Project BC — The Third
The title The Third feels deliberate and symbolic. What does “the third” represent for you at this stage of Project BC’s journey?
The Third represents the trilogy of releases that have come out so far, and it very much feels like the completion of a chapter for the band. It feels like we’ve entered the next level of being a touring band with the release of The Third.
This EP is being described as your fiercest and most focused work yet. What changed creatively or personally that allowed this record to hit harder than anything before it?
This EP brought about more collaboration on the songs as a whole band as opposed to one member writing entire songs. This way, we get closer to defining our sound, seeing as our influences are all over the map from member to member.
You’ve cited comparisons to bands like Avatar, Lacuna Coil, and Lamb of God. What elements of those influences resonate with you, and where does Project BC consciously break away to define its own sound?
I would say the variety of sounds, the clean and refined production, and the raw aggression of those influences speak to the band. At the same time, we still want to find our very own BC sound which we continue to fine tune ourselves with each new release. We might sometimes be lighter, more morose, or more groovier than our influences.
The single God of Everything has been turning heads for its raw intensity. What’s the story or emotion driving that track, and why was it important for it to lead this release?
We knew early on that “God of Everything” would be the single, it’s so immediate and direct both sonically and lyrically. The song was mainly written by Masheyti and centers on themes of narcissism and ego, and the people who embody those traits.
From One Last Time addressing domestic violence to the themes on The Third, your lyrics consistently confront real pain and survival. How do you balance vulnerability with aggression in your songwriting?
The balancing act comes from the variety of sounds that we play. The aggression compliments the more vulnerable moments and vice versa. We understand that trauma can be violent but it can also be tender, and we try to reflect that in the songwriting.
You’ve faced major obstacles — the pandemic, health struggles, momentum pauses. Looking back now, how did those forced stops reshape your mindset as a band?
These major obstacles were unfortunate but they also reinforced the drive needed to maintain a band at this level, and truly ensure that every member was truly committed to the band and the sacrifices it requires.
Masheyti, you’ve said: “Every time we were forced to stop, we came back stronger.” What did “coming back stronger” actually look like in the studio while making this EP?
Coming back stronger meant coming back with a renewed vigor of why we want to do this in the first place. We wanted to continually improve our sound and our approach to BC; beefier guitars, more intricate songwriting, higher quality vocal performances.
This record was produced independently and engineered/mixed/mastered by Santino Billie. What was the creative advantage of keeping this project in your own hands?
Time was the greatest advantage to have when creating the EP entirely on our own. We could spend as much time as needed to hone each individual instrument until we had near-perfect performances all around. We also had final say on all production choices which we found highly important.
Following the Black EP and radio play across stations like Rez-olution Radio and KUNM, did you feel new pressure going into The Third, or did it give you more confidence to take risks?
I think more exposure has given us more confidence. We feel that we have a good overall presentation, the only thing that we need to take us to the next level is much more exposure, both inside and outside the Indigenous music community, and we are of course very grateful for the exposure we’ve had so far.
You’ve logged over 50 shows across 8 states, including support slots for In Flames and Havok. How has the road shaped your sound and performance energy going into this new era?
The lesson we’ve learned by playing continuous shows on the road is that you slowly become more attuned to the internal rhythms of each member, so you just develop a tighter sound with each successive show. You also get a better sense of how each member likes to move around the stage; everybody has their own internal choreography, as well as their specific “spotlight” moments for individual songs.
Looking ahead to 2025, including your upcoming show with Adema at the Whisky a Go Go, what can fans expect from Project BC live now that The Third is out in the world?
Fans can expect lots of behind the scenes content detailing our tour, as well as a music video to be released sometime in 2026, as well as some new songs to hopefully be performed live for the first time.
Beyond the music, Project BC is deeply committed to community through the Cat-alyst Music Festival. Why is it important for you to uplift Indigenous and local artists alongside your own success?
It’s important to uplift our peers, Southwest and Indigenous, because we are a fairly small community in the wider US music industry. But there’s still an immense amount of talent coming from here, and not only in metal/rock, and we try our best to reflect that in our festival as well as who we try and connect on the road seeing as there are Indigenous all across the country.
For Indigenous fans and underrepresented listeners discovering Project BC for the first time, what do you hope The Third communicates to them on a personal level?
We hope that The Third can be an outlet for our Indigenous and marginalized communities; for their aggression, their own forms of trauma and family histories, and to just not feel so alone in this world. All of our songs stem from some form of loss, abuse, or marginalization, but they also convey the power to confront these topics in a unique way.
If someone listens to The Third from start to finish, what do you want them to feel when the final track fades out?
I hope they felt that they went on a full journey sonically, that they felt the raw aggression, the vulnerable pathos, and hopefully have some lyrics or melodies stuck in their head. And also leave wanting even more, seeing as it’s still an EP.
Finally, after everything you’ve overcome to get here, what does “success” look like for Project BC in this next chapter?
Success in the next chapter means maintaining a strong online and community presence, continually performing at our highest level, and hoping to have bigger, exciting opportunities to present ourselves to the music world at large.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PROJECT BC UNLEASHES POWERFUL THIRD EP — “THE THIRD” OUT NOW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Towering House Productions proudly announces the release of “The Third,” the newest EP from Indigenous metal force Project BC , available now on all streaming platforms: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/projectbc/the-third
With a sound forged in resilience and sharpened by experience, The Third showcases Project BC’s fiercest material to date. Drawing comparisons to Avatar , Lacuna Coil , and Lamb of God , the EP blends bone-crushing riffs with powerful lyrical themes and haunting melodies. The record’s standout single, “God of Everything,” is already turning heads with its raw intensity and uncompromising spirit.
Produced independently by Project BC and engineered/mixed/mastered by Santino Billie , The Third is the culmination of years of perseverance, passion, and creative growth. From the early success of their debut single “One Last Time” — which tackled domestic violence and survival — to the setbacks caused by the global pandemic and personal health struggles, Project BC’s journey has been one of unyielding determination.
“Every time we were forced to stop, we came back stronger,” says frontwoman and manager Masheyti Romero . “This record is the sound of our return — loud, unapologetic, and more focused than ever.”
Following their 2023 EP Black , which expanded their fanbase and earned radio play across stations such as Rez-olution Radio, KUNM, KMHA, and Overdrive KYAY, The Third marks a new chapter for the Albuquerque-based metal outfit. With over 50 shows in 8 states under their belt, including support slots for In Flames and Havok , the band is now setting its sights on an aggressive 2025 tour schedule — including a June appearance with Adema at the iconic Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles.
Outside the studio and the stage, Project BC also gives back through their Cat-alyst Music Festival , which highlights Indigenous and New Mexico-local acts. “If we can help at least one band get to that next step and not have them give up on their dreams, that’s what we want to do,” the band affirms.
Project BC’s The Third is more than a new release — it’s a battle cry for the underrepresented, a celebration of survival, and a bold step forward for Native metal.
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