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1.Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording and release of the new album?
Greetings from Southern Chile! Thank you for sending us this interview. “O” to answer this.
We are currently waiting to receive our copies of this album. In the meantime, we are rehearsing the songs from the album for upcoming live performances.
2.Recently you have released a new album, musically how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?
Musically, the composition is a bit more complex than our previous work. Instrumentally, we incorporated the use of keyboards and clean vocals to enhance the soundscape.
3.All of the band members are also in other bands, what is it that you bring into the music of 'Umbrio', that you have not been able to do with your other groups?
Yes, all of us are involved in other projects. However, in Umbrío, the idea is to continue, in a way, the musical direction we've been taking. Playing raw, cold, and intense, yet atmospheric. Which is something that isn't replicated in our other projects.
4.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the newer music and also how would you describe your progress as songwriters over the years?
The themes explored in the band's lyrics revolve primarily around death, animism, and the occult. All framed within the context of the darkness of nature that surrounds us in southern Chile.
5.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Umbrio'?
"Umbrío" is synonymous with something gloomy. The band's name is oriented towards the dark and hidden side of things, of people (living or dead), and especially of nature.
6.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?
The idea behind the cover art was to present a visual description of what "Quintaesencia Nocturna" is. To achieve this, we contacted the Chilean illustrator "Nox Fragor." We explained the theme and main idea to him, as well as some visual references to help him create the artwork. He worked on the idea and sent us progress updates until, together, we decided the work was finished.
7.Has the band done any live shows or open to the idea?
Yes, we've done a few live shows. We don't usually play live very often. However, I think we've played four times this year. That's a lot for us. But they were valuable invitations, ones we considered. We've also had the honor of playing alongside great Chilean bands like Cold, Mortuary Avshy, and soon, Temple.
8.The new album was released on 'Vampiric Militant Legions', can you tell us a little bit more about this label?
VML is a label that has just formally launched in Romania. We contacted Damian, from the band “Vampiric Oath,” who also runs the YouTube channel “Metal Blasfemo,” as he was interested in recruiting bands for his new label. However, he stated that he didn't want to accept just any band, since the label focuses on Black Metal. After sending him our album, lyrics, artwork, and a description of the central themes, they offered us an exclusive European edition of 100 CD copies.
9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal/
It's probably a bit of a stretch to refer to the "rest of the world" when discussing the response or reaction to our music. However, the places (or people) we've reached who are interested in this style of music and this particular sound have given us interesting feedback. We've received very positive reviews. Everyone offers their own interpretation of our work, focusing on some of its central themes. Perhaps we didn't achieve much reach with our first album. However, with "Quintaesencia Nocturna," the band has gained a bit more recognition.
10.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?
Our main side projects, which are currently active, are working on new material. Avernal Vulture M.E. is working on "Flamas de Odio." Argvs Noctes is working on "Catafalco." And I (O) am working on "Detest."
11.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
I don't think the band's core idea will change. The atmosphere will probably explore some other sounds or elements, but it will remain within the realm of extreme music.
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?
Umbrió's music and compositions have likely been influenced by bands from the tumultuous first half of the 1990s. Bands that I still listen to today, such as Mayhem, Darkthrone, Burzum, Emperor, Satyricon, Gorgoroth, Dissection, Marduk, Nifelheim, Dark Funeral, Abigor, Judas Iscariot, Nagelfar, Summoning, and Horns (Chile), to name a few. As well as more recent bands that keep the flame of the old days of Black Metal alive, such as Taake, Mare, Djevel, Darvaza, Necropole, Wildes Heer (Chile), and many more.
13.Does Paganism and Occultism play any role in your music?
Directly or indirectly, occultism is related to our music, or its themes. It depends on how you interpret the music, lyrics, and artwork as a whole.
14.Before we wrap up this interview. do you have any final words or thoughts?
Thank you for your interest and for wanting to learn more about us and our musical spectral universe.
I hope you were able to find some of what you were looking for. I also hope that whoever reads this will be able to understand some of our music and immerse themselves in it. Greetings from Valdivia, Chile.
O.
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