Words and Interview by Amy Driscoll

Brisbane modern metalcore band DIESECT are stepping further into the world they began building with Hide From The Light, releasing a deluxe edition that deepens both the sonic and emotional scope of the original record. Rather than moving on to something entirely new, the expanded release feels intentional, a continuation that acknowledges growth isn’t always linear, and that some experiences deserve more space before being put to rest.

For vocalist Damien Bigara, the project has always been rooted in something more personal than sheer heaviness. Behind the breakdowns and stage energy lies an outlet for expression that doesn’t always translate into everyday conversation.

“There are things you can say in music that you can’t say in conversation,” he explains. That sentiment sits at the heart of Diesect’s songwriting process. Music becomes a form of translation, a way of processing lived experience through melody and distortion rather than dialogue. In a genre often associated with aggression, it’s this honesty that cuts through. The vulnerability woven into each track doesn’t stay confined to the studio either, it finds its way back through crowds, sung word-for-word by listeners who connect with the same internal battles.

The deluxe edition also marks a significant moment in the band’s trajectory. The original EP cycle became their most successful to date, expanding their audience and opening doors well beyond Brisbane. As the band prepare for major European shows, milestones that once felt distant, Bigara admits the scale of it all feels surreal. There’s excitement, certainly, but also nerves. Dreams that once lived on a vision board are now tangible dates on a calendar. Still, he’s ready for it. The momentum behind Diesect doesn’t feel rushed, it feels earned.

That grounded mindset extends beyond their own journey. When asked what advice he would give to emerging bands in Brisbane’s heavy scene, Bigara keeps it simple. “To sum it up, just do the music you want to make and stay true to that.” In an industry where sounds evolve quickly and comparison can be constant, the advice lands with clarity.

For Diesect, longevity isn’t about chasing trends, it’s about consistency, resilience, and self-awareness. Visual identity plays an equally deliberate role in that philosophy. “I’ve checked out bands purely because of how they look,” Bigara admits, emphasising how imagery and stage presence shape perception before a single note is heard. For him, photography isn’t superficial, it builds the world a band lives in. The aesthetic reinforces the atmosphere, extending the emotional weight of the music into something immersive and intentional.

In a city known for producing some of the most intense names in modern heavy music, Diesect are carving out their space with purpose. The expansion of Hide From The Light doesn’t feel like a closing chapter, it feels like a band growing in real time, unafraid to revisit vulnerable places while stepping confidently into larger rooms. As stages expand and opportunities stretch further beyond Queensland, one thing remains consistent: authenticity first, everything else second. And if the current momentum is anything to go by, this chapter is only just beginning.

Watch the full interview below.

Hide From the Light (Deluxe Edition) is out now. Listen on Spotify here

DIESECT – HIDE FROM THE LIGHT tracklisting:

1. HIDE FROM THE LIGHT
2. TOO MANY SCARS
3. PRETTY MUCH DEAD
4. SHURA
5. THERE WAS NEVER LIGHT
6. SUFFER IN THE DARK
7. FOUR WALLS
8. DEATH OF A SHADOW
9. NO HOME LEFT TO FIND