Pillagery Interview

 

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

We are PILLAGERY and we are bludgeoning primitive Black Metal from Victoria , BC

So far you have been a part of a spit and released a couple of demo's, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on these recordings?  

We pay homage to the old sounds of black metal past in whatever way feels natural to us.  The idea was definitely to be primitive violent and bestial, with cold riffs that bleed in as well.

Both of the band members are in other bands, what is it that you bring into the music of 'Pillagery', that you have not been able to do with your other groups?  

This band being a 2 piece just makes it very stripped down and lets us be very chaotic and aggressive.  

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

Generally Satan, war, medieval torture, castration.

What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Pillagery'?  

It’s a word we made up.. Like when a barbarian horde sacked a village, there was a shitload of rape and pillagery.

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?  

This is the way Pillagery is.

Recently you were a part of a split with 'Goatscrote', what are your thoughts on the other musical project that had participated on the recording? 

We had both gotten copies of Goatscrote tapes before we met and always worshipped that band. Total underrated bestial Canadian horde!  We ordered some cds from them and began corresponding. Asked them to do a split and they were interested. Totally an influence on this band so that is very cool to work with those guys. 

On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of war and bestial black/death metal? 

The reception has been great, people seem to want what we are offering. Fuck this tame polished trend, there will always be an audience for braindead hammering chaos! Huge thanks to WolfKult Religion for taking notice of us and releasing this split.

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

We are currently in the caverns smashing together the LP. You should be able to expect it sometime in 2026. It will be the logical next step down the path of barbarity.

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?  

Obviously this band is influenced massively by bands like MORBOSIDAD, BLACK WITCHERY, BLASPHEMY, ARCHGOAT etc etc. We worship all sorts of metal that is not false and shitty.  

Does Satanism or Occultism play any role in your music?  

PIllagery exalts Satan and defiles all things holy.

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

Hails to all who have supported us! Hail the true underground. Fuck off all fake black metal.

https://pillagery.bandcamp.com/album/pillagery-demo