1. Can you tell us a little bit about the band for those that have never heard of you before?
NightForest is an Austrian band, which doesn’t play Black Metal in a classical way, but you can still find different Black Metal-Influences in our music. In the beginning we decided to create acoustic songs in the vein of the old Ulver “Kveldssanger”. At last we were writing Black Metal songs mixed with the acoustic sounds and songs mentioned before.. NightForests lyrics and music (both are very complex) are about nature, the human spirit and the experiences of a hell, created by oneself.
2. How would you describe the musical sound of the newer material and how it differs from the older releases?
In my opinion, the sound got better substantially, apart from that we remain true to our concept.
This means varied music and the ambition to redefine us constantly, if necessary. Of course some old stuff sounds raw compared to the new songs. Generally, NightForest’s sound evolved gradually, last but not least because of experiments with all kinds of technical stuff.
As the saying goes: „Rome wasn’t built in one day!“
3. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the music?
That’s quite varied. It’s about our own experiences or imaginations, of course nature, the Celts and the medieval times and traditions.
4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the bands name?
The name has different meanings to us. Sure our relation to the night, its darkness and the forest. NightForest is also a place, where some people (lost and mourning souls) find themselves again “post mortem” of course. It’s a dark and sad place, depressive and cold, but every night has a moon, which enlightens the darkness. Maybe hope?
5. Has the band been able to play live or is this a studio project?
When we started out we weren´t planning on playing live. But over the years the demand for NightForest and live performances grew and we decided to play a couple of gigs this year. Maybe we stop after these concerts if we don’t feel like doing more. We will perform live, as long as we like it. It´s not about becoming rich or famous obviously. Originally though we started out as a studio project.
6. Recently you have put out a split, what are you opinions about the other bands that have participated/
I know VARULV personally, they are our neighbors (laughs), together with this band we had the idea for a split release long ago and finally it worked. The formation TATTERED SOUL we haven´t known so far, but we liked the idea of a 3 way split ;)
7. On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of black metal?
Actually very well so far, considering that our ways and means to share our music are limited.
I think, we are on the right way to attract new fans and listeners.
8. What is going on with the other musical projects these days?
I don’t really know about our members other projects, but sure they are constructive. I personally just focus on my own stuff. For example KETELENS`S BRUKKE, which I am involved in, is working on a new CD, which is going to be released maybe this year.
9. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
Every music, that I have listened to so far, inspired me. Essentially Norwegian Black Metal from the 90ies. I also listen to modern (rockin) Metal music and acoustic music. Nowadays I prefer bands like Sargeist, Behexen, Blut aus Nord.
10. What direction do you see your music heading into on future releases?
I don’t now so far, but I promise, it won’t be boring!
11. Does Satanism or Occultism play any role in the music?
Satanism and Occultism is also a little part of our music, because these themes fit into the whole Black Metal mould! Our kind of music is occult and mystic anyway.
12. Outside of music what are some of your interests?
FUCK OFF AND DIE!
13. Any final words or thoughts before we wrap up this interview?
Nature stands above all and everybody.
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