IZMOROZ

Origen: Rusia, Moscú

Formados: 2006

Estilo: Black, folk, pagan

Temática: Humor y paganismo

Enlaces: Facebook, Izmoroz y vk

Miembros:

• Dmitriy "Belf" Safronov Voces y bajo
• Kain Batería
• Kiv  Guitarras y teclados

Discografía:

• 2006 - At sunset crimson .
• 2007 - The church that burns under the mountain .
• 2009 - The machinations of the Gods.
• 2010 - Grandma Zombie Hut
• 2011 - Kosmoroz 3000 (ep)
• 2011 - Frostbite
• 2012 - Zigomed
• 2013 - Zaebis !
• 2013 - Cthulhu
• 2015 -  Язь
• Святофор EP 2018  
• Культ CD 2019
• Дерьмовирус Single 2020
• Перкелe CD 2023

CTHULHU (2013)

El alto nivel de publicación de la banda a lo largo de estos años demuestra que lo en un principio se podría haber considerado como un mero divertimento de sus integrantes va más allá, ofreciendo en cada nuevo lanzamiento una muestra de las tradiciones paganas de su país, tanto a nivel musical como de letras, alejándose un tanto de las tradiciones eslavas que estaban más presentes en sus inicios y aumentando las ganas de fiesta e irreverencia sin descuidar en ningún momento la premisa de ofrecer un producto de calidad. Hablar  de Andrew y Belf dentró de la escena extrema de Rusia son palabra mayores, mentes inquietas integrantes de innumerables proyectos en su tierra y que en Izmoroz dan rienda suelta a su vertiente más tradicional. Cthulhu supone un paso más en la evolución dentro de Izmoroz, dos aspectos que han incorporado es el de las voces limpias en algunas partes y una mayor presencia de instrumentos folk, como pueden ser las gaitas. Su música tiene una fuerte presencia del metal, tanto del tharsh como del black , con un gusto por las melodía e intercalando las partes rápidas con otras más lentas y ahí es donde se ha conseguido hacer un acople muy bueno con la dualidad de las voces. Todo ello aderezado con instrumentación folk que acreciente el aire no solo pagano de su música, sino que le imprime por momentos un aire más festivo.  Una obra que no cae en el exceso de ambiente festivo, que goza de grande melodías pegadizas y transmite un sonido tradicional y alegre al mismo tiempo que irreverente y oscuro. No presagiaba nada bueno la portada pero el contenido es otra cosa. (8).

Triple Kick Records

1.Vargamor 02:20  

2. Talisman 02:49  

3. Chupacabra 03:05  

4. Sparrowfuckers 03:49  

5. Wizard 03:19  

6. Fucking Great! 04:22  

7. On the Trail of Magician 04:38  

8. Chthulhu 04:09  

9. Underwater Queen 04:30  

10.Werwolf 07:30  

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STIGMATIC CHORUS - INTERVIEW

1. Stigmatic Chorus origins date back to 1997 and the band Charon , How were these first steps Charon , what happened to the subsequent change in the group's name ?

- In the beginning the band played in the suburban town " Kalininets ." Then during the first album Waters of Styx moved to Moscow and started its concert activity in Russia . The first album was released on cassette label CDM records in 1999. A year later, the label More Hate Productions decided to re-release it on disk . Then it turned out that there is already a group of Charon, which has already released the album in Europe. As a result, we decided to change the name to Stigmatic Chorus.

2 . How has it changed the sound Stigmatic Chorus along these years How would you describe the sound of "Fanatic" for someone you have not heard ?

- In 2005 , the year we have completely changed the composition . We collected a new composition in which we play so far. Then it started cooperation with KIV records. The recording quality was very high , you can hear the difference by comparing the first two albums , and Gedonist 2008 . In 2012, the world began to collaborate studio Arsafes Records. This studio is located in an adjacent room from our base , so we decided to record an album Fanatic there. The new album will be recorded there too .

3 . How was the process of writing and recording "Fanatic" Does the leader when it comes to making decisions in the recording or all members contribute ?

- All albums , starting with the year 2008 were recorded by the same scheme : first, our singer writes demos consisting of multiple fragments , unrelated . Then I go with these records to the studio, and we join together with a sound engineer in the music of the song. Write entire songs already in the demo version. Then get these records back to the singer and he wrote vocals . Finally, we are already writing songs ready to clean copy . And only then decide what we play live :))

4 . Symphonic black today somewhat distorted because of groups that have tarnished the essence of the genre , Stigmatic Chorus not only stays true to the principles of the genre, but also provides a fresh , what are your main influences in the preparation of music ?

- I believe that there are many kinds of black metal: old new , mixed with other styles . When we are working on the music , do not think about reference . How do we get and go out. Personally, I like to listen to metal albums that were released prior to 2000.

5 . Another remarkable aspect of "Fanatic" is a conceptual history behind here ? Could you explain a little more conceptual album history and why these thoughts?

- Unusual place for events and unusual time for this genre , album " The Believer " is the story of one city in North America. Town in western Illinois , SSHA.V 1837 city residents elected mayor pious man and former military prosecutor and the prophet of the new church . In a short time his political career went up. All this went to his head , and eventually it came down to his absolute power . From the old world was very strong migration, the city began arriving residents mostly Mormons , that was very much to oppress people long entrenched . Over this period in history known as the " Mormon War ." Historical information on the town is extremely small. Had to settle personal sources , and not without literary design. The main actors in history was by the head of the city from which all the troubles and proceeded , a young girl over which administer violence, its approximate girlfriend and future husband, a friend, who was a military man in town . Head of the city was inclined to polygamy , and would not tolerate disobedience. Consequently , those who dare to oppose him as accused criminals and against the rule of God , was also accused of aiding the devil obsession anything and indulged hanged. Head of the city so eventually intimidated the local population that even animals accused of possession, even yard dogs were hanged . All this has led to a local civil war. The city's population has decreased significantly . Mormons were eventually forced to leave the city. The head disappeared after the events .

6. From my point of view Natalya Terekhova collaboration is a success , as the idea of ​​having appeared with Natalia for "Fanatic"?

- I have long been familiar with Natalia and I consider it one of the best singers in Russia ( in the style of extreme metal ) . When we were talking about the female vocals , I immediately offered her candidacy .

7. What brand of tools used to create and write and that differs from that used to give concerts?

- And on the record and in concert , we use guitars firm Jackson, lotions AMT, and guitar cabinets Marshall.

8. What are five CDs choose black metal are required and why?

- 1 ) Dark Funeral - Secrets of black arts, this is the album of the present conveys the atmosphere of the night and magic.

2 ) Emperor - Anthems to the welkin at dusk, sample rate and mystery . First black album that I've heard.

3 ) Immortal - Pure holocaust - it's just need to hear !

4 ) Marduk - Nightwing, I always liked to Marduk Legion'om on vocals. It was his voice , I think exemplary.

5 ) Satyricon - Shadowthrone, Nordic real power!

9. Black metal in Russia , it seems in good health in recent years , how would you describe the scene in your country?

- By and large, in Russia there are only three groups have existed since 1997 year : Stigmatic Chorus, Ashen Light, Demons of Gulliotine. The rest appear and disappear . Typically, the maximum age of groups from Russia and five years :)

10 . How did you start playing music? Why did you choose black metal? Why did you decide to become a musician ? Canned segodnyazhe enthusiasm as when you started ?

- I went to music school, piano . After graduation , I started playing guitar . Even then, I listened to black metal. It is he who is closest to me . Later , I began to play in different groups. At the moment I'm listening to all of the same group that 15 years ago , just added to them new .

11. Who designed the cover of "Fanatic"? How does it compare with the contents of the album?

 - Artist name Alexander Tarcus, with him, I began working when I was looking for my decorator solo project IZMOROZ (http://izmorozkult.ru/). It is well into the spirit of the album and painted exactly what we wanted to see .

12. " Fanatic " edited by HPJ Records, why they chose this label? Will you continue to edit in the future through this label?

- HPJ Records - label is our singer , he is also a recording studio and rehearsal network databases . The first 200 copies of the album we released on HPJ Records, but later the album was reissued on Sublimity records.

13. What future plans should Stigmatic Chorus about upcoming releases, concerts, etc. ... ?

- We are currently writing a new album , recorded two instrumental tracks . But there is nothing to tell details . We'll see . While we give concerts in Moscow alone .

14. Thank you very much for taking the time to Black Metal Spirit, if you want to add something for the followers of Stigmatic Chorus,this place. I hope that the questions to your liking.

- Listen to the Russian metal glory Stigmatic Chorus, glory Black Metal Spirit!!!

Belf

TIIL SUM

Origen: Polonia, Mrągowo

Formados: 2011

Estilo: Black

Temática: Misantropía, muerte, nihilismo y naturaleza.

Enlaces: Bandcamp, facebook y lastfm

Miembros:

• Demiurg Todos los instrumentos y voces
• Legion Voces

Discografía

• Nihil EP 2011   
• In Articulo Mortis CD 2013   
• I nie ma śmierci, i sen jest tylko... EP 2017

IN ARTICULO MORTIS (2013)

Carta de presentación para Tiil Sum, nombre que tiene que ver con el universo de Tolkien. Interesante propuesta lo que nos ofrece Demiurg en "In Articulo Mortis", un álbum con un fuerte contenido misantropico y con una ambiente de desesperación y negatividad rayando en lo depresivo y sobre todo presente en las voces, donde se ha logrado un gran equilibrio entre todos estos elementos, gritos llenos de misantropía y fuertes connotaciones melancólicas y de sufrimiento. A lo largo de los seis temas que dan forma a este disco, Demiurg se las arregla para ir destrozando la condición humana ante el implacable peso de la naturaleza, una sociedad enferma y que vive de espaldas a su entrono natural y que al fin, en el momento de la muerte está se cobrará su precio consumiendo la materia que constituye al ser humano para volver a reintegrarla a su primitivo estado. En el aspecto musical las guitarras también destacan en su faceta de arañar notas llenas de melancolía no exentas de melancolía y con cierto aire pagano. Por lo demás, los cambios de ritmos en las composiciones son constantes lo que logra gran variedad en las composiciones. In Articulo Mortis es un trabajo evocador, no ofrece nada nuevo, las constantes reminiscencias a otras bandas está a la orden del día y la producción es muy justa, sin embargo también hay que decirlo que tiene muy buenos mimbres y el ambiente recreado es excelente. (8).

Dark omens prod

1. Nadchodzi Noc 05:22

  Nadchodzi noc; słońce strwożone ucieka

I broczy krwią.

Promienie jego najkrwawsze

Przez oczy

W mózgu mojego głąb

Zapadły.

Już przyszła noc. Ciemności najtwardsze wieka

Spadły na oczy:

Strwożony wstecz zwracam wzrok -

W mózgu mojego głąb -

I widzę, jak w mojej krwi

Skąpane słońca promienie

- Najkrwawsze -

Goreją w żar i blask,

Przed którym noc pierzcha

Na zawsze!

2. Opłyń mnie, ciemny lesie 07:58

Opłyń mnie, ciemny lesie, owiń mnie, dżdżysta mgło: niech mi się w oczach niesie, co było duszą mą. Niech staną mi przed wzrokiem rzeczy lecące z mgłą; otul mnie, mgło, pomrokiem, otocz mnie, lesie, ćmą. On, co się z szumem chwieje lub śpi w milczeniu drzew: ze skrzydeł swoich sieje wieczystej ciszy siew.   

3. ... 10:12

Ach! Jak posępnie las ten dziki!

Ponura jego głąb i ciemna,

Pełna milczenia i tajemna.

Ach! Jak posępnie las ten dziki!

Drzewa wpółmartwe, chorowite

Noszą zwiędnięte liście suche;

I nieruchomo stoją głuche

Drzewa wpółmartwe, chorowite.

Mrok gęsty zaległ las ten smutny

I nigdy promień słońca złoty

Nie wszedł przez żółte drzew uploty:

Mrok gęsty zaległ las ten smutny.

Niekiedy tylko błędny ognik

Leci nad błotne topieliska,

I wśród ciemności złudnie błyska

Niekiedy tylko błędny ognik.

Cisza, co drzemie tu grobowa,

Przytłacza piersi jak kamieniem,

I myśl zabija ci milczeniem

Cisza, co drzemie tu grobowa.

W tym ciemnym, mglistym, głuchym lesie

Pamięć zamiera, myśl, pragnienie;

Duszę ogarnia znicestwienie

W tym ciemnym, mglistym, głuchym lesie.

W ten smutny las ja lubię chodzić,

Bo dusza moja obłąkana,

Śpi, marząc, ciszą tu obwiana...

W ten smutny las ja lubię chodzić.

4. Płacz mój żałobny 03:23  instrumental

5. W ciemności 05:32

W ciemności schodzi moja dusza,

W ciemności toń bezdenną,

Pól Elizejskich już nie widzi,

Zawisła nad Gehenną.

W górze nad losem mojej duszy

Boleje anioł biały,

A tutaj szyki potępieńców

Szyderczo się zaśmiały.

Szydzą z mej duszy potępieńce,

Że cząstka jasnej mocy,

Co rodzi słońca, nie ma władzy,

By złamać berło nocy

6. Turpizm 05:05

Z gnijącego mózgu cieknie nieustannie ropa W gęstych strugach wzdłuż ciała rozmnażają się robaki Wchodzą w serc i dolne części ciała Wysysają krew i tłuszcz pokrywający kości Okropne bezlitosne robaki gryzą genitalia Biegną do zaciśniętego gardła i oczu One pragną cię unicestwić Skruszyć gałki oczne i zamknąć oddech Tak abyś charczał i rzęził w konwulsji Abyś nie miał czasu nawet na wściekłość i nienawiść Abyś nie zdołał się bronić Tylko skowytał coraz ciszej Aż nastąpi zupełne uduszenie Wtedy one będą mogły odejść Szarpać inne ciało Żywić się ropą z innego mózgu To ty im dałeś życie To twój gnijący mózg je spłodził

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GUKURAHUNDI - INTERVIEW

1. Can we place the beginning of Gukurahundi in the band The Daemon Project Why you decided the name change ?
Lawrence -With the Daemon Project we were just writing music to entertain ourselves in our spare time. Both Pete and I were in other bands at the time so we just created material that we were not able to create with our other projects. I got in contact with Pete near the end of 2012 with some new material that I had been working on. We both felt that the band was starting to take more of a serious direction and we wanted to rebrand the band image and have a name that represented our passion and style.

2. The name refers to the Gukurahundi ethnic cleansing unleashed in the 80s in Zimbabwe after Mugabe to power , is there really a connection between the name of the band and this done? Is this related to the fact that Daemon is a native of South Africa?
Lawrence - Yes that is correct. The name is in connection with those horrendous events. I wanted a name that would reflect a part of me as well as incorporate the theme of the band as a whole. Growing up in Zimbabwe I witnessed countless crimes against humanity, and saw what human beings are capable of when given power. A lot of people are not even aware of some of the genocides that have happened and that are happening in the world. With the name Gukurahundi we hope to educate and elevate some of the listeners, with both lyrics and music.

3 . How has the sound of the band the fact that now all live in USA And in addition to the battery Zuccarelli Cameron ?
Lawrence - Well Pete and I still stay on opposite sides of the country so live practices prove a little tricky. As with Cameron now joining the band I think the band is going to be a lot more progressive and tighter in general. Cameron is incredibly talented and is just what the band needed to elevate to the next level.

4. Under the name of The Daemon Project you released an EP , how have you changed the sound of the band at this time until " An Apparition in Nocturnal Splendor " How is it your way of writing and recording ?
Lawrence - We developed more from a classic black metal band with The Daemon Project into a more progressive blackened death metal band with Gukurahundi. I usually come up with a few riffs and develop a demo of a song and then send it to Pete so he can begin writing lyrics and vocals for the track. Now that Cameron has joined the band, the writing process has changed a little. So far we have been working more cohesively and in return I think the tracks are going to sound a lot more polished and have an easy flow.

5. What bands have inspired the sound of Gukurahundi How would you describe the sound of the band?
Lawrence - A lot of bands have inspired me, from black metal to 60s psych rock. I am pretty open to any genre of music and always crave a good musical production. Sometimes its the lyrics or the drums that really stand out to me while other times its the ambience or the overall theme of the music. Bands that I am really into at the moment are Summoning, Dark Fortess, Allegeaon, Watain, Immolation, Fleshgod Apocalypse, and Deafheaven.

6. With Daemon and Cameron Zuccarelli from South Africa , how do you describe the metal scene in your country?
Lawrence - the metal scene in South Africa has developed into something that has lots of potential. More bands are touring there and receiving a really great experience. Even the local bands are getting to a point where they are of internationally touring quality and I think after a few more years, with a lot of dedication of course, South Africa can bring something unique to the world.

7. I'm wrong but you have not yet offered any concert with Gukurahundi , will there be in the future the possibility to see you giving concerts ?
Lawrence - Well it is pretty tough because we dont all stay in the same town or country but in the future we hope to atleast do a few tours or shows. It would have to be the right time and place but we are not ruling any live performances out. Hopefully if time is good to us we will be able to play some shows.

8. Lyrics to "An Apparition in Nocturnal Splendor " are some lyrics full of suffering, pain and death, would you consider important to write about it ?
Pete- I try to stray away from the standard black/death metal lyrical fare when writing for the most part. Blood and guts are fun and all but I try to portray emotions in my words that almost paint a picture for the listener rather than horrify with brute force. I like to set up a scene or story and show both sides of the overall atmosphere being presented. Its important to set a different mood and landscape with each track to avoid monotany.

9. How did you get started in music and why the decision to become a musician ?
Lawrence - I started playing guitar probably when I was about 15. It was just a way for me to express myself in a place where I felt I couldnt. Music is just a part of who I am and I couldnt imagine a life without It. I am just as passionate about music production. I actually met Cameron when I was studying audio engineering in South Africa. I guess I will always be a musician whether by profession or not.

Pete- I've been playing in live bands since 2000, mainly in and out of the NJ hardcore scene, although death metal and black metal are my true muscial passions to persue. Now that I'm in my late 20's full time live bands are kind of out of the question and my career takes up most of my time. Being able to record with Lawrence and now Cameron (!) is definitely my main musical endeavour

10. Who designed the cover "An Apparition in Nocturnal Splendor" ? Referred to and how it relates to the content of the album?
Pete- The cover art we chose for this EP was a painting by Gustave Dore from the 1800's. The feeling of this particular piece really fit with the lyrical content for the title track, An Apparition In Nocturnal Splendor

11. What future plans do you have for Gukurahundi ?
Lawrence - Well right now we are busy writing materail for our debut full length. We are almost done with the basis of the album and should head into preproduction before Spring 2014. The album promises to be a lot more progressive yet have a darker tone than our EP. We are always trying to push ourselves and with Cameron in the drum seat we are pretty excited to see the end result.

12.Thank you very much for taking the time to Black Metal Spirit , if you want to add something for the followers of Gukurahundi , this is the place . I hope the questions are to your liking .
Pete- Thank you for the support, Black Metal Spirit. Readers, please take the time to follow and support our label, Manicidic Records on Facebook for up dates on Gukurahundi and all of our other projects.
Lawrence - Thanks to all our fans, webzines, advertizers and other musicians that have shown us so much support since the release of our EP. We appreciate everything \m/

Gukurahundi

WANDAR

Origen: Alemania, Halle an der Saale

Formados: 2006

Estilo: Black

Temática: Naturaleza y paganismo

Enlaces: Bandcamp, facebook y Wandar

Miembros:

• Miriam "Mara" Fuchs Bajo
• Skoll von Kallenheim Voces
• Totz Batería
• Westram Guitarra
• Zazhgul Guitarra

Discografía:

• Kälte Demo 2007   
• Vergessenes Wandern EP 2008   
• Landlose Ufer CD 2012
• Zyklus CD 2019
• Landlose Ufer CD 2021
• Tiefe Erde CD 2026

LANDLOSE UFER (2012)

La puesta de largo de los germanos Wandar es un disco muy bueno, una obra atemporal, que emana paganismo en cada nota. Wandar no se escuda en instrumentaciones folk para crear su atmósfera pagana, lo suyo es más sutil, hay un buen trabajo de guitarras y con unos riffs melódicos, oscuros y paganas dotan a su música de una atmósfera melancólica y oscura. En su música se pueden encontrar reminiscencias a la escena black escandinava aunque sin ajustarse a sus patrones más ortoxos. Su música consta de grandes desarrollos, temas largos, en donde se visitan pasajes cercanos al contacto con una naturaleza salvaje y dura, con un sentimiento reivindicativo hacia el papel de la misma enfrentada al hambre de explotación de recursos del ser humano. Su música no resulta innovadora pero lo que hacen es creíble, algo de agradecer en los tiempos que corren. En 2013 han sufrido la baja de su batería Michael, una baja que será complicada de suplir, su trabajo en Landlose Ufer es más que salientable. En el aspecto vocal Skoll se desgañita en cada nota, con un estilo muy clásico y fresco, impecable su labor que se acentúa con el gran trabajo de las dos guitarras. El resultado es muy bueno, no caen en los medios tiempos ni en la lentitud y tampoco pecan de demasiadas florituras, black cien por cien currado. (8,1)

1. Gen Norden brandet die See 05:43  

2. Raunen 08:02  

3. Waldgänger 09:32  

4. Die Bürde des Morgens 05:33  

5. Trollgebunden 06:50  

6. Wintersang 06:07  

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ETERNIUM - ENTREVISTA

Eternium is a symphonic black/death metal band started in 2011 by Markov Soroka. With the success of the 2011 demo, Aura Titian, Markov had found bassist Brent Dossett, Keyboardist Chad Griffin, Guitarist Gabe Price, and drummer Cole Sandel.

Opening up for a multitude of bands such as Abigail Williams, Absu, Nile, Vital Remains, Cattle Decapitation, etc, Eternium grew to a promising force to come out of the midwest.

Eternium set out to record the debut album, "Repelling A Solar Giant" in winter of 2012. With all lyrics and instruments written by Markov Soroka, the best judgement was made during production with help from all the members. 

"Repelling A Solar Giant" grew to be quite a successful record, as it was quickly picked up by Blast Head records based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Soon after the recording sessions, Eternium parted ways with drummer Cole Sandel, and recruited Ryan Kelley for further live shows and promotions. 

Since playing multiple shows, experiencing a multitude of memories, Eternium decided to continue as a solo project once again, with Markov Soroka at the helm indefinitely.

The future currently holds a split to be released in 2014, as well as plans for the next full length to continue the story of life creations of Aura Titian & Aura Amethyst. 

Eternium and Markov proudly hold the torch for those who have supported the cause. None shall be forgotten.

FACEBOOK QUOTE

Good afternoon, thank you very much for agreeing to answer these questions , how about all for Missouri ?

I'm doing good, thanks. It's a pleasure! Missouri is nice... A bit cold and icy, though, so that's never fun.

1. Eternium was created in 2011, at first you were the only member of the formation , during a time featured other members, but now if I'm right back to you being the only member , how did you decide to create Eternium Why these changes within the band?

Yes, it is true that I was the only member and recorded the demo "Aura Titian" by my own. With the help of some of the other members (Chad Griffin, Brent Dossett, Gabe Price, Ryan Kelley), we formed a stable line-up and playing a lot of local shows opening up for national acts such as Absu, Abigail Williams, Cattle Decapitation, Nile, and some others. It had a good run of live members, but I always knew this was going to go back to becoming a solo project. The debut album "Repelling A Solar Giant" was written completely by me, and so has all Eternium material up to this point. However, the other members gave me much support financially and emotionally, as well as inspiration. I will never forget their deeds and well-intentions, but it was just something that had to be done. I am still in contact with some of them and we remain good friends as well as collaborative partners. 

2. How was the process of writing and recording of " Giant Solar Repelling " How is your way of working in the studio?

The writing process for "Repelling A Solar Giant" was fairly straight-forward, but often it was also strange. I remember countless nights staying up trying to put finishing touches within the music so that it would reflect the story well. The album is based around a "book" of sorts that I had written that depicted the events of the first book in the "series." 

Each song is more or less like a chapter. There are parts where the music just fit in perfectly, since I've listened to enough music to decipher what goes where (For example, a blast beat over dissonant notes to portray insanity over a character, such as the brief passage in 'Aura Amethyst: Her Gaze Cast Obsidian Death'"

The recording process was a bit more straight-forward. It was at this time that the members had learned the material well enough to record it, so we did just that.

3. What major differences can be found with respect to its previous demo " Aura Titian " published in 2012?

You know, I've had multiple people tell me that they like the demo more than the full length on terms of production, and I'm starting to agree on this one... The main difference between the demo and the full length was basically the mind-set and circumstance that was surrounded around the demo that was not surrounded around the full length. For instance, during when I recorded the demo, I had only listened to a lot of Swedish melodic black metal and nothing else, almost. Nowadays I have been more keen to listen to a lot more and more music to the point where I can't get enough. The lyrics are a bit differently based as well, being a personal issues thing of some sorts as well as a prototype for how I wanted the actual songs to sound in the full length.

4. The sound of Eternium fits inside the black symphonic sound and Death, What are your main musical influences when composing for Etrnium ?

I suppose I called it Symphonic Black/Death because it carries the sounds of melodic black and death metal, but it also is heavily orchestrated. My main influences for the music have to have been the Swedish melodic black metal almighty such as Dawn, Sacramentum, Dissection, Azure, etc. It was a mix of very melodic stuff mixed in with the story I had written.

5. The lyrical theme of " Repelling Solar Giant" revolves around Auras , could you explain a little this term and the concept album for anyone who is not too familiar with them ?

Well, the concept of auras is just a way to name off the songs so the listener can know that the song is about the particular aura. Auras are generally a place, thing, or a person in the Eternium story. For example, the main protagonist, Aura Titian, is what the album starts from. He can also be seen on the album cover, holding up the sun. Aura Amethyst is Titian's lover and creation-counterpart. In the mechanism, Titian is positive life, and Amethyst is negative life, maintaining a balance of sorts, enabling them to create life as they deem fit. Titian has always worshiped the sun, as he saw it as a comfort to where he gets his life essence from. He believes that the sun is responsible for all forms of life in the sun's respective galaxy. However, one day when the sun gains an aura of noir around it, it strikes down his lover, Amethyst, and kills her, reducing her to ash, as well as the eyelids of Titian. Titian denounces this god, proclaiming that this is not the warmth he felt at birth. Little does he know what has actually happened, and the sun weeps out for help. I could write more about this, but I'm sure I have a limited space for this... [laughs]

6. I'm wrong but you are of Ukrainian origin , are they an influence for you or customs of Ukraine is not at all influenced by your past?

Yes, I am Ukrainian, and I moved to the US when I was 7 with my family. What happened was we won a lottery of sorts that made us residents within the US. I think my homeland is beautiful and great, and it also has a killer black metal scene. (Check out: Ulvegr, Drudkh, Kroda, Nokturnal Mortum, Forest, etc...)

It is no surprise that the place is very corrupted right now, but I'll state my opinions on that another time.

7. What five CDs within the black metal would choose and why?

Five black metal CDs to choose? That's a tough one, considering that's my main niche. Off the top of my head, I'd have to choose Sacramentum's "Far Away From The Sun" (Which is my personal favorite album of all time), Dawn's "Slaughtersun", Alrakis' "Alpha Eri", Nokturnal Mortum's "Voice of Steel" and Sigh's "Imaginary Sonicscape." I think my reason for choosing all of those is because it shows a wide range of my favorite albums within their respective sub-genre niches.

8. You are a young person but has already gained some experience in music, not only with Eternium but with other bands and projects , How were your beginnings in music and why he decided to become a musician ? Are you finding it very difficult to deal with the whole plane Eternium musical ?

Haha, yeah, I suppose I am young, and I get it quite a bit... Before I recorded anything, everyone used to scoff at me and disregard most things I did, which is totally understandable. As soon as I released something, people started messaging me, acknowledging my age and whatnot. Personally, I don't believe that age should matter within the composition of music. There was a time where I was "proud" of the fact that I had done so much in a little time, but it's not something to be proud of. If anything, musicians should only be proud of their creations. In fact, I think music is a substance that we create, not particularly a part of us. Perhaps from some other realm, they enter our thoughts, and then we make it with influences of our own kind. My beginnings in music seemed very fair. I just listened to a lot of artists and could not get enough. In fact, to anyone who would take advice from an 18 year old, this is the best advice I can give to aspiring musicians -- LISTEN TO AS MUCH MUSIC AS YOU CAN!! That's all that matters, in my book. Playing ability usually goes second. Dealing with Eternium on my own can be tiring at times, but it's nothing new that I haven't gotten used to. The worst part was actually setting up a bank account so I could sell the album for a discounted price. [Chuckles] However, nowadays I am not alone. My label, Blast Head Records is VERY helpful with the process and the labelhead, Paul Shaw, is one of the best individuals I've ever had the pleasure of speaking to.

9. I believe that one of the main problems that have to deal Eternium is the inability to give concerts to this day today, back in the future to recruit musicians, pro least , to re-offered concerts?

Right now Eternium isn't playing shows, but perhaps in the future with the right circumstances, I could recruit trust-worthy live members once again, and my first go-to would be the original live members I had within the Repelling A Solar Giant recording days.

10. Who designed the cover of " Repelling Solar Giant" ? Referred A How does it relate to the content of the album?

The album art was drawn by Sarafin Concepts. Ken, who is an EXTREMELY talented artist drew out my vision almost to the dot of how I wanted it. After typing him a good amount of paragraphs of the story and what-not, he kept me updated on the creation. After a long while, he finished the artwork, and that's what gave us the Aura-Titian-Holding-Up-The-Sun artwork we have today.

11. In this 2014 reissue new material from the band , what we can to advance this new album ? Remain linked to Blast Head Records ?

For 2014, I have rough plans for a split between Eternium and a good friend of mine who has an atmospheric/ambient black metal band. I can't disclose anything right now since if I were to announce it only to not have it happen would be bad. The full length is always being re-written... What most people don't know is that the second full-length has already been written by me, but I want to carefully adjust and refine every single bit of this next "book." Hopefully we will see some intertwining with live and real orchestras within this release, but I can't say anything yet. What I can say, though, is that it's going to continue the story left off in the first book. The split release will focus on Aura Amethyst's ventures in another Infernum while she was dead.

12.Thank you very much for taking the time to Black Metal Spirit , if you want to add something for the followers of Eternium , this is the place . I hope the questions are to your liking

I'd like to ask those who read this to go to the Eternium page on facebook and wall-post your favorite bands you think I should check out based on this interview... I can never get enough, and I love talking to people about music. Favorite releases so far in this year? Last year? Let me know!

Thank you to Black Metal Spirit for this interview and the interesting questions! It's refreshing to see customized questions rather than some template sent and copies. Thanks again!

ONDFODT

Origen: Finlandia, Pietarsaari

Formados: 2013

Estilo: Raw black

Temática: Espiritualismo, naturaleza, ocultismo y satanismo.

Enlaces: Facebook, Ondfodt, soundcloud y youtube

Miembros:

• Jere Halonen Bajo
• Joel Notkonen Bajo y guitarra 
• Owe Inborr Bajo, guitarra y voces
• Tommi Tuhkala Batería

Discografía:

• I EP 2013   
• Hexkonst CD 2014   
• Dödsrikets kallelse CD 2019
• Norden CD  2021
• Dödsrejson Single 2023  
• Tvetalan Single 2023  
• Det österbottniska mörkret CD 2023
• Oldfodt EP 2024
• Bakom blekna skuggor Single 2025  
• Svartsyn Single 2025  
• Dimsvall CD 2025

I (2013)

Este Ep de tres temas supone la carta de presentación de una nueva banda de crudo, frío y despiadado black metal. Ondfodt es una banda de reciente formación de la siempre productiva escena escandinava y su propuesta musical se antoja interesante. Tienen muy presente en su sonido a bandas de la primera ola del black escandinavo, hecho que queda presente desde el comienzo de "I" y que se ve totalmente refrendado a lo largo del mismo por el uso de unas guitarras cortantes, un sonido frío y cenagoso que arrasa con todo a su paso. Producción sucia y una distorsión tremenda, restan presencia a los instrumentos pero crean un ambiente por momentos asfixiante. Lo mejor de todo es que anuncian nuevo material para este 2014, estaremos atentos. (7,7).

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2. Verlden er min slakteri 03:16  

3. Giganternes vral 04:03  

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OTARGOS - ENTREVISTA

Dissecting, slicing and recombining the musical DNA of extreme Metal since 2001, OTARGOS takes aim at the barbed wired crown of the dark genre. Spewing forth hate filled contempt, OTARGOS achieves exactly the right balance between industrial coldness and powerful fierce metal attacks.

Not content to walk on trodden paths, the band explored new musical and lyrical horizons on their debut albums "Ten-Eyed Nemesis" (2005) & "Kinetic Zero" (2007), which plunge destructive sonic outbursts into the total chaos of matter, time and space. OTARGOS bases its philosophy on cosmology and a dark antitheistic vision of humanity and future.

The band signed with Season Of Mist Underground Activists with their third output "Fuck God-Disease Process" (2009). Closing a ten-years chapter the 4th album "No God – No Satan" (2010) evokes a quantum leap on every level from songwriting via originality to sound.

OTARGOS will make you stare into the pitch black abyss of cosmic finitude with a sardonic smile...

Actually a "live" band with a lot of shows and tours since the beginning OTARGOS performed several tours in France, Europe (with Watain & Destroyer666, Dark Funeral, Svart Crown...) and also a brazilian tour in 2009. The band always searches to express via videoclips and live performances an unique mordern design to its extreme music.

Joining forces with LISTENABLE RECORDS the 5th album entitled « APEX TERROR » was released this September 2013. Heavier & more death metal... more modern and powerful, simply the best OTARGOS album ever.

This new LP displays a fresher, stripped down, more intense songwriting, very immersed in the catchier death and obscure thrash metal genre.

Upcoming with fresh visual aesthetism and thematics, OTARGOS enters a new era of dark extreme metal.

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Otargos born in 2001, could say that his band is because after all these years you are the only member of the original lineup prevails , How do you remember those early days of the band with XXX ? Do you think that the various changes in the formation of Otargos as a necessary evolution of the band? Process Any traumatic experience because of these changes ?

When I look at the early days of OTARGOS I realise we were young guys at this time! Years passed and I grew up, evolve and so the band too. I’m not a nostalgic guy I look forward. I do prefer the actual OTARGOS than the old one of course!

We encountered several line up changes since the begining, but each time for something better, those changes never  slowed the activity of the band, in fact as you said there was useful in vue to evolve.

The main change of course was the XXX leaving, as he’s my best friend for 15 years, former bassist but also the guy who were in charge of booking/management/communication in OTARGOS since the begining.But, To be honnest,  we both XXX and myself started since few times to have more and more  divengent sight concerning the band, as I am an artist, composer and he becomes more a busibness than a musician... so this split  has to occure one day. I feel better this way. 

The new line-up just perfect, with motivated and talented guys! We are ready to kick some asses!

2 . " Apex Terror " is your last studio album , how was the process of writing and recording this work ? How you describe the sound of the record for someone who still has not heard ?

I work alone, isolated, at home. I compose about 90% of music and lyrics there. When I’m satisfied of a new track I created  I propose it to the rest of the band and collect all their feelings, ideas about it. After that I modify the track until we are all satisfied. Thomas ( the other guitarist) often add some solo or “leads”. We realise a lot of preprods before to go on studio. This way we don’t spend time when we are on final  recording session.

APEX TERROR sounds modern, not really “black metal”, not really “Death metal” ... it’s a mix of both influences with an indus/heavy/thrash touch. For sure It’s not for fans of “true black metal” !! haha!

3 . Otargos is a pretty prolific band from the beginning, your sound has also evolved over the years , I think specifically in your recent work has been gaining weight sound more blackened death metal, how do you explain the evolution of sound Otargos to throughout these years?

If you talk about the production, the fact is I’m not kind of low & poor production stuffs ( such as old BM), I want to give a modern music with a modern sound. It means good amps, good instruments, a good Studio and a  good sound ingeneer!

Now, if you talk about the music itself, you know, with “NO GOD NO SATAN” album we closed a 10-years chapter of black metal, the time is now for me to explore new horizons. That’s what I did with APEX TERROR and it’s just the begining.  I’m just fed up with BM and suicidal stuff, this is too “middle aged” for me.

I base my work now on cacthy pounding energic riffs witch can blow your face with full force, and make you headbang at the first note!

Now the time is for a NEW ERA OF DARK EXTREME METAL

4 . Today what are your main influences when composing?

For sure not from BM !... 

I avoid to listen to music when I am on composing period, this way I can draw on the maximum from my mind, I don’t want to copy other bands. I play, play, play again searching one good sounding riff, this new guitar riff will inspire me a form, a landscape, a scene... which will transport me somewhere beyond reality, once there I construct all the song like a short story or movie. I don’t leave nothing to chance I work on every little detail.

It’s the same thing concerning the lyrics.

 5 . Another aspect that you have taken great care in Otargos from the start is from the concerts, how important is for you to be able to offer music Otargos Live What difference can be found between the equipment and tools you use to record and to use to play live ?

I think “live” when I’m composing! It’s important for me to be able to reproduce on stage what I have recorded in studio. That’s why we don’t use a lot of guitar layers or  too many arrangements or effect on CD.on stage we use the same equipement than on studio, mean arragements are played via a sampler box on stage.

6. What are the five cds you consider as fundamental within the black metal and why?

I will let the young Ulrich answer :

DMDS from Mayhem ... cause it’s just a masterpiece of rawness 

THE SOMBERLAIN from Dissection, the ultimate mix between heavy and black metal

VOLCANO from Satyricon, antoher masterpiece, this album opened the path of a new age

VOBISCUM SATHANAS  from Dark funeral .... this band reached to mix melodies and brutality with perfection

BATTLE IN THE NORTH from Immortal ... cause it’s the first BM album I listened to !

7. As for the lyrics to Otargos , has always kept away from the more traditional themes of gender can be Satanism rather maintains a clear vision of denial and repudiation of religion but upon scientific subjects , how is inspired to write their lyrics and interesting considers why these issues?

I am a scientist I never bielieved in any “forces” or “creator” or this kind of things. I consider religions and gods ( and so anti-gods, devils, satans... ask it as you wish)  just  as a fucking HOAX and it is! All this bullshit is just fairytale.

Also Since I was young I am passionated by cosmology and SF, that’s why I used all those inspirations in my lyrics. As I said with NGNS album I sealed the “religion” theme, I have nothing more to say about it. Now I focuse OTARGOS’ lyrics around the future and the fall of humanity, the fall of our world, cosmos, universe; with some W40K inspirations.

8. " Apex Terror" takes time and edited , are you satisfied with response obtained for him the specialized measured and the public in general?

I’m quite satisfied in general of the press returns the album received. Concerning the fans, it’s a bit more complicated to answer Cause of the radical change we bringed. We gain new fans and lost some  for sure. I am more interested in the new fans!

9. How did you start in music? Decided Why create Otargos and why he decided to be a musician ? Continues today pampers illusion that in the beginning ?

passion from music came in 1992 when I discovered Guns N Roses and Use Your Illusion albums. That was the first revelation ... the second one which made me become a musician is when I listened to the Slayer ‘s  DECADE OF AGGRESSION live.... THAT day something took possesion of me. I remember how my skin was shivering while the intro were playing ... 

That day my life changed.

Of course I always have musician dreams, I know some are just utopic... but the most important is to realise all that we can.

10. " No god , no satan " and " Heretic Live" were released by Season of Mist and now " Apex Terror" comes from the hand of Listenable Records, both labels first level , why the passage of Season of Mist to Listenable Records ? Satisfied with the work done by Listenable Records in " Apex Terror" ?

our contract with SOM was ending so we had to think about a new label. We wanted to work with LISTENABLE cause we knew they are really profesionnal. To be honest at this time I quite satisfied of them! I hope we will collaborate for a long time to come.

11. In February embark on a series of concerts in England in April and also have to offer a small tour program . In England he will share the stage with Vehement and Premature Birds. What can you tell us about your fellow poster ? Have next date , upcoming releases, etc?

The UK tour is during FEBRUARY! In April we will tour in France. I can’t say we know a lot Vehement and Premature Birth, in fact the idea of touring in UK comes from a guy from Vehement, an OTARGOS fan, who asked me why we don’t come to UK! We both contact AEON PROMOTION management to realise it. I very excited to perform those shows! AEON proposed us later to add a band, Premature Birth. I m sure there are all cool guys! We will have a lot of fun!

Yes, we have a lot of things coming! A new video-clip is on the way, we will unveil a short video teaser very soon! We plan to realise an European tour next October too as we signed with a new  booking agency.

Concerning the APEX TERROR album succesor ... I started to work on it ... I can exclusively announce you that I already have 3 new killer tracks!!  Expect something more neck breaking thrash/death metal !

12. Thank you very much for taking the time to Black Metal Spirit , if you want to add something for the followers of Otargos , this is the place . I hope the questions are to your liking

Thanx for all those smart questions! 

You can all follow OTARGOS via our official page WWW.OTARGOS-TERROR.COM, or like our news on FB. Thanx to all our fans from Spain, I hope to see you soon on stage!

Ulrich W. DAGOTH