Ouija Interview

 

1. Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording and 5release of the new ep?

We have been working all year 2020 on the composition of new songs, first we wanted to launch an EP and then focus on preparing new material so possibly in early 2021 launching a full album.

2. Recently you have released a new ep, musically how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?

We try to maintain the same spirit in our music as in the past but it is obvious time passes and it makes you mature in many aspects and that is reflected in our current sound but we try not to lose our primary seal of identity and be honest with our convictions.

3. This is your first release in 8 years, can you tell us a little bit more about what has been going on during that time frame?

During these last years the band was somewhat stopped, so to speak, for different personal reasons unrelated to the band, but Map our guitarist got in contact with our new guitar JM101 and they began to compose new songs that was the impulse that we needed to return from new to the load.

4. Over the years you have also covered a lot of satanic and occult themes with your lyrics and your band name also reflects on dark magickal practices, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in the black arts?

From a very young age I have always felt a strong attraction for this type of practice, I am always fascinated by the dark and forbidden, I do not consider myself one of their flock, so I always try to fight them with my way of thinking and writing to try to break with their dogmas established...it is better to walk alone on the left path than to be one more on the right one among sheep.

5. What are some of the other lyrical topics and subjects you have explored over the years with your music?

I believe that the human mind is a trunk of depravity, there you can find a great source of endless inspiration, the human being is a destructive being by nature, the worst animal that lives in this world ... you just have to search inside you and you will find many twisted things to write about.

6. What are some of the best shows that the band has played over the years and also how would you describe your stage performance?

There are many good moments lived in our shows, it is difficult to just stay with one, when you go up on stage it is as if I go into a trance I take out all the beast that is inside me I try to enjoy that moment to the fullest, it is something very spiritual difficult to explain with words.

7. One of the band members also goes by the name 'Midgard', do you also have an interest in Norse Mythology?

Under the pseudonym of Midgard is my person, I have always had a great interest in all mythologies and history in general, I chose that name many years ago as a pseudonym at that time it was very attractive and of course I like Nordic mythology It is exciting but nowadays it is a fashion that is already widely adopted by many bands that really bores me.

8. The new ep was released by 'Negra Nit', how would you compare working with this label to your previous label 'Xtreem Music'?

We are delighted to work with Negra Nit, they are very honest and authentic people with what they do, this time we chose them for the release of the EP because we were looking for a more specialized label in Black Metal that is the main decision.

9. What is going on with 'Spellcraft' these days?

With SPELLCRAFT now everything is stopped, I can say little more about it.

 

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

This is our style and we will die with it, we have our stamp of identity and at this point in our life it is too late to change.

11. What are you currently listening to nowadays?

Lately I try to be selective with what I listen to, but I have really enjoyed the latest Voodus, Deus Mortem or Acherontas releases.

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

Thank you for your time and interest in the band and for interviewing us. 

We live in a world full of vermin that want to eat our brains ... don't let them do it !!!

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Ouija/Selonophile Impia/Negra Nit/2021 EP Review

 

  Ouija  are  a  band  from  Spain  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  plays  a  very aggressive  and  old  school  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2021  ep  "Selonophile  Impia"  which  will  be  released  on  May  28th  by  negra  nit.

  Sounds  of  wind  start  off  the  ep  along  with  some  clean  playing  a  few  seconds  later  before  going  into  a  very  fast  and  raw  musical  direction  which  also  utilizes  a  great  amount  of  blast beats  and  tremolo  picking.  Most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  the  vocals  are  mostly  grim  sounding  black  metal  screams.

  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  while  clean  vocals  can  also  be  heard  briefly.  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  decent  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  the  music  also  being  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  90's  era  as  well  as  the  solos  and  leads  also  being  done  in  a  very  melodic  style,  clean  playing  can  also  be  heard  briefly  and  a  couple  of  of  the  tracks  also  adds  in  a  brief  use  of  keyboards  before  returning  back  to a   heavier  direction  and  at  times  the  vocals  also  get  very  deep  and  demonic  sounding.

  On  this  recording  Ouija  goes  into  more  of  an  aggressive  style  of  black  metal  than  previous  releases  as  well  as  remaining  true  to  the  old  school  and  traditional  aspects  of  their  90's  material.   The  production  sounds  very  raw  and  heavy  while  the  lyrics  cover  Occultism  and  Darkness  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Ouija  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  aggressive  and  old  school  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "Therianthropic  Involution".  8  out  of  10.

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Ouija/Riding Into The Funeral Paths/Repulse Records/1997 CD Review

Ouija are a band from Spain that plays a very atmospheric form of satanic black metal and this is a review of their 1997 album "Riding Into The Funeral Paths" which was released by Repulse Records.

Drums range from slow, mid paced to fast drumming with a good amount of blast beats being utilized, while the keyboards bring a very dark and atmospheric sound to the music, as for the bass playing it has a very dark tone with riffs that follow the riffing that is coming out of the guitars and at times they sound very powerful.

Rhythm guitars range from slow, mid paced to fast black metal riffs that are very dark sounding and melodic at times, while the lead guitars are very melodic sounding black metal guitar leads and solos.

Vocals are a mixture of grim and high pitched black metal screams with some deep death metal growls and clean singing being thrown in at times as well as some spoken word parts, while the lyrics cover Satanism, Mythology, Witchcraft, Occultism, Anti Christianity and Darkness, as for the production it has a very heavy, powerful and professional feel to it.

In my opinion Ouija are a very good atmospheric satanic black metal band and if you are a fan of this style, you should check out this band. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Crossing The Seventh Gate" "In The Witching Midnight" and "Holocaust In Heaven". RECOMMENDED BUY.

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