How important do you think your appearance and image is when it comes to being in the music industry?
- Music is first and foremost a form of emotion and expression. Appearance and image can be part of the music, but it shouldn't be more important than the essence of the music. In metal music, appearances are often used as a way to create an identity - a visualization that reflects the style, the energy of the band. But for me the most important thing is the performance on stage and the music itself.

Can you tell us about the tattoos you have and their importance for you?
-I have 3 tattoos. One is my daughter's name, one is my drum setup , and there is a skull in pain. I got it when I was really high, but it turned out okay 

If you could run the country for one day, what would you change and why?
- I would support projects that make art and music more accessible. A cultural policy where musicians can work more freely and independent artists can be supported would be great! I would also start free music education programs in every city.

What would your ideal day consist of?
-I get up very early in the morning, then I sit down at the drums and complete my daily routine. I read as much as I can and I love to write as much as I can.

If you could tell your fans one thing, what would it be and why?
- “May music change you, liberate your soul and keep going!” Because music is one of the most powerful things that connects people.

How would you answer the question who is Metal Charm and what are the differences between you as a music artist and you outside of music?
- Metal Charm is a band with high energy, a band that pours their emotions into music, a band that truly lives on stage. I am a crazy burst of power on stage, but off stage I am a calm person. Music brings out my more wild, free side.

What was the first record or song you bought and why?
-The first album I bought was Manowar-Louder Than Hell. Because it was my first step into the metal world and it ignited my soul.

What would you say to someone who is thinking about becoming a musician and entering the music industry?
- If it's in your heart and you really want to live with music, never give up. The road can be hard, but the feeling you get when you're on stage playing under those lights makes it all worth it.

If you could collaborate with any other band/singer/musician, who would you choose and why?
- I would love to work with Gojira, their sense of rhythm, riffs and songwriting process is incredible. Creating a track with them would be an amazing experience technically and creatively.

If you could write a song from history, what would it be and why?
- I would like to write Metallica's Master of Puppets because it's iconic both musically and lyrically. It's one of the essentials of the metal world.

What are the things that bother you?
- Selfish people, people who only make music for commercial purposes and people who don't understand the importance of the creative process bother me. The essence of music should be to make you feel and connect.

If you were to write a book about yourself, what would be in it?
- I would talk about my musical journey from the beginning, my backstage stories, my biggest inspirations and the crazy adventures we had on our tours!

What's in store for the rest of the year?
-We just released our album but we are working on other stuff and we can't wait to visit more cities soon and share our music with more people.

 

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When did you decide that a career in music was for you?

- The first time I picked up a drum was the moment I discovered the rhythm inside me. I started with pots and pans as a kid, and then everything became clear when I got my first drum set. Music became a way of life for me, not just a hobby. The first time I went on stage, I felt how the adrenaline and the energy of the crowd resonated through me. That's when I understood: Nothing else could make me feel so powerful.

 

Who are your musical inspirations and why?

- Dave Lombardo's aggressive techniques, Tomas Haake's complex rhythms and John Bonham's way of expressing his soul have been great inspirations for me. Each of them brought a different energy and perspective to the music. They guided me in terms of destructive speed, rhythmic innovation and stage presence.

 

Can you tell me 3 things about yourself that people don't know?

- Off stage I'm a very calm person, contrary to what most people think, I like to meditate.

- Sometimes I play guitar to take my mind off things, but not many people know that.

- One of my secret passions is to discover the best coffee shops in whatever city I'm in!

 

 

Which song best describes you and why?

-“A Biased Side” is the song on our last record that I think best describes us. The feeling of emptiness inside us is all around us in every field. It's like everyone is saying something but no one is really living, seeing, feeling.

 

What is the best concert you have ever done and why?

-About 1-2 years ago we played in Istanbul as the opening band for “Agathodaimon”. We really had a lot of fun at that concert.

 

If you could perform at any venue, where would it be and why?

- I think playing at Wacken Open Air is the dream of every metal musician! Playing on that stage means leaving a permanent mark in the metal world. It would be great to breathe that atmosphere and play in front of thousands of passionate metal fans.

 

What has been your best achievement so far and what would you like to achieve in the future?

-We are not where we want to be yet. But we have a big goal for the future: To go on a global tour and meet our fans all over the world!

 

Can you tell me a story from backstage or after a concert?

-We have given many concerts in our country in the past years. In some of them we supported concert organizations, equipment, promotion, bands performing etc. The drummer of a band asked me for drumsticks. This was a band that was going to perform 

 

What do you love most about being a musician and why?

- The power of music to unite people is one of the most fascinating aspects for me. At concerts, thousands of people feel the same rhythm and shout out the same song at the same time. It's a great feeling to be a part of that.

 

What would you be doing if you weren't doing what you are doing now?

- I would probably be in production or teaching something related to music. I don't think there is any other area of life that I have found myself in completely, except music.

 

What is the best concert you have ever attended as a fan and can you tell us about it?

-I think I was around 17 or 18 years old. I went to a King Diamond concert and it was the best concert experience of my life. I don't remember ever being so moved.

 

What would your ideal festival lineup look like and why?

-It would be a festival with At The Gates, In Flames, The Crown. I love each band individually.

 

What would you say is the best advice you have ever been given?

- “When you play the drums, you have to feel the soul, not just the notes.” I heard this from a master and since then I don't just play the rhythm, I live it.

 

What things make you happy and what things annoy you?

- A good jam session and chatting with the fans after the concert makes me happy. What annoys me is people who don't put soul into music; the technique may be perfect but if there is no emotion in it, it is incomplete.

 

What do you like to do when you are away from music?

-I walk a lot, it helps me clear my head. Sometimes it makes me realize how much we think about things in life for nothing, how sad we are... It makes me realize these things.

 

Do you think social media and the internet is a good thing in the music industry?

- Absolutely! Social media is an incredible tool for independent musicians to make their voices heard and interact directly with their fans. It used to be hard to reach a big audience without a record label, but now everyone can get their music out to the world. Of course, the internet has its downsides too - information and content is consumed too fast, some artists don't get the recognition they deserve.