Mitternacht Interview

 

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

Mitternacht was founded in 2020 with the idea of creating dark, primitive music that carries the torch of 80s/90s black and death metal.    

2.In 2021 you had released a demo, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording?

The musical style of the project that the Blasphemous Warfare demo reflects is aggressive black metal with atonal OSDM riffing mixed in. It came together from some old riffs and lyrics I had and I pieced it all together during the on-and-off recording process. 

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

So far the lyrics have been influenced by occult literature, nothing too deep at the moment.  

4.I know that the band's name means 'midnight' in German, how does this name fit in with the musical style that you play?

It relates to the frantic music and dark aesthetics of the overall project, as it is partly inspired by the instinct of heightened, evolution-driven fear of the unknown at night. The witching hour is also argued by some to start at midnight, but is commonly understood to occur some time after.   

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

I am a fan of classical art and stumbled across what I felt would be fitting for a cover. It is aggressive, relentless, and blasphemous which felt perfect for the spirit of the music. 

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

No other musicians are necessary, especially since there will not be any live shows.

7.What part of the U.S.A is the solo project located at?

N/A   

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

I am not looking for a label currently as I am still in the process of (de)composing an album’s worth of songs. I have a couple independent labels that I am in contact with, but that is not a priority yet. 

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

The reactions have been positive for only a rough demo so far, which I am grateful for. Those who are fans of old school metal are able to recognize the direction this project comes from and seem to be entertained. 

10.When can we expect a full length and also where do you see yourself heading into as a musician during the future?

A debut in the form of an EP or full length is the goal, but everything is still being written. I will probably be releasing a second demo before anything major.  

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?

I was influenced by Marduk and Dissection demos & EPs primarily and wanted to de-make that style of writing with the primitiveness of Darkthrone and Bathory. 

Regarding my current listening, for metal right now I have been listening to Witchcraft (Finland) and the Entombed + Nihilist demos. Although I have probably listened to more gabber/hardcore techno than metal in the past couple years for the same reasons….speed and aggression, but from another perspective.

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

Reject passive nihilism. 

https://mitternachtband.bandcamp.com/