1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the musical project?
Cruciatus Infernalis came to life in 2019. Musically I see it in the raw Black Death Metal genre, the whole refined with dungeon synth and melodic keyboard parts. The whole provided with a good portion of the 90s.
2.So far this year you have released an 2 ep's, musically hoe do they both different from each other?
On "Ritual" the Death Metal elements are even less represented. That grew with the time. I think to have found the right mixture on "Untot".
3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects you have explored so far with the music?
"Ritual" and "Untot" tell a story about a supernatural entity that comes to life on "Ritual". On "Untot" it wins the battle against humanity, or does it? It should be mentioned only so much, "Ritual" and "Untot" are the first two parts of a trilogy, which will be finished at the end of 2022.So you can be curious.
4.In the logo you also have a goat with a satanic symbol on top of it, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in the dark arts?
I am a huge fan of old horror movies and horror literature. In a classic horror movie from the 70s, a goat's head was drawn on a wall with just that Leviathan cross. It looked so cool that I knew I wanted that in the logo.
5.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Cruciatus infernalis'?
Cruciatus Infernalis freely translated from Latin means agonies of hell. The inspiration for this is provided by Dante's 9 Circles of Hell.
6.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the cover of the new release?
As already mentioned, a supernatural entity fights against humanity. After you cannot manage such a project alone, you need soldiers. Who would offer themselves better than goat-zombies. One of the comrades can be seen on the cover, on his way to work, if you will.
7.On the first ep the band was a duo and with the release of the ep you are now a solo project, are you open to working with other musicians again in the future or do you prefer to work alone?
To be honest, I prefer to work alone because I can go according to my own confused plan. It was clear from the beginning that Cruciatus Infernalis will be a solo project. Maybe there will be a live line-up someday, but that is far down on the to do list.
8.The new release is coming out 'Kvlt und Kaos Productions, how did you get in contact with this label?
The question is quickly answered. I am the owner of Kvlt and Kaos Productions.
9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black and death metal?
So far, the reactions have been consistently positive. I am grateful and pleased that my music is well received.
10.When can we expect a full length and also where do you see yourself heading into as a musician during the future?
The last part of the trilogy is still missing. After that, there will also be a special edition in collaboration with an Austrian horror writer. But there may not yet be talked about much.The next release, after "Untot", is a split album with Krod from Chile (also with Kvlt and Kaos Productions). The release will be on 08.04.2022. The right music for the Easter Mass.
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?
Sources of inspiration for me are Darkthrone, Black Sabbath, Jethro Tull, Genesis, Emperor, Impaled Nazarene - the classics for someone who saw the light of day in the early 80s. Currently spinning on my turntable are Archgoat, Karg, Krod, Grotesque Ceremonium, Demonologist, Minenwerfer and many more.
12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
Finally, I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to do this interview. Of course I hope to have aroused the curiosity of some readers and that one or the other gets lost on Bandcamp and treats himself to a CD or merch. Stay sick and safe at the same time. Hail the Goat.
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