Forn Kaldr Interview

 

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

It was a project I started back in 2018. For as long as I can remember I've wanted to make music and when I first heard Oath Bound by Summoning I knew it was atmospheric black metal that I wanted to make. So in 2018 when I finally had enough money I bought a computer and started making music.

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

I've been listening to a lot of Post Rock and Shoegaze recently so for this EP I wanted to take it in that general direction. One of my goals for this project is to have a completely different sound on each release.

3.The new ep was instrumental while previous recordings have had a vocalist, are you open to working with vocals again in the future?

I am open to working with a vocalist again. This release was supposed to have vocals but in the end the person I was working with didn't have the time and I couldn't find someone else soon enough in time for the release.

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Forn Kaldr'?

Forn Kaldr means Ancient Cold. Forn means ancient in Old Norse and Kaldr means cold. I came up with the name Ancient Cold at first but it still didn't sound quite right so I searched around for those words in old languages until I found something that sounded like it fit the feel of the music I wanted to make.

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

For the cover I wanted something bright and colourful so I created a night sky with the northern lights.

6.Currently the project is all solo while you have had members in the past, are you open to expanding the line up again in the future or do you prefer to work solo?

I do prefer to work solo although I would like to have other members so I could maybe take the project live one day.

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

I am unsigned although I do have a label (Deuterium Label Group) working with me but more in a promotional sense.

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

The reactions have been mixed. I honestly don't like to put myself under the Black Metal label and I think that reflects in my music. Whilst the main inspiration and root of the sound is in Black Metal, I take inspiration from many genres and try to incorporate them so i'm not restricting myself musically.

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

I would like to do another full length. I am already working on new songs. As a musician I would just like to keep expanding my sound in terms of writing and production.

10.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?

Summoning were a huge influence on me. Also the music of Howard Shore in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. I'm really into Lorna Shore right now as well so definitely them. In terms of music that I listen to, it's mostly Slam, Deathcore, Metalcore and Pop Punk. I wouldn't say I'm a metal head I just love music. All kinds.

11.What are some of your non musical interests?

Non musical interests, I love camping and being outside. Spending time with my family. the simple good stuff.

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