Adversum Interview

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

In 2015 I started with MDB the Black Metal band Adversum with the purpose to manifest the wrath and voice of Satan.

2.In June you had released your first album, how would you describe the musical sound that is presented on the recording?

Aggressively devastating and nobly atmospheric. There are often changing moments within the songs. From nocturnal melodies to disharmony or from storms to silence. Reflecting our philosophy there was born a powerful sound.

3.Your lyrics cover Satanism, Occultism, and Left Hand Path themes, can you tell us a little bit more about your interests in the black arts?

The lyrics of my songs and my past and present occult workings are two different things. Sure the essence of my ideology covers my lyrics but they are based less on occult/ritual workings but rather on philosophy of life and death. Not to be but to become. To rise and become god of yourself. Satan is the giver of this freedom and power. He is the way to destroy the moral limits. What christians and other subhumans call charity and mercy are elements which restrict and weaken the strong. Not to mention the fucking original sin. According to the development the strong man unleashes the wolf in heart and don’t let be stopped by any borderlines of the mundane worms and their fucking world. Enlightened by the black flame of Lucifer the sons of darkness shall inject their children the sinister blood illumination. It’s our duty to rise over the pathetic status quo and transform it through chaos into a new light.

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

It is the opposite direction and has inspired me as a synonym for rebellion.

5.Currently there are only 2 members in the band, are you open to adding other members or do you prefer to remain a duo?

No, I am looking for a further lead guitarist.

6.The album was released on 'Inferna Profundus Records' are you happy with the support they have given you so far?

Absolutely, IPR did and do a great job!

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

Every feedback and review I have heard or read so far were positive. The only negative point I have read in a review was about the short playing time of the album. But it’s not so bad. We give a shit on standards and decide the length of our albums ourself.

8.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork on the album cover?

The coverartwork unites elements of the song lyrics. Serpent Satan the watcher, Lucifer, Azazel, Samael the rebelling angels. The eclipse of stars and Adversum’s thirteenfold trident as the infernal weapon for total death to this world. The sun behind it shines for a new age.

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

Currently we are working on the next album. The next release will be a single with two new tracks.

10.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?

The most influence was the 90ies Black Metal for the music of Adversum. Religious and occult Black and Death Metal.

11.What are some of your non musical interests?

To enjoy triumphs and victories.

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

Thank you for the interview. Hail Satan!

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Adversum/In The Sign Of Satan/Inferna Profundus Records/2016 CD Review

  Adversum  are  a  band from  Germany  that  plays  a  very  raw  and  satanic  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2016  album  "In  The  Sign  of  Satan"  which  was  released  by  Inferna  Profundus Records.

Grim  black  metal  screams  start  off  the  album  along  with  a  heavier  sound  a  few  seconds  later  which  goes  into  a  very  fast  and r aw  direction  that  also  uses  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  as  well as  mixing  in  a  great  amount  of  90's  second  wave  influences  while  still  having  a  very  modern  feeling.

  When  guitar  solos  and  leads a re  utilized  they  bring  in  more  of  a  dark  and  melodic  black  metal  style  and  clear  vocals  along  with clean  playing  can  also  be  heard  briefly  and  the  songs  also  bring  in  a  great  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  and  some of  the  tracks  are  very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  there  is  also  a  brief  use  of  keyboards  and  the  last  track  brings  in  a  very  ritualistic  atmosphere  along  with  some  whispers  and  spoken  word  parts.

  Adversum  plays a  style  of  satanic black  metal  that is very  dark,  raw  and  melodic  sounding,  the  production  sounds  very  powerful  while  the  lyrics  cover  Satanism,  Occultism  and  Left  Hand  Path  themes.

  In my  opinion  Adversum  are  a  very  great  sounding  satanic black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE "Open  the  Flesh"  and  "Raining  Salvation".  8  out  of  10.

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