1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the solo project?
Dashiem started in 2019 when I realised that it's too hard to gather members that have the same interest and same passion in my occult black metal style.
Dashiem came to the light when I realised I have so much knowledge and love for the unknown and demonology, specifically in middle eastern and Egyptian witchcraft, which this knowledge must be presented by my musical atmosphere.
2.In 2023 you had released an ep, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording?
The EP was home-recorded, So i put really much effort into reaching the dark atmosphere that I seek. Since I'm talking about demonology and witchcraft, I created the ambience and dark vibe while i'm mixing and mastering the tracks.
After all you can say that my musical genre/theme is Occult/Orthodox Black Metal.
3.A lot of your lyrics cover Demonology, Arabian Witchcraft and Middle Eastern Magick, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in the dark arts?
My interests in witchcraft or the darkside category in general, come from reading and seeking the knowledge of this forbidden art since I was 16 as I remember, and I read through the years so many books that were made by Egyptian witchcraft specialists, and also international masters.
4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Dashiem'?
Dashiem is taken from a witchery book called "Book of the seventh Ifrits" containing seven chapters, each chapter has his own Ifrit with the incantation to summon him. So Dashiem is the third Ifrit from the fifth chapter.
5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the ep cover?
The artwork is taken from a scene of the 1922 Swedish/Danish silent film "Häxan" , a documentary about witchcraft.
6.On the ep you recorded everything by yourself, are you open to working with other musicians in the studio or do you prefer to work solo?
I prefer to compose solo actually, but recently I started to rehersale my tracks with live/session members for a live performance.
7.With the live line up what are some of the best show s that the band has played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance?
We made only one small live studio performance, it was actually great.
I describe my stage performance gloomy and ferventز
8.Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?
For now no, but we are trying to rehersale from time to time, and maybe we can make something bigger than the live studio.
9.Currnetly you are unsigned, are you looking for a label or have received any interest?
I didn't receive an offer till now, I only released my EP in a Cassette Tape by Narbentage production.
10.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal?
Actually it was really satisfying, and I was glad for the feedback.
11.When can we expect a full length and also where do you see yourself heading into as a musician during the future?
A full length is expected to be out at the end of this year after mixing and mastering, I hope I can play live in the future with lineup of the bands I like, maybe in "Caerimonia Nidrosiæ Festival" in Norway.
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?
Mainly black metal, I have influences from so many bands like: Mare(Norway), Dodsengel, Nahasheol, Spectrum Mortis, Nightbringer, Hetroertzen...
Nowadays Iam listening to Akhlys, Gorgoroth, Enevelde, Demonic Temple, Darvaza, Qayin Regis.
13.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
I would like to thank you so much for having interest in my music, and I would like to say also that the new album will be improved in recording but with the same black dim sound.
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