1. Can you give us an update
on what is going on with the band these days?
Well we just released a spilt cd along with
Hexemeister (Ukraine) through Moribund records and we had our
debut full length album pressed on vinyl through Cold void. We're
also planning a split cd release along with Dodsferd which will
probably be released in a couple of months and we have already started
working on new tracks that will constitute our second abomination.
2. How would you describe the musical sound of the new
album and how it differs from previous releases?
The new stuff is far more raw and brutal than the
previous releases and that’s for sure. It’s a reflection of our feelings so
everything comes natural.
There are no ''new'' elements or
''experiments''. Its just straightforward black metal in the way we see
it.
3. Recently there was a split album released between
your band and Hexenmeister, what are you thoughts on the other band that
participated?
Hexenmeister really did great in this release. His
music fitted well with our track and managed to create a really desperate
atmosphere. If our track helped the listener in sinking even deeper
to his putridity then Hexenmeister helped him reach the bottom.
4. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects
the new release explores?
Wrath is the only right person to talk about the
lyrical concept. I could say that the lyrical stuff works as a mirror of the
music. Nihilism, irony and self-abnegation complete the puzzle.
5. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the
bands name?
There is no secret message behind the band’s name.
It's just a collaboration of Wrath’s and mine Nicknames. Looking a little bit
further I would say that it represents our common vision on how this music
is supposed to be apprehended, written and played. It should be as raw and extreme
as it takes.
6. What are some of the best shows that the band has
played so far and how would you describe your stage performance?
Every show is special for us so it’s hard to choose
one. As far as the stage show performance goes we're not having anything
special. We're not the kind of band that uses all these stuff with the
candles and the banners and the crucified animals. If we want to see something
like this we'll probably go to a theater. We feel more comfortable and
our message is spread clearer by using just our instruments. Having
a ''special'' stage performance sometimes works as a tool to cover your music's
weakness.
7. Do you have any touring plans in the future?
For now we're focused on composing and rehearsing the
new material so we're not having any plans for touring. But we're
always combatant to play wherever and whenever we're asked to.
8. On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to
your newer music by fans of black metal?
We're not interested about the worldwide feedback that
much. If our music reaches someone's ears and our stuff is deeply
comprehended that’s great. If not then we're ok with that. Our place lies
in the underground gutter anyway.
9. What direction do you see your music heading into
on future releases?
The new stuff that is currently rehearsed sounds
even rougher than the first album. We're satisfied with what we're having
for now and this is how we'll move on. We're not having a plan about
how we're going to sound like. We just play what we feel and we definitely
don't give a fuck about what people will say. One of the most important
elements in this music is the spontaneous way. This is our motivation and
we're not willing to change that.
10. What are some bands or musical styles that have
influenced your newer music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
None of us is into other musical styles. We listen
tons of new music and there is always something to get inspired with. Some
bands that very often crush my ears are Judas Iscariot, Krieg, Ascension,
Mgla, Craft, Leviathan, Horna, Goatlord, Bestial Summoning, Aura Noir, Nekromantheon,
and thousands of others.
11. How do you feel your music differs from other
bands that have originated in Greece?
We don't feel that our music differs from other Greek
bands .We like what we play and we do it just for ourselves. But I would
like to say that back in the late 80s and early 90s there were some Greek bands
that truly felt what black metal is all about. These bands created the the
infamous Greek sound and marked the underground scene worldwide with some
of the most influential albums recorded ever. We all know for which bands
and albums I’m talking about. Nowadays there is something like a
competition in speed, technique, image and ''big'' words. I hope that soon this
carnival will reach its death.
12. Any final words or thoughts before we wrap up this
interview?
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