A Life To Suffer Interview

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the solo project?

1. A Life to Suffer was born as a way to express everything I felt during my nights of suffering and years of constant nostalgia, especially my latest work "Until Everything Fades Away..." which I feel represents very well how my thoughts have sounded these last years.

2.Recently you have released your first full length, musically how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?

2. More than an album, it's a demo, and it mainly differs in the influences I had while composing it because in "Until Everything Fades Away..." I took a lot of direct inspiration from Happy Days early work.

3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects you have explored so far with the music?

3. I explore inner suffering, failed suicide attempts, self-harm, and depression. These are four things that have had a very significant impact on my life, and I have reflected this in my music

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'A Life To Suffer'?

4. I took the name from a Nocturnal Depression song and I think it fits very well with the type of music I make and with my vision of this life.

5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the album cover?

5. Generally, the artwork for my work tends to have a dark and depressing atmosphere; for example, the cover art for my demo "Far Away From the Happiness..." is based on an illustrative image about a Japanese tale of a suicide.

6.With both of your projects you record everything by yourself, are you open to working with other musicians or do you prefer to work solo?

6. In A Life to Suffer and in my other project (Suicide Letters) I compose, record, and produce all the music myself. And as for working with other musicians on these projects, I prefer to keep it on my own for now.

7.On the new album you also done a 'Happy Days' cover, what was the decision behind doing your own version of one of their songs?

7. What led me to do this cover was mainly the influence that the song "Don't Go" had on my life; it has been a very significant song for me and a way to feel emotionally understood.

8.You have also been a part of a few splits, can you tell us a little bit more about the bands or musical projects you shared these recordings with?

8. I've worked on split albums with bands like Alsenremidi, Sukkubys, or TOC. I find it a very rewarding experience because they are musicians with a lot of knowledge in the dsbm and know very well how to express emotions in their music.

9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of depressive black metal?

9. It's been very good, I'd like to be more musically active but I have too many problems that keep me busy. 

10.What is going on with 'Suicide Letters' these days?

10. Suicide Letters will be inactive for a while until they release a new full-length album with A Life to Suffer.

11.Where do you see yourself heading into as a musician during the future?

11. I would like people to listen to my music and feel the same pain I feel when writing all the songs.

12.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?

12. My biggest musical influences have been Happy Days, Trist, and Sacrimoon.

And as for what I've been listening to, I've been listening to a lot of depressive folk like the Chilean band "Uaral"

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

13. I would like everyone to understand that this music is not for everyone; not everyone can have so much pain and sadness in their heart, this music is unique and too powerful if you give it the power to kill you.

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Vulkan Grit/Godslaying Arcane Panoply/Werewolf Records/2026 Full Length Review

  Vulkan  Grit  are  a  band  from  Finland  that  plays  an  old  school  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "Godslaying  Arcane  Panoply"  which  will  be  released  in  November by   Werewolf  Records.

  A  very  fast  and  raw  sound  starts  off  the  album  along  with  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  the  music  is  also  very  heavily  rooted  in t he  mid  90's  era  of  the  genre  and  the  solos  and  leads  also  bring  in  more  of  a  melodic  traditional  metal  style.

  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  the  slower  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  elements  of  doom  metal.  Angry  shouts  and death  metal  growls  can  also  be  heard  at  times  along  with  the  riffs  also  adding  in  a  great  amount  of  melody  and  the  whole  recording  also  sticks  to  a  heavier  direction.

  Vulkan  Grit  plays  a  style  of  black  metal  that  is  very  fast  and  aggressive  in  the  mid  90's  tradition  as  well  as  adding  in  some  elements  of  death,  doom  and  heavy  metal  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  raw  and  old  school  while  the  lyrics  cover  darkness,  occultism  and  blasphemy  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Vulkan  Grit  are  a  very  great  sounding  old  school  black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Starkiller  Flame  Of  Satar"  "Nightwinged  Lust"  "Pig  Abyss"  and  "The  Oath".  8  out  of  10.

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Flagg/Death Sermon/Purity Through Fire/2026 Full Length Review

 

   Finland's  Flagg  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  a  melodic  and  old  school  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "Death  Sermon"  which  will  be  released  in  November  by  Purity  Through  Fire.

 Atmospheric  sounding  synths  start  off  the  album  and  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  and  when t he  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast beats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling.

  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  great  amount  of  melody.  Most  of  the  music  is  also  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  mid  90's  era  of  the  genre  along  with  the  album  also  adding  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  and  growls  are  also  used  at  times.  

  On  this  recording  Flagg  goes  for  a  very r aw  and  melodic  style  of  black  metal  that  is  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  mid  90's  Finnish  tradition.  The  production  sounds  very  raw  and  old  school  while  the  lyrics  cover  death,  darkness  and  occultism  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Flagg  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  raw,  melodic  and  old  school  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Death  Sermon"  "Blood  Shrouded  Path"  and  "Waltz  of  Flesh".  8 out  of  10.

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Eye Of Moth Interview

1. For those who have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the solo project?

Eye Of Moth is an instrumental music project that focuses on experimentation and blending different genres with black metal.

2. So far, you have released an EP. Can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style you went for on the recording?

I went for a style that combines post-black metal, shoegaze, and doom metal. I wanted to combine the heaviness of riffs played on an eight-string guitar with ethereal sound passages.

3. So far, all of your music has been instrumental. Are you open to using vocals on future releases?

I'm definitely considering vocals for future releases, as I think they could add an interesting new dimension to my music. For now, however, I'm focusing on instrumental compositions.

4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Eye Of Moth'?

My main sources of inspiration are nature and its laws, melancholy, and spiritualism. The name represents the eyes on the wings of moths. These creatures are vulnerable, yet the eyes on their wings make them appear larger and more intimidating. To me, this is a fascinating metaphor for life.

5. You have Baphomet on the EP cover. Do you have an interest in occultism?

Yes, I'm interested in occultism and spiritualism, as well as the connections between belief systems and nature.

6. With this project, you record everything by yourself. Are you open to working with other musicians, or do you prefer to work solo?

Yes, I'm open to collaborating with other musicians who share a similar musical style and vision.

7. So far, very little is known about the musical project. Do you prefer to keep a lower profile?

Yes, I believe that maintaining a sense of mystery can spark curiosity among listeners.

8. Currently, you're unsigned. Are you looking for a label, or have you received any interest?

I haven't received any offers so far, and for now, I want to remain independent.

9. On a worldwide level, how has the reaction been to your music from fans of black metal?

Some listeners are open to this kind of experimental sound, while others prefer what they consider to be "true black metal." So far, the reactions have been mixed.

10. When can we expect a full-length album, and where do you see yourself heading as a musician in the future?

I think a full-length album will be coming soon. I'm putting a lot of heart and dedication into this project, and I'm really committed to developing it further.

11. What are some of the bands or musical styles that have influenced your music, and what are you listening to nowadays?

I mainly listen to progressive metal. Bands such as Opeth, Alcest, and Agalloch have had the greatest influence on the compositions of Eye Of Moth.

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

Don't fly towards the candle, or you'll burn yourself. Instead, set your course for the moon, like moths lost in the darkness

Thank you for a interview

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Longing Interview

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

1. Nothing special to be completely honest. I'm still writing and recording songs whenever i feel like it, and the others are doing their thing. The most "special" thing is that I'm doing things more and more by myself, like on this latest release, I've done everything myself. The biggest reason for this is time, I work a lot faster by myself and I wanted to get this done as fast as possible, without sacrificing quality. 

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?

2. I have always had a preference for bands within the genre that have a kind of hopeless feeling, like when you know there is nothing you can do, so that's how i got the general idea. But a lot of, if not all, songs are written during times of strong emotions, so that also rules a lot when it comes to the general atmosphere. If we take "Let me die in peace" as an example, I tried to replicate the feeling of smiling or laughing when life feels terrible, a bit like laughing at the situation, because that is what i felt at the moment of writing it. 

3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band has explored so far with your music?

3. Lyrics are something we haven't made public yet really, but I can tell you about the general themes. Most of the songs touch the subject of nostalgia and the knowledge that nothing will ever be like it once was, which is something I believe a lot of people can relate to. They also are usually about a more pessimistic look on life and its purpose, which is a question that everyone is trying to answer, but no one is able to. There are also a lot of very personal themes that I have chosen to keep to myself. But in general, nostalgia and nihilism are the main themes.

4.Musically how do you feel your music differs from other dsbm bands?

4. That is a pretty hard question since DSBM is a very simple genre, but I would say we are a bit more melodic than the average DSBM band. With this i mean that we usually build our songs around a certain melody and use instruments like a piano or lead guitar to bring out the melody more clearly. We are also not as atmospheric like a lot of other bands, mostly because I find that it can get boring very easily, but there are of course bands that do it well. The mixing is also something that makes us a bit different. Usually, people have a lot of treble on the guitars and barely any bass, which makes the sound too sharp in my opinion, so I have tried to get a more even mix with more bass and mid. But I would not say that we are too different, we just do things our way based on our preferences.

5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?

5. The artwork is actually a photograph i took on a hike in the mountains near where I live. I thought that there was a really cool opening between the trees, so I decided to take a picture of it, and a few months later, I thought it would be great as an album cover. I used a lot of filters and masks to make it look like it does, but I still think that you can see pretty clearly what it is.

6.The band members live in both in the United States and Sweden, what impact does the long distance in between members have an writing and creating music?

6. As I mentioned briefly earlier, it takes a lot longer to finish songs since everybody has got their own lives and schedules, so not everybody has got the same amount of time. Since I am studying, I have a bit more time some periods, and no time at all other periods. But we have decided to take things slow and do stuff whenever we can. Since I write all songs and record most of the instruments (sometimes all), there are no real creativity issues.

7.If the opportunity ever came, would the band be open to doing live shows?

7. I highly doubt it. Partially because I barely remember the songs I write, but also because I don't really believe DSBM is a genre that works well live. I'm not saying there is no chance it will happen, but the chances are extremely low.

8.The album was released on 'Noose & Razor Records', how did you get in contact with this label?

8. I was first contacted via mail about that Humanity's Plauge Productions were starting a DSBM-focused sub-label, and asked if we wanted to be a part of the first releases. Even though I didn't have any finished songs at the moment, I said yes because I have always wanted to have my music on physical media. I did get time to finish and write songs, which I am eternally thankful for, and now we are here.

9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of depressive black metal?

9. I am actually not too sure. The only thing we really have to go on is Youtube comments, but they seem to be mostly positive. Hopefully, we can reach a bigger audience with this new album and get a more clear picture of what people think of us.

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

10. Hopefully better production. That is the main complaint I have at the moment, but it is due to limited resources so not a whole lot to be done. But musically, I think we will stay on the same track. Maybe a bit more normal black metal influenced with faster tempos, but the vibe will most likely remain the same. We will not make a 180 and go super experimental to put it like that.

11.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?

11. This is a tough question, because I take so much inspiration from so many different things. But Lifelover has had a clear role in the types of chords that I use, and in the use of piano melodies. But also bands like My Useless Life and Photophobia has played a role. But what I personally listen to is a lot of things, and it goes in periods. But the main things i listen to are Black metal, country, the swedish band Kent, some punk, stoner rock/metal and classical music, I could continue for days but those are the main ones.

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

12. Support the artists you like and be kind to yourself.

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Léan/Méristème/Apocalyptic Witchcraft/2027 Full Length Review

     Léan  are  a  duo  from  Russia  that  plays  a  depressive  mixture  of  post  black  and  gothic  metal and  this  is  a  review  of  their  album  "Méristème"  which  will  be  released  in  2027  by  Apocalyptic  Witchcraft.

  Keyboards  start  off  the  album  and  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a v ery  powerful  sound  to  them.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in a   very  melodic  post  metal  style  and  the  harsh  vocals  are  mostly  depressive  black  metal  screams.

  When  clear  singing  is  utilized  it  is  done  in  more  of  a  gothic  metal  style  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody.  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  lot  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast beats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling  along  with  the  album  also  adding  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  Acoustic  guitars  can  also  be  heard  at  times  and  all  of  the  drum  beats  are  also  programmed  as  well  as  a  couple of  tracks  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  clean  male  vocals.

  Léan   plays  a  musical  style  that t akes  a  depressive  form  of  post  black  metal  and  mixes  it  with  gothic  metal  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  depression  and  melancholy  themes,

  In  my  opinion  Léan   are  a  very  great  sounding  depressive  mixture  of  post  black  and  gothic  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of t his  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  duo.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Hindmost"  "Catoptrophobic"  "Waldeinsamkeit"  and  "Wounds  Grin".  8  out  of  10.

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https://lorrelean.bandcamp.com/album/desuetude

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Mists/Summoning Eternity/Amor Fati Productions/2026 Full Length Review

 

  Mists  are  an  international  band  with  members  from  Belgium  and  the  United  States  that  plays  a  very  raw,  epic  and  atmospheric  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "Summoning  Eternity"  which  will  be  released  in  November  by  Amor  Fati  Productions.

  Clean  playing  starts  off  the  album  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  Both  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  along  with  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling.

  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  the  album  also  has  its  atmospheric  moments.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  the  recording  also  adding  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  and  both  of  the  tracks  also  sound  different  from  each  other.  spoken  words  are  also  added  towards  the  end.

  Mists  plays  a  style  of  black  metal  that  is  very  raw,  epic,  atmospheric  and  traditional  sounding.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  broken  tombstones  and  forgotten  crypts.

  In  my  opinion  Mists  are  a  very  great  sounding  raw,  atmospheric  and  epic  black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "Through  Eternal  Graves".  8  out  of  10.

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