Völva Interview

 

1.Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording of the new album? 

The album was recorded in three sessions between December 2023 and March 2024. Since then we have mainly focused on the shows we had booked (Muskelrock festival, Fredagsmangel, Kalmar Metal Theatre festival, Bulgusal Festival and 2nd edition of anti fascist black metal gathering) and also rehearsing the new material. The result of this year's work will be heard on stage at the release show. 

2.In November you have a new album coming out, musically how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past? 

A lot of people describe the EP "Promises unfold as lies" (2020) as sort of black metal/crust, due mostly to the production and the fact that one song contains some d-beat. Our first full-length album on the other hand is a decisive step away from any traces of punk, musically speaking. Völva is a black metal band and "Desires Profane" is a black metal album. 

3.This is also your first release in 4 years, can you tell us a little bit more about what has been going on during that time frame? 

Aside from surviving the pandemic as a live band, the main thing would be some changes to the line-up. Guitarist Åsa, who plays on the first demo as well as the EP had to step down from Völva and Vittra joined in 2022 to fill the spot. Since then we have been doing regular shows around Sweden, Denmark and Germany and also writing the new album. After writing a couple of songs with Vittra we also realized the band would benefit from having two guitars. And now, just in time for the album release, the line up is completed by Ruin joining on guitars as well. 

4.Some of your lyrics cover satanic topics, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in the dark arts? 

Satan is the adversary and the accuser, the revolt against the status quo and the mainstream culture. Light or darkness is irrelevant, it is always both, fire and shadow. Satan is our lust and our desires, our autonomy and our struggle. We reject categorically the christianized morality of the so-called democratic and liberal west, and we embrace sin as a way of life. We are dirty, delirious and down to fuck. This is Satan. 

5.What are some of the other lyrical topics and subjects the band has explored so far with the music? 

Other themes we explore in the lyrics of the new album include death and transcending death, grief and vengeance, as well as lust and desire through the lens of satanic feminism. 

6.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Völva? 

In pre-Christian times, the völva was a highly respected woman, considered a powerful spiritual fortune teller in Norse mythology. In these times women were not oppressed in the way christianity forced us to become. Expressing your lust was a given, as was seeking answers in what nature provided you with and to turn to the spirits within you for guidance. We let our name bear witness to the tragic actual witch hunt that came with the hypocrisy of christianity.

7.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?

Hedonistica: Well, the artwork portrays me inserting an inverted crucifix into my vagina seen in a view from behind. The original photograph was taken by my witch friend Jannica (”when the blackbirds sing”), in a ritual curated by the two of us. We were in nature, we gave blood and other fluids as a sacrifice to the soil. Since the album is named ”desires profane” and touches subjects of lusting for satan and one's connection to satanism in a spiritual sense both the artwork and the ritual behind it made sense to us. 

8.Has the band done any live shows or open to the idea? 

Völva is definitely a live band and will continue to be so. We have always played our music live, and with the album release we aim to do it only more. Stay tuned at our IG for info about upcoming shows, or to check our gig poster collection of past shows. And please get in touch if you have a fitting show for us. 

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

We have no real idea about any reaction to our music from other places than the feedback we get from our gigs and our interactions through social media. Hopefully with the album released the name Völva will make its way around the globe. We look forward to getting our music honestly reviewed. 

10.Are any of the band members involved with any other bands or musical projects these days? 

Yes, several. Here is a list of stuff we are involved with apart from Völva, and you should check out all of it: 

Genöme (d-beat/mangel) IG @genomepunx 

Suture (power violence/noise) IG @suture.pv 

Illmara (black metal) IG @illmara.bm 

Rotten Teeth (death metal) 

Ellen Ripley (very homosexual anarchist dream rock) IG @ellenripleygbg 

11.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future? 

We hope to play a lot more live, as well as start planning for the next LP. We do not have any set musical direction - the music is what we make it to be by combining ourselves into Völva. We have no ambition nor will to go away from our current soundscape. 

12.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? 

Vittra: My influences for this album consists of mainly raw 2nd wave black metal, old school heavy metal and whatever else that matches the dark, chaotic intensity that is the sound of

Völva. Listening-wise I've lately been revisiting the 00's-10's era of Mayhem, and also a lot of old 50's pop like the Platters and the Ink Spots. A very good pairing, to be sure.

Hedonistica: I listen a lot to mainly black metal from 90s and 00s (especially love bands from Finland) and also 80s heavy metal like W.A.S.P and Warlock. Apart from that Venom is always a source of inspiration. Other stuffi’ve listened a lot to lately is The yellowgoat sessions by Joel Grind, Slaughtersun by Dawn and Into the wild by Voodus.

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Apostasie Interview

 

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

Melior Pars: That’s completely understandable—we only introduced the band very recently, on January 8th. We are Apostasie, a melodic black metal band with a focus on historical and atheist themes. Our debut album, Non est Deus, tells the story of the Historia Ecclesiastica Perversa—exploring the madness of dogmas and rituals within the Roman Catholic Church. 

The album delves into events from the so-called Christian “history of salvation,” the Latin-Roman church, and the closely tied history of Europe. the album delves into events from the so-called Christian “history of salvation,” the Latin-Roman church, and the closely tied history of Europe.  

Most of us have known each other for many years, and some of us even played together in a previous band. We’ve decided to bring that chapter to a close and make a fresh start—with a new name, a refined style, and a brand-new album. 

 

2.You have your first album coming out in November, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording? 

 

Melior Pars: Musically, we bring a unique twist to black metal with the inclusion of a hurdy-gurdy, creating a sound that’s both ancient – especially medieval – and melodic. In our composition process, we drew heavily on the historical concept of the album. Lyrically, Hrabanus referenced historical sources, and musically, we incorporated melodies from the Christian musical culture of the Middle Ages. Our goal was always to create a narrative—or perhaps cinematic—structure for the songs, while maintaining the essential, progressive intensity of the black metal genre.  

Many of the tracks have gotten quite complex; for instance, the title track runs close to 10 minutes, while “Blut” is a shorter piece, under two minutes. Some songs follow a traditional structure, while others break from it. Still, certain elements recur throughout, like polyphonic melodies, tremolo picking, and, of course, the hurdy-gurdy. Sometimes it serves as a third guitar, sometimes as a subtle highlight, and at other times, it even brings a touch of folk to the song. We’re proud to say this album is both diverse and richly layered. 

So, you see, our interpretation of black metal is non-traditional, setting us (quite much) apart from the classic Scandinavian 1st and 2nd wave bands.  

 

3.A lot of your lyrics cover the History og Latin and European  Christianity and Catholicism  can you tell us a little bit more about the songwriting that is presented on the album and the research you put into the subjects you wrote about? 

 

Hrabanus: As we previously mentioned, I used original medieval and Christian religious sources (including, of course, the Bible) for the lyrics. As a trained historian, I have also engaged academically with the intellectual culture of Western Christianity in general and with the Christian worldview of the Middle Ages in particular. My lyrics are, in a way, a result of my study into the historical events of Western Christianity—ranging from the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the Christian theology that emerged around it, to the iconoclastic controversies, the Crusades, plague epidemics, the discovery of the "New World," and Martin Luther’s so-called Reformation.  

I attempted to cast light on the dark aspects of European Christian history in a fragmented way—shedding insight on religious fanaticism of rulers, Christian imperialism, persecution of Jews, superstition, and more. 

 

4.The band also covers topics related more to atheism, can you tell us a little bit more about you atheist views? 

Hrabanus: To speak more generally about the thematic and lyrical concept of *Apostasie*: Honestly, as an artist, I grew pretty bored with the idea of reducing an anti-religious, atheist or perhaps, more accurately, rational-scientific worldview to something overly simplistic—a purely antithetical opposition, with, say, devil worship for effect, whoever the fuck that is. Instead, I’m interested in delivering a critique that remains relevant to this day—a critique of a worldview whose shadows still stretch into the present due to its historical evolution: racism, homophobia, misogyny, imperialism. What’s needed isn’t just antithetical opposition but a well-founded critique. 

Maybe a last quick anecdote on the relevance of our "historical" lyrics today. I wrote most of the lyrics between 2016 and 2018, including *Blut schreit Palästina*, which deals with the Crusades, and *Pein, Pest*, focusing on the plague and the ensuing persecution of Jews across many European regions and cities. I probably don’t need to elaborate much to show that these themes haven’t lost any relevance. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2019 brought conspiracy theories blaming so-called "Jewish elites," and the current conflicts in the Middle East are often fueled, or at least underpinned, by religious dogmatism. The complexity of the political situation in the Middle East doesn’t allow for a one-sided stance—except to say that war is horrific and that a critical examination of its religious foundations is essential. 

 

5.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Apostasie'? 

 

Hrabanus: Originally, Apostasie (from the Greek apostasía, meaning "defection" or "rebellion") is a political term referring to an uprising against the existing order. In Jewish-Hellenistic literature, the term took on a religious charge, coming to signify a renunciation or abandonment of faith. 

Melior Pars: Many of us, however, were raised with Christian values. While we don’t view most of these values as inherently wrong, we don’t believe in any deities. What we do see is that institutions, which claim the sole right to interpret faith and present themselves as the ultimate source of truth, often collapse under their own shifting morality. They use God and faith to justify their twisted actions against humanity—especially toward those of different beliefs and perspectives.  

“Apostasie” is something we witness daily—the hollowing of faith and the turning away from God. We felt it was the perfect name to represent our musical and lyrical vision. And, to be honest, we couldn‘t decide between this and another option and flipped a coin. 

Hrabanus: Yes, and besides the coin-thing and what Melior Pars already said: “Apostasie” is the perfect term and band name to position our work as a profound and earnest critique, rather than a childish play with satanic imagery, fake blood, and fog.  

 

6.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover? 

 

Hrabanus: For the album's artwork, we definitely tried to extend our critical concept visually. I’ve once again drawn from historical sources, in this case, visual sources. Some of the images featured include objects from my hometown, Worms (Germany), such as a Marian icon. The album cover itself is a reimagined rendering of Mantegna's Triumph of Death. This piece serves almost as a symbol of a rational worldview, emphasizing the often brutal ontology of life and death, entropy as opposed to notions of God and the afterlife. 

 

7.What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance? 

 

Melior Pars: To be honest, we’ve only played three shows under the name Apostasie so far. Most of us are active in other bands, so we wanted to make sure everything was well-prepared before fully launching. The reason we introduced the band on January 8th was actually due to a gig proposal from In Aeternum Booking in Annaberg-Buchholz—a booking agency I had previously worked with through another band. Knowing this would be a major opportunity, we were excited to have Apostasie included. To prepare, we aimed to play one or two smaller shows first and secured a gig at Alexander the Great club in Mainz, which was set to be our debut. 

Then, just a week prior, another unexpected opportunity came up. I was scheduled to play with my other band „BLOOD FIRE DEATH - A Tribute to Bathory“ at From Hell in Erfurt when the opening act had to cancel two days before the show. One phone call later, and Apostasie was set to make its live debut at central Germany’s most iconic metal club. We’re incredibly grateful to Frank from From Hell for making this happen! 

With the album release, we already have more shows planned and announced, and we can’t wait to share what’s next. 

Our stage performance is fueled by a deep passion for what we do, visually amplified by striking outfits designed by Schnittmuskel, a talented and well-established designer from Karlsruhe, Germany, who we teamed up with before launching the band. Key figures on stage include Hrabanus, whose fury is unmistakable as he delivers his verses of unbelief, and Batseba, our veiled hurdy-gurdy player, adding a powerful mystique to our sound. Each of us incorporates twisted religious and mystical symbols into our look to underscore our lyrical themes. Altogether, I’d describe our performance as “passionate and energetic.” 

 

8.Can you tell us a little bit more about the tour you have planned after the new album is released? 

 

Melior Pars: We’re currently on the lookout for a booking agency to help us book future shows, as we’re still managing everything on our own. With our album about to be released by Trollzorn Records, we’re excited to be playing our release show locally, supporting Anguish and Ondfødt. In January—almost a year since our band’s debut—we’ll have our first international gig in Lenzburg, Switzerland. We’re also thrilled about an upcoming festival appearance in eastern Germany in June, which we’re eagerly anticipating. 

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

 

Melior Pars: I‘m going to tell you after the album got released! But so far, we‘re releasing lyrics videos on YouTube and social media platforms. First reactions have been quite positive, so I am confident people value that we‘ve something to say and bring a fresh new take on modern black metal. The second one just got released on 1st of November, check it out! 

10.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future? 

Melior Pars: Apostasie is all about growth and rejecting dogma, so we’ll continue forging our own path. We’ve begun working on a concept for our second record, though it’s still in the early stages. But rest assured, wherever we go, we’re committed to spreading disbelief to new horizons. Hence, we’re actively searching for further gig opportunities across Europe. 

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? 

 

Melior Pars: Most of us have known each other for over a decade—some, nearly two. Naturally, we’ve watched each other grow and evolve over the years. I remember countless nights in our rehearsal space (still the same one today) getting drunk together while listening to Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult, Cradle of Filth, and Immortal—but also Manfred Mann’s Earth Band and others. Helrunar and Menhir have long been among our favorites, along with Candlemass. Personally, I discovered Gaerea at Party.San in 2022, and they’ve since become one of my favorite bands; I deeply admire their musical genius. It’d be a dream to share a beer with them backstage one day. Go check out their new record ”Coma”, it’s a god-damn masterpiece. 

 

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

 

Melior Pars: People used to say that metal is dead. I tell you, it‘s not, unless we stop reinventing. Screw dogmas and false prophets promising you salvation in an after life in exchange for obedience. Submit only to your true self. 

Hrabanus: Ceterum censeo Carthaginem esse delendam.  

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Noirsuarie Interview

 

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

Unholy reverence to you for the opportunity to speak in your media.

Noirsuaire is Just another retrogade Black Metal project among hundreds of others. It is the materialization of my own vision of Black Metal and it sounds like this because I can only play like this.

2.So far you have released one demo and 2 ep's, musically how do they all differ from each other?

Just a demo in 2023 and an EP in 2024. They differ a lot as the first demo tracks were laying dormant for more than one Year and i didnt find the good mood to finish the recording. The new EP conception was in fact challenging. Agravh the immense drummer of Noirsuaire had recorded drums parts for several songs due to two EPs but he managed to play them differently and it changed everything musically. So I challenged myself and i took the drums parts he recorded and wrote new songs on top of it, which is the complete opposite of the usual process. Thus were born the songs "Black Flame Of Unholy Tradition" and "With Talons Sharp and Cruel". The two other songs on the EP were just old tracks.

3.A lot of your lyrics cover devil worship and vampirism, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in the dark arts?

My fascination for dark arts and myths can be drawn from my childhood as I led a pretty isolated life close to a Forest where I was spending my times and I was always attracted by horror movies, heavy music and role playing. All those youthful things paved my way to the dark arts.

4.I know that the bands name means 'Black Cerecloth', how does this name fit in with the musical style that you play??

As a kid i was doing role playing games especially gamebooks. One of my favorites was dealing with a warrior fighting on a haunted territory and his map there was a haunted village and the french translation was NOIRSUAIRE (of course the original name was not "Black cerecloth"). And I loved it. It perfectly sums up the concept of the project : dark, mysterious, evil with juvenile roots

5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on both of the ep covers?

I could not find a propre design for a front cover so I used pics of myself. Like Immortal did.

6.Currently there are only 2 members in the band, are you open to expanding the line up or do you prefer to remain a duo?

Noirsuaire will never be that usual kind of band's as I cannot stand it.

7.One of the ep's was released on 'Khaozophy Productions', can you tell us a little bit more about this label?

This great and new label contacted me to release the ep on CD and I said yes. I love the dark magic of the Black Metal underground where somebody from another part of the country/planet contacts you because they discovered your music and wants to release it. I never refuse this.

8.A lot of the music sounds more closer to the classic era of French black metal,  do you feel black metal was more aggressive during the mid 90's then what is currently released these days?

I dont know if it was more aggressive but it was way more honest on many levels. As Black Metal is today mostly made of fake acts, the honesty of those glorious days make everything more aggressive.

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

Very positive and I'm truly amazed by that. People commenting the project mostly say the same good things : traditional Black Metal great riffs.

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

Noirsuaire first album is demoed. The recording will start soon. You can only expect the same sound you heard and liked enough to give us your attention.

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?

Noirsuaire influences draw from Marduk, Mayhem, Nastrond, Gorgoroth, Darkthrone, Enthroned and the likes. Those days I stick to the old releases i have been listening for years but when it comes to new bands I really like: Ultra Silvam, Djevel, Night Shall Drape Us, Whoredom Rife

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

I thank you for the interview. Keep burning the Black Flame Of Unholy Tradition. 

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Tempestous Fanzine # 9/2024 Review

 

  This  is  a  review  of  the  9th  issue  on  Tempestous  Fanzine  which  covers  the  more  underground  and  occult  side  of  black/death  metal  with  some  other  underground  genres  covered  as  wll  as  some  articles  dedicated  more  to  the  black  arts  then  music.

  The  first  article  is  an  introduction  to  the  zine  where  the  editor  explains  hid  views  on  underground  metal  and  the  ideologies  of  the  bands  or  musical artists  that  he  covers  as  will  as  the  situation  of  living  in  Chile.  The  first  music  interview  is  with  Hekte  Zaren  which  is  very  in  depth  and  explains  her  work  with  various  black  metal  and  dark  ambient  projects   and  she  also  goes  into  her  interest  of  the  occult,  shamanism  and  death  worship.

  One  article  moves  away  from  music  and  goes  more  into  the  secret  art  of  witchcraft  and  divine  wisdom  which  goes  into  detail  about  Western  Occultism,  Cabala,  Hermeticism,  Enoch  before  returning  to  music.  Next  article  is  with  Procession  Of  Spectres  which  is  written  in  the  style  of  an  old  school  metal  zine  where  the  band  also  explains  their  musical  style  and  lyrics  which  cover  more  of  a  historical  approach  

  The  next  interview  is  with  the  main  person  behind  Ossemenets  where  he  also  explains  other  bands  and  musical  projects  he  is  a  part  of  as  well  as  mentioning  an  interest  in  the  occult  at  a  younger  age  before  going  more  interested  into  writing  about  medieval  history  lyrically  and  the  nest  article  is  more  about  Satanism  and  Dark  Magick  in  modern  times  which  explains  the  relation  of  Satan  and  Lucifer  to  other  dark  deities  from  different  parts  of  the  world  and  is  also  written  with  more  of  a  left  hand  path  perspective.

  Underground  metal  zines  are  also  reviewed  in  this  issue  just  like  the  last  issue  and  focuses  more  on  underground  South  American  black  and  death  metal  paper  zines.  There  is  also  a  very  interesting  article  about  Goethe  and  his  version  of  Faust  as  well  as  talking  about  his  initiation  in  Freemason,  Rosicrucian  and  Illuminati  fraternities  and  lodges  and  the  article  also  covers  the  poetry  of  Charles  Baudelaire  and  his  understanding  of  the  Satan  Archetype.  

  The  next  article  is  an  interview  with  black  metal  band  Conflagration  where  they  explain  their  O9A  and  National  Socialist  views  which  are  explained  from  a  more  esoteric  perspective  and  the  interview  would  be  considered  too  controversial  by  most  metal  webzines  these  days.  The  next  interview  is  with  Malgeist  of  Heritique  du  Nord  where  he  explains  his  music  that  is  closer  to  dark  ambient  and  experimental  as  well  as  hid  interest  in  Lovecraft,  Cosmic  Horror  and  Esoteric  paths.

  The  zine  moves  on  to  an  interview  with  Chile's  Tagirion  Est  Tiferet  an  underground  black  metal  band  with  a  huge  interest  in t he  Kaballah,  Qlipthoth,  Left  Hand  Path  and  the  writings  of  Michael  W,  Ford  before  going  into  their  views  on  playing  black  metal  and  the  other  bands  in  the  genre  with  similar  views  and  musical  approaches.

  Another  one  of  the  non  musical  articles  is  an  introduction  to  Tantra  which  shows  a  lot  of  inspiration  from t he  writings  of  Aliester  Crowley  and  how  it  also  compares  to  Eastern  and  Western  Occult  traditions  as  well  as  mentioning  its  roots  in  Paganism  before  returning  back  to  music  with  an  article  about  The  Third  And  The  Mortal  which  explains  their  history,  musical  style  and  their  inspiration  and  contribution  the  the  metal  world. 

  The  next  article  changes  the  pace  with  an  interview  with  doom/death  metal  band  Svadhisthana  where  they  explain  Hinduism  and  Buddhism  from  more  of  an  occult  and  esoteric  perspective  before  moving  away  from  music  in  the  next  article  with  the  Essenes  view  of  The  Antichrist  which  is  written  in  a  very  Gnostic  orientated  approach.

  Just  like  with  the  previous  issue  they  also  return  back  to  music  reviews  which  focuses  more  on  underground  black,  doom  and  death  metal  bands  that  are  more  occult  or  black  art  orientated  mixed  in  with  some  albums  that  are  more  rooted  in  the  experimental  and  dark  ambient  genres   and  also  closes  this  issue.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  issue  from  Tempestous  Fanzine  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  the  more  occult  black,  doom  and  death  metal  bands  and  also  have  an  interest  in  more  of  the  Left  Hand  Path,  Satanic,  Luciferian,  Occult  and  Gnostic  teachings  you  should  read  this  fanzine.  8/5  out  of  10.

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Tempestous Fanzine # 8/2024 Review

 

  This  is  a  review  of  a  fanzine  from  Chile  called  "Tempestous"  that  focuses  more  on  the  more  occult  and  satanic  style  of  black,  doom,  death  metal  and  dark  ambient  and  has  also  been  released  in  both  paper  and  pdf  formats.

  A  lot  of  the  zine  has  the  look  of  a  underground  paper  zine  that  was  very  common  in  the  90's  and  early  200's  with  a  good  amount  of  photos.  The  first  interview  is  with  a  very  obscure  fanzine  from  Mexico  where  the  editor  explains  his  misanthropic,  violent  and  anti  Christian  worldviews  while  also  mentioning  past  bands  he  has  interviewed  which  are  more  closer  to  the  occult  side  of  black  metal  as  well  as  the  editor  mentioning  an  article  he  has  written  before  in  the  past  about  Gilles  de  Rais  a violent  serial  killer  from  15th  century  France  and  he  also  goes  into  details  about  his  occult  writings  and  books  which  lean  more  towards  Satanic,  Luciferian  and  Left  Hand  Path  Magick.

  Some  of  the  articles  also  go  into  non  musical  territory  with  one  article  covering  a  CIA  document  dealing  with  the  nature  of  reality  and  human  consciousness  which  would  be  of  great  interest  to  those  that  have  an  interest  in  mind  control  and  psychical  warfare  before  going  back  into  a  short  article  which  also  explains  the  editor's  views  on  extreme  metal  and  his  vision  for  Tempestous  Fanzine.

  The  zine  also  does  an  interview  with  U.S.A  black  metal  project  Drape  where  he  explains  his  musical  style,  lyrics,  views  and  also  talks  about  the  term  'funeral  black  metal'.   There  is  also  an  interview  with  Sanctum  Satanas  where  he  explains  his  view  on  the  Order  OF  The  nine  Angles  as  well  as  going  into  details  on  other  occult  and  left  hand  path  practices  that  he  has  studied  and  worked  with  which  was  different  from  other  interviews  since  it  focused  less  on  music.

  One  of  the  pages  reviews  the  different  recordings  from  Feeble  Deity  and  goes  very  in  depth with  the  demo's,  singles  and  albums  that  are  reviewed  before  going  into  an  interview  with  the  artist  involved  where  he  goes  more  into  details  of  his  musical  style,  the  lyrics  and  the  approaches  he  has  brought  to  his  recordings.

  One  article  moves  away  from  music  and explains  the  relation  of  the  Annunaki's  and  how  they  are  related  to  the  left  hand  path  tradition  of  vampyre  magick before  returning  back  to  music.  The  next  interview  is  with  Argentina's  Nefario  where  he  explains  his  music  style,  influences,  authors  he  has  studied  and  views  on  Zionism  as  well  as  explaining  it  from  a  more  esoteric  worldview.

  Next  interview  is  with  Umbria  where  the  main  person  explains  his  music  and  views  which  is  a  little bit  different  from  the  previous  interviews.  The  next  interview  is  with  Targarien  which  goes  into  the  history  of  the  project  as  well  as  explaining  the  music  and  lyrics  which  are  more  ancient  cultures  and  mysticism     

  Next  interview  is  with  Count  Vindalf  where  he  explains  his  interest  in  the  Middle  Ages,  the  writings  of  J.R..R  Tolkien  before  going  more  into  detail  about  his  music  and  recordings  before  going  into  an  interview  with  Spectral  Ancient  Lands  of  Asmoondeii  where  explains  the  underground  metal  scene  in  Peru,  his  own  musical  projects  as  well  as  how  his  interest  in  the  black  arts  and  the  occult  also  plays  a  role  in  his  music.

  Next  interview  is  with  Chile's  Bewitched  which  was  originally  released  in  the  90's  in  an  older  zine  which  is  very  brief  and  gives  you  an  insight  about  their  musical  style  and  there  thoughts  on  what  was  going  on  underground  metal  at  the  time.  Next  interview  moves  away  from  music  and  goes  more  into the  occult  with  Zeena  Schreckwhich  starts  out  with  her  falling  out  with  the  Church  Of  Satan  in  the  introduction  before  going  into  detail  with  her  interest  in  Germanic  Occultism  and  Northern  Magick  and  the  interview  was  also  written  in  the  90's.

  One  of  the  articles  also  goes  into  Western  Philosophy  and  Existentialism  which  also  shows  their  relation  to  magick,  occultism  and  alchemy.  Next  article  goes  into  detail  with  Chile's  grindcore  act  S,D,N  which  also  gives  a  brief  detail  about  their  musical  style before  going  into  album,  ep  and  demo  reviews  which  focuses  on  bands  the  black,  doom,  death,  metal,  ethereal,  avantgarde  and  ambient  genres  which  is  14  pages  in  length  and  goes  very  much  into  depth  on  describing  the  music  before  going  into  the  fanzine  reviews  which  cover  the  publications  that  focus  on  more  of  the  underground,  occult  and  satanic  forms  of  black  and  death  metal

  In  my  opinion  Tempestous  Fanzine  is  a  very  great  underground  metal  blog  that  focuses  more  on  the  underground  and  occult  forms  of  black/death  metal  and  if  you  want  to  learn  about  underground  bands  devoted  to  the  black  arts  from  different  parts  of  the  world,  you  should  check  out  this  zine.  8/5  out  of  10.

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Mors/Vltra Mortem Et Eferna/Hyperborean Fire Productions/2025 Full Length Review

 

   Mors  are  a  band  from  Italy  that  plays  a  very  traditional  and  atmospheric  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  album  "Vitra  Mortem  Et  Eferna"  which  will  be  released  in  2025  by  Hyperborean  Fire  Productions.

  A very  dark  yet  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  along  with  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  lot  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  which  also  gives  the  music  more  of  a  raw  feeling.

  Spoken  word  parts  can  also  be  heard  in  certain  sections  of  the  album  while  the  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  a  very  chaotic  yet  melodic  style.  Synths  are  also  utilized  at  times  and  also  gives  the  music  more  of  an  atmospheric  feeling  along  with  some  tracks  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  clean  playing.

  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  some  of  the  tracks  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  clear  singing,  growls  can  also  be  heard  in  certain  sections  of  the  album  as  well as  a  couple  of  songs  also  being  long  and  epic  in  length.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  Italian  and  cover  darkness,  death  and  violence  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Mors  are  a  very  great  sounding  traditional  black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Vitra  Mortem  Et  Eferna"  "Meteora"  and  "Un  Creepsculo  Purpureo".  8  out  of  10.

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Mirzam Antidotum Ov Marazm/..There Is No Emptiness.../Vis Nocturna/2024 Full Length Review

 

  Mirzam  Antidotum  Ov  Marazm  are  a  band  from  Poland  that  plays  a  mixture  of  black  and  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2024  album  "...  There  is  No  Emptiness..."  which  will b e  released  on  November  29th  by  Via  Nocturna.

  Dark  soundscapes  and  synths  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  very  fast, r aw  and  brutal  direction  which  also  utilizes  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast b eats.  Vocals  are  a  mixture  of  black  metal  screams  and  death  metal  growls  mix  in  with  some  clear  singing  and  the  solos  and  leads  being  in  more  of  a mid  90's  black/death  metal  style.

  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody.  The  songs  also  add  in  a  mixture  of  both  old  school  and  modern  influences  along  with  the  synths  and  soundscapes  also  making  a  return  in  certain  sections  of  the  recording,  a  couple  of  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.

  Mirzam  Antidotum  Ov  Marazm  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  black  and  death  metal  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  Polish  and  cover  dark  and  violent  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Mirzam  Antidotum  Ov  Marazm  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  black  and  death  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Czas"  "Tajamnia"  "Magnetar"  and  "Szok  koncowy".  8  out  of  10.

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An Axis Of Perdition/Apertures/Apocalyptic Witchcraft/2024 Full Length Review

 

  An  Axis  Of  Perdition  are  a  solo  project  from  the  United  Kingdom  that  plays  an  industrial  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2024  album  "Apertures"  which  will  be  released  in  December  by  Apocalyptic  Witchcraft.

  Industrial  style  beats  start  off  the  album  which  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  while  a  lot  of  blast b eats  can  also  be  heard  when  the  music  speeds  up  along  with  the  vocals  being  mostly  grim  sounding  black  metal  screams.

  Synths  can  also  be  heard  at  times  while  the  album  also  has  its  atmospheric  moments  along  with  some  of  the  songs  also  being  instrumentals  and  interludes.  Some  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  as  well  as  the  solos  and  leads  also  being  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  when  they  are  utilized,  clear  vocals,  spoken  words  and  clean  playing  can  also  be  heard  briefly  and  most  of  the  recording  also  sticks  to  a  mid  tempo  direction.

  An  Axis  of  perdition  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  industrial  and  black  metal  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  his  own.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  horror,  mental illness  and  urban  decay  themes.

  In  my  opinion  An  Axis  Of  Perdition  are  a  a  very  great  sounding  industrial  black  metal  solo  project  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Metempsychosis"  "The  Truth  Is  There"  and  "I  Am  Odium".  8  out  of  10.

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Vixenta/The Oubliette/2024 Full Length Review

 

  Austria's  Vixenta  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  an  atmospheric  and  depressive  form  of  post  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  2024  album  "The  Oubliette"  which  will  be  released  on  November  20th.

  Ambient  style  synths  and  clean  playing  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  very  fast  and  raw  musical  direction  which  also  utilizes  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  depressive  black  metal  screams  and  the  music  also  has  its  atmospheric  moments.

   Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody.  Acoustic  guitars  can  also  be  heard  on  some  of  the  tracks  along  with  some  spoken  word  parts  and  whispered  vocals  also  being  utilized  on  a  few  songs.

  The  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  post  metal  style  and  as  the  album  progresses  death  metal  growls  are  also  introduced  into  the  music  along  with   a  couple  of  songs  are  also  long  and  epic  in  length. The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  loneliness,  Isolation,  Reality  and  Hate  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Vixenta  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  atmospheric  and  depressive  post  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Blood  On  the  Idol  I"  "Downfall"  "Escape  From  The  Oubliette"  and  "Faint  Whispers".  8  out  of  10.

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Omegaeturnum/1248/Van Records/2024 Full Length Review

 

  Omegaeturnum  are  a  band  from  France  that  plays  an  old  school  and  atmospheric  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2024  album  "1248"  which  will  be  released  on  November  25th  by  Van  Records.

  A  very  dark  sounding  intro  starts  off  the  album  along  with  some  angry  sounding  black  metal  screams  which  also  takes  the  music  into  a  heavier  direction.  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  songs  more  of  a  raw  feeling.

  All  of  the  musical  instruments  on  the  recording  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody.  When  keyboards  are  utilized  they  also  give  the  music  more  of  an  atmospheric  feeling  along  with  the  music  also  being  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  90's  era.

  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  along  with  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  as  well  as  some  of  the  tracks  also  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length,  spoken  word  parts  and  clear  vocals  can  also  be  heard  briefly  and  one  song  is  an  instrumental  also  adds  in  a  small  amount  of  clean  playing.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  the  Great  Old  Ones. 

  In  my  opinion  Megaeturnum  are  a  very  great  sounding  old  school  atmospheric  black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "The  Endless  Quietus"  "Echoes  From  The  Depths"  and  "In  Outerverse  Slumber".  8/5 out  of  10.

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Asenheim/Wolkenbrecher/Dominance of Darkness/2024 Full Length Review

 

  Asenheim  are  a  duo  from  Germany  that  plays  a  very  epic  and  old  school  form  of  pagan  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2024  album  "Wolkenbrecher"  which  will  be  released  in  December  by  Dominance  Of  Darkness.

  A  very  dark  and  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  album  along  with  some  epic  sounding  keyboards  while  the  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  a  lot  of  the  guitar  riffing  as  well  as  the  vocals  being  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  mixes  in  with  a  few  growls.

  All  of  the  musical  instruments  on  the  recording  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  while  the  music  is  also  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  mid  90's  era.  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  songs  more  of  a  raw  feeling.

  Clean  playing  can  also  be  heard  in  certain  sections  of  the  recording  along  with  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  Clear  vocals  are  also  utilized  at  times  as  well  as  some  of  the  tracks  also  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length,  one  song  also  introduces  elements  of  folk  music  onto  the  album,  spoken  word  samples  are  also  added  on t he  closing  track.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  German  and  cover  Paganism,  Old  Legends  and  Fantasy  themes.  

  In  my  opinion  Asenheim  are  a  very  great  sounding  epic  and  old  school  pagan  black  metal  duo  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Der  Harnischmacher"  "Zu  den  Waffen"  Wolkenbrecher"  and  "Himmelfahrtskommando".  8/5  out  of  10.

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Von Jeglichem Wort Interview

 

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

„von jeglichem wort“ is a project that combines elements of black metal, dark ambient, drone and experimental music. Soundwalls, field recordings, heavy guitars and layers of sentimental yet eerie noises create the soundtrack of mankind’s demise.

2.Recently you have released a new album, musically how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?

The new album shows different aspects of vjw: atmospheric black metal riffs, noises and field recordings, ambient scapes, and forlorn melodic passages. It follows a path that is layed out for the project since the beginning – it concentrates these elements and ventures out into the abundance that bleakness has to offer.

3.Since 2020 you have released a great amount of material, do you spend most of your time writing and creating music?

Writing and recording music is a huge part of my artistic practise these days. I published a lot of digital EPs and albums – first and foremost to get the „wort“ out there, to introduce the music and the concept of vjw to audiences, to establish the idea of vjw. But also I see my band pages as a playground – developing new sounds, exploring the conceptual and musical backgrounds and elements. This album now on BHN Productions is an incarnation, a result of these processes.

4.What are some of the concepts that you have explored so far with the music?

The underlying concept of vjw is to give a sound to the dwelling and threatening developments, that surround me. It is not a political project – it is more of a research. It resonates as a very individual experience. VJWs music gives the upcoming escalations and their aftermaths a soundtrack. But its not only violent, there is a strong element of sentiment and hope in it as well. So much was possible, so much has been striven for, so much possibilities lie ahead, or do they?

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

The artwork is based on a painting by Caravaggio. This painting gives that atmosphere that I mentioned above a picture. There are elements of violence, darkness, death, despair but also light, warmth, colour, hope, emancipation. With the digital albums the visual factor is not that big. It just provides an impulse to click on it. I see much more meaning in the visual aspect of the physical copies, the tapes and vinyl covers that VJW puts out. On physical copy, especially on vinyl – visual elements get the space they deserve.

6.With this project you record everything by yourself, do you have any experience working with other musicians in the past?

I have played in bands, and I am currently also involved in other experimental sound and text projects. The process of playing together with other artists (musicians, poets) differs a lot from the solo experience. vjw follows a clearly layed-out concept or vision. Playing together with other people is a more open, dialogish approach.

7.Have you done any live shows with this project or open to the idea?

I consider the vjw experience as an indiviual and intimate one. I dont think that a live experience can provide that quality. The doctor prescribes to play this music loud, via headphones – and best on vinyl!

8.The new album was released through 'Bleeding Heart Nihilist Productions, how did you get in contact with this  label?

I came across their work a few years ago, stumbling over some tapes at local record stores. I was intrigued right away by the design and care they put into their products, also by the attitude behind it. So I got curious and bought more and more of their vinyls and tapes. My on- and offline activities also raised eyebrows at BHN, so we started writing each other around 2021/22. We got to know each other’s approaches better and better. There was a mutual understanding about ideas of underground scene, the ridiculousness and beauty of Black Metal, the love for vinyl and tape formats etc. So one stormy night in Berlin in autumn 2023 we finally met, shared some wine, beer and cigarettes. The rest is not history but very much present!

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

Well of course there have been those that say „oh this is not proper black metal“. Duh! I think it is an interesting position to sit between chairs. And as much as I personally enjoy „proper Black Metal“ – I think there are a lot of bands out there that do it well. I dont want to create something that has been heard a million times. So vjw has resonated with people who also look to venture beyond genre cliches. I am very humbled by the positive feedback of these people, from virtually all continents. I see a huge quality in social media in that regard. Instead of edgelording, it can also be about discovering, sharing and appreciating. This is how I discover a ton of interesting projects, and this is how a lot of people have discovered vjw. On that regard: I wanna give a shout out to well curated YT channels like „Mao da Gloria“ or „Transmissions from the dark“ that shared some of my music, therefore helped spreading the „wort“.

10. Where do you see yourself heading into as a musician during the future?

Well vjw has already new projects in the making, so it will definitely continue on its path. Since the world is more and more fucked up – there will be no shortage of inspiration.

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 have been around Metal for quite some time, starting in the 80ies. My first impressive encounter with rather dark metal bands was definitely Celtic Frost. From there on I was constantly looking for more dark shit, like Samael, Sarcofago or later the second wave of Black Metal (Emperor, Darkthrone, Ulver – the classics). Since vjw is not „Proper Black Metal“ there are of course a lot of other influences to mention: projects like NADJA or older Anathema.

Nowadays I am listening again to a lot of newer Metal, black, experimental or atmospheric: Afsky, Sunken, Laster, Urfaust, The Ruins of Beverast – just to mention a few.

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

Well definitely a lot of thanks to all the people involved in vjw – listeners, supporters, followers, friends, my label, reviewers etc. Also thanks a lot for giving me the opportunity of this interview to shed some light on my music.

And yeah, stay edgy all you fabulous folks out there!

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Udande/Worried I - Futurism/Vendetta Records/2024 EP Review

 

  Udande  are  a  band  from  Slovakia  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  goes  for  an  atmospheric  and  melodic  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2024  ep  "Worried  I  -  Futurism"  which  was  released  by  Vendetta  Records.

  Spoken  word  parts  and  field  recordings  start  off  the  ep  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  the  solos  and  leads  are  done  in  a  very  melodic  style.  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  songs  more  of  a  raw  feeling.

  Vocals  are  mostly  done  in  an  angry  black  metal  style  while  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  Both  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  along  with  the  riffs  also  adding  in  a  great  amount  of  melody  and  the  music  also  has  its  atmospheric  moments,  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  and  clean  playing  is  also  added  on  the  closing  track  

  On  this  recording  Udande  goes  for  more  of  a  modern,  melodic  and  atmospheric  style  of  black  metal.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  how  humanity  has  failed  to  evolve  in  the  past  century.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Udande  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  melodic  and  atmospheric  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "1918".  8  out of  10.

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Briargh/Civervo/Morbid Shrine Productions/Vertebrae2024 Full Length Review

 

  Briargh  are  a  solo  project  from  Spain  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  plays  a  very  epic  and  pagan  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2024  album  "Civervo"  which  will  be  released  in  December  as  a  joint  effort  between  Morbid  Shrine  Productions  and  Vertabrae.

  Dark  soundscapes  and  folk  instruments  start  off  the  album  which  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times.  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  songs  more  of  a  raw  feeling  and  the  vocals  are  mostly  grim  sounding  black  emtal  screams.

  Melodies  are  also  added  into  a  lot  of  the  guitar  riffing  while  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  along with  some  of  the  vocals  also  adding  in  a  more  rough  singing  approach  at  times.

   Clean  playing,  acoustic  guitars  and  keyboards  can  also  be  heard  in  certain  sections  of  the  recording  along  with  the  music  also  having  its  atmospheric  moments  and  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them,  female  vocals  can  also  be  heard  briefly  and  one  song  also  introduces  spoken  word  parts  onto  the  album.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  Cantabria  and  Celtic  Paganism.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Briargh  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  epic  pagan  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Galeuskan"  "War  Wolves  Of  Kantaber"  and  "The  Unsacred  Enigma".  8  out  of  10.

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