Srd Interview

 

1.Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording and release of the new album?

We were also in the process of booking a promotional tour for our third full-length album – we are touring as we speak – with two fantastic Slovenian bands Britof and Ater Era. We've also been booking summer shows and show for the 24/25 club season.

2.Recently you have released a new album, musically how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?

In our opinion it’s far better written and executed than the previous two. We again did some instrumental experimentation as with previous album Ognja Prerok (2020). Srd has also been known to use our own native, Slovenian language, but what we've added this time is that we've written two songs in a very specific Prekmurje dialect. And what has probably influenced the new sound the most, is our recent line-up change which has brought new ideas and development to the music and band work.   

3.This is also your first album in 4 years, can you tell us a little bit more about what has been going on during that time frame?

Like I mentioned before, there was a line-up change in the band which has proven important and we've also decided to change our visual concept, including our new logo.

4.Some of your lyrics cover Left Hand path themes, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in the dark arts?

I've always been keen on the dark arts, but the question is – what are we even talking about when we say something like that? To me it is the point of unconventional, of what is not established and of what a lot of people think is dangerous to a certain extent. It's also a way to not live a dull life and not be afraid to experiment and try to see a different angle of things. There is a practice which I'd like to be reserved about and keep it to myself. That is why I have Srd to express it in an unconventional way, yet now acceptable with quite a many. So, I'll keep the practice to myself, but you can get a glimpse of it in our live performances and in the lyrics sang. 

5.What are some of the other lyrical topics and subjects the band has explored over the years with your music?

Mostly our own history, different manifestations of death and how to approach it and achieve peace with it to a certain extent.

6. I know that the band’s name means 'wrath' in Slovenian, how does this name fit in with the musical style that you play?

I wanted a name for the band that would express the aggressiveness of our music, yet on the other hand not be limiting to the process of creating. 

7.What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance?

There have been quite a few shows in the history of the band that I consider great. Those who have performed before will probably understand that what makes a great show is mix of different things: good sound on the stage and in front of it, audience – not necessarily big – that understands and digs the thing that you are doing, the people you work with at the venue or festival etc.

There is a worldview and philosophy behind it, but I wouldn't do it justice by describing it. It's a wild west, rock'n'roll, at some moments spiritual, then again very flesh like and limited, and this limitation celebrated.    

8.Do you have any touring or show plans for the new album?

As we speak we're on a tour promoting vragvmesiton with two fantastic Slovenian bands: Britof and Ater Era. Shows are also booked for the summer and we are currently booking shows for autumn and 2025.

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

There has been support from all around the world, but I think that since we use our own native language which is not easy to understand it is a certain limitation. We're open to produce and album in lingua franca of our time and we'll see what happens then, but then again, maybe we won't and our language will be our own limit to the world outside. It's not about reaching and satisfying the world, if it stays the way it is, with only a handful of shows a year and no world-wide tour, we're perfectly fine with it. 

10.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?

To be honest, I don't know. I've always been open to different kind of music and arts and not limiting myself with what I like – If i like something I don't mind what genre it is – and the same goes with creating. Creating should be an open process without boundaries; therefore we'll see what happens.  

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?

Taake and Misthyrming for using their native language and being fantastic in doing so. Slow-paced black metal, rock'n'roll, punk, stoner and Slovenian folk music if we speak of genres.

There are two artists that pop to mind of what I'm listening at the moment: Kaelan Mikla and Prayers. Kaelan Mikla's Undir köldum nordurljosum and Prayers Chologoth, for example.   

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

I'd like to thank everyone who's supporting Srd. At the moment we're on tour with Britof and Ater Era, come check all three of us out.

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