BrianHeffner]

My guy Tom

[@suncrusherofficial]

Perhaps the mics should be switched for next time brother. The long mic ain’t it audio wise.

[@Helldiver1906]

10:55 yes Alex is best vocals and you too Tom

[@l.shehan.official2256]

Thie is lorna shore band lead singer tom barber

[@CAMOHEADSHOT]

So I take it his mic was off?

[@ColeVickSheepShearer]

Most social media is just filler. I will listen to any music you put out Tom (insane Darko fan)

[@goofygooberknuckleheadmcsp5580]

Is toms mic turned down the interviewer is loud as fuck but Tom is so quiet

[@WallOfSoundAU]

He's a very quiet dude

[@AndreBettinson]

Sounds like the levels on Tom's mic need to be heated up to a comparable level. Unbalanced audio between both of you. Good stuff other than that.

[@WallOfSoundAU]

Definitely noted for next time but appreciate the feedback and you checking it out!

[@fatcully2012]

Darko > chelsea grin

[@DAYKRofficial]

The best thing about CG is tom himself

[@ericplaza5283]

Both of them tho 🤘🏽🔥🤌🏽

[@RiverOvKnives90]

I personally think darko is way better than grin has ever been

[@SammyPaints]

Darko slaps

[@btgkg9639]

If you are planning on going to a Chelsea Grin show I highly recommend spending the money for the VIP experience. The whole band was awesome but Tom was amazing. The rest of the band had to almost drag Tom away from the fans to get ready for their show. Easily the best vocalist out right now as well.