Iätön Interview

 

1. For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the musical project?

Hails! Woewrb here answering the interview. Iätön is a new Black Metal band founded in autumn 2022 a.y.p.s. We write our lyrics in Finnish language and the band consists of two members: Woewrb (vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards and songwriting) & Penetreichtus I (drums, clean vocals and mixing).

2. Recently you have released a demo, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording?

It's just Black Metal with keyboards and influences from older 90s bands. For example, I've been listening to a lot of old Gehenna records (First Spell, Second Spell and Malice) over the last few years and they've had an impact. I just wanted to make something different compared to my other bands and make new music. I think good black metal is always based on tradition. You take influences from here and there and once you get the basics down, you can potentially make something that you can call your own creation.

3. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band has explored so far with the music?

Here is a short description of the demo's lyrics:

"Strigoi. Levottomat kuolleet...". My vision and feelings of the northern Carpathians in a poetic way. Just a lyric in classic bm style, glorifying darkness and all things obscure. The mist in the mountains and the bloodlust of the children of the night.

"Portit pohjolan näkyvät". This lyric has been made in collaboration with the drummer. Original lyric was written by me and later the drummer did his own version. A tale about darkness, of the northern lights, our own mortality and how we feel about it. 

4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Iätön'?

I was looking for a suitable band name and I wanted it to be at least a little bit original. And since we write the lyrics of the songs in Finnish, I also wanted the name of the band to be in the local language. The english translation of it is Ageless. 

5. Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the demo?

On the cover of the demo, I've used this image of a troll's face on a rock in the middle of snow and trees. For me personally it symbolizes the dark forces of nature. It is related to the theme of nature mysticism, which I have used in my band's lyrics before and will continue to use in the Iätön band as well. In nature there are some special places and this picture was taken near one of them, a gorge in Hyrynsalmi, Finland that is named "Hiidenkirkko". One translation could be "A devil's gorge".

6. Currently there are only 2 members in the band, are you open to expanding the line up or do you prefer to remain a duo?

We have been looking for other members, but so far we have not found suitable musicians to complete the line-up. It's not a problem to record with only two members, but of course we would need a full line-up to play live, for example.

7. Recently 'Altare Productions' released the demo on cassette, can you tell us a little bit more about the physical version of the release?

Iätön "Loitsutulet" tapes are pro-dubbed on high quality BASF tape and the audio is especially mastered for tape duplication, maximizing the dynamic range. Limited to 100 copies. I like the end result, which is a bit rougher on the cassette version.

8. On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal?

As of this writing, the demo has been out for less than two weeks. Nothing like that so far heh, only some good comments from friends and acquaintances.

9. What is going on with 'Hatespirit' and 'Serpentfyre' these days?

I have written new material for both bands, but they are currently inactive. Only time will tell if something new will be released.

10. When can we expect a full length and also where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?

We will continue to record our songs and maybe release a new demo next year. However, there are plans to record a full-length album after that.

11. What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

I mostly listen to Black Metal and Dungeon Synth, Dark Ambient, Industrial. Also some old Heavy Metal, Death Metal, Experimental music and nature sounds. It can be said that these styles of music are my influences. Some records I have lately been listening are: Trolldom "Av gudars ätt..." & "I nattens sken. Vond "Selvmord", "The Dark River", "Green Eyed Demon". Control "The World of Lies". Ymir - "Aeons of Sorrow". Waeltaja (WLTJ and The Frozen Kingdom) albums.

12. Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts? 

A journey into the dark... Wild and ominous nature. Only the strong survive. Hail Satan! Thanks for the interview.

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