Interview: Paul Visser (Vocals/Guitar) of Black Orchid Empire (Video/Audio – 2025)

Carl Fisher 1 min read

When Black Orchid Empire release new music, we all pay attention. They create huge, memorable rock music that combines heavy-hitting savagery with intense melodic beauty. Their technical, fearlessly complex grooves and gigantic sing-along choruses have already earned them a widespread fanbase.

It’s not just on record though either, as they are a ferociously tight live band. Having toured Europe and the UK extensively, supporting Skunk Anansie, HED P.E, INME, Cellar Darling and Black Map as well as festival slots at Download, Standon Calling, Tech Fest, Teddy Rocks and Planet Rockstock.

Following on from album releases with Long Branch Records and Season of Mist, the band have now signed with a brand-new label and have released the song ‘Angelfire’, the first single from their upcoming album. The single release also comes ahead of their highly anticipated Spring UK tour.

We spoke to guitarist and vocalist, Paul about the new single. Not just delving into the creative process but finding out more about the band’s long-term plans and why it is so exciting. We also talk about how Black Orchid Empire have got to this point in time, the work that goes into creating something, being so ‘hands on’, and so much more.

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