Passion Interview

1.Can you tell us a little bit about the band for those that have never heard of you before?
We are a band from Seattle, formed partly out of disgust for what passes for black metal in this area.

2. How would you describe your musical sound?

Raw and aggressive with haunting passages and melodies.

3. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the music?
The lyrics touch on necromancy, devil worship, possession, visions, the end times, human sacrifice and ritual suicide.

4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the bands name?
There are a few reasons we chose the name. One is in reference to the suffering of a martyr, which is beautiful. Another reason is that it is rather misleading, it doesn't sound like a name for a metal band.

5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe your stage performance?
We haven't played live yet, but I imagine it will be amazing. Performing these songs live has always been our intention, we just need to find the right occasion for our debut.

6. Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?
Not scheduled, but we are prepared and looking for gigs.

7. The new album came out on Infernal Perversions Inc, can you tell us a little bit more about this label?
It's a new label, our EP was the first release. It's a label dedicated to the distribution of quality black metal and occult influenced music to the pacific northwest. There are several more releases in the works currently.

8. On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of black metal?
We haven't gotten much feedback but what we have heard has been good.

9. What direction do you see your music heading into on future releases?
It will be in the same vein, but more layered and complex. More ambitious. Transcendence was the prelude to something bigger.

10.What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
I would have to say our core influences are probably Carpathian Forest, Mayhem and Shining (swe). Lately I've been listening to Ondskapt and the new album from The Devil's Blood, as well as a composer named Arvo Pärt.

11.How would you describe your views on occultism?
Occultism and witchcraft have been an obsession of mine from an early age, it is a huge part of my life.

12.Outside of music what are some of your interests?
Philosophy, biology, fine art, good alcohol and hallucinogens.

13.Any final words or thoughts before we wrap up this interview?
Thanks for your interest in the band.

https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Passion/3540362711

Passion/Transcendence/Infernal Perversions Inc./2013 EP Review

  Passion  are  a  band  from  Seattle,  Washington  that  plays  a  very  heavy,  old  school,  raw  and  primitive  form  of  occult  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2013  ep  "Transcendence"  which  was  released  by  Infernal  Perversions  Inc.

  Drums  range  from  slow,  mid  paced  to  fast  drumming  with  some  blast  beats  being  utilized  at  times,  while  the  bass  playing  has  a  very  dark  tone  with  riffs  that  follow  the  riffing  that  are  coming  out  of  the  guitars.

  Rhythm  guitars  range  from  slow,  mid  paced  to  fast  black  metal  riffs  that  are  very  heavy,  old  school,  raw  and  primitive  sounding  along  with  a  brief  use  of  soft  and  clean  playing  as  well  as  some  melody  being  thrown  into  the  riffing  at  times  and  there  are  no  guitar  solos  or  leads  present  on  this  recording.

  Vocals  are  all  grim  sounding  black  metal  screams,  while  the  lyrics  cover  Occultism,  Misanthropy,  and  Suicide  themes,  as  for  the  production  it  has  a  very  dark,  heavy,  raw  and  primitive  sound  to  it.

  In  my  opinion  Passion  are  a  very  great  sounding  heavy,  old  school,  raw  and  primitive  black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Blood  Offering"  and  "Suicide  Mass".  RECOMMENDED BUY.

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