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1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the musical project?
Ever since my old band Vetrarnòtt disbanded back in 2004 I've wanted to play black metal again, but it wasn't until 2021, during the pandemic that inspiration really struck me. The project has since then evolved into my main musical endeavour and the biggest outlet for my feelings towards the world I see around me. You'll notice this particularly in the way the songs are dynamically drastically different as I write music based on my daily mood, which can vary quite a lot. We are in no way a political voice though, we go deeper than that.
2.You have an ep coming out in November, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording?
The style kinda came all by itself. I don't decide on a certain style of music when I write, it just becomes what it becomes, but I guess it'll always have elements from my most important musical influences.
3.Both of the band members have experience playing in other bands, what is it that you bring into the music of 'Fiende' that you where not able to do with previous groups?
Considering most of my musical career has been as a guitarist in a progressive metal band (Course of Fate) the easiest answer would be "all of it". I can't speak for Audun, but as his other bands are Carpathian Forest, Svarttjern and Magister Templi, Fiende isn't as different from what he's used to as it is for me.
4.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band has explored so far with the music?
Most of the lyrics on the EP is written by our original singer, Jørgen. Eldritch Fire is a classic, almost Venom type lyric about the armies of Hell attacking the christian world and Heaven. Good old black metal fun. Skrømt and Ad Nekropolis though are more personal and explores feelings of anxiety, misanthropy and the afterlife respectively. Svovelpredikant is about fire and brimstone preachers deceiving their followers into believing they're living in the endtimes.
5.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Fiende'?
It's really simple. Fiende is the norwegian word for enemy. A friend of ours came up with it and we couldn't believe no one had used it before. Other than it being a cool name we don't really have a deeper meaning behind it, though I like the idea of the adversary, Lucifer the lightbringer who brings enlightenment to the ignorant whereas God would rather his diciples stay uneducated.
6.Can you tell us a little it more about the artwork that is presented on the ep cover?
It echoes the meaning behind the name of the EP. Snart er Alt Glemt is norwegian for Soon Everything will be Forgotten, as in the nihilistic worldview that everything will end, everyone will die and ultimately nothing matters og will be remembered. The skulls on the cover are anonymous. No one knows who they were in life and are thus utterly forgotten.
7.Currently there are only 2 members in the band, are you open to expanding the line up or do you prefer to work as a duo/
We probably won't add anyone to the core group, but we've added two members to our live lineup, making the band a four piece with Skaar handling bass and vocals, Audun on drums and Berserk (Infernal, Befouled) and Robin Larsen (Scars, Befouled, Dominant, Hideous Deformity) on guitars.
8.The band also has a show scheduled for November, what can we expect from on of your live performance?
Pure, raw old school energy. This gig is at a quite small venue, so we won't be able to do any big antics, but our goal is still to deliver an utter display of power, showcasing the heartfelt emotion behind our music.
9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal?
Considering we've only released a single three days ago we haven't really had enough feedback to answer that question yet.
10.When can we expect a full length and where do you see the band heading i into musically during the future?
Most of the music for the full length is already written. You'll get a mix of the styles you get on the EP, but also both faster and slower stuff ranging from the style of Ulver on their Bergtatt album to more Marduk style stuff, of course always uniquely Fiende flavoured.
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?
Darkthrone has obviously been a big inspiration, especially the Hate Them album. While writing Skrømt I was heavily into doom metal band Ahab and Svovelpredikant came about from a period of Discharge worship. I find inspiration in a lot of genres ranging from extreme metal and hard rock to synthwave and movie scores. The score/soundtrack for Werner Herzog's 1979 remake of Nosferatu has been a big inspiration amongst others.
12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
Listen to our music and go to Hell, we'll meet you there.
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