1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the solo project?
1.: Vinteraske has been active since 2022 and serves as an outlet for my mental well-being. I always wanted to transform my thoughts into art and the music which is the closest to my heart proved to be the perfect medium for doing so.
2.You have your first full length coming out in November, musically how does it differ from your previous singles?
2.: When I launched the project, I didn't really had a clear idea of exactly what I wanted to do, because at the time I was still teaching myself how to play guitar and write songs, I just knew it had to be black metal. And from that point on, I experimented and learned.
3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects you have explored so far with the music?
3.: In principle, my songs are always about things that weigh on me, whether it’s depression, heartbreak, self-hatred, or other issues, but the music has always served as an outlet for me to express myself in ways I can't in everyday life.
4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Vinteraske'?
4.: That’s a funny little story, I have to give a bit of background here, because my entry into black metal was very atypical. I didn’t actually get into the scene through bands like Mayhem, Darkthrone, Mgła, or other legends, but rather through the band Karg and ever since I discovered them, I’ve wanted to make music that sounds exactly like that. I started consuming everything released by the person behind Karg, including his book „Die Asche vergangener Winter“. And since the words "Asche" (ash) and "Winter" always resonated deeply with me, I combined the two. However, "Winterash" didn't feel evocative enough, so I translated the name into Norwegian and Vinteraske was born.
5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?
5.: I have always been a great admirer of all the spectacles nature has to offer, especially the Northern Lights, mountains, and oceans. And I felt that these three elements harmonize exceptionally well with the music I write, both visually and aurally.
6.With this project you record everything by yourself but have worked with other musicians in other bands or projects, do you prefer to work solo?
6.: It depends. To catch and express my emotions, definitely solo, but if i want to turn down the noise in my head, i would prefer writing with others.
7.The album is going to be released on 'Naturmacht Productions', how did you get in contact with this label?
7.: As soon as i released „Agonie im Abgesang“ a lot of friends told me, that i should ask out some labels for a collab. At first, i was like „Naahhh, better not“, but i let those thoughts sink into my head and decided to pock 3 labels which i would like to work with, based on the bands which i listen to the most. So i send some mails with a link to „Agonie im Abgesang“ and Naturmacht was the first one which replied, so i decided to consider it as first come, first serve and we started a collab! And to be honest, it couldn‘t had come any better, because everything was so carefree from the start and i‘m glad and honored that we are here at this point!
8.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of post black metal?
8.: That’s a difficult question, because I don‘t think that my music did really go worldwide until the collab with Naturmacht, so there wasn‘t a big feedback which i received. But all in all I would say, that there are a lot of persons out there which gonna like the music I do!
9.Are you currently involved with any other bands or musical projects these days?
9.: Yes, i‘m also a Vocalist in a Metalcore Band called In Ruins Forgiven, Guitarist, Backing Vocalist and Songwriter in a Slamming Downtempo Band called Agonised and I got also second solo project in the deathcore scene which is called Dying In Ashes.
10.Where do you see yourself heading into as a musician during the future?
10.: Hopefully still continuing with the stuff my heart belongs to.
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.: Like I said a few questions above is Karg my main-influence, but also a lot of other Bands I appreciate, like Alcest, Groza, Panzerfaust, Naxen, Wehmut and many more! And to set the things straight: My main influence in my style how i write riffs and melodies combined with the effects i use, does all come from Wes Borland from Limp Bizkit, this man is the best and most inspiring guitarist in the world for me!
12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
12.: Stay healthy, enjoy your time, share joy, be kind to one another, and live your music.
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