Datura--My Kingdom Is Not Of This World cd{Coyote Rec.} done on 6-28-25

 

My Kingdom Is Not Of This World is the fourth full length from the brutal death metal band Datura.Datura plays brutal and vicious death metal with really good musicaniship each musican performs their instrument with skill and talent..The guitars are played with a mix of heavy mid paced patterns and some insanely fast guitar passages.The guitarist does write some memorable guitar parts even adding in some well played solo's in a few songs.The drumming is top notch with some extremely well played fast blast beats that are devestating in the in delievery.The drummer does slow to a heavier mid paced range with some well performed drum passages.The vocals are low death metal growls that are powerful in their delievery.If you are looking for a release that is sick and intense brutality look no further and pick up a copy of  My Kingdom Is Not Of This World                                                               Coyote Rec.                                                                                                                                                   http://coyoterecords.ru/                                                                                                                                 https://coyoterecords.bandcamp.com/album/my-kingdom-is-not-of-this-world                                          https://www.facebook.com/coyoterecords666                                                                                             https://www.instagram.com/coyoterecordsru/                                                                                               

Indesiderium--The Nocturnal Seance Of Lucifer cd{Satanath Rec./ WP and RO Productions} done on 6-25-25

 

California's black metal masters return with their third full length release to date.The Nocturnal Seance Of Lucifer is ten tracks of pure,quality black metal that shouldn't be missed.Atrum Lorde handles writing the music for the band and does a great job of crafting fast and aggressive traditional black metal with some atmospheric passages that are played with skillful writing.The guitars are played with fast razorsharp guitar patterns.Their are some mid paced guitars that are also used in throughout the songs.The vocals are black metal screams and shrieks that are powerful in their delievery.The drums are fast  drum passages that are crazed in the delievery.The drums are played with some well executed and delievered drum patterns.The music on The Nocturnal Seance Of Lucifer is traditional,cold black metal that is only recomended for the pure black metal fanatics of the underground scene.                                Indesiderium                                                                                                                                                    https://indesiderium.bandcamp.com/music                                                                                                  https://www.facebook.com/Indesiderium                                                                                                    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDakFBTqwltX9DtvYb0rqCA                                                         Satanath Rec.                                                                                                                                                 https://www.satanath.com/                                                                                                                             https://satanath.bandcamp.com/album/sat397-indesiderium-the-nocturnal-seance-of-lucifer-2025             https://www.instagram.com/satanathrecords/                                                                                               WP&RO Prod.                                                                                                                                               https://www.facebook.com/WPandRO666/                                                                                                  https://www.instagram.com/wpandroproductions/                                                                                      https://www.youtube.com/@wpandro8973                                                                                                  

Santet--Cruelty In The Sorcer's Land cd,digital{Masters Of Kaos Prod.} done on 6-25-25

 

Indonesia's Santet return with a brand new release of atmospheric black metal that is well played and performed.The guitars are well performed and crafted with some memorable guitar passages.The guitars are played with a mix of somber mid paced and some faster aggressive patterns.The drums are nicely mixed between some slower mid paced drum passages.The drums do speed to a faster more aggressive style throughout the songs.Thw vocals are a mix of black metal raw screams and some gruff screams.The band also uses keyboards that are played with amazing well delievered passages.Cruelty In The Sorcer's Land is a masterful work of unique old school black metal that adds a nice mix of atmosphere and song writing passages.                                                                                                        Santet  

https://santet.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                                        https://www.instagram.com/santet_official/                                                                                                  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk8s0lHPWftHY48apJe8FYQ                                                          Masters Of Kaos Prod.

https://mastersofkaos.bandcamp.com/merch                                                                                                https://www.facebook.com/people/Masters-Of-Kaos-Productions/100083264766354/                               https://www.instagram.com/mastersofkaosrecords/                                                                                      https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5mrPBaMgDuGn71cyYWpbw                                                                                                                                    

Rotten Moon--Marred Earth EP cd/digital{Masters Of Kaos Prod.} done on 6-25-25

 

Rotten Moon  is a solo project that comes out of Oregon and this is a review of the latest EP.Marred Earth is three tracks of pure,traditional black metal.The first track  Marred Earth  starts off fast and aggressive with some extreme guitars and drum passages that are well played.The vocals are raw,gtim black metal scream that are actually original sounding in the delievery.The next track Awaiting An End and is ripping fast and furious black metal song.The guitars and drums are played with fast and intense patterns that are played with skill,The vocals are grim,raw gruff screams.The final song is a cover of Immortal's Eternal Years On The Path To The Cemetary Gates.The cover is played with intensity and fierce musicianship with the fast paced drums and guitars this is a really well played cover song.Rotten Moon plays traditional old school black metal that is done with great writing and excellent musicianship.                                                                                                                                                Rotten Moon

https://rotttenmoon.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                               Masters Of Kaos Prod.                                                                                                                                  https://mastersofkaos.bandcamp.com/merch                                                                                               https://www.facebook.com/people/Masters-Of-Kaos-Productions/100083264766354/                              https://www.instagram.com/mastersofkaosrecords/                                                                                     https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5mrPBaMgDuGn71cyYWpbw

Interview with Path Of Redemption done on 6-23-25

 

1.Hello please introduce yourselves to the readers?

Hi Patrick and thank you for your interest in Path of Redemption. This is Fosc, drummer of the band.

2.At what age did you first discover black and death metal and what is it about genres of music that drew you in?

When I was 9 years old I started listening to Metallica, Slayer, Kreator, Sodom, Anthrax and those thrash metal bands. Later on, at the age of 13 I discovered Death and Black metal with Morbid Angel, Deicide, Cannibal Corpse, Emperor, Immortal, Marduk, Enslaved, Dissection, Satyricon, Venom, Bathory, Hades...and that was a no turning point, that music was what I really loved.

3..Who were the first bands and artists that you heard and who are some of the current bands that have caught your attention?

The bands that caught my attention are those I mentioned before plus many others like Unanimated, Sacramentum, Setherial, Dawn, Borknagar, Deeds of Flesh, Obituary and many more among those genres. Nowadays, the market is full of bands and it is hard to keep track of all new bands, but to mention a few ones that I like are Balmog, a really good Black metal band from Spain, The Spirit, a good German death-black band, Spectral Wound, Black metal from Canada, Pure Wrath, Indonesian Black metal or Imperial Triumphant, avantgarde Black metal from the USA.

4.When did you first meet the other members of the band and was it long before you all started Path Of Redemption?How did you choose Path Of Redemption as the name for this band?

MAP and I met for the first time in 1996. We lived close by and I was ruling a fanzine back then called Brutal Subway, so I got in touch with Ouija who where one of the greatest emerging Black Metal bands in Spain. I was totally amazed by their music when they even had only one rehearsal recorded and no official recordings.

Shogoth and MAP met around 2020 when Shogoth joined Ouija as a bass Player. Then we all met at the beginning of 2024 to start Path of Redemption.

5.The debut EP. Echoes From The Depths is the debut EP. which will be released in early July through Northern Shadow when did the band first come in contact with this label?

We got the master of the recording finalised at the beginning of May 2025 and we sent it to diferent labels to look for a deal. In 2 weeks time we got different offers, one of  them from Northern Shadow, and we thought they were the right label to work with this first release of the band.

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

It took almost one year to compose the 4 songs of the EP. The main initial ideas for the songs come from MAP, then the 3 of us work together to give form to the songs.

7. Besides the debut EP. that is coming out soon does the band have any other merchandise currently availible for the readers to purchase? If yes what is availible and where can the readers buy it?

At this moment we don’t have any other product rather than the CD or the digital EP that will be available from July 4th directly from us at our Bandcamp page or social media networks or from our label Northern Shadow. We might have in the future other items to sell, so keep tuned in our social networks!

8.Has the band had the opportunity to play live yet?If yes what have the shows been like?Who are some bands you have shared the stage with?

Not yet. We have been focused on the recording of the EP and now its promotion, so we didn’t have time to work on our live set. We don’t discard to play shows in the future, but time will see.

9.Are their any tours or shows planned for in support of Echoes From The Depths?

Not really, we are a new band so, no tours planned. As I said, we don’t close any doors for any live performances in the future.

10.Has the band started writing new music for the next EP or release? If yes how many songs will the next release have?

Not so far. We are now focusing on the EP’s promotion so it’s early to say how many songs will have the next release. Hopefully in a few months we’ll start working on it.

11.Path Of Redemption comes out of Spain's black and death metal scene what are your thoughts of the scene in Spain over the years?

The Spanish scene is flooded with new releases all the time and with really great bands such as Balmog, Lostregos, Spectrum Mortis, Wormed, Avern, Cauldron, Ouija, Ered... the quality of their works has equalled International productions and there’s a feeling of community when you attend to concerts and festivals.

12.Who are your all-time favorite bands coming out of Spain? Are their any new bands that you could recomend to the readers?

My all-time favourite Spanish bands are Ouija, Asgaroth, Blazemth, Wormed, Desecrate and Levial. About new bands, Absolutism is a great techdeath-grind band and TodoMal is a great progrock-doom band formed by my friend Chris (ex-Asgaroth).

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

Unfortunately I lack a lot of free time hahaha but mostly what I do is being with my family and enjoying quality time with them.

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

Thanks a lot for the interview Patrick and good luck with Winter Torment! To all your readers, check out our new EP “Echoes from the Depths” on all digital platforms on 4th of July. Stay metal!                Path Of Redemption                                                                                                                                       https://pathofredemption.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                      https://www.facebook.com/people/Path-of-Redemption-Official/61574451936378/                                 https://www.instagram.com/pathofredemption_official                                                                                 Northern Shadow                                                                                                                                          https://northernshadow.ca/                                                                                                                           https://www.facebook.com/northernshadowwebstore/                                                                                 

Dig Me No Grave--Necrocosmic Ceremony cd{Satanath Rec./Metal Race Rec.} done on 6-23-25

 

Dig Me No Grave is a old school death metal band coming out of Russia.Necrocosmic Ceremony is the bands fourth full length featuring eight tracks of great sounding death metal similar to the mid 90's gods.The band also has two very well played instrumentals that showcase the bands musical writing expertice.The guitars are played with extremly fast and heavy guitar patterns.The guitars are well played with some memorable passages and well performed solo's are also added into the songs.The drums are a mix of fast paced drums that are chaotic yet memorable.The drummer also uses some mid paced heavy drum patterns as well as the extreme fast drums to give the song a nice variety.The vocals are brutal old school growls that are powerful in the delievery.Their are some raw gruff screams that are used in a few of the songs.This is my first encounter with Dig Me No Grave but if you are a fan of pure old school death metal defintly pick up a copy of this release today.                                                            Dig Me No Grave                                                                                                                                           https://digmenograve.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                          https://www.facebook.com/digmenograveband                                                                                           https://www.instagram.com/digme_nograve/                                                                                               Satanath Records                                                                                                                                           https://www.satanath.com/                                                                                                                            https://satanath.bandcamp.com/album/sat396-dig-me-no-grave-necrocosmic-ceremony-2025                 https://www.instagram.com/satanathrecords/                                                                                               

Comatose--The Unhallowed Congregation cd{Satanath Rec./WP and RO Productions} done on 6-23-25

 

Comatose is a brutal death metal band coming out of the Philippines with their latest full length.The Unhallowed Congregation consists of nine tracks that is pure brutal death metal at it's most savage.The guitars are played with some fast paced patterns that are well performed.The guitarist does add some memorable patterns and even adds in some well played solo's.The drums are done with fast blasting beats that are insanely chaotic in their delievery.The drums do slow to a fast more controlled pace in some of the tracks.The vocals are brutal death metal growls that are done with power.Comatose has created a good release of pure,extreme old school death metal that will devestate the listeners ear drums.                                                                                                                                                             Comatose                                                                                                                                                       https://comatoseph.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                              https://www.facebook.com/comatosePH/#                                                                                                  Satanath Rec.                                                                                                                                                  http://satanath.com/                                                                                                                                      https://satanath.bandcamp.com/album/sat392-comatose-the-unhallowed-congregation-2025                   https://www.instagram.com/satanathrecords                                                                                                 

Path Of Redemption--Echoes From The Depths EP.{Northern Shadow} done on 6-21-25

 

Coming out of Spain's black death metal scene is Path Of Redemption with their debut EP.Echoes From The Depths contains four tracks of well composed and performed old school melodic black metal.The music is a nice mix of both some slower more melodic passages and some faster more aggressive music is also added.The guitars are are played with fast,razor sharp guitar parts that are played with skillful writing.The guitarist does slow to a more calm mid paced range in a few of the songs to give each song a nice balance.The drums are done with some memorable fast paced drums that are done with powerful drums.Like the guitars the drums do slow to a more mid pace melodic style in a few of the songs.The vocals are grim,traditional black metal screams and some gruff growls and screams are used.Echoes From The Depths is a really good debut EP.for fans of traditional black metal with some memorable music passages.                                                                                                                                          Path Of Redemption                                                                                                                                       https://pathofredemption.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                     https://www.facebook.com/people/Path-of-Redemption-Official/61574451936378/                                  https://www.instagram.com/pathofredemption_official                                                                               Northern Shadow                                                                                                                                          https://northernshadow.ca/                                                                                                                           https://www.facebook.com/northernshadowwebstore/                                                                                  

Putridity--Morbid Ataraxia cd{Willowtip} done on 6-21-25

 

Italy's Putridity return with another assault of brutal death metal that will pummel you into the ground.The guitars and drums are played with intense and powerful passages.The vocals are sick,low brutal death metal growls.Morbid Ataraxia is a great release of relentless and crushing death metal.

Putridity                                                                                                                                                    https://putriditydeathmetal.bandcamp.com/music                                                                                         https://www.facebook.com/PUTRIDITY.OFFICIAL/#                                                                                https://www.instagram.com/putridity.official                                                                                              Willowtip Rec.                                                                                                                                               https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx                                                                                                         https://willowtip.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                                  https://www.facebook.com/willowtip                                                                                                          https://www.instagram.com/willowtiprecords

Drawn And Quartered--Lord Of Two Horns cd,LP,cassette{Nuclear Winter Rec.} done on 6-17-25

 

Legendary long running death metal band Drawn And Quartered return with their ninth full length.Lord Of Two Horns is eight tracks of relentless and violent death metal at it's best.The guitars are played with whirlwind fast paced passages.The guitarist executes some well played passages and writes some memorable guitar parts.The drums are performed .With extremely fast drum passages that are chaotic and brutal in the delievery.Like the guitars the drummer does perform some memorable well played drum passages.The vocals are brutal death growls that are powerful.Lord Of Two Horns is a masterpiece of pure death metal greatness.If you are a fan of this band or just ancient powerful death metal then do not miss out and pick up a copy today.                                                                                  Drawn And Quartered                                                                                                                                  https://hailinfernaldarkness.bandcamp.com/music                                                                                      https://www.facebook.com/drawnandquartered                                                                                          https://www.instagram.com/hailinfernaldarkness/                                                                                      Nuclear  Winter Rec.                                                                                                                                   https://nuclearwinterrecords.com/shop/                                                                                                        https://nuclearwinterrecords.bandcamp.com/                                                                                              https://www.facebook.com/martyrdoomproductions/                                                                                  https://www.instagram.com/nuclearwinterrecords/                                                                                      

Analtopsy--Intense Digestive Release cd,digital {Lethal Scissor Rec.} done on 6-17-25

 

Analtopsy is a three man band that comes out of the Indonesian brutal slam death metal scene.Intense Digestive Release is the newest EP.that will be released through Lethal Scissor Rec.Featuring four tracks of heavy,brutal slamming death metal.The music is done with some extremely well written and performed songs.The guitars are mid paced with heavy guitar patterns.The guitarist does speed up in a few of the songs and also plays some well done solo's and patterns.The drums are crushing.heavy drums that are played with power.The drummer  does speed to a faster more brutal drum pace.The vocals are low,deep death metal growls.If you are a fan of Slamming,brutal death metal then do yourself a favor and check out Analtopsy today you won't be disapointed.                                                                          Analtopsy                                                                                                                                                       https://www.facebook.com/analtopsyslamming                                                                                           https://www.instagram.com/analtopsy_slam/                                                                                               Lethal Scissor Rec.                                                                                                                                        https://www.lethalscissor.com/                                                                                                                     https://lethalscissor.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                              https://www.facebook.com/lethalscissor/                                                                                                     https://www.instagram.com/lethal_scissor_records/                                                                                     https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtp9zYaKp3SxTwd9kFAzsQ/featured                                             

Dimentianon---Dreaming Yuggoth cd{Paragon Rec.} done on 6-14-25

 

Dreaming Yuggoth is the 2021 release of New York's Dimentianon.The music on this release is very well crafted with both black and death metal influences.The music starts off with extremly fast drums and guitars that are well performed.The band does a great job creating quality black death that is a mix of extremely fast and some slower more melodic passages.The vocals are grim and gruff black metal vocals Their are also some very well sung clean vocals used in a few songs that fit the music

perfectly.Dimentianon has done a great job of blending both black and death metal elements together to create a original sounding release that is not to be missed.                                                                       Dimentianon                                                                                                                                                https://dimentianon.bandcamp.com/album/dreaming-yuggoth-2021                                                        https://www.facebook.com/Dimentianon/#                                                                                                  https://www.instagram.com/dimentianon_official/?hl=en                                                                             Paragon Rec.                                                                                                                                          https://www.paragonrecords.org/                                                                                                                  https://www.facebook.com/paragonrecordsli/                                                                                             https://www.instagram.com/paragon_records_official/                                                                                     

Dimentianon--Chapter VI:Burning Rebirth cd{Paragon Rec.} done 6-14-25

 

Chapter VI:Burning Rebirth  is the newest release that was released in 2023 and is another great release.Besides the black and death influences that are on all of the bands releases this time they add a healthy dose of atmospheric death/doom into the music.The guitars are played with extremly fast and chaotic guiitar passages.The guitarist does slow to a mid paced range throughout the songs and does a great job of creating and executing some memorable passages.The vocals are a mix of brutal death meral growls and some gruff screams both vocal styles fit the music perfectly.The band allso uses some well sung clean vocals in a few songs.Personally i like the clean vocals that are used so hopefully they will keep it up on future recordings.Chapter VI:Burning Rebirth  is another great sounding release from New York's Dimentianon.                                                                                                                          Dimentianon                                                                                                                                                   https://dimentianon.bandcamp.com/album/chapter-vi-burning-rebirth-2023                                               https://www.facebook.com/Dimentianon/#                                                                                                   https://www.instagram.com/dimentianon_official/?hl=en                                                                            https://www.youtube.com/@dnonband?reload=9&app=desktop                                                                

Sargeist--Flame Within Flame cd,Lp,cassette{W.T.C Prod.} done on 6-7-25

 

Flame Within Flame is the sixth full length from the legendary Finnish black metal band Sargeist.The nine tracks presented on this release are classic Sargeist with a mix of fast and some slower mid paced passages.The guitars are played flawless with some extremly fast guitar patterns that are played with intensity.The guitarist does slow to a more controlled mid paced range in a few songs.The drumming is a mix of fast,hyperspeed passages and some slower mid paced drum patterns.The drummer does execute some extremly well crafted passages.The vocals are grim,raw black metal screams and some gruff screams.Flame Within Flame is another  masterpiece released by Sargeist if you are a fan of this band or quality Finnish black metal then be sure to pick up a copy today.                                                   Sargeist                                                                                                                                                          https://www.facebook.com/thetruesargeist                                                                                                  https://www.instagram.com/sargeistofficial/                                                                                                W.T.C Productions                                                                                                                                         http://www.w-t-c.org/                                                                                                                                    https://www.facebook.com/W.T.C.Productions/#                                                                                        https://www.instagram.com/w.t.c.productions/                                                                                            

Interview with Postmortal done on 6-7-25

 

1.Hello please introduce yourselves to the readers?

Dawid: Hello. We are Postmortal, a funeral doom metal band from Kraków in Poland.

Michał: Hello all.

2.When did you first discover death and funeral doom metal music and what is it about this genre of music that you love so much?

Dawid: For me the first touch with death metal was in 2007. I remember I was sitting in an internet cafe and checking different music videos on some site. That day I’ve found Vader - This is the War music video and I fell completely in love with that band. Back then everything had to be heavier and faster for me. Around 2009-2010 I’ve found Draconian. This band led me to more slower riffs. The turning point was 2012 when I went to the Ahab concert on Brutal Assault. I was absolutely mesmerized by the slow and heavy riffs and crushing vocals. I love the feeling doom metal music gives me. The tranquility and melancholy. It makes me calm.

Michał: I first discovered funeral doom music around 2014 or 2015. I remember my friend Sludge who later became the band's first bassist showed me Thergothon. I've always been more drawn to heavy and slow riffs than fast and aggressive ones, so when I heard extreme slow and heavy playing I immediately decided that this was something for me.

3.Who were the first bands that caught your attention?Who are some of the current bands that you have been listening to lately?

Dawid: As described earlier - Ahab, Draconian, Type o Negative. Currently I have a mix of different genres on my playlist - Zeal&Ardor, Bloodywood, Heilung, Vartra, Born of Osiris, Ahab, Type o Negative, Therion and Draconian. Could say that’s my main focus nowadays.

Michał: First of all, the aforementioned Thergothon, The Funeral Orchestra, Ahab, Tyranny, Evoken. I don't listen to much funeral doom these days, but Pantheist caught my attention recently. I recently watched their concert from 2023 at Organic Doom vol. 1, a wonderful, mystical performance.

4. Postmortal was started in 2016 when did you first decide to start this band?Are you satisfied with how things have gone with the band over the years?How did you choose Postmortal as the name of the band?

Michał: the idea which appeared in our minds during 20th edition of Brutal Assault festival in Czech Republic in 2015. Almost all Postmortal first line-up were there. Yes, I am but I feel a certain dissatisfaction. I regret a bit that I relied more on other bands  I played in in the past, which was reflected at the expense of Postmortal. The band’s name was suggested by our first bassist “Sludge” .

5.Who would you say are the bands biggest influences?For the readers who have never heard Postmortal how would you best describe the bands music?

Michał: First of all, I would list here the bands from Question 3 when it comes to funeral doom. But I also drew inspiration from Black and Death metal when writing Postmortal music

6.Profundis Omnis is the debut full-length how long did it take to write the music for the debut?How long does it usually take to complete one song?

Michał: The material for this album was created so long ago that it's hard for me to say. From what I remember, the material was created in no more than 2 years. In fact, half of the material for Profundis Omnis was already ready during the recording of our EP Soil. A single song can be created very quickly if all the components of it stick together. It can take even a week. However, if something doesn't quite fit and you start to rework the song in every possible way, sometimes a year is not enough time for one song.

7.Where do you draw inspiration for the lyrics?Which usually comes first the music or the lyrics?

Dawid: Everything started with music. When I joined the band in 2018, most of the songs were ready, they just needed lyrics. On the other hand I wrote them independently and afterwards tried to fit them into music. I’m mostly a happy person so my lyrics aren’t inspired by my own experiences. I treat my lyrics as a novel, I think of a story and try to become the main character. Then I write what he might feel and think.

8.Besides the debut Profundis Omnis is their any other releases or merchandise currently availible for the readers to purchase?If yes what is availible and where can the readers purchase it?

Dawid: We have released an EP called “Soil”. There are still a few copies available to buy on our bandcam. Any future releases and merch will be available there

MIchał: However there is the possibility to buy album in digital form all the time.

9.I believe Postmortal is a two man band. Would you like to add new musicians to perform some live shows soon?Or do you prefer to work as a duo?

Dawid: We are gathering musicians needed for live shows. It’s very hard in this genre but we are successful. We already had our first live rehearsal. I guess we will be ready for autumn to give some live shows.

Michał: I hope we will play shows in future, I love to play live..

10.What is your opinion of the doom and funeral doom scene in Poland over the years?

The Polish doom metal scene is mainly bands playing stoner doom, which is probably the most popular of all doom subgenres lately. We have very strong representatives here, such as Dopelord, Belzebong, Weedpecker, Spaceslug. There used to be more bands playing more traditional doom or gothic doom. Most of them splitted up or are still deep in the underground.

11.Who are your all-time favorite Polish bands? Are their any new bands you could recomend to the readers?

Dawid: Vader, Hunter, Decapitated, Miyasis, Cień, Mgła.

Michał: From what I've been listening to lately: Obscure Sphinx, Mag, Wij, Sunnata. From black metal, which is a lot here: Mgła, Mord'A'Stigmata, Totenmesse, Medico Peste, Jarun, Above Aurora, Gorycz. Bands that I don't necessarily listen to every day now but I have a lot of sentiment for: Medebor, Hunter, Acid Drinkers, Sirrah

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

Michał: Stay doom! Thanks                                                                                                                        Postmortal                                                                                                                                                      https://postmortal.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                               https://www.facebook.com/postmortalofficial                                                                                              Aesthetic Death                                                                                                                                            https://www.aestheticdeath.com/                                                                                                                    https://aestheticdeath.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                          https://www.facebook.com/aestheticdeath.uk                                                                                              

Shoggoth--Creation Of The First Witch cd,digital{Masters Of Kaos Prod.} done on 6-1-25

 

Shoggoth is a trio who comes out of the Russian black metal scene.Creation Of The First Witch is ten songs of mid 90's raw black metal that is played with excellent musicianship.The guitars are played with a mix of raw fast paced guitars and some slower mid paced guitars are used throughout the songs.To give each song a nice balance.The drums are played in the same vein with some fast paced drums that are raw and full of energy.The vocals are grim raw black metal screams and some raspy style vocals are used in a few of the songs.Creation Of The First Witch should please fans who enjoy traditional,cold 90's style black metal.                                                                                                                                    Masters Of Kaos  Prod.                                                                                                                                  https://mastersofkaos.bandcamp.com/merch                                                                                               https://www.facebook.com/people/Masters-Of-Kaos-Productions/100083264766354/                              https://www.instagram.com/mastersofkaosrecords/                                                                                     https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5mrPBaMgDuGn71cyYWpbw                                                      

Interview with Verhinderer done on 6-1-25

 

1.Hails Bettler how are things going with you this week?Please introduce yourself to the readers?

Hi Patrick, thank you very much for the interview. My own person does not play a major role in the project. The part that calls itself ‘Bettler’ is the driving force behind the songwriting and making music. It is a negative part of me and stands for many negative aspects, mistakes and weaknesses of mine.

2.When did you first discover black metal and what is it about this genre that drew you in?

That's a question that I don't think I've ever been asked in an interview before. As I've listened to nothing but metal all my life, it's very difficult for me to think back and pick out ‘first times’. The first time I listened to black metal was because of a family friend. He often created USB sticks for me that contained the latest music. That was back in the days before streaming. Sometimes it was also MP3 CDs. Goatcraft Torment by Urgehal was on it back then and blew me away, although I couldn't do anything with it for a long time afterwards. I was still into death metal a lot back then. But the sound was powerful and groovy. Still one of my favourite albums today.

3.Who were the first bands that you discovered?Who are some of the current bands that you have been listening to?

The first black metal band was Urgehal, as mentioned above. That's where I heard black metal for the first time. After that it was quiet for a long time and then, due to my long death metal phase, I didn't notice much and got involved. In between I always had Der Weg einer Freiheit in my ears. I only really got into black metal again in 2017. That was because I had to move to the deepest Black Forest for my training and I was very isolated. Since then, the genre has played a big role in my life. In recent years, I've been inspired by many bands in the long term. Recently I've been listening to Akhlys, Eisenkult, Koldovstvo and NONE.

4.You started Verhinderer in 2023 what gave you the idea to start this band?Are you satisified with how things have progressed with the band so far?

I have already organised concerts in the past and was part of a webzine. It was time for me to finally publish my own stories musically. I wanted to be creative and just see where the journey would take me. Everything is created with simple means. I'm quite happy because I've just been able to work with great labels, artists and webzines and I'm looking forward to going on this journey with more people in the future.

5.Who would you say are Verhinderer biggest influences?How would you best describe the music to someone who has not heard Verhinderer?

The bands from the raw black metal and black metal of the 90s have the greatest influence. Mixed with my passion for ambient and dungeon synth, the result is a mixture that describes the project quite well. Occasionally there are a few death metal influences, but these are very minor.

6.Heimatblick is the bands third full length how long did it take you to write the music for the new release?How long does it usually take to complete one song?

The entire process of creating the album took about half a year. I had already finished one song very early on, but then I had to take a longer break because I first had to sort out the direction of the new album. I had to realise what I wanted to convey at all, as my thoughts on the topics were very mixed up. From autumn 2024 onwards, however, things went quite smoothly and I was able to complete the album in January 2025. It's difficult to give a time frame for an Song. There are a lot of creative factors involved. But I would say a good 10 hours. From the idea to the music, recording, lyrics, mastering etc.

7.Besides the new Heimatblick release are the bands past releases still availible for the readers to purchase?If yes what merchandise and releases are availible and where can the readers purchase them?

I don't think there are any more recordings of the older albums from Kvlt and Kaos Productions. However, the label's work was very confusing and very unreliable, so I no longer work with them. But I might try to make a small edition of these albums again in the future. The demos and splits should also no longer be available. They were all just small editions.

8.I believe you are the only member of the band when you started out did you plan on working as a one man band or would you like to find new musicans to work with on future recordings?

I have no interest in working with other musicians. Verhinderer is a personal project and I don't want that to change. I want to have complete freedom and not have to make any compromises. But I would keep the option open to record music for another project. Who knows what time will bring.

9.If you had the opportunity to work with any musicians past or present who would you like to work with?

A very good question, but I think I'll have to pass here. I don't really honour any band so much that I can say I absolutely have to have them with me on a collaboration. I'm happy to work with small and local artists and like-minded people. I've already had the pleasure of working with Mysterivm Xarxes and in the future with von jeglichem Wort. The small projects are more appealing to me. People who want to work with me.

10.What does Black Metal mean to you?

Free, intense and individual music and characters. I consider black metal to be a diverse and appealing genre. A genre full of contrasts. There are so many new bands with good ideas and so many old ones that pay homage to the origins of the genre. It's a big part of my life and my free time. I sometimes pay so much for my hobby and get no profit at all. I always make a loss. Simply because it's my passion and the underground is alive. This is black metal.

11.Is Verhinderer the only band you currently work with or do you have other bands?If yes please tell the readers a little about your other bands?

At the moment I don't have any side projects and nothing else is planned in that direction.

12.Verhinderer comes out of the German black metal scene what is your opinion of the scene in Germany over the years?

German black metal is incredibly varied. At least in certain areas of Germany. I come from the eastern part and I can say that the German scene is quite active here. In Germany, politics is a very big topic in black metal. A lot of people think a lot about what you can and can't listen to. Although I understand the basic idea and I think it's important to distance oneself from right-wing ideas, sometimes it gets ridiculous. This results in a mixture of hate, insults and opinions. Everyone wants to say something. I find that very exhausting from all sides. But in any case, it's a scene that's alive.

13.Who are your all-time favorite bands coming out of Germany?Are their any new bands you could recomend to the readers?

Notable bands are primarily from the label Purity Through Fire. Mavorim and Eisenkult are probably my German favorites from the past few years. Totenwache is a must as well — also one of the many bands from the label. Lately, I've also found the band Häxenzijrkell to be incredibly good.

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

I’d like to thank you for the opportunity to do this interview. Things like this keep the scene alive. See you soon, and thanks for the support!                                                                                                          Verhinderer                                                                                                                                                     https://verhinderer.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                               https://www.facebook.com/people/Verhinderer/61553501128858/?rdid=jR2Xj5Un4l7lAB6d&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1MdqNgYRoz%2F                                                                                                                                                          https://www.instagram.com/verhinderer_bm                                                                                               https://bsky.app/profile/verhinderer.bsky.social