Please introduce yourself and the band members briefly?
My name is Luis Zarco I’m the guitarist
Manuel Fuckin’ Metal is the singer
Fernando Trejo is the bass guitar player
Óscar Ibarra is the drummer
Ricardo Rodríguez the keyboard player
What does the band name mean and how do you get it?
It’s composed by two words: “Star” becasuse personally, I love stars and
everything about the space, because the is majestic, beautiful and
powerful and also because I composed a song named Star for my
previous band and is one of my favorite compositions.
In other hand the word "Fire" represents rage, pureness, love, passion,
spirit, hate, soul and a lot of things wich represents perfectly the human
feelings. An the word "Starfire" I think involves everithing we want to
transmit to the people and I think the name sounds nice (hahaha)
Where and how was the band founded?
The band was founded in Mexico City by myself, at first, just as an studio
project but then, I decided to create a band and invite some members to
perform live
Have you played in other bands before?
Yes, I did and the other guys too:
Me, in Ignis
Manuel in Psicofonía (current band)
Fernando in Guarnerius
Óscar in Guarnerius
Ricardo in Sirius
Was it hard to find suitable band members who fit musically and humanely
with the band?
Yes, it was, fortunatelly, I found them, amazing guys, professional
musicans and cool metalheads
What does the band name mean?
A light in the darkest sky (as a metaphor of hope in the hardest moments
of our lives)
What are the lyrics about and who of you is writing them?
I wrote all lyrics and they are about freedom, faith, hope, togetherness
and respect
Which bands inspired you and how would you describe your music to
someone who has never heard a sound from you?
Helloween, Gamma Ray, Rhapsody (of Fire), Stratovarius and much
more..I like to describe our music as the sum of melody, power and
energy and the results is assimilable chorus, positive lyrics and potience
since the beginning until the end of each song
Why should people listen to our music?
Nice question, I'm not sure about the answer, I just know that there are a
lot of talent people out there, but, I just can say that all my passion is
inside of each note, I think somewhere there are guys and girls looking for
honest music with quality, I think we can offer it them
In 2018 you released the six track ep Ray of Infinite Light. How long did
the production last and who help you?
I started In July 2015 and finished at November 2017. It took long time
because as I mentioned in a previous question, the original idea was to be
an studio project, so the voice was recoreded by a session singer, once I
decided I wanted to perform live, this guy couldn´t stay with me and I had
to record again all song with other singer (Manuel) so, as you can see, it
was very hard to find him (hahaha) Gian Granados and Dante Granados
from the band Anima Tempo collaborated with me in the production
Are you already working on new songs and when do you think there will
be a complete album of yours?
Yes, we are working in new songs but in this moment we are focused in
our debut Ep wich was released just in digital format as a preliminary
launching, we are about to launch it in physical format as well and we will
improve the promotion and also we are booking some shows to promote
the Ep and the band.
What was your first concert as a fan? and what memory do you have of it?
My first concert was Helloween in Mexico City in The Dark Ride Tour
2000-2001
It was incredible because I was totally amazed to hear their powerful
sound live
Would you like to play a tour in Europe?
Yes, we would like to play in Europe
What were your live highlights and with which bands did you play?
We have just a few shows now, I think the most important was our debut
in the last April, because we arrived as a totally unknown band, but once
we start, people was totallyamazed and asking for more songs, we have
played with local bands and with "Renascent" from Finland
Have already resulted in friendship?
Yes we have a lot of friend on the local scene
With what do you earn your money except with the music?
I am demand planner in a International japanese company
Manuel sings with other bands in barrooms, is a singing teacher and is
working to create his own studio.
Fernando works in an office also.
Oscar also plays in barrooms and he has his own music academy.
Ricardo works as a professional musician also playing in partys and
barrooms
How important are social networks to you as a band?
Nowadays it’s very important because everyone in the whole world can
access to our music and even to much more information about the band,
this interview is a perfect example of how close we can be of each other.
What would you want to achieve with the band?
We would like to play around the world, to be a reference of the metal
scene of our contry and to share a message of peace, freedom and
respect around the world
What do you think about the metal scene in Mexico in general?
We have a lot of talent here, in all metal styles and I think the world is
watching how we are growing in this matter, we just need more support
from international promoters and labels, they should give themselves the
opportunity to look to Mexico, they won't be disappoint
Maybe you can recommend some bands from your area?
Anima Tempo/ Divine Sword /Archetype/ Jet Jaguar/ Winter Haven /Anna
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PERSONAL QUESTIONS!
Where did you grow up and how was your childhood?
I grew up in México City, my childhood was filled with football, video
games, scraped knees (hahaha), guitar and spending my time with my
brothers, cousins and friends
How was your time at school that you were more of a good student or the
restful clown?
I used to be naughty but always with good notes
How did your parents react when you started making metal music? Did
they support you and how do you feel about your music today?
They always supported me. I feel totally full in my heart and soul.
Would you be successful in making music as a musician?
I hope so, (hahaha) that's the purpose
Are you someone who loves the hustle and bustle of the big city?
Or rather looking for peace and relaxation in nature?
I hate noise and hustle (haha) I’d prefer a peaceful place to live in
Do you play sports actively or are you more a passive spectator?
I'm a busy man but I try to run an least once in a week and sometimes, I
play football with some friends
When it comes to your physical well-being, can you cook or let it do it for
you?
I prefer someone cooks for me (hahaha)
What does your environment tell you about your passion for metal (friends
/ family / colleagues)?
They have always supported me, they like what I do and the way I do
How do you see the problem with those who hate on the Internet and have
to advertise their mental garbage in anonymity always and everywhere?
I think it's a free world and everybody can express their own opinion, if
they decide to hide themselves in anonymity I just can say "not everybody
has the gift of bravery"
What do you think about the internet in general? A blessing or a curse?
It depends of each person and the thougths and feeling in its heart.
A good person will look for good things, to learn and to grow and probably
to share good things. A bad person will be looking and sharing bad things
that harm our socity
What would you like to do personally in your life?
I would like to travel around the world
Mexico
A friendly land, tequila, delicious food, the most amazing beaches, warm
people and in the near future the land of a new metal wave!
Austria
Beautiful landscapes, peace, green grass, flowers, mountains and lakes, a
magic place to live in
Tacos
Delicious, with salsa (a lot)
Caramel Flan
I'm not a big fan
Mezcal
Perfect with mexican food
Templo Mayor (Huēy Teōcalli)
Prehispanic Mexico, our culture, our ancestors, our history and identiny
Iron maiden or priest judas.
Judas Priest
Blind Guardian or Symphony X
Symphony X
Vacations
In would like to visit, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, Finland,
Denmark, Iceland
Family
My treasure
Helloween or Edguy
Helloween
Movie or series
Both
Your 10 best albums of all time favorites.
Walls of Jericho – Helloween
Symphony of enchanted lands – Rhapsody
Power plant – Gamm Ray
Elements Pt, 1 & 2 – Stratovarius
Prophet of the last eclipse – Luca Turilli
The metal opera Pt. 1 & 2 – Avantasia
The gates of oblivion – Dark Moor
Painkiller – Judas Priest
Ecliptica – Sonata Arctica
Keeper of the seven keys pt, 1 & 2 – Helloween
The closing word is yours?
“A cosmic symphony delights our eyes
While telling the story of the perfect design
And reveals to people all wonders created
Showing hope from darkness
As a ray of infinite light”
Keep Shining!
STARFIRE
POWER METAL
FROM
MEXICO
answer by Luis Zarco
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