Tombeaux de Fer Interview

 

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

- TOMBEAUX DE FER was created in France (Gex) in June 2024 out of a passion for Black Metal and U-boats. The latter completely fascinated me with the conditions in which these soldiers of the oceans lived and faced death. The U-boats were terror, the spectral form of the deathly horizons.

2.So far you have released 2 ep's, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on both recordings?

- Having a deep and sincere love for old-school black metal, it was obvious that I had to retain all the charms of the genre. And for that, I opted for very minimalist equipment, and to my great surprise, it sounds really good!

3.Your lyrics cover u-boats and submarines, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in this subject?

- The lyrics reflect the experiences of submariners. I read a book about U-boats and I translate that into music. It's awe-inspiring for me to imagine these machines with humans in the middle of nowhere, knowing that death was their only escape.

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Tombeaux der Fer'?

- It expresses a tomb, a coffin, fear, death, nothingness, war!

5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the cover of the most recent release?

- For the cover, I absolutely wanted a 1939-1945 submarine with a specific angle. And I found the U-278, which is magnificent. In fact, it's very difficult to find images from that era with U-boats from an angle that meets my expectations. So I'm very limited in my visual choices.

6.With this project you record everything by yourself but have worked with musicians in other bands. do you prefer to work solo?

- Absolutely, I did everything myself. From composing and recording to mixing, visuals, etc. It was a huge investment (and I loved it). I spent a lot of time in the garage where I recorded everything, and my life revolved entirely around TOMBEAUX DE FER. And later on, there was a guest on the track U-96.

7.The new release was released on Adipocere Records', how did you get in touch with this label?

- It's an immense honor to be with Adipocere; they're an icon of the metal scene. Christian (the label owner) and I have known each other for years. After I shared my project with him, he offered me a deal on his label. Without hesitation, I immediately said yes. And what a joy it is to see TOMBEAUX DE FER signed to Adipocere. This also gave me the opportunity to be featured in Metallian magazine. It's the culmination of my dreams.

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

- TOMBEAUX DE FER is doing very well for a recent project. I've only had positive feedback, whether from the US, South America, or Europe. Many people who buy my project thank me for bringing back the Black Metal sound of the 90s/2000s, and the atypical theme adds to its authenticity.

9.What is going on with your other bands or musical projects these days?

- I'm very invested in TOMBEAUX DE FER and prefer to focus solely on that project for the time being. I don't like to spread myself too thin across multiple projects at once because my mind needs to remain focused on a single sound.

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

- As for an album, I don't know yet. I'm mainly releasing EPs at the moment. For me, Brutal Black shouldn't be too long on a disc. Especially since the next one (Les Spectres De Guerre) is more aggressive than the first EP (L'Acier Victorieux).

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?

- Especially Black Metal from Eastern Europe and Quebec. So there's Hate Forest, Precambrian, Horna, Frozen Shadows, etc... However, I want to emphasize that I wasn't inspired by Marduk at all, because I'm often compared to them.

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

- My sincere thanks for this interesting interview and long live Oldschool Black Metal.

https://tombeauxdefer.bandcamp.com/