Gourmetal Discusses the Craft and Cooking Technique of Music, Dishing Out the Plans Left and Right!
Italian chef power metal go getters GOURMETAL have been cooking things up for some time now. Releasing numerous singles, music videos, with plans to release their debut EP sometime soon! The band discusses their elemental fantasies within the cooking realm with how these matters were cooked up!
1. Where did you get the idea for the band name, you planned it or did it come out just like that?
First of all, thank you so much for this interview and for giving us this platform! As for the name, about three years ago we had a different one. Then, in 2024, I decided to go with a much more impactful name—I wanted something that immediately conveyed the concept behind the project and clearly showed our identity and energy right off the bat.
2. Why did you want to play this genre?
We chose this genre because it’s absolutely my favorite (and of course, everyone else in the band loves it too!). In my past experiences, I’ve always played Death Metal, but I’ve always been a massive Power Metal fan. I finally had the chance to give voice and shape to the genre I love the most.
3. Did you know each other before the band was formed and why did you want to create this band with this particular theming?
Yes, we already knew each other because we’re all from Pesaro, even though we had never played together before. I created the project myself—Filippo Scrima—and then I recruited the other members by presenting them with a fully finished, pre-packaged project, ready to be recorded and brought to life!
4. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?
The band is based in Pesaro. I played for 15 years in Nightland, a band formed here around late 2010. Unfortunately, the local music scene here has faded quite a bit, and there isn't much metal music going on... on the bright side, though, there’s plenty of amazing food and our famous Pizza Rossini!
5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?
I let myself be carried away by my tongue-in-cheek humor about food and life, turning that culinary concept into a full-blown fantasy realm called Gastronia. Here, the chefs serve the realm—because as everyone knows, if you don't eat well, you can't even govern a kingdom properly! The act of eating and food itself are the core of everything, spiced up with dragons, swords, knights, and everything else a fantasy world could dream of. (Oh, and in our kitchen, it's men only—no women allowed!).
6. What are your songs about? (What specific themes do they cover?)
Each album covers a different concept, telling a new story, an adventure, or a crucial moment in the realm of Gastronia. Just like every course of a lunch or dinner needs specific ingredients to complete its flavor and make it unique, we work album by album on distinct themes that all tie back to our culinary-fantasy universe.
7. Do you write your own songs? (Discuss the songwriting process in detail.)
Yes, I write the songs myself—strictly on a full stomach, to keep the whole process as thoughtful as possible and truly unleash my imagination! It all starts with the concept, followed by the lyrics, and simultaneously the music, which is naturally epic and Power Metal to the core.
8. What have you released so far such as singles, videos, albums, EPs, and what can someone expect from your works?
Right now (as of October 2026), we’ve released three singles and two music videos. We’re working hard on our social media presence and, above all, finishing up an EP that will be released by the end of the year, alongside another music video. At the same time, we're working on our debut full-length album to pitch to record labels, as we are currently self-produced.
9. Do you have any new music in the works?
A hundred percent. Beyond the full-length album we're currently preparing, we already have others lined up with well-defined concepts for the future. We've taken things very step-by step since 2024 because there’s a clear, well-structured long-term plan behind the whole project.
10. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?
At the moment, we’re not ready for live shows yet because we don’t have enough runtime in our catalog. However, toward the end of 2026, we’ll head into the rehearsal room with the EP and full-length tracks ready to go live starting in Spring 2027. We don't have confirmed tour dates yet, but we're actively working on it!
11. What plans do you have for the rest of this year?
We’ll definitely be focusing on producing our live show, and at the same time, we'll have new surprises ready to dish out as soon as possible for all of you... if you're hungry, that is!
12. Where can we find you online, listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?
You can find us on our Instagram and Facebook pages, on Spotify, and on YouTube. Our merch is currently completely sold out, but it will be back online soon with brand new items! We also expect the EP to get a physical release before the end of 2026. Thanks again for having us!










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