Violent Demise Web-zine: May 2022

Interview with Angrbodas Curse done on 5-28-22

1. Hails Angra how are things going with you these days? Please introduce yourself to the readers?

Hails to all, my name is Angra and my band is Angrbodas Curse (Black Metal) formed in Puerto Rico in 2015 and now based in New York. And so far things are going very well, thank you so much.

2. When did you first discover Black Metal and who were the first bands that caught your attention? Who are some of the current bands that have caught your attention?

I think I was maybe 16 years of age when I did, and the bands that caught my attention were Hate and 1349, after that I kept discovering more and more brutal bands.

And right now, I have to start with a local black metal band from Puerto Rico called, Necronomic, it is a one man band made by Hell Ruler. The music, the lyrics and the raw talent are absolutely outstanding and I’m honestly so proud of how far he has come. Another band has to be Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult which will always be my favorite band and influence, so yes it always has my attention.

3. When did you first become interested in writing and performing music?

I’ve actually been writing music for years, Though I had never really recorded or performed any of my music until I decided to start Angrbodas Curse.

4. Who are some musicians that you would consider influences?

Onielar from Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult and Angela Gossow ex vocalist of Arch Enemy, they are not my only but definitely my top 2 for sure.

5. Angra when did you first get the idea to start Angrbodas Curse and are you satisfied with how things have progressed with the band so far? How did you choose Angrbodas Curse as the band name and does it have a special meaning?

It was 2015 when I decided to start the band, though the official name was chosen in 2016, the way I chose the name was thru reading the sagas and reading about Loki, that’s when I found out she use to be Loki’s first wife and bearer of his children, I decided to research and read more about Angrboða and I was truly fascinated. That’s how it became truly meaningful to me, not only do I have so much respect for Angrboða (She is a jötunn in Norse mythology) but I also feel somehow identified with her saga, it personally empowers me.

And yes I’m absolutely satisfied with how far we’ve come, to me it has all happened in perfect timing and the growth Memphist and I have done as musicians has been truly great.

6. I believe the band is a two person band would you like to add more musicians to do some live shows one day or do you prefer to work in the studio?

Yes, right now it is only Memphist and I, but I would definitely love to add a few more in order to do live shows, something I’m looking forward to do in the near future.

7. Necromantic Grimoire is the debut release how long did it take to write the music for the debut release? How long does it usually take to complete one song?

I believe it took me about two years to write the music for the whole EP. When it comes to writing and completing a song it usually takes me about a month depending on the muse that I feel at the time.

8. Where do you draw inspiration for the lyrics and what are some subjects written about on Necromantic Grimoire?

I’m inspired by female pagan deities especially Angrboða of course, Norse mythology and real live events.

Now on the EP I did focus a song called “Blessing of the Ironwood” fully on Angrboða though I do try to make her presence known on most of my songs. Other subjects are witchcraft, absolute rebellion and embracing the Goddes/God within.

9. Besides the debut Necromantic Grimoire does the band have any other merchandise currently available for the readers to purchase? If yes what is available and where can the readers purchase it?

Yes, you can get some merch and can also get the physical copy of Necromantic Grimoire, through Plague Demon Records, Masters of Chaos, Blasphemous Creations of Hell and Vipers Den, also through the Angrbodas Curse Bandcamp page, where you will find a link on our bio. To our Linktree page and you will be able to find all the pages to buy the CD and merch.

10. What does Black Metal mean to you?

It means that I get to express myself in the most creative and rawest way I can with no limits. To me it is more than just the corpse paint and dressing a certain way, personally it goes way deeper than that, it is somehow very intimate for everybody, giving that every person has a different opinion of to what it means to them. Black metal whether I’m singing/writing it or become the listener it is an escape and comfort for me through its dark lyrics and atmosphere.

11. Besides working with Angrbodas Curse do you currently work with any other bands or solo projects? If yes please tell the readers a little about them?

Not at the moment.

12. Have you started working on new music for the next EP or would you like to do a full length? Any idea when you might be releasing new music?

Absolutely, I am currently working on what would be my first full length album, it will be titled “I am King” and I’m trying to at least have 8 to 10 tracks on it. Unfortunately at the moment I do not have a release date but we are working as hard as we can to be able to release it this year 2022.

And there will be a single as well coming out very soon titled “The Sacred offering” and few more surprises on the way.

13. When you need to take a break from working on new music or band business what do you like to do in your free time?

I love spending time with my wonderful son and fiancé, reading is a must for me, I like to draw/paint as well, and of course I enjoy listening to music a lot.

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

I would like to thank you very much for the opportunity to do this interview and also I just want to say how thankful I am for all the support and help I’ve gotten from these amazing labels, Plague Demon Records, Masters of Kaos, Blasphemous Creations of Hell and Vipers Den, I wish them all the most success and I’m truly fortunate to be a part of their family. Band Contacts https://angrbodascurseofficial.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/angrbodascurse https://www.instagram.com/angrbodascurse_official/ Plague Demon Records https://plaguedemonrecords.storenvy.com/ https://plaguedemonrecords.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Plaguedemonrecords.net Masters Of Kaos Productions https://mastersofkaos.bandcamp.com/music https://www.facebook.com/Masters-Of-Kaos-Productions-103153375679760 https://masters-of-kaos.creator-spring.com/ Blasphemous Creations Of Hell Rec. https://bchrecords.storenvy.com/ https://blasphemouscreationsofhellrecords1.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/blasphemouscreationsofhellrecords/

Interview with Primordial Serpent Posted on 5-26-22

1.Hails Geoff please introduce yourself to the readers?

Sure Thing! I’m Geoff Coran, the guy behind the one-man black metal band Primordial Serpent based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada

2.When did you first discover black metal and who were the first bands that caught your attention?Who are some of the current bands that you have been listening to?

Probably when I first really got into metal as a whole which would’ve been in my teens. I was really into all types of metal but it wasn’t until my 20s when I started having a bigger appreciation for black metal due to many of the musicians handling their own production, especially in the underground scene. Some of the bands that caught my attention at the time would’ve been bands like Venom, Immortal, Emperor, Darkthrone, etc. Bands that I’ve been listening to now would be Sargeist, Warmoon Lord, Lamp of Murmuur, Alghol, Nocturnal Departure, and basically whatever some of the labels send me along with my stock lol.

3.When did you first become interested in writing and playing music? What are the instruments that you currently play?

Well I guess I became interested in writing and playing music after doing cover songs from many different bands from many different genres to help hone in my mixing and mastering skills. After doing that for some time, I got bored and started making my own music. Started with making synth music and punk music but never took those early projects anywhere. Then in 2017, I started a drone metal band with my friends Tim and Cavan called Dojo Kobra which is on hiatus. It wasn’t until 2019 or so when I started taking my own music projects more seriously and starting composing dungeon synth tracks under the name Kalameet and several months later writing tracks for Primordial Serpent

4.Are you self taught or did you take some lessons when first starting out? Are their any instruments that you currently do not play but would like to learn one day?

Started taking lessons when I was 12 all the way up to 20 or 21. I’d like to one day learn how to play drums and piano/keyboard. I have a huge liking for ambient electronic music and synthwave music so learning how to play the keyboard with proper guidance would be great.

5.you also handle the vocals for the band when did you first become interested in screaming and growling?Do you do anything special to keep your throat and voice healthy?

I became interested in learning how to do them after attempting them and hurting my throat hahahah. But basically after that point, I spent many months training how to do growl and shriek vocals. As for doing anything for keeping my throat and voice healthy? Basically do NOT use your throat or rely on it 100%. It should all stem from the diaphragm. Using your throat will damage your vocal chords

6.Who would you say are some of your musicial influences over the years that has inspired you?Who are some of your favorite vocalists?

Oh, man hahaha. Too many. I’ve been inspired by bands like Blind Guardian, early Slayer, Iced Earth, Death, Mercyful Fate, and again the aforementioned black metal bands. Just too many hahaha. My inspiration comes from all over the place. As for my favorite vocalists, Abbath would be one, Fenriz is another, but besides black metal, Hansi Kursch from Blind Guardian, and Rob Halford from Judas Priest. There’s probably more but I don’t really pick favorites.

7.Have you ever thought of adding more musicians to make a full line-up or do you prefer working alone?

I prefer working alone, actually. Maybe one day I’ll band some musicians together to learn set lists for potential gigs but that’s a slim chance that will happen. I like this to be a one-man project. It just works best for me.

8.If you had the opportunity to work with any musicians who would you like to work with?

Honestly, I have no idea. I’d like to work with musicians that would take Primordial Serpent as serious as me. I don’t want to work with people that would practice for a half hour and spend the next few hours just goofing around and not getting anything done.

9.Tales From The Northern Vastlands is the newest full length which will be released through Blasphemous Creations Of Hell and Plague Demon Rec. When did you first come in contact with these labels?

They actually contacted me. BCH followed me on Instagram and I sent them tracks for my ep Father of the Abyss. They really liked it and wanted to put it out. I’ve worked with several other labels during that time but I always come back to them. They’re a good label and they do tons of promotion for their bands which is awesome. Not saying other labels don’t support their bands but they always have seemed to have my back with whatever I release

10.How long did it take you to write the music for the newest release?How long does it usually take to complete one song?

It took me roughly about 6 to 8 weeks. I’d say on average it usually takes me roughly a week to a week and a half to write a song.

11.Where do you draw inspiration for the lyrics and what are some subjects written about on the newest release?

Last year in Canada we had our own share of church burnings. People throughout the world were drawing comparisons to the church arsons in Norway which to me weren’t the same thing. The motivation behind the church burnings in Norway were unclear. Some say it was to do with religious oppression while others said it was to stir controversy within the black metal scene. The church burnings in Canada was in response to the “slap to the face” apology our government and the catholic church gave after discovering thousands of unmarked graves. After that got word outside of Canada, I wanted to provide an album that gave a proper in depth look as to how religious oppression nearly destroyed various indigenous cultures throughout Canada. I also wanted to provide a bit of background on my province’s history, on the Metis peoples (think “may tea”) and the oppression they endured from the government.

12.Besides the upcoming Tales From The Northern Vastlands release are the bands past releases still availible?Besides physical releases is their any other merchandise currently availible to purchase? If yes what is availible and where can the readers purchase it?

Basically to anyone who is interested in supporting me, they can purchase my music and physical merch through my bandcamp site at primordialserpent.bandcamp.com. they can also follow me on Instagram and facebook for further updates.

13.What does Black Metal mean to you?

Black Metal for me is just a good outlet for releasing all my anger and rage while also giving me a sense of escapism from the world. Plus it allows me to connect with the listener. So I guess it means having a strong sense of escapism and connection.

14.Besides working in Primordial Serpent do you currently work with any other bands or solo projects? If yes please tell the readers a little about them?

Yes. I have a dungeon synth project called Kalameet. I have tapes to be released by Ancient Meadow Records. My bandcamp for that is kalameet1.bandcamp.com and I also have my drone metal project Dojo Kobra. We have tapes on our bandcamp for purchase as well. Our site for that is dojokobra.bandcamp.com

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

Just thanks to everyone, to all the promo channels, and to all the labels for their support. Without you all, I would’ve not gotten this far with my music. Cheers Band Contacts https://primordialserpent.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PrimordialSerpentBlackMetal Plague Demon Records https://plaguedemonrecords.storenvy.com/ https://plaguedemonrecords.bandcamp.com/music https://www.facebook.com/Plaguedemonrecords.net Blasphemous Creations Of Hell Rec. https://blasphemouscreationsofhellrecords1.bandcamp.com/music https://bchrecords.storenvy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/blasphemouscreationsofhellrecords

Encirclement--Vacio Sepulchral cd{Born For Burning Prod.} Posted on 5-18-22

Coming out of California's bestial blackend death metal scene is Encirclement.Vacio Sepulchral is the debut recording featuring eight tracks of savage and brutal black death metal at it's finest.The guitars are a mix of powerful,heavy mid paced guitars and some faster more chaotic guitar passages.The guitarist does a great job creating and performing both the faster and more controlled patterns with equal intensity.The vocals are powerful deep death metal growls and some raw black metal screams are used in a few of the songs.The drums are performed with extremly fast blasting drum passages that are done with intensity and skill.Recomended to fans Of barbaric brutal war metal should defintly check out Encirclement today. Band Contacts https://encirclement666.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Encirclement-111160097397339/ Label Contacts https://bornforburning.bigcartel.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bloodfiredeath1975

Callous--The Triumph Of Blasphemy cd{Born For Burning Prod.} Posted on 5-18-22

Callous are a four man band with members coming out of New York and Vermont's black metal scenes.The Triumph Of Blasphemy is the debut featuring twelve tracks of primitive,old school black metal.The guitars are played with a mix of mid paced and some faster more aggressive guitar passages.The guitarist does write some well performed guitar patterns even adding in a few solo's throughout the recording.The vocals are raw black metal screeches and screams that fit the music perfectly.Recomended to fans of primitive and harsh black metal should defintly check this band out today. Band Contacts https://callousbm.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CallousBM666 Label Contacts https://bornforburning.bigcartel.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bloodfiredeath1975

Angrbodas Curse--Necromantic Grimoire cd {Plague Demon Rec./Masters Of Kaos Prod.} done on 5-14-22

Necromantic Grimoire is the debut release from Angrbodas Curse originally started in Puerto Rico but has relocated to the U.S.Starting off with a short intro of whispering and fire sounds at the end their is some rain and thunder sounds very original for a intro.Musically the band blends a nice mix of mid paced and extreme fast black metal to create a nice sound.The guitars are played with intensity and well written and performed passages.The guitars range from mid paced patterns to a faster more aggressive style.The vocals are raw,grim black metal screams and some gruff death metal growls.Both vocal styles are done with power and aggressive vocal patterns that fit Angrbodas Curse's music nicely. Band Contacts https://angrbodascurseofficial.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/angrbodascurse https://www.instagram.com/angrbodascurse_official/

B.C.O.H.Records https://bchrecords.storenvy.com/ https://blasphemouscreationsofhellrecords1.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/blasphemouscreationsofhellrecords

Plague Demon Records https://plaguedemonrecords.storenvy.com/ https://plaguedemonrecords.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Plaguedemonrecords.net Masters Of Kaos Prod. https://mastersofkaos.bandcamp.com/music https://www.facebook.com/Masters-Of-Kaos-Productions-103153375679760 https://masters-of-kaos.creator-spring.com/

Aparthiva Raktadhara--Adyapeeth Maranasamhita LP,Cd,Cassette{Iron Bonehead Rec.} Posted on 5-9-22

Coming out of India's war death metal scene is Aparthiva Raktadhara with their debut release.Adyapeeth Maranasamhita contains six tracks of ferocious and savage war metal at it's finest.Each of the members knows how to write and perform their respected instrument giving the music a raw but well executed sound.The drums are played with violent hyperspeed blasting drum patterns.The drums do have some heavier mid paced drum patterns mixed in with the hyperspeed drum patterns,The guitars are played with fast paced razor sharp guitar chords and patterns.The guitarist does slow to a heavier mid paced range within a few of the songs to give the band a nice mix of extremly fast and a more controlled paced.The vocals are a mix of low death metal growls and some gruff growls and screams that fit the music perfectly.Aparthiva Raktadhara plays a extreme yet skillful style of war metal that should please all fans of this genre. Band Contacts https://aparthivaraktadhara.bandcamp.com/releases https://www.facebook.com/aparthivaraktadhara/ Label Contacts https://ironbonehead.de/ https://ironboneheadproductions.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/IronBoneheadProductions https://twitter.com/BoneheadIron

Excruciate 666--Antic Warlords Supremacy cd{Iron,Blood And Death Corporation} Posted on 5-9-22

Excruciate 666 are a four man band coming out of France's blackend war metal scene. Antic Warlords Supremacy is the bands latest full length featuring nine songs of brutal and vicious black metal.The guitars are played with extremly fast and crazed guitar patterns.The guitars are played with alot of skill and well delievered passages even adding in a decent aamount of thrash elements within the guitar patterns.The vocals are grim black metal screams that are intense and raw with powerful vocal passages.If you are a fan of uncomprimising war metal that is performed with skillful writing then be sure to pick up a copy of Antic Warlords Supremacy today. Band Contacts https://trueexcruciate666.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Excruciate666 Label Contacts https://ibdclabel666.bigcartel.com/ https://ironbloodanddeath.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ibdc666

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