Date: 03/31/2021 | Band: Antrisch | Members: Maurice Wilson [MW] - lyrics & vocals
1.Can you give us an update on what is going on with the band these days?
MW: Currently we're working on our 2nd expedition while waiting for the release of the first one.
2.Recently you have released your first ep, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording?
MW: The official digital release is still to come, it's the 8th of April. Our general route of march can be labeled as Atmospheric Black Metal, but we spice it up with ambient sounds typically used for Djent, Doom and groove parts in order to broaden the horizon.
3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band has explored so far with the music?
MW: Our leitmotif is the impact that the most extreme parts of the planet have on humans, mentally as well as physically. It's kind of a stress-field between the heights of the world and the depth of man which we narrate and set to music by retelling historical expeditions.
4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Antrisch'?
MW: Antrisch derives from Austro-Bavarian dialect and means "eerie, strange or uncanny", a term which perfectly illustrates the very core of the band's identity.
5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the ep cover?
MW: It's a still picture taken from Hans Ertl's documentary "Nanga Parbat" from 1953. The way Ertl is abstracting the rope party by filming them against the dazzling sunlight and thus turning them into shady moving spectres perfectly symbolizes what Antrisch is about.
6.Does the band have any plans to do any live shows once the pandemic ends?
MW: So far we don't have concrete plans about presenting our material live, but it's not impossible. We don't feel the urge to play live at any cost, but with the right circumstances, maybe.
7.Currently you are unsigned, are you looking for a label or have received any interest?
MW: Our first EP will be released completely by ourselves, that's why we chose a digital release for now.We'll see what the future holds for us.
8.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of atmospheric black metal?
MW: Quite well so far. Since it is not out officially there were just a few press commentaries, but "public reactions" are yet to come. We received a quite positive echo so far.
9.When can we expect a full length and also where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
MW: Our general concept is tho limit the outputs. It's not our aim to release full length albums only for the sake of being full length. Currently it feels right to tell a story in five episodes. It might be possible that the songs will extend, so that we might extravagate the "EP character", but for the forthcoming expeditions this procedure is laid down.
10.What are you currently listening to nowadays?
MW: Not so much current stuff I'm afraid. I enjoy listening to the music of Jesper Kyd and Vangelis; when it comes to current Metal albums I should name Thy Catafalque's "Naiv", Grima's "Rotten Garden" and Kanonenfieber's "Menschenmühle".
11.What are some of your non musical interests?
MW: Mountain hiking, travelling, art & architecture/visiting art museums, history & prehistory
12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
MW: Thanks for the benevolent review. Keep your eyes open and your binoculars polished: After the expedition is before the expedition. Cheerio!
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