Interview with Nethermancy done by Patrick
1.Hails how are things going in Portugal these days? Please introduce yourself to the readers?
JA- Greetings Patrick and anyone reading these lines. Same old shit in Portugal. I am J. A. in this interview of NETHERMANCY. I play the rhythm guitars plus some keyboards. And I am Aion doing the vocals and writing the lyrics.
2. Nethermancy was formed back in 1996 when did you first get the idea to start this band?And how did you choose the name Nethermancy as the band name does it have a special meaning?
JA- Well, when I got the idea I immediately started working on some songs for a demo. The name came partially from a book I was reading at the time. It means: magick from the underworld.
3.How would you say Nethermancy's music has changed over the years and who do you feel are the bands biggest influences?
JA- Our music has changed a lot over the years and since we only did 3 albums in 23 years it's only natural that we embraced those changes. We don't have any major influences in our music, basically, everything we hear.
4.Magic Halls Of Ascension is the bands newest release 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 take care of everything?
JA- The music was written by me in a few weeks, but it took 3 years to have all the parts from all the musicians involved in the project. Everyone involved has other bands plus their regular jobs, families, so it took a long time to finally finish the album. Like I said, I write all the music then each member does his part the way they want it.
5.Who usually takes care of writing the lyrics for the band and what are some subjects you all wrote about on the new release?
Aion – I write all the lyrics in the band and in this new album I approach some enigmas and mysteries of the Human history based upon religion, universe, ancient civilizations and alchemy.
6.Besides the new release Magic Halls Of Ascension are the previous releases still available to buy? Besides physical cd's does the band have any other merchandise available for the readers if yes what is available and where can the readers buy it?
JA- All the previous CDs are sold out. The only available merchandise is the new CD.
7.What have been some of Nethermancy's most memorable shows over the years? And who are some bands you have shared the stage with?
JA- We never played together in our lifes. Everything is done thanks to the internet. But, it's possible that next year (2018) we'll do our first show ever! Right here in good old Portugal.
8.Are there any upcoming shows or tours in support of the Magic Halls Of Ascension release? If yes where will the band be playing?
JA- No tours, we're a small portuguese band my friend.
9.When not working on new music or band business what do you like to do in your free time?
Aion – The usual that normal people do. We work, take care of our families and create new music.
10. Nethermancy comes out of Portugal's black metal scene what is your opinion of the scene in Portugal over the years?
Aion – We do the music we like. The scene isn’t important for us.
11.Who are your all-time favorite Portuguese bands? And are there any new bands you feel the readers should check out soon?
Aion – If you want to check out the Portuguese bands I advise you to search for them in the metal archives.
12.Besides bands are there any honest and reliable distro's and labels you could recommend to the readers?
Aion – We are working with Helldprod Records and that’s about it. We don’t talk about the others.
13.What does black metal mean to you and how do you feel the black metal scene has changed over the years?
Aion – We have it all in Black Metal, the good and the bad ones. It’s up to you to decide which ones you prefer the most. Black Metal stands for dark and mystical knowledge ultimately expressed in music, nothing more nothing less.
14.Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final words for the readers?
Aion – If you wanna contact us search in FB at www.facebook.com/nethermancy or write to chroan@sapo.pt. Thanks for your support and hail the ancient ones!
7.What have been some of Nethermancy's most memorable shows over the years? And who are some bands you have shared the stage with?
JA- We never played together in our lifes. Everything is done thanks to the internet. But, it's possible that next year (2018) we'll do our first show ever! Right here in good old Portugal.
8.Are there any upcoming shows or tours in support of the Magic Halls Of Ascension release? If yes where will the band be playing?
JA- No tours, we're a small portuguese band my friend.
9.When not working on new music or band business what do you like to do in your free time?
Aion – The usual that normal people do. We work, take care of our families and create new music.
10. Nethermancy comes out of Portugal's black metal scene what is your opinion of the scene in Portugal over the years?
Aion – We do the music we like. The scene isn’t important for us.
11.Who are your all-time favorite Portuguese bands? And are there any new bands you feel the readers should check out soon?
Aion – If you want to check out the Portuguese bands I advise you to search for them in the metal archives.
12.Besides bands are there any honest and reliable distro's and labels you could recommend to the readers?
Aion – We are working with Helldprod Records and that’s about it. We don’t talk about the others.
13.What does black metal mean to you and how do you feel the black metal scene has changed over the years?
Aion – We have it all in Black Metal, the good and the bad ones. It’s up to you to decide which ones you prefer the most. Black Metal stands for dark and mystical knowledge ultimately expressed in music, nothing more nothing less.
14.Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final words for the readers?
Aion – If you wanna contact us search in FB at www.facebook.com/nethermancy or write to chroan@sapo.pt. Thanks for your support and hail the ancient ones!
chroan@sapo.pt.
https://www.facebook.com/Nethermancy
https://nethermancy.bandcamp.com/
Label Contacts
http://www.helldprod.com/
https://www.facebook.com/helldprod/
https://helldprod.bandcamp.com/
