Debrix recently released the EP Tales From The Rabbit Hole , a conceptual work that delves into themes such as confidence, overcoming challenges, and rebirth. Featuring five intense tracks, the work reflects profound experiences and presents a sound that combines hard rock, grunge, and classic rock.
To talk more about the project and the band's future, the musicians spoke with Wikimetal . During the interview, they shared details about the creation of the EP, their musical influences, and the band's next steps.
Wikimetal: You're a relatively new band, but you're already carving out an important space in the national scene. What was the impact of opening for The Calling on your career, both in terms of visibility and learning?
Debrix: It was an incredible experience, without a doubt. Being alongside such a big, successful band worldwide is something we value a lot. At the same time, I think our maturity as a band allowed us to experience this without being overwhelmed. From the beginning, our vision has always been very ambitious, so in a way, we were already prepared for these opportunities.
It wasn't perfect, of course, but we approached everything with great professionalism. The focus was on doing our best and absorbing the experience. It's about understanding how to react before, during, and after moments like these. It was an important step for the band, but just another one on our journey.
WM: The EP Tales From The Rabbit Hole presents a profound narrative, exploring themes such as trust, overcoming challenges, and rebirth. How did the idea of building this conceptual journey come about, and how did you decide to use the metaphors present in the songs?
Debrix: There wasn't a process of ideation about narrative and concept before we started composing. We made many songs in the same week, and this naturally created a connection between the lyrics and the overall mood of the sounds. The themes of the lyrics talk about the consequences and aftereffects of psychological and emotional abuse. Depression, anxiety, serious self-esteem and personality problems. All of this is in the EP in the form of short stories. The figure of the rabbit appeared for a random reason. I raise four rabbits at home and observe them a lot. Rabbits are universal prey, constantly in "fight or flight," always cornered and on the defensive, just like most people nowadays. However, our sound is upbeat, and the narrative of the songs and the EP, despite carrying emotional weight, also brings a transformative plot twist at the end.
WM: With five tracks addressing different emotional aspects, the EP has a powerful impact. Is there a song that you feel is the heart of this work, or that best synthesizes the message you wanted to convey?
Debrix: The way we see it, each sound is part of a whole, but I would say that "Thunderstorm" and "Bullseye" are the most impactful. One for bringing more emotional intensity and the other for its explosive energy, evoking the idea that we are capable of starting from scratch and pursuing life with everything we have.
WM: The reception to Tales From The Rabbit Hole has been extremely positive. How have you been dealing with this audience response? Has there been any special moment with fans or at shows that has stood out for you since the release?
Debrix: We feel that this is starting to happen, not with a specific fan, but with the general public. The last shows we did were different; you could tell there was already a group of people who came to see us, we saw our t-shirts circulating in the crowd and people getting closer and closer to the stage.
WM: In 2025, Debrix continues its rise. What can fans expect from you this year? Are there any new releases, music videos, or tour plans you can share with us?
Debrix: This one is easy, straightforward, and simple: Album composition in progress with many songs in Brazilian Portuguese.
WM: The band combines influences from hard rock, grunge, and classic rock, creating its own unique and authentic sound. Which artists or bands have most shaped this musical identity, and how do you balance these influences with the desire to innovate?
Debrix: We never sat down to define "we're going to follow these specific influences." From the beginning, the process was very organic. Even before we started composing, we were already playing together, and the chemistry was something that appeared immediately. What we bring to the sound are the individual influences of each of us, our personal tastes, and what we consider good music, both in musical structure and narrative.
Our creative process is intuitive. During the songwriting process, insights arose naturally, and only afterwards did we realize what influences were present. The result reflects a very broad scope: hard rock, metal, groove, hip hop, grunge, big bands, and other styles that we don't immediately associate with rock. This diversity genuinely overflows into the music.
WM: For those who already follow you and for those who are just discovering the band: what message would you like to leave about what Debrix represents and about the lessons and achievements throughout this journey?
Debrix: We are manifesting our purpose, sharing our life experience in the form of art. Overcoming great traumas and facing the judgment of the world is very difficult, but entirely possible, and the expectation is that people will connect with our music, experience, and empathy so that they too can overcome their anxieties and manifest their best selves.
