Avsolutized Interview

Avsolutized are a Japanese band and have created a unique brand of Black Metal. The debut album is entitled “Den Svarta Vandans Genealogi“. Very unique vocals become the focal point of this album. Well crafted, European BM-influenced guitars, a fierce drum machine and at times almost flamboyant vocal performance from a member of Arkha Sva — high screams, death growls and twisted operatic wails. An impressive feat! As this album was our first introduction to Avsolutized (and it made such an impression), it was of course necessary to write for further information and background on the band! Thanks to Ur Èmdr ŒRVN for the contact, and MiZANE for any clarification. Can you give a brief history of Avsolutized? Hails to thee TODESTRIEB Cult. AVSOLUTIZED. . . was formed in MCMXCVI anno bastardi, and at that time it was a solo, mostly instrumental black metal by MiZANE (All Strings). Ur... Post Continued Here

Somrak Interview

” Somrak was formed in 2001 as a mere summon of those inhaled the cancer of uncreation in times when such plague was there still mostly unknown. Their first recorded ritual in live was served in 2002 on a self released tape. And soon after, a self-released poem …Of Witches which showed that what was unworthy on the biggest disease in existence – humanity. A 7″ was published finally in 2005 through Vile Arts Records and it showed a meaning of self-destruction and suicide of body and soul. Years passed and Somrak fell into the void of forgotness due to unworthy members of it’s name. In 2006 Somrak summoned again with a new member on blasphemical preaching and in late 2007 released an album. “ And it is for that album, The Abhorred Blessings, that we wrote to the band. Our appreciation to A. for the answers! The official Somrak webpage can be found here. From... Post Continued Here

Grave Desecrator Interview

Grave Desecrator have been spreading the Brazilian extreme metal cancer for a few years now. We managed to distro a few copies of their first two releases during 2004-5 – the demo tape and tape version of Cult of the Warfare and Darkness on Ketzer. This same label signed the band for it’s debut album which is scheduled for release in a couple of months. The album is entitled Sign of Doom and it sounds like their strongest release to date! The production is thicker with less thrash and more bestial death influence in a similar modern black/death vein to bands like Goat Molestor. The recording is complete so we took the opportunity to ask a few short questions to Valak Necrogoat (bass). You can listen to two tracks from the album here! Before Grave Desecrator formed in 1998 you were involved in other bands? Valak Necrogoat – I was involved in some old Death/Thrash acts in the... Post Continued Here

Have a Nice Life Interview

Middletown, Connecticut – Have a Nice Life? The two-piece will soon release their debut album. It will actually be two albums, “The Plow That Broke The Plains” and “The Future”. DEATHCONSCIOUSNESS is the culmination of four years work and two hours of recorded material. Musically the influences are clearly varied, from the more experimental black metal of Lurker of Chalice and Xasthur to the alternative rock and shoegaze genres in the 80s and 90s, to recent drone acts such as Earth. These influences coupled with the acts intention of creating a sound that is as close to experiencing the pain and release of death results in a dream-like soundscape with real raw power. It magnifies the grandiose nature of death and humanities troubled relationship with it. Deathconsciousness will be released on double-CD with a 70 page book and available on January 15. You will be able to order... Post Continued Here

Nadiwrath Interview

NADIWRATH are a new Hellenic cult. However as you will learn the members have a long and active history, including recent releases on Regimental and Moribund Records. You can sample this Athen’s based horde on their site here: http://www.myspace.com/nadiwrath and we of course intend to stock some copies of the debut demo! Thanks to Nadir for the fast response! Interview with NADIR 12 December 2007. Nadiwrath began earlier this year, what brought all the members together? The Nadiwrath horde was created in the beginning of 2007 by Nadir (All hateful and raw guitars) and Wrath (voice of despair)! The combination of the names of these two dedicated and underground souls created the name of the band, Nadir – Wrath (Nadiwrath)! Soon, Sardonic (bass) and Yngve (hammers) joined the horde and the Black Metal propaganda of Nadiwrath begun! All members had and still have their own other bands... Post Continued Here

On Horns Impaled Interview

On Horns Impaled are a new band from Germany. Their debut demo will be recorded and released soon. We took the opportunity to introduce the band and learn their intentions for the coming months. You can visit their webpage here: http://www.myspace.com/onhornsimpaled Steelcrusher: Bass Narkotic: Guitar Supay: Drums Scapegoat: Vocals 22 November 2007. OHI was formed only a few months ago, how did all four members come together? Is this your first band, or do you all come from other projects? Is the a side project or main band? Scapegoat: We know each other since years, because we all have rehearsal-rooms in a bunker here. For me it is my first professional band. This is no side project this is a main band! Steelcrusher: The idea to form this band was born when I visited a Watain concert in Hamburg, after that I asked Narkotik if he is hungry to start a raw black-metal-band under the banner... Post Continued Here

Objekt4 Interview

Anders Peterson, sole member of Swedish dark ambient project OBJEKT4 recently announced the end of this chapter in his artistic career. Objekt4 will stop recording and releasing material, although we are sure a new project will not be too far away. We were first introduced to Objekt4 through a cassette release on the Czech label Ravenheart in 2004. Since this first release (Facility 77) Objekt4 has released another fourteen records, plus various different versions/formats and featured on five compilations. A very productive four years! This webpage should serve as a source of information once the project has been dissolved: http://www.myspace.com/objekt4 We wanted to catch a few last words with Anders, to conclude the project which began a few short years ago. 28 November 2007. Objekt4 has been laid to rest. You say the objective of reinventing dark ambient has been achieved – how... Post Continued Here

Amesoeurs Interview

Update: Amesoeurs will release the forthcoming album through Code666. Visit their official website. You can hear samples of the forthcoming Alcest album here. Fursy (guitarist in Amesoeurs) has a project called Les Discrets, you can learn more here. Amesoeurs are a reflection of our modern urban world. The endless grey shit stained concrete walked by the comatose masses, littered with needles, whores and bums. The useless working man trying to mask his tears with alcohol and television. Money and disease the duet that rule our world, infect our veins and corrupt our soul. “Ruines Humaines” is the debut release from AMESOEURS, the reflective project of French master Neige (ALCEST, PESTE NOIRE) and Audrey Sylvain. Neige was a central reason why the Mortifera album is such an amazing release and the skill he brought to that album is very present here. The music is a mixture of the... Post Continued Here

Othendara Interview

OTHENDARA play old school mid-paced Black Metal with a real dark atmosphere. The band formed after Hvelvengel Av Helvete split up. Both members have been active within Metal bands for years including the early stages of Nachtmystium. The EP “Blasphemous Revelation Arise the Ancient Evil” was released by Northern Horde (Canada) in 2004 after the original label (Sombre) finished. Much of Othendara’s (and several related projects) material remains self-released under Helvete Cult and within the US. These are: Hammer Of The Witches (Demo 2001) Dae Of Nox (Demo 2002) Blasphemous Revelations Arise The Ancient Evil (EP 2003) Hvelvengel Av Helvete/Othendara (Split 2004). You can visit the Othendara myspace here. Todestrieb wrote to Othendara to hear a complete history, learn about the bands ideological background and find out any current news after a year or two of relative silence. Highest... Post Continued Here

Augen Interview

Todestrieb contacted Augen for a brief introduction to the project from San Francisco and some explanation behind the initial recording, “Das Fieber Der Nacht”. Interview with Augen 9 July 2006 Is this the first release from Augen? Das Fieber Der Nacht is the first recording under the name of Augen. I have been playing drums many years, some previous bands not worth mentioning. I am also a part-time member of the bands Wohin and Mokyre, both of which will have upcoming releases through my label, The Funeral Agency. How do you approach recording? I start with a base and build upon it, adding and removing elements where I see fit. The goal is to create atmosphere and dynamics. What are some of your sources? Many sources. The child is my son, E. Many of the droning tones heard are taken from Buddhist prayer boxes, these amazing little samplers that monks use so they can be mobile... Post Continued Here