1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the solo project?
Hautaveri is black metal in appreciation of the old ways.
2.In November you released your first demo, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording?
Cold and simple satanic black metal without any unnecessary bells and whistles. First it was supposed to be just straightforward blasting from start to end but I got a bit carried away.
3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects you hve explored so far with the music?
Praising Satan, anti-christianity, fantasy, poetry, depression, suicide... The usual stuff.
4.I know that the bands name means 'graveblood' in Finnish, how does this name fit in with the musical style that you play?
Hail to the true intense vampires.
5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the demo cover?
It is me carrying a torch in the forest. I am, in a way, the lightbringer.
6.With this project you record everything by yourself, are you open to working with other musicians or do you prefer to work solo?
I try to do as much as I can without any help from anyone else, but there is only so much I can do and never enough time. Thankfully there are many talented people in my close circles. Nobody knows what the future holds, there might be a time and a place for some more collaborative Hautaveri pieces.
7.The physical version of the demo was released on 'Underworld Echoes', how did you get in contact with this label?
They contacted me and soon we made a contract. There has also been a cassette release that came out through Elf Eggs in the US that happened similarly.
8.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal?
I have received positive feedback. I was really surprised, I thought only a few close friends would listen to it. But it seems people still crave this type of "regressive" black metal.
9.When can we expect a full length and also where do you see yourself heading into as a musician during the future?
I am working on the next release, but everything is still pretty much in the air. I still play like shit but I am constantly improving.
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?
Darkthrone, Paysage d'Hiver and other classics play a big role of course. I also like the melody driven styles of Finland and Quebec. Lately though I have been listening to more raw and primitive black metal and some old school dungeon synth.
11.How would you describe your views on Satanism and Occultism?
Praise Him in any way you see fit.
12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
World is shit. Have some beers and Hail Satan.
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