INTERVIEWS
We are greeting Black Cult group, without doubt one of the most gloomy musical one from Croatia. Please, introduce yourselves, relate some facts about your early stage in music. What roots were you prompted to choose such extravagant musical style?
Greetings Atmosfear and all your readers. I’m Morbid, singer of Black Cult. We played black metal music since we were maybe fifteen, or even earlier. I personally grew up on heavy/hard rock in my prime school. When I was 9 or 10 years old, I already got some early Iron maiden and W.A.S.P. albums. That’s where it all started but I was always drawn to darker musical styles. When the early 90ies Scandinavian black metal scene emerged, we were hooked totally. Since then we are fans and create similar music ourselves.
Why were you attracted in such unusual music based on the trend «the gloomy aesthetics»? What is the Satanism theme for you?
I’ve always been attracted, as I said already earlier, not only to dark, horror music, but also movies, comics and literature. So it just all came together with black metal perfectly. Soundtrack for my life. I was raised as catholic Christian, but already in my early age I rebeled against the church. I’ve just seen through them, their lies and funny fantasy tales, but there was this character that they all feared and hated. It was Lucifer, and as in most stories, villains are the most interesting characters, as well as the best looking ones. There I took inspiration – in that character, on many levels and it keeps inspiring me up to this day. There is nothing wrong in seeking knowledge and being your own god, while the only thing the church wants is to manipulate your minds and take your earthly goods in the name of a non-existing deity and completely distorted interpretations of spiritual realms.
Do you have a cover song to « Kingdom of the Worm»? Solo single by Motorhead band? Why did you choose this cover song? Do you have any other ones?
Yes, we choose this song as it fitted to our style both musically and lyrically. The interesting thing about that cover is that just a few days after we recorded it Lemmy died, so some people thought when we put out the song that we made it as a tribute to his death. We actually recorded it earlier and did so as a tribute to the whole band. We covered Burzum’s “Jesu dod” on our first album “Neo-Satanism”. We like doing covers, especially for our live shows. We covered many bands so far: Ulver, Satyricon, Dissection, Mayhem just to mention few.
What way do the black metal style develop in Croatia? What musical genres are the most popular in your country?
One of the first black metal bands in Croatia was Castrum. It was the original band of our drummer, producer and songwriter Insanus. They had big success at that time in Europe as well. Later, there were more various bands and projects but only a few survived to this date. Insanus and myself had also another black metal band in the early years that later managed to conquer Europe as well. It’s called Gorthaur’s Wrath. Nowadays, there are a few left beside us, but every now and then some new shadow emerges. Frozen forest, Voloh, Their, Dark Omen, Zvijer… just to mention a few. In our country the most popular genres are pop and folk mostly, music for the masses. Nevertheless, we have a huge number of metal fans that keeps on growing, so we hope to take over one day.
What are the features of Croatia audience from others? What countries did yore visit? Do you have a joint concert with any musical group?
Croatian audience can be very extreme and go crazy, which is great, unlike most European crowds unfortunately, who in my opinion are spoiled. They have big bands playing in their towns every few days and they have seen it all already, or at least so they think. That’s why it’s not easy to get support when you are a smaller band. Also, if lots of people show up, it can then be hard to animate them. Last weekend we played in Sweden and it was an amazing show – the Goteborg crowd went berserk. I think that we, as an eastern European band, have that so-called special energy or magic and it gets to people. So far, we played mostly in Croatia, Slovenia and Sweden with Black cult. There are plans for other European and eastern countries as well. On March 11th we’ll play for the first time in Bosnia at “Balkan metal meeting fest”, so we are very excited about that. We did a few joint shows with our home town bands Voloh and Czaar.
What musical style had a great impact on your world outlook? Do you have the influential figures in the history of music?
In my early age it was rock and heavy music, then I went to more extreme genres. These days I listen to almost everything if I like it and if it gets to me. If I had to choose, then Black metal definitely had the biggest influence. When I was a kid, I was fascinated with Blackie from W.A.S.P., people who created the 90ies Scandinavian black metal scene. Jon Nodtveidt, Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Nergal, Danzig, Hank III and Lana del Rey would by my heroes.
Did you face with negative situation to your creation and your attitude to it? What roots are you inspired to find new ways in your creation?
Not that much anymore. Back in the day, we had some fights with local football hooligans or skinheads, received some threatening emails from Christian youth leaders and such, but those days are gone.
Just life itself, and I think a lot about death as well, mostly books and movies but I have a huge imagination too.
Relate about your albums «Neo Satanism» and «Cathedral of the Black Cult» what are the united and distinctive features?
Neo-satanism was our first album that created a path to follow. It was true black metal, more in the vein of the early years, but it still had various influences. Cathedral brought Cult to a new level both musically and when it comes to production. We put a lot of effort to create a modern black metal album, especially when it comes to sound. We also tried to keep the “best of” elements of black metal that influenced us while adding elements we think would serve a greater purpose. We succeeded in creating a masterpiece for the new aeon. I can say it with pride and the worldwide reviews speak for themselves.
What are your hobbies apart from the musical sphere?
Various: gym, martial arts, hiking, spending time with our dogs, cats, and various other animals that some of us live with, Dungeons and Dragons (yes still a geek and proud), reading and watching movies, tv shows. You gotta be updated with a good new horror out there.
What is about your plan? What performances are is very hear future? Whould you lice to visit Ukraine?
Plan for this year is to promote “Cathedral of the Black cult” as much as possible. So far we had some shows and have other shows already confirmed, but are always looking forward to a new booking. Ukraine for sure, our label is from Ukraine and they did a great job. I think a lot of people there already heard of us, so I think it’s about time for a materialization.
Finally, Your wishes to our readers.
Thank you for reading this interview and keep the flames of the Underground burning!
If you’ve never heard of BLACK CULT this is your chance to rectify that. read this interview and check them out further afterwards.
Interview was prepared by ANDERS EKDAHL (Battle Helm)
We all come into music with our own baggage. We want different things from the music. How does the vision you had for the band when you started compare to the vision you have for the band today?
What is this band really all about? What do you want with your music?
We are a relatively young band, formed in 2013. Individually, before Black Cult was formed, most of us had their own bands, some of which started creating music over two decades ago. What I can honestly answer you is that when we started we where just fans playing the music we liked.
Later on we had those label deals, tours, managements and so on, but you know how the music business works, especially nowadays. You have to be ready for a lot of compromises if you are a young band and in the end they all just want your money. They chew you and spit you out and before you know what’s going on, they have another band. We are beyond that with Black Cult and we never formed a band for money or fame. Black metal is bigger (and always was) than the mundane things this world can offer. You could say that now we made a full circle – we’re back to our roots – creating and playing music just for the pleasure of it. We are always open for every option that comes our way, but we keep it underground where we feel at home. Our music is the art in itself and has a soul of it’s own. That is our greatest acheivement.
Is there a difference in people’s attitude towards you if you don’t come from a cool place like
LA or NY or London?
-I guess you should ask them this question. We don’t care what most people think. If they are attracted to our music, then I think they wouldn’t care much even if we came from another dimenison.
When you release an album that get pretty good feedback, how do you follow up on that? How important is that I as a fan can identify album to album?
-We just work on the promotion as much as possible and deliver the music itself to our fans with as much energy as possible during live shows. We have no boundaries and follow no rules when it comes to creating a new album, even different songs on one album. We keep it dark, but when it comes to musical inspiriations for our songs, there are no limits.
What is the biggest challenge in the creation of an album? How do you write the really cool songs?
-I always try to inspire Insanus who writes all the music with my lyrics and the other way around, so we
work very good as a team. I try to make good stories and poetry that will inspire his music even more. At other times I get inspired and envisioned by his music and then I write even better. It all starts with the two of us. If we manage to challange and inspire ourselves, then we have a formula.
I saw Dave Grohl’s documentary about Sound City and it made me wonder what it is about
analogue recording that you don’t get with digital? Have you ever recorded analogue?
-We never recorded analogue, technology keeps on progressing and we follow. Simple as that, nothing romantic or nostalgic for us.
What is it like to sit there with a finished album?
-It’s a great felling if you are truly satisfied with the final result. You created something bigger than yourself, something that will outlive you. I think for every true artist that should be the ultimate goal and pleasure. It is your mark upon eternity.
Do you think much what people will think of it?
-No, not at all.
How important are the lyrics and what message do you want to purvey?
-It’s all up to the listener once again, the lyrics tell their story and get you fully connected with the
whole vibe, I think. There are also examples in a bands like Rammstein, most of the people have no idea what they say, but they are still great. In black metal, I would say it matters for the most. When it comes to our lyrics, some of them are just stories that are more or less based on mataphors, while the others are more philosphical. The message is simple as always: be your own god, have no limits and remember that the villains are the best characters in most of the stories.
Ever since I first got into metal the art work has been a main motivator in buying a record. What part does art work for album covers play in the world of the band?
-It is important for sure. It’s like when you buy a good comic or a novel. I agree. It calls to you, but then again, don’t always judge the book by it’s cover.
When you play live do you notice a degree of greater recognition from the fans with each new time you pass through town?
-We have a very faithful fan base that keeps on growing, so they always know what they can expect from us. We take care to deliver a greater and bigger show every time. So far, we are successfull in that aspect too.
What do you see in the future?
-I see death before us all, but until then, let’s make life worth living every fucking second.
“We might say that we are the most well-known black metal band in Croatia.(…) We brought the old spirit to the present times… (…) Satanism is our life philosophy… (…) it’s not always easy to stand behind an anti-christian band or philosophy… (…)” – BLACK CULT
Interview was prepared by Musashi (for Metal Centre)
Musashi: Your previous album was titled “Neo – Satanism”. What is a “neo – Satanism?” Is it a modern form of Satanic religion?
We’ve been inspired both musically and lyrically by the early 90-ies Scandinavian black metal scene. When we decided to record the album inspired by that period, we also choose the title that suited the philosophy of those bands and that later inspired us in many ways.
The title was a tribute to those times. We brought the old spirit to the present times once again, so Neo-Satanism was a perfect title to express what we stand for.
Musashi: The lyrics on your albums are clear. Do you worship the devil as a personal being? Do you belong to any church satanic? Do you believe in black magic?
You can say that, but still there are many metaphors as well. We believe in ourselves above anything else and Satanism is our life philosophy not a religion. We don’t belong to any group whatsoever. Magic is out there in many forms, you can again say that it could be best described as a metaphor but as A. Crowley used to say: “everything around us is magic and every single deed or action is a ritual”. In that perspective, one might say that magic is real, it depends on your perception of the world and things around you.
Musashi: Croatian extreme metal scene is not well known in Poland. Can you recommend any bands from your country?
Ashes you leave, Gorthaur’s Wrath, Castrum, Voloh, Czaar, Kryn, to mention only few.
Musashi: Have anti-christians in Croatia any problems? In Poland, After the 89th year, the Catholic Church has grown to strength. There is the Catholic Committee To Fight With Sects. Sometimes (but seldom) somebody (Christian visitor of show) lodges a complaint with court for offending religious feelings, after some metal-show. But mostly, this case ends in nothing. And as it is in Croatia?
Croatia is for the most part also a catholic, radical country, so it’s not always easy to stand behind an anti-christian band or philosophy. Our city “Rijeka” is not that radical, so we get by without problems. Except for a few threatening emails, but that was years ago. I think people are starting to wake up. Slowly but surely.
Musashi: You play technically difficult music. Was hard to complete the line-up with such good musicians?
Not at all, as we are veterans on the scene, so our close circle was always there around and we managed to form a steady line up pretty fast. It’s standing unchanged up to this day, with the exception of a lead guitarist who moved recently.
Pavel: The musicians of Black Cult also play in many other bands. I know only ASHES YOU LEAVE, whose album “The Inheritance of Sin and Shame” I reviewed in the pages of Born To Die magazine many years ago… How do you share the time and above all, the idea of arrangement between so many bands?
Some bands are not active any more, some are on hold. In any case, all the members of Black Cult have other bands and projects at the moment. We manage it since it’s our passion and when there’s a will, there’s always a way.
Musashi: Do you play a lot of concerts? Did you play outside Croatia? How do the audience react to your music? Do you remember any particularly successful performances?
We play only select shows and prefer festivals. We play outside Croatia as well, we always have a very good response when we appear live. Our last show at Goteborg/Sweden was a blast. We know how to burn it down when it comes to a live show and people react to that.
Musashi: Do you think already about the next album? Do you have any musical ideas associated with it?
Not at the moment. We are still in the process of promoting “Cathedral of the Black Cult”.
Musashi: Are you satisfied with the cooperation with the current label? Does Another Side Records gives you adequate support?
We are very satisfied so far and hope to continue that cooperation for years to come.
Musashi: What is the position of the Black Cult on metal scene in Croatia and the region? Are you famous band? Judging by the quality of your music then it should be.
We might say that we are the most well-known black metal band in Croatia. But that is also due to our long history on the scene with other bands/projects from the past. Metal in Croatia is mostly underground in general, but we don’t mind it. We are satisfied with where we are at the present moment.
Musashi: Are you satisfied with the music video for The Witches Dance? At present would you create this video better?
The video was made by Igor Maister and Maisterwerk productions for the most part of it. We’d like to take this opportunity to mention and promote this guy who is the main video producer for metal bands in Croatia. We are more then satisfied, what might be added would be a few extra scenes, but we did the best with what we had and could at the moment. Keeping the new ideas for the next video which might come up soon.
Pavel: Many Poles go on vacation to Croatia. How they are perceived as tourists?
Croatia is a tourist country for the most, so I guess we perceive them as any other tourists that visit Croatia every year.
Pavel: Ok. Thank you for the interview! The last word always belongs to the team…
Thank you for your time and support! Keep the underground flames burning!
What is the difference between a cult and a religion? The difference is simply that the latter has more members than the former. Assuming that most people are more often stupid than they are smart, it follows that a cult generically has more value than a religion. Nonetheless, being a follower is always the weaker, yet admittedly safer, path. Black Cult is an underground band from the Gulag of black metal, Croatia. The band has recently released an album called Cathedral Of The Black Cult through Metal Scrap that fans of black and death metal need to hear. To that end, Ali “The Metallian” reached singer Morbid for an interview with such conviction that when the singer offensively exposed his personal ignorance in answer to the last question of the interview the Lord of Metallian Towers nonetheless graciously proceeded to publish the conversation anyway. – 20.05.2017.
Interview was prepared by METALLIAN
METALLIAN: Let’s do this interview! There are more mentions of and references to Satan in Black Cult, its titles, lyrics, music and imagery than there are lies and fabrications in every sentence Donald Trump opens his mouth and belches, than there are gonorrhea bacteria in ISIS leaders or inbred mutant genes in the Saudi royal family, which is only exceeded by the inbred incestuous genes of the trailer dwellers of West Virginia and Kansas. How real is this Satanism? Is it a fun imagery, is it designed to annoy those around you, is it a devoted religious fervour or a combination of all of the aforementioned?
MORBID: (Laughingly) a very detailed question. We are inspired by this character and the whole story coming from those old texts, among many others, there’s no doubt about it. I remember those early ‘90s when the third wave of black metal was on its rise. It was something new on the scene, presented in such a direct and provocative way especially with all those church burnings and murders plaguing the various band’s backgrounds. We were there too, in our country which was at war during that time. We were having our own issues, but mostly with ourselves, not with the law. Young kids totally into black metal, creating our own world with our music. The reason we started the whole thing back in those early days is still driving us today: making music that we like, express our true selves and in every possible way fight against Christianity and any other organised religion. Of course, when I say fight, it means through music and stories. We are not terrorist, maybe philosophers, but ready to die for our convictions if necessary. Why do I say we are ready to die? It’s not as if we want to die, but coming from an extremely religious and, for the most part, right-wing oriented country playing black metal music here is still a somewhat dangerous and provocative thing. We think all religions are a thing of the past. We are bothered by the way they all still exist and trouble people today, but Christianity is at our front door and that’s why we focus on it for the most part. It’s not so safe to play black metal here. I was raised as a Catholic and had to fight my way out of the whole dogma, which happened at an early age. The Bible, as far as I’m concerned, is as real as Lord Of The Rings, and it’s fascinating that people still kill in its name in the twenty-first century.
We are inspired with the dark side as it is the only good thing coming from that book if you have a brain to think with. The reason we mention all those names and references is because we are the pillar within our country of what black metal stood for in those early days in some other countries like Norway or Sweden. It is a perfect music to express inner darkness – you can interpret this as you like. We are doing it for the pure pleasure that we receive from it and love what we feel for music in general, money or fame play no role for us. Fighting this primitive and hypocritical society is like our (un)holy quest. That way we want to keep the flames of black metal burning, dare people to think with their own heads and have some good time in-between as well. We don’t care if so many bands use the same imagery all around the world, we think that’s great. Even mainstream MTV musicians started using this symbolism lately, but in their case I think it’s fake and trendy, for most at least.
METALLIAN: To start, what is neo-Satanism?
MORBID: It’s our way of bringing back that early black metal soul alive in both music and spirit. You might call it a fourth wave or whatever, but we want to keep the tradition, at least when it comes to our country, which misses those kinds of metal bands nowadays. When it comes to other countries, we want to spread the flame there too, don’t get me wrong, but first you have to be king in your own domain.
METALLIAN: Is your brand of Satanism the opposite of Christianity and, if so, does it validate the historical accuracy of the existence of Jesus Christ?
MORBID: Yes it is. No one can be certain of that. We didn’t live there and then and every written word can be subject of abuse, rewriting and fact reversing. If he was a real person, he wasn’t the same person the Bible claims him to be. His name and ideas were definitely used for manipulation purposes of the various hierarchies through the past and still are today.
METALLIAN: What do you think of Croatia? As an individual are you nationalistic? Does that mean you hate Serbs and Muslims?
MORBID: A beautiful country with lots of stupid and primitive people, unfortunately. The worst thing is that they are in charge of the government and media. Then again, it’s my birthplace and I’ve been lucky to have the most precious individuals surrounding me here that I would die for. I consider most of the people on this planet little more than vermin. I don’t discriminate people by their nationality, race or even religion. I have various people that I can call friends or brothers, even if they are religious, as long as they don’t impose their ideas or personal folk stories upon me. If they don’t try to judge me, I look upon them as any other. Good or bad with all the shades that go in-between. I either accept them or I don’t and that’s the whole point behind anyone. I try to empower and improve myself daily and I don’t have time or energy for selfish hatred which reigns in the world today. I focus on myself in the best way possible and people from my inner circle. Life’s too short for anything else.
METALLIAN: Musically, the band’s songs are world-class and top-notch black metal. How come you are Croatia-based? Shouldn’t your music suck a lot and you incorporate mih and tambura to prove you are devoted to mother Croatia and get girls?
MORBID: (Laughs) thanks for the compliment, seems like you know a lot about our country and mentality. Well, turbo-folk music is big here but not that big. Croatia also boasts a huge metal fan base and a relatively big scene. We try to influence more people and make it grow even more. We have girls anyhow, no problem on that front either. We are Croatia-based as we all live here. Croatia has many ancient instruments, tambura is not that old. You might say it’s getting abused in music. It can sound really good actually, if we talk about real Croatian folk which is something entirely different than retarded turbo-folk.
METALLIAN: Which bands have inspired Black Cult musically? Which bands have inspired Black Cult to not be like them and instead produce high-quality music? What else, outside music, inspired the band?
MORBID: As I mentioned, We are mainly inspired by the early ‘90s black metal bands, but also with many other various metal and non-metal bands, far too many to mention here. The only thing that we don’t want to sound is like some early true black metal bands that had the so-called “necro sound.” It doesn’t make any sense to make black metal with such poor sound quality today. Even those bands that did it back in those days did it for the most part because they didn’t have better options or knowledge. Some people are still nostalgic about that sound, but today it doesn’t work anymore and there is no magic behind it. We are inspired by various readings and movies, but also life itself.
METALLIAN: Speaking of the band, could you highlight the notable history or milestones of the band? Is there a leadership within the band or does everyone contribute equally in democratic fashion?
MORBID: We are still a young band, even though all the individual members have a long history within the scene. A highlight would be our first live show, since we never planned to appear live in the beginning, but the best is yet to come. Insanus and I are responsible for all the creative activities of the band and others do their part when the time comes for live action.
METALLIAN: In my review I described the band’s music as a “combination of Slayer’s Show No Mercy and Seance’s Fornever Laid To Rest.” Your reaction?
MORBID: Well, a strange compartment, but I guess it’s all in the ear of the listener.
METALLIAN: One particularly impressive aspect of the band is the lead guitars. Is incorporating these a conscious decision or a function of the band’s influences and they just come naturally?
MORBID: It all came out naturally to Insanus who is the main person behind all song writing ideas and production.
METALLIAN: Disappointingly, Black Cult bows to clichés and includes a cover version on The Cathedral Of The Black Cult. Why?
MORBID: We don’t see it as a cliché, but even if it is in your opinion, we as fans ourselves like to play and cover other bands. It’s all about what we want in the first place. We don’t care what others think of it when it comes to that.
METALLIAN: Is the band an active entity? How often do you play live, rehearse, write new music, etc.? What is next for the band?
MORBID: Yes it is. We rehearse on a weekly basis. A new album is planned as well as a few additional live appearances, since we are still in the phase of promoting ‘Cathedral. Maybe new videos as well. We play only selected live shows or festivals, no tours.
METALLIAN: Finally, why is Metallian the world’s best website by far?
MORBID: If so, then good for you, keep the flame burning.
Интервью подготовил David Déniz Plaza (Necromance Web Magazine #39, 2017)
Welcome to Necromance Digital Magazine pages!! How did Black Cult originally form?
Hello to Necromance and all your readers. In 2013 Insanus approached me with a demo version of a first song with the idea to do the guest vocals. I agreed and upon hearing the rest of the material, I was so impressed that I’ve decided to record the whole album. Insanus agreed and the rest is history.
How would you sat the sound of “Cathedral of the black cult” has grown / changed since the reléase of your first album “Neo-Satanism”?
The first album was more in the vein of the early 90-ies Scandinavian black metal, while “Cathedral” sounds like modern, present day black metal should sound. I wouldn’t say we’ve grown, but we rather decided to make both sounds purposely the way they came out to be. First we went back to past and then we returned to the present time. We are nevertheless proud and satisfied with both albums equally.
Has the way of composing songs between the band’s work changed a lot?
It’s been the same for the most: Insanus does all the music and production while I make lyrics and vocals. The exceptions are the additional lead guitars by Brentini Alen aka the Fallen on “Cathedral” and guest vocals on “Dark Matter” by Karlo of Kryn.
What bands have really influenced you since you first started out, and why?
Mostly, the early 90-ies Scandinavian scene. They had that darkest and rawest sound at that time and yet evolved into more melodic tunes later on, at least some of them. We grew to love both directions and this sound inspired as a lot in many ways.
How would you describe your sound to someone new to Black Cult?
Black metal for the new aeon.
What’s the history behind the cover artwork? Who made it?
Insanus did the cover artwork. It represents what we stand for, the Black Cathedral to say it shortly. You can judge this book by the cover, I guess.
And what about the recording process for the album?
Insanus writes all the songs and once they are ready I nail the vocals in his studio “Dungeon”.
The process is always the same and works perfectly for us.
How did you end up working with Another side records and how would you say they helped to the band until now?
We approached them via e-mail and they did all the rest. We are very satisfied. They are a professional label and did a great job for us concerning both promotion and distribution of both the album and the band.
How do you feel about the reception of the album?
It’s been very satisfying so far, great reviews and a lot of positive publicity for us.
Has this given you anything to think about when writing the next album?
Well not that much. We feel proud and I could say that we are even more motivated to work on new songs, but other than that, we don’t need much approval from others (and never did) to continue with what we do.
It’s always good to read inspiring reviews but it’s not something that we need to be driven or inspired by.
Anything you would like to add to finish the interview? Any message to Spanish readers?
Thank you for this interview and your time. Keep the flames of the underground burning and hope to see you in Spain one day.
Thanks for your time. Tell us about your band and what you do for your band.
Thank you for the interview. Black Cult was formed in 2013 by Insanus who creates all the music and myself who does all the lyrics.
To make it to the point, we play black metal – the way we see it nowadays, but also fully influenced by our heroes of the past.
When did you decide you wanted to be in a band?
It was back in 1997 when Insanus and me (again) formed our first band together – “Gorthaur’s Wrath”.
At that time, Insanus was already in a famous Croatian black metal band called “Castrum”.
What is different about being a musician than you imagined?
Most of the things are spot on – I get to satisfy my urge to create music that I grew up with and always liked.
On the other hand, when it comes to the music industry, that is something completly different. Once you’re inside you might get
dissapointed and/or frustrated, but these days we do what we do for the pure pleasure of it and we are no longer
concerned with success or fame.
What gear do you use and why?
Various, depending on the musicians we work with or the sound we want to achieve.
In the end of a day, I think it’s all about the ideas and the equipment is secondary, at least for us.
What music do you listen to that would surprise people?
We have very different musical influences, so I will speak for myself only.
For me, there’s only two types of music: good and bad. Beside metal I listen to whatever gets to me, emotionaly and
mentaly – Lana del rey, some electronic stuff, Aphex twin, Prodigy, Misfits, Marilyn Manson, just to mention a few.
How do we find your music and merch to buy?
You can find it on our official web sites or the web sites of our labels. You can also buy it at our live shows.
How did you get a record deal? Or do you want a record deal or are you DIY?
We sent our material to various black metal and metal labels worldwide and then we choose the best offer.
What bands do people compare your music to?
Well, it’s a bit hard to say as our first album is like the best of the early black metal, while our second album is more technical and progressive.
I guess you can find everything from early Mayhem up to new Behemoth and Emperor within our music.
Are you pro Spotify / streaming services ? Or do you think it hurts sales?
We don’t mind it as long as it reaches people. We try to be everywhere.
What’s the ultimate goal for the band?
To create great music that we would like to hear ourselves more often.
Will we see you tour?
Not in the near future, sadly. Most of the band members live in different countries now, but we do have plans for a few selected shows every year.
Who would you love to tour with?
Behemoth would be great. My friends from Sweden, “Voodus” just released their album “Into the wild” and it Would be great to tour with them.
Maybe also my favourite new band from the states – “Carnifex”. We acctually had the offer to tour Russia together but we were not able to do so at that moment.
What is your favorite song of yours and why?
Worship the beast.
It has it all and it’s a straight to the face black metal attack.
Why should people take the time to listen to your band over the thousands of other bands?
We have created riffs that capture the best of black metal since it’s early days up to the present and I personally didn’t heard any band alike.
What are your favorite music websites labels podcast etc?
Our label, Metal Scrap Records, of course, and all the other labels and sites that promote good music.
Is imagery important to you? Do you judge albums by the cover?
For us it’s very important. And I do judge by the covers sometimes, which is, admittedly, not always the good way to do things. When I was younger I would
buy only those bands that would attract me with their image or intersting cover artwork. Of course, later, as you grow, you learn that while appearances
can have a deeper meaning, sometimes it’s just for show and can be a complete failure.
If you could choose a cover song your band mates would hate what would it be?
Ha ha good question. Maybe G.G. Allin’s “bite it you scum”.
Is the record or live show more important?
The record is the most important thing for us. A live set should be an interpretation of the same.
Name 3 people dead or alive you would want to play your music for.
Jon Nodtveidt, Euronymous and Dead – those being some of my biggest influences from the early days. Also, I always prefer the dead rather than the living.
Lemmy Ozzy Dio and Rob Halford in a cage match who wins?
Since Lemmy and Dio are already dead, and Ozzy is half way there, I think Halford would victoriously just drive with his bike through a pile of corpses ha ha
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