1.Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording of the new album?
Although the album was recorded a while ago (December 2020) we've not been overly active since then, aside from a handful of gigs and shooting our new music video. Sorry, not the most exciting start to the interview!
2.You have a new album coming out in May, musically how does it differ form the stuff you have released in the past?
It's similar to the atmospheric dynamic of our first album with added symphonic black metal elements and lengthy cinematic interludes.
3.The lyrics on the new recording are a concept album based upon the peasants Revolt of the 14th century, can you tell us a little bit more about which aspects you cover about this story?
Pretty much the whole thing! It starts with 'Pestilence', a song about the Black Death which contributed to the socioeconomic conditions that gave rise to the Revolt, and ends with 'Vengeance', which is about King Richard's brutal and bloody reprisal of all those involved.
4.A lot of your lyrics are also very politically oriented, how would you describe your political views?
Overthrow capitalism, crush fascism.
5.On a past album you also covered Arthurian Legends, Norse Mythology and paganism, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in this topic and also do you also have an interest in the pre Christian Druidic roots of the Arthurian Lengds?
I became interested in Arthurian legend after visiting Cornwall (it's almost impossible not to, it being such a majestic and inspirational place). It motivated me to write the Arthurian romance that drives the album.
6.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?
It's an original piece entitled 'The Death of Sudbury', created by the excellent Mitchell Nolte. I wanted the artwork to represent the Revolt at its most violent and bloody peak, which I think he captured perfectly.
7.Orignally the band was a solo project but over the years have expanded into a full line up, do you feel you accomplished most of what you set out to do in the solo days?
There was a bit of clamour for a live iteration of Sacred Son shortly after the first record was released, which organically lead to the project becoming a full band. That said, there will likely be further solo instalments as I feel solitude and isolation to be an integral part of black metal.
8.What are some of the best shows that the band have played over the years and also how would you describe your stage performance?
I would say our most recent show will always be the best show we've played as we improve with each performance, which I suppose is to be expected. We tend to focus ourselves on the music and not invest too much into theatrics or anything visual.
9.Do you have any touring or show plans for the new album?
Not right now, but we hope to arrange something in the near future.
10.The new album was released on 'True Cult Records', can you tell us a little bit more about this label?
True Cult very kindly offered to put the album out on cassette and vinyl, which was very appealing as distributing merchandise worldwide from the UK is a complete nightmare at the moment thanks to Brexit. The fact that they share the same anti-fascist principles as us and are generally nice people sealed the deal!
11.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal?
It seemed to be quite polarising when we first emerged on the scene but a lot of the hysteria seems to have subsided now. I think now you either dig us or you don't, which is fine by us.
12.What is going on with some of the other bands or musical projects these days that some of the band members are a part of?
Mark's band Dawnwalker are currently hard at work on their fifth full length. Stuart has recently released a rather stunning book as an accompaniment to his album 'Stall' released under his Wandering Rocks alias. Jamie's band Maxdmyz are continuing to rip it up everywhere they go.
13.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
I'm at a bit of a crossroads as to whether make another album in the vein of Foul Deth.., or to branch out into completely new territory. It largely hinges on how I'm feeling once I'm sat down and able to write again, so time will tell!
14.What are some of the bands or musical styles the band members are currently listening to nowadays?
Right now I can only speak for myself, but I've been listening to Yasmin Williams, Dorothy Ashby and Helado Negro recently.
15.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
Thank you for a lovely interview!
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