1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the solo project?
A: Luusäkki has been my solo black metal endeavor for years, where I initially experimented and released various tracks. Recently, I decided to commit to creating my first cohesive album, which I finally completed in 2024. I decided to remove all previous releases from the public because they simply were not good/serious enough.
2.Recently you have released your first full length, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording?
A: I aimed to capture the speed and power of death metal and combine it with the atmosphere of black metal. This combination of sounds best represented my thoughts when I started this project. While writing the album, I also experimented with various synthesizers and samplers, which helped me create some ambient passages to keep the album from becoming too overwhelming.
3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects you have explored so far with the music?
A: The lyrics explore the chaotic nature of the universe and humanity's efforts to impose order on it. This clash often reveals the darker side of human nature, sometimes leading to violent outcomes. I don’t think we’re quite on the edge of an apocalypse, but human nature seems inclined to hasten our movement toward profound change.
I believe—and, in a way, fear—that we are standing on the threshold of a sublation. Only time will tell how violent the reshaping of our reality will be. I recognize my own biases and that I can’t fully comprehend all the forces driving change, but I still feel it’s my duty to criticize this drift toward conflict. Of course, it’s ultimately futile, and the lyrics reflect that. The human spirit certainly seems to be doomed into a never-ending cycle.
4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Luusäkki'?
A: The name translates to “a bag of bones”—a term I long ago identified with and have since adopted.
5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?
A: The vastness of space — a universe completely indifferent to all human concepts and caught in an uncontrollable cycle of chaos and decay. I find a strange sense of peace in its quiet, inevitable decay.
6.With this project you record everything by yourself but have worked with other musicians in the past, do you prefer to work solo?
A: I do prefer to work solo. I have only limited experience collaborating with other musicians, and unfortunately, those experiences amounted to little. I’m not ruling out future collaborations, but so far, I’ve found working alone more manageable.
7.You also can play a variety of different musical instruments, which one do you prefer to the others?
A: Almost all of my compositions start with the guitar. While the piano is arguably the greatest instrument for composing, nothing inspires me more than the guitar. It’s the first instrument I learned to play, so I feel the closest connection to it.
8.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal?
A: I’m genuinely surprised by the number of messages I’ve received from around the world, and I’m very grateful for all of them. Inverse Records deserves all the credit for this—the label has handled most of the promotional work. I wasn’t planning on promoting this project at all, so I’m very glad to have been picked up by them.
9.Where do you see yourself heading into as a musician during the future?
A: Right now, I want to keep experimenting with various instruments and electronics to develop my sound further. I can see myself moving toward a heavier, more abrasive direction, but nothing concrete is planned yet. We’ll see what the future brings.
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?
A: I’m a huge admirer of technical metal greats like Deathspell Omega, Cryptopsy, and Portal, and admittedly, those influences are sometimes glaringly obvious in my compositions. Black metal bands such as Teitanblood, Katharsis, and Altar of Perversion were big inspirations as well.
There were also many non-metal influences I can’t fully list, but some major ones were Philip Glass, Tangerine Dream, Tim Hecker, and Unwound.
11.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
A: First and foremost, I want to thank you for the interview! I also want to thank all of my listeners and supporters. There’s definitely more to come.
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