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Interview with Grave DJ/creator of "Journeys Through The Black Abyss radio/show on B.E.R." and all instruments,vocals for Incidere. infernalobscurum@hotmail.com>
Interview done by Patrick
metal hales grave!! how are you doing this weekend and please tell the readers a little about yourself.
Hails Patrick! I'm doing pretty good this weekend.Well about myself lets see.. I have a band called
Incidere. I created this solo project about a year ago. I live in Florida which I hate because of the weather and pretty much just spend my time making music or working on my show Journeys Through The Black Abyss on Brutal Existence Radio.
when did you first get introduced to metal, who were some of the first bands you listen to, who are some of your current favorite bands?
What first introduced me into metal was when I was about 7 years old and my uncles would always play heavy metal such as Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and bands like that, of course I was too small to recognize it but I do remember everything. The time when I really got into it was when I was 15 years old I have a Black Sabbath tape I got as a gift and I would listen to it everyday until I got a computer and started researching more and more about metal and then got slowly into it, black metal, death metal. One of the first black metal bands I ever heard was Dark Funeral and Emperor. For death metal the first ones I heard were Cannibal Corpse and Necrophagist. After being into metal for about 3 years now its kinda hard choosing a favorite band since I've seen so many and met so many great musicians. But of course there's the ones that stand out a lot. As far as of now I like Marduk, Profanatica, Havohej, Funerary Pit, Watain, Black Witchery, Necrovore and the list never ends.
looking at your playlist i would say your 2 favorite metal generes are black and thrash metal. what is it you love about these genres? do you listen to other metal genres?
I listen to a variety of genres actually. Doom, Dsbm, Death, Grind, Thrash, Black, Old School Punk, Anything that sounds good and catches my attention. But you're right my favorite metal genre's are Black & Thrash, don't get me wrong I love all the other types as well but I guess I just grew to like these more, no special reason other than the fact that black metal has an atmosphere that no other music will ever have.
you are the host and d.j. for the radio show "journey through the black abyss" on brutal existence radio when did you first become interested in becoming a d.j.?
It all started last year around August when I came across an add for DJ's needed so I first applied at Open Grave Radio to start DJ'ing there, I had alot of free time so I figured this would be nice. My first show was in the month of October.
for the readers who have never heard of your show please give some background information on it? how did you come into contact with gazz and fowler (owners of brutal existence radio)
I only did 2 shows in Open Grave Radio because the station closed. Immediately after it banished a salvadorian based radio station called 95X offered me another similar DJ placement. I accepted since OGR was no longer open. I worked in 95X for about a month. I quit 95X because I got frustrated with the fact that I was the only DJ and it was getting hectic for me doing long hours. After that I got in touch with Fowler (co-owner) of Brutal Existence Radio, he used to DJ for Open Grave Radio too so I told him I wanted to become part of the Brutal Existence Radio team, next day he talked to Gaz (also co-owner of the station). Gaz and I talked and in no time I was DJ'ing for B.E.R. My shows are Tuesday Nights from 10p.m. until 3.a.m. EST and Thursdays 7p.m. until midnight EST.
what would you say is the easiest and hardest part of being a d.j., running a show? how many hours a day would you say you spend working on a show?
To be honest with you I don't think there's an easy or hard part about this, I like what I do because I support the underground and I support what I love which is metal, I enjoy finding new bands everyday and helping them get a name for themselves, another great thing about this is meeting such nice people as yourself who have the same interests and the listeners are one of the best things too. They come in and show support for Brutal Existence Radio and for the all the shows no matter what genre they are. That's why I mentioned there's no hard part about it. Very self satisfying. I probably work on a show for more than 5 hours sometimes it takes me 2 days to complete a playlist because I prepare trivia from each band, write it down and inform the listeners what they are listening to. With that everyone learns a little from each band I play.
do you have any advise for someone thinking about being a d.j. or wanting to start a show?
Yes I do, first off don't get nervous hehe, first couple of shows I did, I was terribly nervous. Relax, be ready and have fun that's about it really.
for any bands/labels reading this what styles of metal do you play/support on "journeys through" radio show and how can they contact you for air play?
The Tuesdays shows are mostly black metal and the Thursdays show are mostly thrash but when it comes down to it I play whatever I want in each show as sometimes people request different sub genres. So just for bands in general doesn't matter what sub genre, if you're looking for airplay contact me at www.myspace.com/brutalexistencegrave or email me the tracks at grave@brutalexistenceradio.com
in your opinion what is the best and worse thing about the underground and what does the term underground metal mean to you?
The best is the bands are not playing music for money, they are doing it because they enjoy metal and that's why they play it. Worst thing about it is that financially is very hard to put the product out to people, bands need equipment, recording equipment, rehearsal time & place, connections with venues etc. So being a underground band is hard to get money from what they do. That's the only bad thing I see from it. It can be very ironic but its the truth. Underground metal means you stay true to yourself and the music you make, there's no way in hell a mainstream band has the same concepts of mind as when they first started.
besides the radio show you have told me you recently started a band. When did you decide to start a band? Please give us some information on the project.
Well Incidere has been alive since early 2008 I actually made lots music for it but never released it. I want to continue with this project by myself and it will stay that way, if I have a chance to play live I will not take the offer because that's not what Incidere was created for. In about 2 months I will probably have the demo recorded, I need to go to the studio and with economic problems at the moment is kind of hard so just await the new material I have in stored. As for my other project which is raw black metal aside from Incidere which is more ambient/doom. This other project I have not told anyone about yet. And I don't have much information on it yet either but we're looking at a much more aggressive side of the spectrum. I will post more updates later.
How did you come up with the band name Incidere, does it have a special meaning? Have you had time to write/complete any songs for the band? How would you describe the music of Incidere?
Incidere is latin for "Incision" it does have personal meaning to me. Very hard to explain. I have 2 songs up on the myspace site but I will re record them so the answer would be no I don't have anything concrete for it yet, I do have a lot of ideas but lack of equipment and economically bad right now can't do anything with them. Incidere is like my get-away band. Is not a certain genre, is not a specific mode of being its just my ideas running wild and expressing anything I can't express in life musically.
do you plan to keep this a one-person project or are you currently looking for other members to join the band?
Incidere is a one person project and it will stay that way forever. As I said before I have another black metal band I'm starting and I am looking for members with that one. If you play guitar/bass or vox let and interested in playing for a black metal band contact me (infernalobscurum@hotmail.com)
when not working on the show or the band.what do you enjoy doing in your spare time ?
I watch sports, mostly football and baseball. I like to draw once in a while. Go to shows, concerts. Make music, rehearse and anything that has metal involved. I'm pretty calm.
Well my friend we have reached the end of the interview. thanks for taking the time to fill the interview Do you have any final words or comments for the readers?
Well Patrick, first I'd like to hank you and Winter Torment Zine for taking the time to interview me and also thanks to everyone who keeps supporting the underground. Check out Journeys Through The Black Abyss on Brutal Existence Radio and wait for more news from the bands I mentioned. Good luck to ya.
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008
NEW REVIEWS 15-12-08
dark hails to you all!!!
thank you for taking the time to read our newest blog of reviews!! this time you will find a little from most of the genres we support!!! we are always looking for new bands,labels who are interested in getting a guaranteed/honest review.if interested please get in contact for guaranteed response!! also thanks to our reviewer/friend kate eternal winter torment now has a blogger page!! so if you are someone who has missed our past reviews or interviews and wanna check them out!! please do so at this address!!!
http://wintertorment.blogspot.com
thanks and enjoy the reviews and interviews!!!
best regards
patrick {editor}
lori {reviewer,interviewer}
kate {reviewer,interviewer}
necrosadism {our newest interviewer,reviewer!!}
anael--from arcane fires cd {paragon records}
this is my first encounter with this gloomy grim blackend doom band from germany.this is a band that does not appear to be satisified with staying to just one musical genre. their are touches of more straight forward harsh black metal.and in the next track you might have your energy drained away by the most depressing blackend/doom metal to be heard in some time.their are even some touches of the ambient scene being thrown in.this is a must have for all fans of dark metal such as {older} samael,arcturus,and maybe even older tiamat and rotting christ fans will appreciate this bands dark influences.
http://www.paragonrecords.net
www.anael.de
asmegin-arv cd {napalm records}
asmegin come from the cold depths of norweigan's front.bringing to the listener some of the best/well played traditional folk music fueled with more black/death brutality.the vocals vary from each song depending on their musical front.you have the beautiful female vocals mixed with the clean folkish style and of course where their is brutal black/death metal being played you have the shrieky growls. i really enjoyed how this band used some non-metal instruments such as accordian,pianos,mog.and even organs.this is a band that has to be heard to be believed.this band gives me hope that the scene is not all used up.
http://www.napalmrecords.com
www.asmegin.com
ayat-six years of dormant hatred cd {moribund rec.}
ayat is a band i had heard about and my interest was up for sure. well sadly it
wasn't what i expected.the bands bio doesnt lie their is the cold harshness of black metal legends beherit,dark throne but then the more traditional industrial sounds/vocals come into the mix. if your a fan of blackend industrial metal you might enjoy this more.but as for me i'm gonna stick with the more primitive/straight forward black metal.
http://www.moribundcult.com
blood stained dusk-black faith inquistion cd {moribund rec.}
this is a band that has been in the u.s underground for quite a few years but this is my first encounter.this is the bands debut {3rd full-length in all} fpr moribund rec.as with most u.s bands the band incorporates alot of traditional scandanavian influence. without being a rip-off the band quickly adds in some more melodic/atmospheric metal with clean male vocals and keyboards.the keys are actually a big help in setting the dark atmosphere that blood stained dusk were aiming for. fans of {early} dimmu borgir,or other epic styled black metal will defintly enjoy what b.s.d are releasing on black faith inquisiton!!
www.moribundcult.com
www.bloodstaineddusk.com
bloodsworn-all hyllest til satan cd {agonia records}
now this is what black metal should sound like.dirty,harsh,fast,and just plain nasty from start to finish.the norweigan horde combine a nice mix of old-school norweigan black metal,with some newer influences for a good blend of pure blackness.thin/scratchy guitars,blasting drums and a vocalist that has some of the scratchiest/raw vocals to be heard.but also uses some effects {which as most who know i hate that} but thankfully the effects are not used alot.
i recomend bloodsworn but only to those who enjoy the older/harsher side of black metal.
http://ww.myspace.com/bloodsworn666
http://www.myspace.com/agoniarecords
closer-a darker kind of salvation cd {napalm rec.}
a newer band from the mighty swedish scene has emerged.closer mix in a more modern melodic death metal feel with waves of technical guitar chords {i think some people consider it math metal} and melodic black metal atmosperes with harsher growls/clean/sratchy vocals.for fans of newer melodic black/death metal.
elliot's keep--in medias res cd {brainticket rec.}
with the first crushing heavy guitar riff elliot's keep prove the name of their game is "traditional" doom and they mean business.it's hard to find a more straight forward traditional doom band with all the sub-genres in the scene today.the music will take you back in time when bands like black sabbith,pentagram ruled the doom scene.the vocals are clean/melodic sounds but also add some darker gruff/whispery vocals to keep your attention.i would defintly recomend elliot's keep to the older fans of doom but also would recomend the newer fans/bands check em out as well for the band seems to mix both schools of doom together quite well..
www.elliot'skeep.com
www.brainticket.com
hellveto--neo heresy cd {pulverised rec.}
polish legends hellveto return!! this is a band that has been in the scene for over 10 years but has always seemed to stay below the radar.dark atmosperes of black metal layered with keyboards and mid-paced guitars interluded with extremly fast {old marduk/dark funeral} blasts of hateful black metal.but to keep the listener guessing as to where hellveto will go to next their are even acoustic guitars,whispery,clean vocals.and the biggest surprise {atleast to me} is hellveto is a one-man band!! trust me if you heard this masterpiece you would have never guessed.get this now!!!
Mar de Grises "Draining the waterheart"
>
> Reviewed by Lori
>
> Mar de Grises is a melodic depressing atmospheric
> "down-temple" doom/death band from Chili.
> "Draning the waterheart" is their latest release
> and it is not for every metal fan. The music does not have
> the intense metal vibe but more of a mellow stream of soft
> melodies with deep gutturals ever so often. This release at
> times remind me of Opeth and October Tides, the slower
> aspects of those bands come out while listening to
> "Draining the waterheart". A big problem I find
> with the songs is they just carry on and on and on sounding
> the same the whole way. The song "Wooden woodpecker
> conversion" (lol what a name) is a bit more exciting,
> good enough to keep me from skipping the song. I wish the
> whole CD was like this song. There is more passion and
> desperation in this song, not so boring.
>
> The lyrics are poetry like, very lovely and full of
> hopelessness. "One possessed" is as beautiful as
> the poetry. Whispering voice, soft velvet clean vocals
> carcass the music.
>
> Everyone give this band a chance because it WILL grow on
> you as I think it will me.
>
> Band's myspace
> http://www.myspace.com/mardegrises2
>
> Firebox
> www.firebox.fi
necronoclast--haven cd {moribund rec.}
the dreary/dark scottish soul returns with a new masterpiece of dreary black metal.semi raw black metal guitars with touches of more melodic acoustic's.the drums are blasts beats but quickly slow to almost a doomish feel.and finally to finish off this masterpiece of original blackness are the vocals that are mid paced growls to the more blackend screechs depending on which mood is trying to be expressed.
http://www.moribundcult.com
seraphim slaughter-scum terror cd {aids needle rec.}
seraphim slaughter have chosen the right name for this release!! totalscummy,dirty 80's style thrash/punk rock with more modern touches of cold black metal.the band breaks down the intensity a few times to catch their breath and give the listener a small break with more mid-paced metal sounds.but swiftly kicks it back into high gear and unleashes their fury on the unexpecting listeners. this is a very energetic thrashing/black metal band that refuses to follow any trends or be put into one specific genre.serpaphim slaughter are a good band to check out if your sick of all the "atmospheric" bands that seem to be taking over the scene as of late.
http://www.myspace.com/thetrueseraphimslaughter
thank you for taking the time to read our newest blog of reviews!! this time you will find a little from most of the genres we support!!! we are always looking for new bands,labels who are interested in getting a guaranteed/honest review.if interested please get in contact for guaranteed response!! also thanks to our reviewer/friend kate eternal winter torment now has a blogger page!! so if you are someone who has missed our past reviews or interviews and wanna check them out!! please do so at this address!!!
http://wintertorment.blogspot.com
thanks and enjoy the reviews and interviews!!!
best regards
patrick {editor}
lori {reviewer,interviewer}
kate {reviewer,interviewer}
necrosadism {our newest interviewer,reviewer!!}
anael--from arcane fires cd {paragon records}
this is my first encounter with this gloomy grim blackend doom band from germany.this is a band that does not appear to be satisified with staying to just one musical genre. their are touches of more straight forward harsh black metal.and in the next track you might have your energy drained away by the most depressing blackend/doom metal to be heard in some time.their are even some touches of the ambient scene being thrown in.this is a must have for all fans of dark metal such as {older} samael,arcturus,and maybe even older tiamat and rotting christ fans will appreciate this bands dark influences.
http://www.paragonrecords.net
www.anael.de
asmegin-arv cd {napalm records}
asmegin come from the cold depths of norweigan's front.bringing to the listener some of the best/well played traditional folk music fueled with more black/death brutality.the vocals vary from each song depending on their musical front.you have the beautiful female vocals mixed with the clean folkish style and of course where their is brutal black/death metal being played you have the shrieky growls. i really enjoyed how this band used some non-metal instruments such as accordian,pianos,mog.and even organs.this is a band that has to be heard to be believed.this band gives me hope that the scene is not all used up.
http://www.napalmrecords.com
www.asmegin.com
ayat-six years of dormant hatred cd {moribund rec.}
ayat is a band i had heard about and my interest was up for sure. well sadly it
wasn't what i expected.the bands bio doesnt lie their is the cold harshness of black metal legends beherit,dark throne but then the more traditional industrial sounds/vocals come into the mix. if your a fan of blackend industrial metal you might enjoy this more.but as for me i'm gonna stick with the more primitive/straight forward black metal.
http://www.moribundcult.com
blood stained dusk-black faith inquistion cd {moribund rec.}
this is a band that has been in the u.s underground for quite a few years but this is my first encounter.this is the bands debut {3rd full-length in all} fpr moribund rec.as with most u.s bands the band incorporates alot of traditional scandanavian influence. without being a rip-off the band quickly adds in some more melodic/atmospheric metal with clean male vocals and keyboards.the keys are actually a big help in setting the dark atmosphere that blood stained dusk were aiming for. fans of {early} dimmu borgir,or other epic styled black metal will defintly enjoy what b.s.d are releasing on black faith inquisiton!!
www.moribundcult.com
www.bloodstaineddusk.com
bloodsworn-all hyllest til satan cd {agonia records}
now this is what black metal should sound like.dirty,harsh,fast,and just plain nasty from start to finish.the norweigan horde combine a nice mix of old-school norweigan black metal,with some newer influences for a good blend of pure blackness.thin/scratchy guitars,blasting drums and a vocalist that has some of the scratchiest/raw vocals to be heard.but also uses some effects {which as most who know i hate that} but thankfully the effects are not used alot.
i recomend bloodsworn but only to those who enjoy the older/harsher side of black metal.
http://ww.myspace.com/bloodsworn666
http://www.myspace.com/agoniarecords
closer-a darker kind of salvation cd {napalm rec.}
a newer band from the mighty swedish scene has emerged.closer mix in a more modern melodic death metal feel with waves of technical guitar chords {i think some people consider it math metal} and melodic black metal atmosperes with harsher growls/clean/sratchy vocals.for fans of newer melodic black/death metal.
elliot's keep--in medias res cd {brainticket rec.}
with the first crushing heavy guitar riff elliot's keep prove the name of their game is "traditional" doom and they mean business.it's hard to find a more straight forward traditional doom band with all the sub-genres in the scene today.the music will take you back in time when bands like black sabbith,pentagram ruled the doom scene.the vocals are clean/melodic sounds but also add some darker gruff/whispery vocals to keep your attention.i would defintly recomend elliot's keep to the older fans of doom but also would recomend the newer fans/bands check em out as well for the band seems to mix both schools of doom together quite well..
www.elliot'skeep.com
www.brainticket.com
hellveto--neo heresy cd {pulverised rec.}
polish legends hellveto return!! this is a band that has been in the scene for over 10 years but has always seemed to stay below the radar.dark atmosperes of black metal layered with keyboards and mid-paced guitars interluded with extremly fast {old marduk/dark funeral} blasts of hateful black metal.but to keep the listener guessing as to where hellveto will go to next their are even acoustic guitars,whispery,clean vocals.and the biggest surprise {atleast to me} is hellveto is a one-man band!! trust me if you heard this masterpiece you would have never guessed.get this now!!!
Mar de Grises "Draining the waterheart"
>
> Reviewed by Lori
>
> Mar de Grises is a melodic depressing atmospheric
> "down-temple" doom/death band from Chili.
> "Draning the waterheart" is their latest release
> and it is not for every metal fan. The music does not have
> the intense metal vibe but more of a mellow stream of soft
> melodies with deep gutturals ever so often. This release at
> times remind me of Opeth and October Tides, the slower
> aspects of those bands come out while listening to
> "Draining the waterheart". A big problem I find
> with the songs is they just carry on and on and on sounding
> the same the whole way. The song "Wooden woodpecker
> conversion" (lol what a name) is a bit more exciting,
> good enough to keep me from skipping the song. I wish the
> whole CD was like this song. There is more passion and
> desperation in this song, not so boring.
>
> The lyrics are poetry like, very lovely and full of
> hopelessness. "One possessed" is as beautiful as
> the poetry. Whispering voice, soft velvet clean vocals
> carcass the music.
>
> Everyone give this band a chance because it WILL grow on
> you as I think it will me.
>
> Band's myspace
> http://www.myspace.com/mardegrises2
>
> Firebox
> www.firebox.fi
necronoclast--haven cd {moribund rec.}
the dreary/dark scottish soul returns with a new masterpiece of dreary black metal.semi raw black metal guitars with touches of more melodic acoustic's.the drums are blasts beats but quickly slow to almost a doomish feel.and finally to finish off this masterpiece of original blackness are the vocals that are mid paced growls to the more blackend screechs depending on which mood is trying to be expressed.
http://www.moribundcult.com
seraphim slaughter-scum terror cd {aids needle rec.}
seraphim slaughter have chosen the right name for this release!! totalscummy,dirty 80's style thrash/punk rock with more modern touches of cold black metal.the band breaks down the intensity a few times to catch their breath and give the listener a small break with more mid-paced metal sounds.but swiftly kicks it back into high gear and unleashes their fury on the unexpecting listeners. this is a very energetic thrashing/black metal band that refuses to follow any trends or be put into one specific genre.serpaphim slaughter are a good band to check out if your sick of all the "atmospheric" bands that seem to be taking over the scene as of late.
http://www.myspace.com/thetrueseraphimslaughter
BLACK SILENCE MALIGNANT Interview
Black Silence Malignant
Weslaco, TX
The Rio Grande Valley has been known for it's cultural history. Rich in every aspect. But in the lower South area of the Valley, a darker side rises from the earth. A metal scene which has been around since the late 90's till 2003, has just been recognized yet again. As we ask a few questions for a South Texas Black Metal band located in Weslaco, TX, 4.1 miles from the Mexican border, we listen in to what they have to think of the present Death metal and Black metal bands we have to offer to all the fans in the Rio Grande Valley...South Texas.
http://www. mysapace. com/severed_one666
Q. When did you first come into the scene? Why Black metal?
SHADE: Musically Black Silence Malignant (BSM) has been around since 2002! Nomiis created BSM out of his deranged imagination and love of horror movies.
It was received quite well amongst those lucky to have heard it! Often people yell out for us to play some of them songs but who knows.....!
Q. Introduction?
SHADE: BSM as a live unit introduced itself to the scene in Harlingen,TX, In the legendary Smileys Ball Room, on Feb 9 2008. Ever since then we have played throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Black metal is the most extreme way for us to paint our energies, so we indulge greatly!
Q.How long have you been together as a band? Any disagreements amongst you?
SHADE: The band as it is today has been around for about a year and a half! Many Drunken Nights of Rapture!!
Disagreements?? Haha none major, just stuff like who is rolling the joint or who is the designated driver for the night!
Every band has arguments but we have the band before our pride so it makes things more comfortable.
Q. How do you feel about the Hardcore scene in the Valley which pushed the Metal scene out?
SHADE: I don't think much of it! It sounds all the same, monotone vox, the riffs sound if as they are being recycled from band to band.
Every song is a break down haha! It is horrible, we all in the band went to the REAL METAL SHOWS out in Trenton Point and at Smileys where we saw bands like Scarabus, Belligerency, Axe of Vengeance, Of Forsaken Divinity, Satan Sluts. There were so many great bands during that era
that it is a shame that it has become water downed.
Q. Does the Valley have a strong point when it come to Metal?
SHADE: The fans!! I think there is gonna be an uprising of good metal bands coming out!!
We have already seen many other black metal bands popping out of no where.
It's not just black metal too I am finding industrial metal bands, death metal bands, and some great grind core bands
which is fucking great! It gives the fans something new and different to hear and the fans are growing and growing!
Q.When did you develop your music, what did you draw upon for inspiration?
Nomiis: The ideas came around 2002 and sound around 2004. It was based on old horror films, and sick minds it was just meant to make you fall hopeless and sick like you were in a downward spiral as we all have been! It was going well but the direction got lost and it was time to take it a step forward and make it a live band with a different attitude and thats where we have come! We now work together in all we do and use our creative minds to create this force.
SHADE: Inspirations comes from our energies!!
Q. What are your goals for South Texas Black Metal?
SHADE: To promote and establish an artistic movement of Black Metal in South Texas.
South Texas is home to many black metal bands!! Some known and others hidden!
We also have began to make friends with our brothers in Mexico so Perhaps build an international alliance..
Q. Do you see yourselves declining in the near future?
SHADE: Our will drives this band towards progress, we are currently writing new songs for our debut album!
Which so happens to be a concept album! So expect our fires to Grow and Burn greater than ever!!
Q. What would you list as some musical influences?
SHADE: Ulver, Aboyrm,Virgin Black, Woods of Ypres, Diabolical Masquerade,
Nomiis: As of right now Craft, Dissection, Mayhem, Gorgoroth, Destroyer666, DarkThrone, Death Spell Omega,
Bane Morte: Xasthur, Twilight, Arcturus, Limbonic Art, Bathory, Carpathian Forest, Nattefrost
KRAUSK; Mercyful Fate,and King Diamond, Mayhem, Emperor, Immortal, Nattefrost, Pantera, old school Slayer and pretty much any old school thrash metal.
Q. Where do you see your band in two or three years from now?
Nomiis: We hope our music will develop as the years progress and for the Ideology behind the band! We will still be playing for the underground just on a worldwide basis I would like to reach Europe they have a good scene, and release some good albums for your pleasure!
Shade: Constantly Recording and Touring!
Q. If you can create a tour with you band and others, what bands would that tour consist of?
Nomiis: If we had a privledge to set up a tour we would definitely pick Destroyer 666, Cermonial Castings, Aborym, Belphegor, Black Silence Malignant, Heaven Holocaust(another good South Texas Band we would tour with!)
Q. Looking back at the history of black metal, what new element do you wish to bring to the genre? What aspects would you wish your band to exclude?
Nomiis: We would like to keep as close to the traditional sound of black metal! We all incorporate our own sound that totally gives it a different attitude we would like to add alot more classical, folk, sounding acoustics and clean parts in the vein of Dissection but that's about it! We would be excluding catchy riffs and trendy noise we keep it raw and pure!
Shade: We also think we have the capacity to maybe go along some Dark Insutrial elements much like Aboyrm. *WT/Necro*
BLACK SILENCE MALIGNANT ARE:
Nomiis- Composer/All Instruments
Shade- Vocals
Krausk- Guitar
Bane Morte- Drums
http://www. myspace. com/blackmalignant
Weslaco, TX
The Rio Grande Valley has been known for it's cultural history. Rich in every aspect. But in the lower South area of the Valley, a darker side rises from the earth. A metal scene which has been around since the late 90's till 2003, has just been recognized yet again. As we ask a few questions for a South Texas Black Metal band located in Weslaco, TX, 4.1 miles from the Mexican border, we listen in to what they have to think of the present Death metal and Black metal bands we have to offer to all the fans in the Rio Grande Valley...South Texas.
http://www. mysapace. com/severed_one666
Q. When did you first come into the scene? Why Black metal?
SHADE: Musically Black Silence Malignant (BSM) has been around since 2002! Nomiis created BSM out of his deranged imagination and love of horror movies.
It was received quite well amongst those lucky to have heard it! Often people yell out for us to play some of them songs but who knows.....!
Q. Introduction?
SHADE: BSM as a live unit introduced itself to the scene in Harlingen,TX, In the legendary Smileys Ball Room, on Feb 9 2008. Ever since then we have played throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Black metal is the most extreme way for us to paint our energies, so we indulge greatly!
Q.How long have you been together as a band? Any disagreements amongst you?
SHADE: The band as it is today has been around for about a year and a half! Many Drunken Nights of Rapture!!
Disagreements?? Haha none major, just stuff like who is rolling the joint or who is the designated driver for the night!
Every band has arguments but we have the band before our pride so it makes things more comfortable.
Q. How do you feel about the Hardcore scene in the Valley which pushed the Metal scene out?
SHADE: I don't think much of it! It sounds all the same, monotone vox, the riffs sound if as they are being recycled from band to band.
Every song is a break down haha! It is horrible, we all in the band went to the REAL METAL SHOWS out in Trenton Point and at Smileys where we saw bands like Scarabus, Belligerency, Axe of Vengeance, Of Forsaken Divinity, Satan Sluts. There were so many great bands during that era
that it is a shame that it has become water downed.
Q. Does the Valley have a strong point when it come to Metal?
SHADE: The fans!! I think there is gonna be an uprising of good metal bands coming out!!
We have already seen many other black metal bands popping out of no where.
It's not just black metal too I am finding industrial metal bands, death metal bands, and some great grind core bands
which is fucking great! It gives the fans something new and different to hear and the fans are growing and growing!
Q.When did you develop your music, what did you draw upon for inspiration?
Nomiis: The ideas came around 2002 and sound around 2004. It was based on old horror films, and sick minds it was just meant to make you fall hopeless and sick like you were in a downward spiral as we all have been! It was going well but the direction got lost and it was time to take it a step forward and make it a live band with a different attitude and thats where we have come! We now work together in all we do and use our creative minds to create this force.
SHADE: Inspirations comes from our energies!!
Q. What are your goals for South Texas Black Metal?
SHADE: To promote and establish an artistic movement of Black Metal in South Texas.
South Texas is home to many black metal bands!! Some known and others hidden!
We also have began to make friends with our brothers in Mexico so Perhaps build an international alliance..
Q. Do you see yourselves declining in the near future?
SHADE: Our will drives this band towards progress, we are currently writing new songs for our debut album!
Which so happens to be a concept album! So expect our fires to Grow and Burn greater than ever!!
Q. What would you list as some musical influences?
SHADE: Ulver, Aboyrm,Virgin Black, Woods of Ypres, Diabolical Masquerade,
Nomiis: As of right now Craft, Dissection, Mayhem, Gorgoroth, Destroyer666, DarkThrone, Death Spell Omega,
Bane Morte: Xasthur, Twilight, Arcturus, Limbonic Art, Bathory, Carpathian Forest, Nattefrost
KRAUSK; Mercyful Fate,and King Diamond, Mayhem, Emperor, Immortal, Nattefrost, Pantera, old school Slayer and pretty much any old school thrash metal.
Q. Where do you see your band in two or three years from now?
Nomiis: We hope our music will develop as the years progress and for the Ideology behind the band! We will still be playing for the underground just on a worldwide basis I would like to reach Europe they have a good scene, and release some good albums for your pleasure!
Shade: Constantly Recording and Touring!
Q. If you can create a tour with you band and others, what bands would that tour consist of?
Nomiis: If we had a privledge to set up a tour we would definitely pick Destroyer 666, Cermonial Castings, Aborym, Belphegor, Black Silence Malignant, Heaven Holocaust(another good South Texas Band we would tour with!)
Q. Looking back at the history of black metal, what new element do you wish to bring to the genre? What aspects would you wish your band to exclude?
Nomiis: We would like to keep as close to the traditional sound of black metal! We all incorporate our own sound that totally gives it a different attitude we would like to add alot more classical, folk, sounding acoustics and clean parts in the vein of Dissection but that's about it! We would be excluding catchy riffs and trendy noise we keep it raw and pure!
Shade: We also think we have the capacity to maybe go along some Dark Insutrial elements much like Aboyrm. *WT/Necro*
BLACK SILENCE MALIGNANT ARE:
Nomiis- Composer/All Instruments
Shade- Vocals
Krausk- Guitar
Bane Morte- Drums
http://www. myspace. com/blackmalignant
REVIEWS
Abigail Williams "In the Shadow of a thousand sun"
Reviewed by Lori
Abigail Williams hails from the US and judging by all thousands of their friends on myspace they are a very popular band. I see why they are popular though, the same reason Dimmu Borgir, Old man's child, COF is popular with a lot of people in the black metal scene, the production is very good., jaw dropping good. It is better than the previous bands I mentioned.
There is actually nothing wrong with the music on this CD, very symphonic, killer piano, talented fast drumming, vocal style are the black metal screams and at times some gutturals. On a couple trax there are some male clean vocals that are nice.
What stands out to me the most is the piano. The piano brings a soft mystical side to the music along with power and strength . On song 10 you hear a beautiful violin with the piano creating a sombre atmosphere to end the CD.
Black metal fans that stick with the thick raw cold black metal bands like Dark Throne, Burzum, Manes, old Dimmu borgir, etc and shun bands that plays black metal with a more cleaner sound, I really think you should check this band out because you will be missing out on some great music if you dont.
This 6 member band created songs that will not disappoint in any way. My only problem is the CD was not long enough.
candlelight records.
alghazanth-wreath of the vetat cd {woodcut rec.}
another amazing and majestic black metal entity from the finnish underground.the band takes little time in unleashing their blaspemous and intense sound from the first crushing blast beat. then goat tormenter are drawn into the mix and what a vocalist!! think legion {marduk} with a slight deeper shriek/scream.the band also amazed me with how they incorporated keyboards into the dark/war metal sound. but it actually "adds" a nice dark atmosphere to the music without ruining the intensity. fans of mid era marduk {opus nocturne,heaven shall burn} and emperor {nightshade eclipse era} but also add a class of musicanship all their own. get this!!!
www.woodcutrecords.com
www.alghazanth.com
Anticosm "Alcoholic Darkness"
Reviewed by Lori
When I got this demo the case was in pieces and the booklet with the corpse paint band photos I did not have much faith in this band. I do judge a book by its cover... I popped the CD in and was extremely surprised, hey this is pretty good!
Anticosm is a 5 piece black thrash metal band from New Jersey that started in 05. The two main members enjoy almost all metal styles and have no problem involving them in their music. "Alcoholic Darkness" is a black thrash band with some death style vocals at times.
I am really liking the first song "Skinless". Near the end with the guitars wailing, drums pounding you hear raspy screams mixed with the deep vocals and then carries on with out the music and flows onto the second trax smoothly with heavy guitars more guttural. Each song has something different going on, this is not boring. Acoustic guitar and keyboard is used on the song Black Hearts and just shows how versatile this band can be.
When they put out a CD I hope to see you all buy it and support this band. I sure will.
Anticosm
anti_cosm@hotmail.com
Myspace
www.myspace.com/anticosm
Dignity "project destiny"
Reviewed by Lori
Wow, the very beginning of this CD is very orgasmic, powerful, makes you want to conquer the world with the power metal style choir vocals. It makes you think this CD is going to be killer, but then once that is done its like the band was pussy whipped into lame ass crap. All that on the first song....
The style of music is "melodic hard rock". If I want that crap I would watch headbanger's ball.
"If you are a fan of Europe and TNT" than you might like this crap. Sweden has raised some amazing, talented bands, but even the great will fall....and they surely did with this band.
The music is rocky, sometimes heavyish and the vocals....anyone know the band Flowing Tears? Well many times he sounds like her.
I do not recommend this band, but you should take a listen and decide for yourself
Napalm records
Dignity's myspace
www.myspace.com/dignityband.com
impiety-dominator mcd {pulverised rec.}
singapore's impiety return!! and unleash their most extreme,intense
masterpiece of hate-filled war/black/thrash metal.5 tracks {4 originals,1 sarcofago cover} if you have heard any of this bands previous work then you know what to expect.if you are new to this band and their sound.mix {early} venom,slayer,sarcofago with the more of the blacker souls like blasphemy,bestial warlust etc..and it will give you some idea of this bands intense sound.
Katra "Beast Within"
Reviewed by Lori
Katra is yet another Gothic metal band with female vocals in a almost over flowing scene of Gothic metal bands with female vocals. This genera can be nice, but all the bands kinda blend together after awhile;all sound the same.
If bands like Epica, Theater of tragedy, nightwish and all other bands like this is your thing than you will love this band.
Vocalist Katra Solopuro aligned with several musicians back in 2006. Katra stands for longing, love, passion set to music.
Here is how the label describes the band "....Gothic metal with folk influences that ranges from catchy hits to sensual ballads accentuated by a very powerful production."
The music is nice and calming, no aggression here. Vocals are strong and at times very gentle, she can be versatile it seems.
When this CD is on sale I recommend buying it.
Napalm records
Bands myspace
www.myspace.com/katramusic
my shameful-descend cd {firebox records}
dark,dreary and just plain depressing doom!!is what my shameful
deliever to you the unexpecting listener on this release.starting off
with an early 90's death/doom vibe {anathema,my dying bride} within the waves of depressing atmosphere the band also has some eerie,black metal guitar chords.the vocals go from sorrowful death growls to a more traditional clean voice.no keyboards,no female vocals,nothing but cold desolate doom is what my shameful release on this desolate,dark masterpiece.
www.firebox.fi
netherbird--the ghost collector cd {pulverised records}
ahh yes black/death no one does it quite like {or better than} the swedish underground.this is defintly one of the heavier,darker bands to come from sweden {that i have heard} in quite sometime.a nice blend of {older} morbid angel,meets at the gates!! the band keeps the mood with the addition of some acoustic guitars,female.male choir type vocals. a very entertaining band to say the least. i for one see this band being a big name within the scene.if you are a fan of straight forward black/death metal with some melodic overtones check this band out today!
Serenity "Fallen Sanctuary"
Review done by Lori
Serenity was formed in 2001. They play symphonic, melodic metal with a touch of progressive. I am listening to the CD now and I think this band will please those who are into power, progressive, heavy metal and melodic metal bands like Dark Tranquility. This band is not bad at all. The guitarists sound like they know what they are doing and the vocals are really good, dude can sing well. The chorus makes you want to sing along. Like all or most power or melodic bands (awesome!!! voice over,got to love that...or not) there are ballads and this album has its share of ballads, very lovely.
I recommend this CD
Napalm records
P.O. box 153220, Austin TX 78715-3220
Bands Myspace
www.myspace.com/serenitybandtyrol
Reviewed by Lori
Abigail Williams hails from the US and judging by all thousands of their friends on myspace they are a very popular band. I see why they are popular though, the same reason Dimmu Borgir, Old man's child, COF is popular with a lot of people in the black metal scene, the production is very good., jaw dropping good. It is better than the previous bands I mentioned.
There is actually nothing wrong with the music on this CD, very symphonic, killer piano, talented fast drumming, vocal style are the black metal screams and at times some gutturals. On a couple trax there are some male clean vocals that are nice.
What stands out to me the most is the piano. The piano brings a soft mystical side to the music along with power and strength . On song 10 you hear a beautiful violin with the piano creating a sombre atmosphere to end the CD.
Black metal fans that stick with the thick raw cold black metal bands like Dark Throne, Burzum, Manes, old Dimmu borgir, etc and shun bands that plays black metal with a more cleaner sound, I really think you should check this band out because you will be missing out on some great music if you dont.
This 6 member band created songs that will not disappoint in any way. My only problem is the CD was not long enough.
candlelight records.
alghazanth-wreath of the vetat cd {woodcut rec.}
another amazing and majestic black metal entity from the finnish underground.the band takes little time in unleashing their blaspemous and intense sound from the first crushing blast beat. then goat tormenter are drawn into the mix and what a vocalist!! think legion {marduk} with a slight deeper shriek/scream.the band also amazed me with how they incorporated keyboards into the dark/war metal sound. but it actually "adds" a nice dark atmosphere to the music without ruining the intensity. fans of mid era marduk {opus nocturne,heaven shall burn} and emperor {nightshade eclipse era} but also add a class of musicanship all their own. get this!!!
www.woodcutrecords.com
www.alghazanth.com
Anticosm "Alcoholic Darkness"
Reviewed by Lori
When I got this demo the case was in pieces and the booklet with the corpse paint band photos I did not have much faith in this band. I do judge a book by its cover... I popped the CD in and was extremely surprised, hey this is pretty good!
Anticosm is a 5 piece black thrash metal band from New Jersey that started in 05. The two main members enjoy almost all metal styles and have no problem involving them in their music. "Alcoholic Darkness" is a black thrash band with some death style vocals at times.
I am really liking the first song "Skinless". Near the end with the guitars wailing, drums pounding you hear raspy screams mixed with the deep vocals and then carries on with out the music and flows onto the second trax smoothly with heavy guitars more guttural. Each song has something different going on, this is not boring. Acoustic guitar and keyboard is used on the song Black Hearts and just shows how versatile this band can be.
When they put out a CD I hope to see you all buy it and support this band. I sure will.
Anticosm
anti_cosm@hotmail.com
Myspace
www.myspace.com/anticosm
Dignity "project destiny"
Reviewed by Lori
Wow, the very beginning of this CD is very orgasmic, powerful, makes you want to conquer the world with the power metal style choir vocals. It makes you think this CD is going to be killer, but then once that is done its like the band was pussy whipped into lame ass crap. All that on the first song....
The style of music is "melodic hard rock". If I want that crap I would watch headbanger's ball.
"If you are a fan of Europe and TNT" than you might like this crap. Sweden has raised some amazing, talented bands, but even the great will fall....and they surely did with this band.
The music is rocky, sometimes heavyish and the vocals....anyone know the band Flowing Tears? Well many times he sounds like her.
I do not recommend this band, but you should take a listen and decide for yourself
Napalm records
Dignity's myspace
www.myspace.com/dignityband.com
impiety-dominator mcd {pulverised rec.}
singapore's impiety return!! and unleash their most extreme,intense
masterpiece of hate-filled war/black/thrash metal.5 tracks {4 originals,1 sarcofago cover} if you have heard any of this bands previous work then you know what to expect.if you are new to this band and their sound.mix {early} venom,slayer,sarcofago with the more of the blacker souls like blasphemy,bestial warlust etc..and it will give you some idea of this bands intense sound.
Katra "Beast Within"
Reviewed by Lori
Katra is yet another Gothic metal band with female vocals in a almost over flowing scene of Gothic metal bands with female vocals. This genera can be nice, but all the bands kinda blend together after awhile;all sound the same.
If bands like Epica, Theater of tragedy, nightwish and all other bands like this is your thing than you will love this band.
Vocalist Katra Solopuro aligned with several musicians back in 2006. Katra stands for longing, love, passion set to music.
Here is how the label describes the band "....Gothic metal with folk influences that ranges from catchy hits to sensual ballads accentuated by a very powerful production."
The music is nice and calming, no aggression here. Vocals are strong and at times very gentle, she can be versatile it seems.
When this CD is on sale I recommend buying it.
Napalm records
Bands myspace
www.myspace.com/katramusic
my shameful-descend cd {firebox records}
dark,dreary and just plain depressing doom!!is what my shameful
deliever to you the unexpecting listener on this release.starting off
with an early 90's death/doom vibe {anathema,my dying bride} within the waves of depressing atmosphere the band also has some eerie,black metal guitar chords.the vocals go from sorrowful death growls to a more traditional clean voice.no keyboards,no female vocals,nothing but cold desolate doom is what my shameful release on this desolate,dark masterpiece.
www.firebox.fi
netherbird--the ghost collector cd {pulverised records}
ahh yes black/death no one does it quite like {or better than} the swedish underground.this is defintly one of the heavier,darker bands to come from sweden {that i have heard} in quite sometime.a nice blend of {older} morbid angel,meets at the gates!! the band keeps the mood with the addition of some acoustic guitars,female.male choir type vocals. a very entertaining band to say the least. i for one see this band being a big name within the scene.if you are a fan of straight forward black/death metal with some melodic overtones check this band out today!
Serenity "Fallen Sanctuary"
Review done by Lori
Serenity was formed in 2001. They play symphonic, melodic metal with a touch of progressive. I am listening to the CD now and I think this band will please those who are into power, progressive, heavy metal and melodic metal bands like Dark Tranquility. This band is not bad at all. The guitarists sound like they know what they are doing and the vocals are really good, dude can sing well. The chorus makes you want to sing along. Like all or most power or melodic bands (awesome!!! voice over,got to love that...or not) there are ballads and this album has its share of ballads, very lovely.
I recommend this CD
Napalm records
P.O. box 153220, Austin TX 78715-3220
Bands Myspace
www.myspace.com/serenitybandtyrol
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Interview With MISCREANT / DEPRAVED INDIFFERENCE
Interview with miscreant,all vocals,and instruments for depraved indifference done by patrick.
1.hails miscreant!! hows the week starting out for you? Not to bad, with the economy in such a poor state has certainly been a testment to the futility of modern day society. With the lively hood of millions hanging by a thread, one could say for all our progress we have really not progressed at all.
please tell the readers a little about yourself. Well, I am a father of 2 young children, 30years old and a metal head. I stole a cassete of Carcass - Symphony of sickness when I was around the age of 13-14 and was all down hill from there.
2.depraved indifference is a fairly new band correct? Yes, would say the idea became a reality at the start of December 2007. what gave you the idea to create this project/band? for readers who have not heard the band how would you describe the music? THe Idea for D.I. came after years of failed band attempts, would get a musician or 2 and start some great ideas. Then after a short time, others would loose interest, were not commited to seeing it through etc etc . It seemed apperent that if I wanted this idea to become a reality, I would have to do it all. As far as the music itself, I am a terrible judge of my own music. I would call it Blackened Thrash Metal, others have said it is more progressive. I have on my latest release included some ambient/acoustic tracks, I try to incorperate more then just one style as I never want to find myself limited. So one can hear a number of different influences, with solos on most of the tracks, as well some light synth work.
3.you are the sole member of depraved indifference.when you first the got the idea for the band did you plan to keep it a one-man band? In december when I decided on the bands name, I was set on the idea of me doing all instruments and then finding someone to do vocals. The music was coming along quicker then I had originally planned and decided to keep things moving forward. After a few test run on vocals and some positive feed back I took on vocals aswell. I generally keep to myself and creating music has become a almost ritualistic practice for me, so for now it will remain that way.
4.what do you think are the advantages and disadvantages to being a one-man band? if you had the opportunity to work with any other musician {past or present} who are some musicians you would love to work with? The only real disadvantages are not being able to perform live and the writing is a far more tedious process when you have to rely on recordings to put everything together. I have respect for many talented musicians, but for me I have come to enjoy and prefer things as they are. Despite the disadvantages it is a far more satisfying result, when you know you did it all yourself. Along with the fact, I have the pleasure of not dealing with the drama and bullshit that often comes with a multi member band. It has become common place for many bands to have several line up changes in a very short time and then of course the disputes as to the direction. I am sure everyone can think of atleast a dozen bands that have either canceled tours or seen major delays in the release of new music due to internal disputes or sudden exiting of members.
5.i had mentioned earlier this is a one-man band. so i was curious what instrument was the hardest to learn for you? what was the easiest?
Hardest has to be Keyboard, this is not a instrument that I ever had a real desire to play. So practice is very manotinous and in turn is not my strong suit. Drums on the other hand is a great release of energy and can practice for hours on end. It was the last instrument I picked up having had the least amount of experience .. recording. Though came very naturally and come to ask myself why I did not pick it up sooner. My goals for this next release will incorperate a greater deal of skill and variety in drums.
6.how often do you get to practice/write material? how often does it usually take to write/complete a song? does the music usually come first and then the lyrics or do you usually have lyrics already written? what are some subjects/topics you write about? Like I said earlier, I have been very fanatical about time spent practising drums, usually 3 or more hours a day. Between raising my kids and 40-50hour work weeks I try to give myself 3-4hours of practice time through out the day. I generally come up with ideas for new songs while practicing, usually one riff here, a drum line there after a week of this I have the foundation for a song. Once I feel I have a strong structure will set asside a couple days to starting puttting everything together. I try not to force songs out as the result is usually shit and those songs often get tossed. Lyrics always come last as I usually write them as I am listening to the music. The themes very from song to song, there is a definite disgust for religion and human stupidity. Generally the sound of the music decides the theme for lyrics and vocals.
7.i know a few years back the u.s black metal scene was not taken very seriously in other countries.but seems to be gaining some respect so i curious your opinon on the u.s.b.m? who are some of your favorite bands you feel help spread the darkness of the u.s.b.m? I pay little attention to countries when it comes to music, I think for far to long people associated a certain type of metal as being native to certain countries. I think this provented a lot of talented and creative bands from getting the attention they deserved. Being Norweigen doesn't mean you know how to make black metal better then someone from south america or the US. Demoncy is a great band, that I have listened to for many years, Crimson Moon, Grand Belial Keys. Whether they helped spread usbm, I couldn't say I judge bands on there music not there origin or any amount of hype surrounding them.
8. in your opinion what is the best and worst thing about the underground today? and what does the term "metal underground" mean to you? Well the definition of underground for metal has certainly changed, as it is far from underground. A simple google search can lead you to any band you would want to learn more about and ofcourse with myspace everything is all out in the open. For those around long enough to remember the only advertising undergrounds bands had were in photo copy zines printed in less then a 100 copies, black and white flyers usually sent out from small distros. I think it was a stronger sense of comradory back then, but also made finding new good metal harder to get your hands on and saw many bands recieve little notice that other wise should have. Though some things never change, this whole true/false childish bashing of other bands has held strong. Which is just as pathetic now as it was then, usually brought on by some personal dispute that has little to due with the actual music. The term Metal Underground for me means, music not made for the masses. Music that is extreme and not created for the purpose of potential success, but rather for the sake of individual creation.
9.are you currently involved with any other projects or bands to tell the readers about? No, Depraved Indifferance is my sole project and one I intend to continue for many years to come.
10.well miscreant we have reached the end of the interview.thank you for taking the time to fill this out.good luck to you and depraved indifference future. do you have any final words for the readers?
Thanks Patrick for the Interview and thanks to all the folks that have supported Depraved Indifferance! Keep it Fucking Metal!
http://www.myspace.com/depraveddisciples
1.hails miscreant!! hows the week starting out for you? Not to bad, with the economy in such a poor state has certainly been a testment to the futility of modern day society. With the lively hood of millions hanging by a thread, one could say for all our progress we have really not progressed at all.
please tell the readers a little about yourself. Well, I am a father of 2 young children, 30years old and a metal head. I stole a cassete of Carcass - Symphony of sickness when I was around the age of 13-14 and was all down hill from there.
2.depraved indifference is a fairly new band correct? Yes, would say the idea became a reality at the start of December 2007. what gave you the idea to create this project/band? for readers who have not heard the band how would you describe the music? THe Idea for D.I. came after years of failed band attempts, would get a musician or 2 and start some great ideas. Then after a short time, others would loose interest, were not commited to seeing it through etc etc . It seemed apperent that if I wanted this idea to become a reality, I would have to do it all. As far as the music itself, I am a terrible judge of my own music. I would call it Blackened Thrash Metal, others have said it is more progressive. I have on my latest release included some ambient/acoustic tracks, I try to incorperate more then just one style as I never want to find myself limited. So one can hear a number of different influences, with solos on most of the tracks, as well some light synth work.
3.you are the sole member of depraved indifference.when you first the got the idea for the band did you plan to keep it a one-man band? In december when I decided on the bands name, I was set on the idea of me doing all instruments and then finding someone to do vocals. The music was coming along quicker then I had originally planned and decided to keep things moving forward. After a few test run on vocals and some positive feed back I took on vocals aswell. I generally keep to myself and creating music has become a almost ritualistic practice for me, so for now it will remain that way.
4.what do you think are the advantages and disadvantages to being a one-man band? if you had the opportunity to work with any other musician {past or present} who are some musicians you would love to work with? The only real disadvantages are not being able to perform live and the writing is a far more tedious process when you have to rely on recordings to put everything together. I have respect for many talented musicians, but for me I have come to enjoy and prefer things as they are. Despite the disadvantages it is a far more satisfying result, when you know you did it all yourself. Along with the fact, I have the pleasure of not dealing with the drama and bullshit that often comes with a multi member band. It has become common place for many bands to have several line up changes in a very short time and then of course the disputes as to the direction. I am sure everyone can think of atleast a dozen bands that have either canceled tours or seen major delays in the release of new music due to internal disputes or sudden exiting of members.
5.i had mentioned earlier this is a one-man band. so i was curious what instrument was the hardest to learn for you? what was the easiest?
Hardest has to be Keyboard, this is not a instrument that I ever had a real desire to play. So practice is very manotinous and in turn is not my strong suit. Drums on the other hand is a great release of energy and can practice for hours on end. It was the last instrument I picked up having had the least amount of experience .. recording. Though came very naturally and come to ask myself why I did not pick it up sooner. My goals for this next release will incorperate a greater deal of skill and variety in drums.
6.how often do you get to practice/write material? how often does it usually take to write/complete a song? does the music usually come first and then the lyrics or do you usually have lyrics already written? what are some subjects/topics you write about? Like I said earlier, I have been very fanatical about time spent practising drums, usually 3 or more hours a day. Between raising my kids and 40-50hour work weeks I try to give myself 3-4hours of practice time through out the day. I generally come up with ideas for new songs while practicing, usually one riff here, a drum line there after a week of this I have the foundation for a song. Once I feel I have a strong structure will set asside a couple days to starting puttting everything together. I try not to force songs out as the result is usually shit and those songs often get tossed. Lyrics always come last as I usually write them as I am listening to the music. The themes very from song to song, there is a definite disgust for religion and human stupidity. Generally the sound of the music decides the theme for lyrics and vocals.
7.i know a few years back the u.s black metal scene was not taken very seriously in other countries.but seems to be gaining some respect so i curious your opinon on the u.s.b.m? who are some of your favorite bands you feel help spread the darkness of the u.s.b.m? I pay little attention to countries when it comes to music, I think for far to long people associated a certain type of metal as being native to certain countries. I think this provented a lot of talented and creative bands from getting the attention they deserved. Being Norweigen doesn't mean you know how to make black metal better then someone from south america or the US. Demoncy is a great band, that I have listened to for many years, Crimson Moon, Grand Belial Keys. Whether they helped spread usbm, I couldn't say I judge bands on there music not there origin or any amount of hype surrounding them.
8. in your opinion what is the best and worst thing about the underground today? and what does the term "metal underground" mean to you? Well the definition of underground for metal has certainly changed, as it is far from underground. A simple google search can lead you to any band you would want to learn more about and ofcourse with myspace everything is all out in the open. For those around long enough to remember the only advertising undergrounds bands had were in photo copy zines printed in less then a 100 copies, black and white flyers usually sent out from small distros. I think it was a stronger sense of comradory back then, but also made finding new good metal harder to get your hands on and saw many bands recieve little notice that other wise should have. Though some things never change, this whole true/false childish bashing of other bands has held strong. Which is just as pathetic now as it was then, usually brought on by some personal dispute that has little to due with the actual music. The term Metal Underground for me means, music not made for the masses. Music that is extreme and not created for the purpose of potential success, but rather for the sake of individual creation.
9.are you currently involved with any other projects or bands to tell the readers about? No, Depraved Indifferance is my sole project and one I intend to continue for many years to come.
10.well miscreant we have reached the end of the interview.thank you for taking the time to fill this out.good luck to you and depraved indifference future. do you have any final words for the readers?
Thanks Patrick for the Interview and thanks to all the folks that have supported Depraved Indifferance! Keep it Fucking Metal!
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