Nuurisk Interview

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

Nuurisk is a two piece black metal act from Singapore, formed in October 2016.

2. So far you have been a part of a couple of splits and have also released an up, musically how do all of you releases differ from each other?

Almost each song in the Nuurisk discography has its own inspiration; they are not linked in any way.

3. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects you have explored so far with the music?

So far Nuurisk’s music has been focused around the occult (Seruan) and darkness (Mystery), but there are also plans to venture into gothic and progressive themes, as well as DSBM related lyrical themes and subjects.

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

Nuur means “The Divine Light” in Arabic , and risk means “a situation involving exposure to danger”.

5. Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that was presented on the ep cover, you had released towards the end of 2018?

The artwork for Diamonds Once Stones is based on the saying "One man's trash is another man's treasure". The 'trash' in this case refers to what the doll looks like now, while the 'treasure' refers to the hidden sentiment within it and what it's gone through.

In that aspect, the doll summarises the roots of Nuurisk and what we went through to become the band that we are right now.

6. Currently there are only 2 members in the band, are you open to expanding the line up or do you prefer to remain a duo?

We are always open to expanding with the right people.

7. In 2019 you where a part of a split with 'Tsar Bomb' and 'Warlocks Ov Delisha' and in 2019 you where a part of a split with 'Luna Azure' and 'Welkin', what are you thoughts on the other bands that had participated on the recordings?

(Netherwhite) I think Tsar bomba and Warlocks Ov Delisha had showcased some good songs that defined their genres, namely power violence and grindcore; it's the sort of song I would be inspired to compose when I felt like just thrashing around or letting off some steam.

As for the case of Tri Necromantic Black Mass, the two bands we met, Welkin and Luna Azure, definitely helped Nuurisk feel more at home, and also to stretch our imagination a bit when it comes to writing abstract themes in black metal music. I would say for the nostalgic riffs and good feels of raw black metal, Welkin is a good band to listen to, while Luna is a great band for those looking for unconventional ways of approaching black metal music.

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

We have received a few interests from some people and we are always open to expanding.

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

It has been going great for us thus far. We thank everyone who has been there with us since the start and those have given their continuous support. Hails.

10. When can we expect a full length and where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?

We'll be looking towards atmospheric black metal in the future, but that doesn't stop us from experimenting with non-metal songs mixed into black metal to give it that feel. Also we take passion in making black metal music good, so we're set on coming up with a full length album some time next year.

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?

ABM, DSBM and pure black metal are definitely the 3 main influences of Nuurisk. However, we get our influences from other genres too such as progressive metal, grindcore, punk and many others, mostly in the hard rock to extreme metal spectrum.

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

You guys should really try hot dog with ice cream, it’s good.

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Nuurisk/Luna Azure/Welkin/Tri-Necromantic Black Mass/2019 3 way Split Album Review

  This  is  a  review  of  a 3 way split  with  Singapor'es  Nuurisk,  Luna  Azure  and  Welkin  called  "Tri-Necromantic  Black  Mass"  which  was  self  released  in  2019  and  we  are  going  to  start  off  the  review  with  Nuurisk  a  duo  that  plays  an  atmospheric  depressive  form  of  black  metal.

  Their  side  of  the  split  starts  out  with  some  oriental  style  instruments  along  with  some  synths  also  being  utilized  a  few  seconds  later  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction.  Vocals  are  mostly  grim  sounding  black  metal  screams  and  when  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  black  metal  can  be  heard.

  When  tremolo  picking  is  utilized  it  also  gives  the  songs  more  of  a  raw  feeling  along  with  the  riffs  also  adding  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody.  Throughout  their  side  of  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  great  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  as  well  as  the  vocals  getting  more  depressive,  all  of  the  musical  instruments  can  also  be  heard.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  dark  and  depressive  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Nuurisk  is  a  very  great  sounding  depressive  black  metal  duo  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  their  side  of  the  split.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "Initiation  Part  one:  Garden  Ov  The  Damned".

  Next  up  is  Luna  Azure  a  band  that  plays  an  experimental  form  of  black  metal.

  Their  side  of  the  split  starts  out  with  some  raw  tremolo  picking  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  grim  sounding  black  metal  screams.  When  guitar  leads  are  utilized  they  are  done  in  a  very  distorted  yet  melodic  style  and  the y also  mix  in  experimental  elements  into  the  heavier  sections  of  the  music.

  Spoken  word  parts  can  also  be  heard  briefly  and  when  the  music  speeds  up  a  decent  amount  of  blast  beats  can  be  heard.  Throughout  their  side  of  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  decent  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  Eastern  Occultism,  Dimensional  Travel and  Misanthropy  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Luna  Azure  are  a  very  great  sounding  raw  and  experimental  black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of   this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  their  side  of  the  split.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "Devoured  Moon".

  Closing  the  split  is  Welkin  a  solo  project  that  plays  a  very  raw  form  of  black  metal.

  His  side  of  the  split  starts  out  with  a  very  fast,  raw  and  lo-fi  sound  which  also  uses  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  along  with  the  music  being  heavily  rooted  in  the  90's  style.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  and  you  can  also  hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  his  side  of  the  recording.

      One  of  the  tracks  is  very  long  and  epic  in  length  along  with  the  second  track  also  shows  the  music  adding  in  more  mid  tempo  sections  but  still  utilizing  a  good  amount  of  fast  riffing,  melodic  guitar  leads  can  also  be  heard  briefly.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  philosophy  and  misanthropy  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Welkin  are  a  very  great  sounding  raw  and  old  school  black  metal  solo  project  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  his  side  of  the  split.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "Gate  of  The  Astral  Forest".

  I n  conclusion  I  feel  this  is  a  very  great  sounding  split  and  would  recommend  it  to  all  fans  of  black  metal.  8  out  of  10.

https://welkin.bandcamp.com/releases
https://nuurisk.bandcamp.com/

https://luna-azure.bandcamp.com/