Violent Demise Web-zine: 2017

Iron Bonehead Reviews done by Patrick posted on 12-31-17 {coming in early 2018}

Malakhim--Demo 1 Mcd,Mlp {Iron Bonehead Rec.}

Iron Bonehead Rec will be releasing Sweden's Malakhim in early 2018.Demo1 is three tracks of cold,brutal Swedish black metal with some death metal influences mixed into the songs.The guitars are played at a fast pace with some extremely well written and performed patterns.The guitars are played with some mid paced guitar sections and even mix in some well played solo's.The drumming is done with both alot of skill and writing ability and powerful drum beats that range from an all out assault of blast beats to a more calmer heavier mid paced drum style.The vocals are grim,raw screams and some deeper death metal growls used in a few of the songs.If you are looking to start out 2018 with some intense black metal then be sure to pick up Malakhim's debut when it is released.

Label Contact

http://www.ironbonehead.de/

https://ironboneheadproductions.bandcamp.com/

Vhorthax--Mother Darkness Mlp,Mcd {Iron Bonehead Rec}

Vhorthax are a new band coming out out of Russia's black death metal scene.Mother Darkness is the debut release featuring 4 songs of barbaric and primitive metal that showcase both raw black metal and some crushing heavy death metal influences.The drumming is chaotic blast beats and some more controlled and slower drum parts mixed into the music.The vocals are a mix of low,heavy death metal growls and raw blackend screams both vocal styles fit Vhorthax's music perfectly.If you are a fan of primitive blackend death metal then do not miss the debut release of Vhorthax which will be released in early 2018.

Label Contact

http://www.ironbonehead.de/

https://ironboneheadproductions.bandcamp.com/

Vhorthax interview done by Patrick posted on 12-30-17

Interview with Vhorthax done by Patrick

1. Hails at what age did you first discover metal music and who were the first bands you listened to?

It all began in the 80’s with a bunch of tapes my classmate had given me to check out. His stepfather would sometimes get metal vinyl records from somewhere (they were rare and very, very expensive in Russia back then) and my friend would dub them on tape and thus initiate me. Those were Accept - Restless & Wild, Exumer - Possessed by Fire, Running Wild - Gates to Purgatory, Branded & Exiled, Whiplash - Power & Pain, Gravestone - Creating A Monster, Warlock - Burning The Witches, Piledriver - Stay Ugly, Onslaught - Power From Hell, Razor - Malicious Intent, Judas Priest - Defenders Of Faith… There was so much great music. I was about 10 years old, innocent and receptive. But the innocence wouldn’t last long…

2. When did you first get the idea to start this band? And how did you all choose Vhorthax as the name of the band does it have a special meaning?

The idea to create Vhorthax entered my mind in 2016. I materialized this band to be able to ultimately express my own vision of what primitive, dark & suffocating black/death metal should sound like. M.P. and Nicholas-N.A.-I.I. from Abyssfire were willing to help me realize this vision. But Vhorthax is not a solo project but a full-functioning band. All three of us unchain our individual vortices of negativity to create a new darksome musical whole. As for the band name, Vhorthax is a kind of posthumous swirl that draws the dead souls to the other side. This word sounds as if uttered by the deceased awed by the greatness of the beheld vortex. It sounds archaic & deformed, just like this band’s music.

3. Who would you say are Vhorthax's biggest influences?

Darkness, the Devil and blasphemous METAL of old.

4.Nether Darkness is the bands debut EP. which is being released through Iron Bonehead Rec. in early January how did you all come in contact with the legendary Iron Bonehead Rec.?

I got to know Patrick of Iron Bonehead thru social media. He appeared to be a great person to speak about the underground scene, both old and new. He possesses a truly encyclopedic knowledge on the subject. So I now often ask Patrick for an advice on what old underground demo bands I ought to check out. The Past keeps many forgotten treasures.

5.How long did it take to write the music for the songs on the debut? Does the whole band take part in the writing process or does one member usually write everything?

The songs are evoked by our unholy trinity in our own underground bunker. Every entity of the trinity is contributing to the (un)creation of our worlds. There’s a certain degree of dictatorship on my part, I admit, but we generally share the same aesthetic so there are no conflicts as to what it all should sound, look or feel like. The lyrics are my sole responsibility.

6.What are some topics written about on Nether Darkness ? Which usually comes first the music or the lyrics?

I’ve always advocated the inseparability of the musical and the lyrical within the overall atmosphere of a song. So during rehearsals we develop a general idea, a feel of the song, we spew forth some words that fit the mood of a song. And then we gradually work our ways around all this. Lyrically Vhorthax is darkness, rituals, Death, the Devil. We seek to open a temporary gateway before the listener to travel into the darker past while our record is spinning. A sonic necromancy.

7.Does Vhorthax play live very often or do you prefer to work in the studio? Who are some bands Vhorthax has shared the stage with?

We are equally comfortable playing unseen in our bunker or exposed in a live setting, provided that we don’t have to run around trying to urgently find the needed gear which for some reason hadn’t been supplied by a venue, haha. Since members of Vhorthax also play in Abyssfire, I’ll mention the acts in both of these bands shared the stage with: Cult of Fire, Orthanc, Varhhorn, Blackdeath, Veter Demonaz, Pestilentia, Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult, Medico Peste, VTTA, Blackwinged...

8.Are their any shows or small tours coming up in 2018 in support of the debut?If yes where will the band be playing?

We don’t seem to have any clear-cut plans at this time.

9.Vhorthax comes out of Russia's blackend death metal scene what is your opinion of Russia's metal scene?

I don’t follow the local scene that closely. But since we personally know its many members plus I provide my Nether Temple Design artwork to some of the local bands, I’m pretty often privileged to check out the new releases first hand. Some excellent bands I’d recommend checking out: Veter Demonaz, Grey Heaven Fall, Evilwinged, Solis Sanguis, Old Chapel, Nezhivoi, Misanthropic Art, Ulvdalir, Pyre, VTTA, Chaosbringer, The Initiation, Blackdeath, Nuclear Cthulhu, Storming Darkness, Blackwinged, Wombripper, Plamen', Tanator, Black Flux, Grond, Ill Omened, Pseudogod...

10.Who are your all-time favorite bands coming out of Russia? Are their any new bands you feel the readers should check out soon?

Well, I have just answered the first part of your question. As for the newer bands I suggest the readers pay their attention to the upcoming full-length by the act called Nezhivoi.

11.Besides bands are their any honest and reliable distro's and labels you could recomend to the readers?

Iron Bonehead productions, Von Frost records (true tape worship!), Blood Harvest records, Lavadome productions, I, Voidhanger records, Godz Ov War productions, Larval Productions... Alas, the great Vault Of Dried Bones has recently shut its bony gates, but at least I hope Peter would deliver the goods with his band Azothyst!

12.Has the band started working on new music for the next release will it be a full length or a EP.?

In 2018 we’re planning to start writing new songs for a new full-length.

13.Besides working in Vhorthax do you or any of the members currently play in any other bands or solo projects?

As I’ve said earlier, all members of Vhortax including myself are involved in ABYSSFIRE. I also handle the vocal & lyrical matters in SICKRITES and SERPENTRANCE.

14.Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final words for the readers?

Worship HIM!

Band Contact
https://www.facebook.com/vhorthaxdarkness/
Label Contacts
http://www.ironbonehead.de/
https://ironboneheadproductions.bandcamp.com/

Interview with Abhordium done by Patrick posted on 12-23-17

Interview with Abhordium done by Patrick

1.Hails Arttu when did you first meet the other members of the band and was it long before you all formed Abhordium?

Hi! I've been friends with the founding members a long time, but actually I'm the only one left nowadays. It think it was back in 2004 when we started playing together. We had a few black metal projects going on with Sauli Heikkilä and Jon Inkinen, but after Riku Kaukonen joined to play the second guitar, we had the idea that it would be cool to play death metal also. Then soon after this Jon asked Jarkko Neuvonen to join us so Sauli could concentrate on vocals. This is how Abhordium was born. Kari has been my friend from 2003 but he joined the band in 2009. Markus is also a long time friend, he joined Abhordium in 2015. Henry has been in the band from 2012 and Tommi is the newest member, he joined this year.

2.Who would you say are Abhordium's biggest influences?

I've been listening to metal since I was 7 years old so it has been a part of my life for long, but I also listen to many other different music genres so it's kind of hard to say for my self, but it's clear to us that for making this kind of music the biggest influences come from black metal. Mostly the usual second wave bands like Marduk, Dissection, Mayhem, Gorgoroth, Emperor etc. As for the death metal bands like Morbid Angel, Nile, Vader, Behemoth has influenced us a lot throughout the years.

3.Omega Prayer is the bands second full length how long did it take the band to write the music for this release?

We started to write the material in 2012 and all the song were ready in 2014. There were many issues during the years which delayed the release, but we're glad it's finally out.

4.Who usually takes care of writing the lyrics for the band?What are some subjects written about on Omega Prayer?

Actually I have done most of the lyrics, but Kari has also made few lyrics for this album and the debut. Omega Prayer has views of depravity of man and our societies and religion and it proclaims apocalyptic visions upon man., but there's also a side of introspection and studying the depths of consciousness.

5.Omega Prayer is being self-released did you and the band plan on self-releasing the new release or would you like to find a label to work with?

We planned back in 2015 that if we don't find any label to release this we're going to release it by ourselves this year. We've received some offers from few labels but we noticed that it would be best to just release it by ourselves. Like we did with the debut album and the EP also, since we know the cost of pressing the album and other production concerning it. But we're currently looking for labels that would be interested in our new material and perhaps a vinyl press of the ”Omega Prayer” Good thing is that we've made a worldwide distribution deal for the Omega Prayer album with the UK's Plastic Head and promotion deal with Grand Sounds Promotions.

6.Besides Omega Prayer does the band have any copies of the debut still available for the readers to buy?Besides physical releases does the band have any other merchandise available for the readers if yes what is available and where can the readers buy it?

Yes we still have the debut for sale. Besides the physical releases we have t-shirts, hoodies and longsleeves for sale. All of these can be bought strait from us or from our bandcamp page. We're planning to make new hoodies and maybe t-shirts soon.

7.Does Abhordium play live very often or do you prefer to work in the studio?What have been some of your most memorable shows over the years?

Our latest gig was last spring so it has been some time but of course we would like to play as many gigs as we can. Looking forward to see what kind of effect this release has and we already have big plans for 2018. There's a couple of shows I'd like to mention. One from the european tour back in 2009 in Wien's Viper Room. It was a nice metal club. The performance went well and the food was nice also. Unfortunately we did not have more time to walk around in Wien. Another show from the tour comes to mind. It was in Rotterdam's Baroeg Club which was a nice place. The crowd was receptive and I met a few interesting persons also and the show was during the day so we could sleep well 'till the next stop. There are also many shows here in Finland that has sticked to my mind in a good or bad way, but one particular show in our hometown Salo was a cool event. It was a metal event that my friend Ville arranged in Vuohensaari camping area. It was a nice thing, since many metalhead from Salo and the nearby towns came to have fun and watch the gigs.

8.Who are some bands you have shared the stage with?And are their any tours or shows planned for 2018 if yes where will the band be playing ?

Vuohivasara, Carnalation, Blastanus, Cumbeast, Devenial Verdict, Misanthropic Forest, Verge to name a few from Finland and Warpath (Ireland), Lividity (US), Requiem (Switzerland), Nordor (Greece) to name a few from the tour. We have booked few gigs for the next spring here in Finland and we are currently arranging more shows. We've also received some tour offers from foreign booking agencies, so we'll see what happens next year.

9.What does black metal mean to you?

I was 14 years old when I started actively listen to black metal and the philosophy, the ideology and mysticism behind it started to interest me. It has taught me a lot during the years and it became a lifestyle for me which represents freedom and individualism, a struggle against institutionalized religion, a channel to focus all the dark thoughts, a gateway to the depths of the mind and an exit from this mundane superficial world.

10.Arttu do you or any of the members currently work with any other bands or solo projects?

I've been a kind of session member in King Akira which is a melodic thrash/death metal metal band from Salo and I've recently helped Ragged Sound ry to play cover gigs. I also have black metal side-project, but it's progressing a bit slowly. Abhordium is of course my main band and it takes a lot of my time. Kari has been busy with his studio raja-audio and he has also a side project and they've just filmed a music video for that too. Markus has been recording with his main project Misanthropic Forest. Tommi is making new material for King Akira and also has been doing Abhordium's pre-production. Henry is the only one who doesn't have any other projects than Abhordium.

11.Abhordium comes out of Finland's black,death metal scene what are your thoughts on the Finnish black,death scene over the years?

I haven't actively followed the scene for a while, so I don't know all the new bands. Of course there's these old well-know bands that I like, but I've always been more into foreign black/death metal.

12.Who are your all-time favorite bands coming out of Finland and are their any new bands you feel the readers should watch out for?

Well if I have to name a few I would say Behexen, Deathchain, Demigod, Sacrilegious Impalement are the bands that I've listened a long time. From newer bands I would like to mention Desolate Shrine, their album The Heart Of The Netherworld was so oppressively dark album and I liked their latest one also. Would like to see them live someday.

13.Besides bands are their any labels or distro's you could recommend to the readers?

We'll I usually try to buy the music and merchandise straight from the bands, and I rarely order anything from foreign or finnish distro's. So I can't say much about them.

14.Thank you Arttu for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final words for the readers?

My pleasure. I've nothing else to say that remember to support metal and this scene to keep the flame burning!

Band Contacts
http://abhordium.com/
https://abhordium.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Abhordium

Interview with Grimtone done by Patrick posted on 12-9-17

Interview with Grimtone done by Patrick

1.Hails please introduce yourself to the readers and when did you first start listening to black metal?

Hails and thank you for your interest in Grimtone.
My name is Michael and I play all the instruments in Grimtone.
I discovered black metal in the mid 90's.

2.Who were some of the first bands you listened to and who are some of your current favorites?

The bands that got me into black metal were bands like Darkthrone, Emperor, Enslaved, Mayhem. The classic norwegian scene. I still listen to these bands but a lot of other bands as well; Aenaon, Corpus christii, Ultha, Void Omnia, Leviathan, A forest of stars, Furia etc etc.. The list is endless. Lately I've been going back to the very beginning of black metal, listening a lot to Venom, Bathory and Celtic frost.

3.Grimtone was formed in 2016 when did you get the idea to start this band? And how did you choose Grimtone as the band's name?

I had played various forms of metal in bands for years, but never black metal, so it was simply time for me to create black metal. This music is the music that is closest to my true being, the true me. The name comes from an old Second World War radio station a few miles from where I live. It's called Grimeton (notice the "E" in the middle). I thought that sounded right for a metal band and changed it from Grime to Grim, since I want our approach to our music to be grim.

4.What is the current line up of the band?And who would you say are Grimtone's biggest influences?

We are two in this band. I create all the music and Linus writes the lyrics and sings.
Biggest influences are hard to answer since I listen to a lot of different kinds of black. I also listen a lot to classical music. Not sure if you can hear it in our music though.
Nature, the forest is a very big influence when I create.

5.Memento Mori is the debut release which will be released very soon how long did it take the band to write the music for the debut release?

The embryo to what would become Memento mori dates back to the fall of 2015, however the real writing process began early 2016. The album was complete a about a year later, spring this year 2017. The EP was released this summer.

6.Who usually takes care of writing the lyrics and what are some subjects you all wrote about on Memento Mori?

On this album a good friend - Alex wrote lyrics for two of the songs and Linus wrote the rest.
Both of them write about death. The transitionfrom life to death, The Great Unknown.

7.Besides the debut cd does the band have any other merchandise available or coming soon? If yes where can the readers buy it?

We have no merch at all so far, but we hope to have t-shirts in the near future.

8.What does black metal mean to you?

Black metal means a state of mind. Black metal transports me beyond this life. Black metal is being part of something larger than life. Being part of the Great Unknown.
Black metal isn't only a certain way of playing an instrument, it's more than the sum of it musical details. Certain harmonies are considered black metal, but that's not enough; elements beyond the music must be present.

9. Grimtone comes out of the Swedish black metal scene what is your opinion of the Swedish black metal scene over the last 20-25 years?

Sweden has a large and very vibrant black metal scene. Death metal has always been bigger in Sweden, but we are known for having a very solid black metal scene as well.
Where would modern black metal be without Bathory?
To have some of the biggest names in black come from Sweden says a lot about the evolution of black metal in this country: Dark funeral, Marduk, Watain to name a few.

10.Who are your all-time favorite Swedish bands?And are there any new bands you feel the readers should check soon?

Top three would have to be: Bathory, Dissection and Dawn.
When it comes to slightly newer bands I really like Skogen, Craft and Armagedda.

11.Besides bands bands are there any good and reliable labels or distro's you could recommend to the readers?

There are many, but to name one I'd have to say Vendetta Records. They release some of the best black metal in the world.

12.When not working on new music or band business what do you like to do in your free time?

Most of my free time is devoted to music. I play in several other bands as well. I like to read though; fantasy/horror/sf mostly.

13.Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final words for the readers?

Thank you for showing an interest in Grimtone. We hope you enjoy our music and feel the presence of the Great Unknown in it.

Band Contacts

https://grimtone.bandcamp.com/releases

https://www.facebook.com/Grimtoneofficial/

Reviews posted on 12-3-17 done by Patrick

Abhordium--Omega Prayer cd {Self-Released}

This is how blackend death metal should be played vicious and uncomprimising .The drumming is done mainly in the hyperspeed blasting drums but do slow to a calmer more mid paced pace before going back to the aggressive hyperspeed pace.The vocalist does a good mix of raw black metal screams and some deeper death growls.Guitars are played with alot of skill and intensity that are played in the fast and ferocious patterns.If you are looking for a brutal blackend death metal band then be sure to check out Abhordium today.

Band Contact

http://abhordium.com/

https://abhordium.bandcamp.com/

Grimtone--Memento Mori cd {Rock Shots Rec.}

Coming out of the legendary Sweden's black metal is Grimtone.The music is defintly rooted in the early Swedish and Norwegian black metal bands.The vocals are grim,raw black metal screams.The guitars are played with extremely fast guitar patterns.If you enjoy well written and played Swedish and Norweigan influences then be sure to pick up a copy of Memento Mori.

Band Contacts

https://www.facebook.com/Grimtoneofficial/

Interview with Anima Damnata done by Patrick posted on 11-18-17

Interview with Anima Damnata done by Patrick

1. 1.Hails please introduce yourselves to the readers?And how are things in Poland these days?

We are ANIMA DAMNATA, Satanic Death Metal band dedicated to deliver the most uncompromised musical expression. Poland is a peaceful country famous from beautiful women, vodka and xenophobia, we are proud of it.

2. Anima Damnata was formed in 1996 when did you first decide to start this band?And who would you say are the bands biggest influences?

Being rebellious teenagers fascinated with black arts and extreme metal we were striving to become a vital part of one of the best Underground scenes in the world. Our aim was to mix the bestiality of bands like Blasphemy or Beherit with the US-style Death Metal embodied by Deicide, Acheron, Incantation, Suffocation etc. These bands were the biggest influence for us at that times.

3. In the early years of the band did you all trade demo's with other bands around the world? Where were some countries you mailed the demo's to?

The first demo of ANIMA DAMNATA was recorded in 1998 but we weren't satisfied with the result – the music was way too soft. After the few line-up changes the band recorded the second demo in 2001. At that time tape trading started to decay and we didn't trade much copies. Our goal was to record full-length album what we did the same year. Although it was released as a split with Throneum we consider the „Suicidal allegiance...” to be the first album of ANIMA DAMNATA

4. Were you all readers of fanzines back in the 90's if yes what were some of your favorite fanzines?

In the nineties we had plenty of fanzines in Poland. Many xeroed ones but also few professionally color printed. As far as I remember the best ones were Vox Mortis, Infernal Death, Equilibrium Of Noise and Heretyk. With the increasing availability of international fanzines we were also reaching for them. I still have some old copies of Grimoire of Exalted Deeds.

5. Nefarious Seed Grows To Bring Forth Supremacy Of The Beast is the bands newest release which is being released through Godz Ov War Prod.How did you and the band come in contact with this great label?

Actually „Nefarious Seed...” is released in cooperation between Godz Ov War and Malignant Voices. We know each other for some time and we just sent them our new tracks. They were immediately interested in releasing our new album.

6. How long did it take the band to write the music for this release does the whole band take part in the writing process or does one member usually write everything?

Music and lyrics for the „Nefarious Seed...” were actually ready around 2010. Due to some real life shit we had to delay the recording session, which took place between 2014-2016. We made merely some minor changes during the recording. The album was composed and recorded by the Master of depraved dreaming and Emperor of the Black Abyss the Great Lord Hziulquoigmzhah Cxaxukluth and Archangel of Evil Spells, Morbid Priest of Arcane Perfection vel Necrosodom.

7. Besides the upcoming release are any of the bands past releases still available to buy?Besides the physical releases does the band have any other merchandise available if yes what is available and where can the readers buy it?

It seems that there is limited availability of our previous albums. It will definitely change after the great success of "Nefarious Seed...". For the band's merchandise you need to check the official website and facebook. It will be announced there.

8. Does Anima Damnata play live very often or do you prefer to work in the studio?What have been some of the bands most memorable shows over the years?And who are some bands you have shared the stage with?

We are aiming to play quality shows. We are not scavengers looking for any opportunity to do some noise, not anymore. Since 2000 we played around 50 shows with bands like Infernal War, Throneum, Azarath, Witchmaster, Incantation, Inquisition, Napalm Death, Behemoth and more. The most memorable shows were played with Disgorge (Mex.) in 2001 as well as Glorior Belli in 2007 (we had a crazy afterparty that night).

9. Are their any shows or tours coming up in support of Nefarious Seed Grows To Bring Forth Supremacy Of The Beast?If yes where will the band be playing?

We are very seriously thinking about a small European tour. Fans in the Europe deserve to see us live. It would be great to meet with the fans from South and North America.

10. What does underground metal mean to you?

This is our lifestyle. Melting for more than 20 years in the Metal Underground stigmatized us permanently.

11. Anima Damnata comes out of Poland's death,black metal scene what is your opinion of the metal scene in Poland?

The Underground scene in Poland struggles with the same problems as elsewhere – the overwhelming mediocrity. There are so many bands which should never leave the basement (or I should say bedroom – more accurate nowadays). It became so affordable to record any shit and spread it over the internet. Besides this I still consider Polish Underground being among the best, the most original and extreme over the world.

12. Who are your all-time favorite Polish bands and are their any new bands you feel the readers should check out?

The best Polish band was Damnation. The newer bands being worth to check are: Kingdom, Stillborn, Rites of Daath, Cultes Des Ghoules and Non Opus Dei.

13. Besides playing in Anima Damnata do you or any of the members play with any other bands these days?

Members of ANIMA DAMNATA are involved in the following bands: Deus Mortem, Devilpriest, Mord and Stillborn.

14. I believe I read on the bands website that you all study Satanism and occult subjects when did you become interested in studing these subjects?

It seems like you need to review your beliefs. Anyway we are cultivating and exploring satanism and black arts for at least twenty years. This is how we live, think and breath.

15. Who are some Satanists and occultists you like to study?

We are still reading the works of Crowley and La Vey. Besides this we like the works of M. Ford as well as those originating from Order Of Nine Angels.

16. Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out do you all have any final words for the readers?

Squash the posers, despise the trends, support the extreme and relentless. Hail Satan.

   Band Contacts
  http://www.animadamnata.com/
https://animadamnata.bandcamp.com/
  https://www.facebook.com/animadamnataofficial
   Label Contacts
  http://www.malignantvoices.com/
  https://www.facebook.com/MalignantVoicesProductions
  https://malignantvoices.bandcamp.com/
http://godzovwar.com/
https://godzovwarproductions.bandcamp.com/
   https://twitter.com/GodzOvWar

Interview with Lihhamon done by Patrick posted on 11-8-17

Interview with Lihhamon done by Patrick

1.Hails! How are things going in Germany these days?

At the moment we are working on our second album, writing new material and are rehearsing for new gigs.

2.Lihhamon was formed in 2013. When did you all get the idea to start this band? And how did you choose Lihhamon as the name of the band, does it have a special meaning?

Lihhamon was formed by M. and A. as an Old School Death Metal band, the transformation into a War Metal band came more by coincidence and was never planned. We all got better and faster, so we slithered into this state we are in today.
Lihhamon is an old german word for corpse and M. got the idea from his studies of german language.

3.Who would you say are the bands biggest influences? And what is the current lineup for Lihhamon?

The current lineup of Lihhamon consists of three members. M. on the guitar and vocals, F. on the bass and vocals and last but not least A. behind the drums. This is the line up since we went the first time on stage.

One of the biggest influence of Lihhamon is Diocletian. The album Gesundrian had a huge impact on the development of Lihhamon from an ordinary Death Metal band into its current ravenous state. Besides Diocletian other Black/Death bands like Revenge, Conqueror or Truppensturm have a big influence on Lihhamon but also less known bands, like for example Damaar.

4.Nuclear War Now! will be re-releasing the debut full-length Doctrine on vinyl. How did the band come in contact with this legendary label?

After we finished recordings for drums and guitars/bass, F. sent a raw mix of the album to Angel from Proclamation/Sacrificio, to whom he had contact before. Angel decided to found the label Auto De Fe Productions to release the album thereon. Later that year we got into contact with Ryan Förster on the Nuclear War Now! Fest 2016 in Berlin and both told Yosuke about our music. M. got in contact with Yosuke after NWN! Fest and asked him if he would be interested to re-release the Doctrine on LP and Yosuke agreed.

5.How long did it take the band to write the music for the debut release?Does the whole band work on the music or does one member usually write everything?

It took us about one and a half year to write the material for Doctrine. Usually M. comes with riffs and ideas for songs which are put together during the rehearsals. The material of Doctrine was written by M. and A., because F. joined the band afterwards.

6.Besides the debut release does the band have any other merchandise available for the readers?If yes what is available and where can the readers buy it?

At the moment we have a black shirt with our Conquer.Cleave.Control-Triangle on it. Also we have some shirts left from our European Cleansing tour with Bloody Vengeance. Besides that we have a shaped logopatch. Last but not least we will start a pre-order campaign for another round of Conquer.Cleave.Control-Triangle hoodies or zippers. We have done that already in spring 2017 and we will do it again in winter. You can order all our merch at our Bandcamp, BigCartel page or via E-Mail (lihhamon@gmx.de).

7.Does Lihhamon get to play live very often or do you prefer to work in the studio?What have been some of the bands most memorable shows over the years?Who are some bands Lihhamon have shared the stage with?

All songs are written to be performed live. We like to spread terror and dread on stage. Playing live is always a great experience and it is very important for Lihhamon. One of our greatest gigs was Moscow, the russians went totally crazy. Even some drunk russian girl came upstage and fell into the drumkit. Russians are very insane in front of the stage. But we also had great gigs on our tour with Bloody Vengeance or in Madrid.

8.Are their any tours or shows coming up in support of the Doctrine re-release if yes where will the band be playing?

So far only one gig in Poland is planned in February next year. We are not playing any support shows for the Doctrine re-release. It is not that easy to get gigs in Germany because it is flooded with bands.

9.What does underground metal mean to you all?

The focus is on the music and not on earning money. Bring the band you like to your town, offer them a great location to play, have a couple of drinks with them, let them sleep at your place, be a good host, don't rip them off. That is underground no distance, no commerce, authentic people and no scum.

10.Lihhamon comes out of the German black ,death metal scene what are your thoughts of the German metal scene?

Germany is a good place for bands, it is very easy to find musicians and it is very easy to record and release music. Many people are organizing concerts and festivals. In eastern Germany the scene is very well networked and a big forge for excellent bands, labels or festivals. The other side of the medal is that many shitty bands come up with their music as well. Although Germany has great bands like Truppensturm, Bloody Vengeance, Katharsis or Venenum, there is a big bunch of poser scum. Maybe it is a bit too easy here in Germany to found a new band, what explains why Germany is flooded with Metal bands. Only the true fanatics shall survive!

11.Who are your all-time favorite German bands and are their any new bands you could recommend to the readers?

Like we said before Truppensturm is a devastating band from Germany and their split with Thorybos is a brutal demonstration of Black/Death Metal how it should be. But there are many new bands like I I, Bloody Vengeance or Chrworsch, which know how to handle brutal music. Like we said before you should check out the bands from eastern Germany. The Label Into Endless Chaos has many great bands from Leipzig in its roster and every band is worth checking out.

12.Has the band started working on new music for the next release or are you just concentrating on promoting Doctrine?

We started working on new material right after the Doctrine recording. We conceived three songs for a split release with our allies from I I, which will be released in November via Ván Records. While recording the split the first ideas for our second album came up and we composed the material, which you can hear on our Iron Hands of Domination promo tape. This tape was thought out as a preview for our upcoming second album on which we are working right now. Half of the songs are finished and we are working hard that we can record the album next year.

13.Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final words for the readers?

Thanks for your support.

Band Contact

lihhamon@gmx.de

https://lihhamon.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/lihhamon/?fref=ts

Label Contacts

http://www.nwnprod.com/

https://nuclearwarnowproductions.bandcamp.com/

Interview with Kapala done by Patrick posted on 11-4-17

Interview with Kapala done by Patrick

1.Hails please introduce yourself to the readers and when did you first meet the other members of the band?

We are Kapala and we're here to annihilate, desecrate and subjugate the filth and terrorize audio waves and ear drums. We met on 6th July, 2016 with only one objective. To crush the weak.

2.What is the current lineup of the band and who would you say are Kapala's biggest influences?

We now have recruited the mighty Pulverizer recently to lay down inhuman bombardments. S did good work with the band during 'Infest Cesspool' but had to leave because of personal reasons. Kapala's biggest influences will always be Conqueror, Blasphemy, Goatpenis, Black Witchery, Zygoatsis and various other such deadly legions.

3.Infest Cesspool is the band's debut Mcd which is being released through Dunkelheit Prod. how did you all come in contact with this great label?

We sent the promo track 'Homosapiennihilation' to various labels and Dunkelheit got in touch with us first which marked the beginning of our current unholy alliance.

4.How long did it take the band to write the music for the debut release? Does the whole band work on the music or does one member usually write everything?

We work as an unit always and 'Infest Cesspool' took an year to complete.

5.Besides the debut Mcd Infest Cesspool does the band have any other merchandise available for the readers? If yes what is available and where can the readers buy it?

Pre-orders for anti-scum armour have begun and buyers should contact the mighty Dunkelheit for them.

6.Kapala comes out of India's black, death metal scene what is your opinion of the scene in India?

Total fuckoff to the weak, scum infested "black metal" scene in India consisting of scarf wearing hipster opportunists, animal loving laveyan vegans, religious burzum rip-offs, cowardly facebook keyboard warriors, mediocre bands who talk about purity and 'true' black metal while playing with core and groove idiots, half-assed 'Vedic' imitators, Bollywood mallcore churchgoers and bands who brag about their stupid endorsements from guitar picks to strings. Total rejection of their retarded interpretation of the black/death art , pseudo-occultism and their peace-loving attitude. We hail only the bands of the true Kolkata Inner Order and a few others such as Dhwesha. Only Kolkata has kept the old school and true music alive in India and it is definitely the epicenter for such. Black/death is not for the comfort loving and complacent individuals. It's for real Sikfukks only!!

7.Who are some bands coming out of India you could recommend to the readers?

Tetragrammacide, Jyotisavedanga, Banish and the yet unreleased Necrodeity

8.Besides working in Kapala do any of the band members currently play in any other bands or projects?

Some of us are involved in various unholy projects that are yet to be finalized.

9.What does underground metal mean to you all?

Passion, honour and integrity form the foundation of the underground. It is simply not music it is a stand against the mass hypnosis and cultural degradation we get subjected to every single day. It is not about people-pleasing ; not about licking boots, backstabbing or being 'famous'. Above all it is about Pride because in a world of compromise some do not.

10.Does Kapala get to play live very often or do you prefer to work in the studio? Are there any tours or shows coming up in support of the debut Mcd?

Kapala is not limited to studio. Our live shows are limited since we play only if the lineup and promoters are worth it such as with and for our brothers of the Kolkata Inner Order. However in near future it is a possibility.

11.Has the band started working on new music for the next release? Have you thought about how many songs you would like to have the next release?

We have begun working on newer songs for another release and all details will be revealed when our efforts bear fruit.

12.Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final words for the readers?

ANNIHILATE THE SCUM

Label Contacts

http://www.dunkelheit-produktionen.de/

https://twitter.com/dunkelheitprod

https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/

Band Contact

https://www.facebook.com/Kapala666/

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