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Here is a new interview with California's Indesiderium who play a nice mix of violent fast black metal but also have some really well played and written atmospheric,slower parts. I know the band is working on a new release at the moment so anyone who is interested check out the band today
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Interview with Indesiderium done by Patrick
1.Hello how is life going in California these days? Please introduce yourselfs to the readers?
Greetings, I am Atrum of Indesiderium. I write the music and lyrics as well as perform all vocals and instruments. Mattias performs all battery and percussion. As for life in California, I am ready to relocate. I have been here my whole life, and I have overstayed my welcome. Mattias has already secured property in the mountains of Oregon; it is only a short time till I too relocate to the mountains.
2.When did you first get into metal music? Who were some of the first bands you listened to? Who are some of your current favorites?
I have been into metal since I was very young. Started with 80’s albums like Maidens “Number of the Beast,” King Diamond in particular. I am glad to be old enough to have witnessed the early 90’s black metal movement. Nothing today captures the magic of those early days of black metal. So needless to say, my first black metal bands were the obvious Scandinavian hordes, and some early USBM. Beherit’s “Drawing down the moon” and Impaled Nazarene’s “Tol Cormpt Norz Norz Norz” were the first black metal albums I ever bought right when they were released. I have a formidable collection of first press albums from those early days. As of recently, I have been listening to some devastating war metal from bands such as Ritual Genocide and Defecrator. I am currently awaiting the debut release from my comrades in UADA “Devoid of Light,” they are an absolute killer horde from the Pacific Northwest.
3.You formed Indesiderium in 2012 what gave you the idea to form this band/project?How did you come up with the name of the band?
The band I had been previously been associated with had been plagued with issues and drama since the beginning. After a few years, it became apparent that I would need to move on eventually. The hymns on the Wanderer of the Abyssal Plains album were written very long ago. I have always wanted to use the material, but I never found a band worthy enough to sacrifice them for. Especially when things go sour, the band keeps your contributions as their own. Indesiderium has long been in my heart, like a leviathan lurking in the crushing depths of the abyss. This analogy sums up the entire concept of the name as well.
4.I believe this is a two man band but have you ever thought of trying to add more members for a full band ?
Indesiderium does indeed consist of two members. This is how we intend to keep the core our legion. However, I have an infernal line-up ready for the upcoming live rituals. Demons of the highest order.
5.If you had the opportunity to work with any musicians who are some musicians{past or present} you would like to work with?
Jon from Dissection is the first to come to mind. But that is probably it. I would rather work alone.
6.Indesiderium just released their debut cd "Wanderer Of The Abysmal Plains" how long did it take to write and record the songs for this release?
There was a lot of blood and pain put forth into summoning this opus. I wrote in pure solitude. It was rehearsed and recorded at our mountain fortress, far away from the plague of humanity.
7.Where do you draw inspiration for the lyrics on "Wanderer Of The Abysmal Plains"?
The inspiration for the lyrics comes from personal experience. The torment of the human psyche. I draw inspiration from the inherent evil that is in all of mankind. What one would call Satan, Lucifer, Belial, the Devil…what every path you choose, it all begins within the very nucleus of your being. Human consciousness is as vast and lightless as any void imaginable. It is the void of all voids, and it is a realm where demons dwell.
8.Besides the debut cd "Wanderer Of The Abysmal Plains" is their any other merchandise available for the fans?If yes where can the fans buy it?
There are several excellent sources online to obtain the album. The True Plague distro (Thetrueplague.com) as well as many other quality underground distros and record shops also carry it. Shirts are in progress, and the new album is currently being forged.
9.Atrum Abbas I believe you told me that you are working on new music for the next release will it be a full-length or have you all decided?How would you say the new music is different from the first release?
Yes, the new album is about half written thus far. It is planned to have a total of six tracks, as of now there are three tracks complete. The music is similar in that there is a fine balance of aggression and atmosphere, but it will different in that the recording will by of a higher quality. Not overly polished, but not too garage sounding either…in other words, you will be able to make out the instruments.
10.What does black metal mean to you?
Black metal is very personal to me. It means everything to me. This is why I cannot stand to see it defaced or disrespected the way it does today. Nothing is taken seriously anymore, everything is joke these days. There was a time when black metal was about absolute intolerance. Nowadays, its all about piece and love and accepting everyone and everything. Fuck that. Black metal should be evil and dangerous. It should be ugly and offensive. Call me an elitist, in this modern day of poser hipster black metal, I am proud separate from the herd.
11.Atrum Abbas you handle the vocals for the band when did you start singing/screaming? Is their anything you do special to keep your throat/voice healthy?Who are some of your favorite vocalists?
This is the first recording where I performed the primary vocals. I have always performed back-up vocals in bands I have performed in. As for keeping my voice healthy, I don’t. I just conjure whatever malice I have inside and transcend into another realm. I do not have a specific favorite in regards to vocalists.
12.Besides taking care of the vocals you also play the guitars for the band.When did you get interested in playing the guitars?Are you self taught or did you take lessons when first starting out?
I have been playing guitar for approximately twenty years. I took lessons to learn the basics when I was young, but not for long. I am self-taught there after.
13.Who are some of your influences/favorite guitarists? Besides playing the bass and guitars are their any other instruments you play?
Guitar inspiration ranges from genre to genre. Everything from classical nylon to black metal obviously. I enjoy playing drums, but I am not nearly efficient enough to perform in a band.
14.When not writing music what are some of your interests/hobbies?
I am a devoted student of the human mind. I write and research on everything from consciousness, mental disorders, and neurobiology. The realms of science and occultism have more in common than most would imagine. The parallels are uncanny.
15.Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final comments for the readers?
Indesiderium’s “Wanderer of the Abyssal Plains” is out. The upcoming opus will lay waste to the land. 666
Band Contact
https://www.facebook.com/Indesiderium666/?fref=ts
Indesiderium@yahoo.com
