Tombeaux de Fer Interview

 

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

- TOMBEAUX DE FER was created in France (Gex) in June 2024 out of a passion for Black Metal and U-boats. The latter completely fascinated me with the conditions in which these soldiers of the oceans lived and faced death. The U-boats were terror, the spectral form of the deathly horizons.

2.So far you have released 2 ep's, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on both recordings?

- Having a deep and sincere love for old-school black metal, it was obvious that I had to retain all the charms of the genre. And for that, I opted for very minimalist equipment, and to my great surprise, it sounds really good!

3.Your lyrics cover u-boats and submarines, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in this subject?

- The lyrics reflect the experiences of submariners. I read a book about U-boats and I translate that into music. It's awe-inspiring for me to imagine these machines with humans in the middle of nowhere, knowing that death was their only escape.

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Tombeaux der Fer'?

- It expresses a tomb, a coffin, fear, death, nothingness, war!

5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the cover of the most recent release?

- For the cover, I absolutely wanted a 1939-1945 submarine with a specific angle. And I found the U-278, which is magnificent. In fact, it's very difficult to find images from that era with U-boats from an angle that meets my expectations. So I'm very limited in my visual choices.

6.With this project you record everything by yourself but have worked with musicians in other bands. do you prefer to work solo?

- Absolutely, I did everything myself. From composing and recording to mixing, visuals, etc. It was a huge investment (and I loved it). I spent a lot of time in the garage where I recorded everything, and my life revolved entirely around TOMBEAUX DE FER. And later on, there was a guest on the track U-96.

7.The new release was released on Adipocere Records', how did you get in touch with this label?

- It's an immense honor to be with Adipocere; they're an icon of the metal scene. Christian (the label owner) and I have known each other for years. After I shared my project with him, he offered me a deal on his label. Without hesitation, I immediately said yes. And what a joy it is to see TOMBEAUX DE FER signed to Adipocere. This also gave me the opportunity to be featured in Metallian magazine. It's the culmination of my dreams.

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

- TOMBEAUX DE FER is doing very well for a recent project. I've only had positive feedback, whether from the US, South America, or Europe. Many people who buy my project thank me for bringing back the Black Metal sound of the 90s/2000s, and the atypical theme adds to its authenticity.

9.What is going on with your other bands or musical projects these days?

- I'm very invested in TOMBEAUX DE FER and prefer to focus solely on that project for the time being. I don't like to spread myself too thin across multiple projects at once because my mind needs to remain focused on a single sound.

10.When can we expect a full length and also where do you see yourself heading into as a musician during the future?

- As for an album, I don't know yet. I'm mainly releasing EPs at the moment. For me, Brutal Black shouldn't be too long on a disc. Especially since the next one (Les Spectres De Guerre) is more aggressive than the first EP (L'Acier Victorieux).

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?

- Especially Black Metal from Eastern Europe and Quebec. So there's Hate Forest, Precambrian, Horna, Frozen Shadows, etc... However, I want to emphasize that I wasn't inspired by Marduk at all, because I'm often compared to them.

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

- My sincere thanks for this interesting interview and long live Oldschool Black Metal.

https://tombeauxdefer.bandcamp.com/

Tombeaux de Fer/L'Acier Victorieux/Adipocere Records/2026 EP Review

  Tombeaux  de  Fer  are  a  solo  project  from  France  that  plays  a  u-boat  themed  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2026  ep  "L'Acier  Victorieux"  which  was  released  by  Adipocere  Records.

  A  very  dark  sounding  intro  starts  off  the  ep  before  going  into  a  very  fast  and  raw  musical  direction  which  also  utilizes  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  the  music  is  also  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  old  school  era  of  the  genre.

  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  the  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  a  very  dark  yet  melodic  style.  All  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  along  with  some  of  the  tracks  also  adding  in  a  some  u-boat  sounds,  some  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.

  Tombeaux  de  Fer  plays  a  style  of  black  metal  that  is  very  fast  and  raw  in  the  old  school  tradition  of  the  mid  90's  era.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  u-boat  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Tombeax  are  a  very  great  sounding  fast  and  raw  black  metal  solo  project  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "U-123"  and  "U-193".  8  out  of  10.

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