For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the band?
A: We are what we want to play, we embrace our nature as ever changing creatures, we try to put all this in our music.
O: This project was born from the ashes of a dying breed. We completed our metamorphosis into what then became Anal Piss Cult. A blend of despair and euphoria. A distant scream approaching, relentless.
So far you have released a couple of albums, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on both of the recordings?
A: Both records are improvised, that's basically our philosophy. The first, My Screams In The Fog Are Eaten By Something Unseen, came out more ambient-influenced than we thought it would, and since we felt we wanted to give in to violence in They Ate The Flesh, we approached the recording with that mindset. What came out reflects this, I think.
O: Everything is improvised so we just play what we feel at the moment. Recording in a studio can sometimes be limiting but it can also open to new sounds and atmospheres, so basically it’s like giving birth to something unknown. Surely the first album is more raw and somewhat primitive, while the second is more structured and richer in sounds, also with the help of Kilgore Trout II
So far all of the music has been improvised, what was the decision behind going into this direction?
A: We were tired of trying to get the perfect tune and the perfect melody to convey something that would eventually change, so we embraced what we have been wanting to convey in our lives for a long time, leaving behind useless elucubration.
O: The monotony of rehearsing. And also the absolute free expression that music can give. We just play how we feel in the moment and the connection between us intertwines the senses, creating something constantly unwritten.
What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band has explored so far with the music?
A: Hypocrisy, hate, nature, rejection, sorrow, anger, memory
O: There are no real lyrics. Only screams of pain to fill the void of existence. When performing blindfolded my mind just drifts in a slumbering realm. It’s like sleep paralysis.
What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Anal Piss Cult'?
A: A raptus by O, during rehearsals with our previous band
O: Our music is clearly not for everybody, but who follows and supports us knows the reason why we are called the way we are.
Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?
A: We decided with Kilgore Trout II that we could explore the contrast between the our primaeval drive with his vision
O: There’s no meaning behind it. Just a picture of individuals with their face covered. There’s not a lot of thought process behind what we do. Everything has to come as natural as possible.
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?
A: I don't think we'll expand the band in the near future
O: we are always open for collaborations but as far as the former band goes, we will always be a duo.
On the second album you also collaborated with 'Killgore Trout II', can you tell us a little bit more about his contribution to the recording?
A: He reached out wanting to merge the music he heard while seeing us perform live with what we did, an industrial and noise nihilistic influence resulted from that.
O: So the collaboration with Kilgore Trout II was undoubtedly inspiring and it helped us widen our horizons and expand the awareness of who we were and how we felt as a pack.
The general mood of the latest recordings has a lot to do with the touch he put in all the tracks that we brought to life.
Has the band done any live shows or open to the idea?
A: We did some live shows, some we uploaded on our YouTube channel. They were improvised too.
O: We’ve done a few but where we are from it’s not easy to find the right environments. But that’s basically all we would find pleasure in doing. Our music needs to be performed to instill the message in people’s hearts.
Currently the band is unsigned, are you open to expanding the line up or do you prefer to remain a duo?
A: It depends on the label, we are currently boycotting Spotify as it is a slave of the demons of war.
O: it’s something that we never actually considered, but if the terms are right, why not?
On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of underground metal?
A: The few people that listened to us outside from the underground of our hometown told us that we are something different. I hope this is a good thing, if it's not, we still enjoy what we do.
O: It’s been great in my opinion. People that saw us performing were confused and amused at the same time. Nevertheless, I’m not looking for approval. I will always find pleasure in what we are doing.
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?
A: Many and varying, some names that come to my mind are, in no particular order, Satyricon, Mgła, Heilung, Gojira, The Chariot, Mastodon, Cough, Kylesa, Wardruna, Converge, Orchid. Lately I have been drawn back to Opeth, Kaunan and Darkthrone.
O: Drudkh, Bad Brains, Death Grips, Proclamation, Gaza and Amenra.
Nowadays I’m listening to a lot of contemporary Post-punk and darkwave.
Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
A: You are not worthier than any other living being, don't expect anything more nor anything less
O: Beauty will save the world.
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