Beyond Ye Grave Interview

1. Can you give us a brief history of the band?

Fall 1999 – Birth.
Fall 2002 – Debut demo record was unleashed
Spring 2003 - Beyond Ye Grave split up. Since 2003 I played in a few black metal bands.
08.07.2007 - Rebirth. New demo recorded.
Fall 2007 – Debut album – “Raping the creation of god” is recorded.
Winter 2007 - Debut concert in St. Petersburg
Spring 2008 – Three way split “In nomine Satanas – First curse” is out.
07.11.2008 – Sir Northdark leaving the band after gig.
05.12.2009 – Sir Northdark leaving this fucking world.
31.01.2009 – Raping the creation is out!

2. How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before?

This is the fast old school Black Metal in Swedish style. Here in Russia our fans named our band - Alcoholic Satanic Commando because we are totally fucking drunkards, ha ha!

3. What are some of the best shows that you have played so far and which crowds would you say are the craziest or best?
Two latest shows were the best in band’s concert practice. These were awesome gigs.
I vomited beer to the crowd be twin proclamations. Of course we were drunk but we played our songs very well. It was Alcoholic Satanic Madness on the scene.

4. Are there any plans for a U.S tour?

We will be glad to make a tour outside Russia. But it is very difficult. Our band not so famous in USA and Europe. So if some people have an interest to bring us to Europe, America and Asia fell free to contact us.

5. I read on your website that one of the band members committed suicide, what effect did that have on the band?

Yes. It was Sir Northdark, also played in Northdark, Taniniver, Cerber. He was a brilliant composer! It is very sad that he is gone so young (he was just 19). He was very depressed his last days. Russian Black metal has lost a most talented person. But suicide was his decision, I respect his choice.

6. When I looked at the back of your cd cover I noticed there was a new take on David Lane's 14 words and there was support for 14 words propaganda, does anyone in the band have any involvement with the ns movement?

No! You can call us NS but only under the following conception – Nihilistic Satanic Black Metal. I have some racistic ideas but it is my personal deal. There is no pure aryan blood in the world of today. We hailing the Death of all mankind - black, white, yellow or red – it is no matter. Hail Satan!

7. What are your main influences music wise or non music wise?

My favourite bands – Iron Maiden, Manowar, Judas Priest (Ram it Down, Painkiller, Jugulator), old Kreator, old Mayhem, Korrozia Metalla, Necrophobic, Dissection, Dark Funeral etc. My music inspired by these bands.

8. What are you listening nowadays and what are some good bands or releases that you would recommend?

I totally recommend you some Russian bestial hordes – Inferious Torment, Pogost, Pro Inferis, Storming Darkness, Doomguard, Melkor. These bands are really outstanding! Find a time to check their materials!
And also I recommend you a project’s of our ex-member Sir Northdark (R.I.C) Taniniver and Northdark! His albums are masterpieces!

9. What role does Satanism or Occultism play in the bands music or life?

Satanism is the main reason of BYG’s existence. We are possessed by it. All our themes are dedicated to dissolution of the Demiurgh’s creation. Praise the Chaos!

10. What are some good books or films that you would recommend?

Holy Bible is very interesting book. Also I like H.P. lovecraft, Lotreamon, Marquise de Sad, Koran! Films –bigger part of David Linch’s movies, also Dead Alive, Evil Dead, also films of Russian director Svetlana Baskova - Elephant Green, Head, 5 bottles of Vodka, Mozart.

11. How would you describe the black metal scene in Russia and how would you compare it to other European countries?

A few years ago Russian scene was a fucking shit. Brainless bands with boring music and stupid ideas. There were just a few good hordes. Now situation is better. Now we have a many strong serious bands. Our scene is underestimated. I hope some day our bands will be well known in Europe and America, not only in Russia and CIS.

12. Any final words?
Satan, Black Metal and Vodka! – finest way to self-destruction!

13. Thanks for the interview?

Thanx for supporting Beyond Ye Grave! Watch out our new releases in this year!

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