Interview with Centenary done on 10-29-21

 

1.Hello Mike please introduce yourself to the readers?

Greetings, I am Mike Bradley, founding member and creative mind of the band Centenary.

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

2. It all starts when it began...1989, I was a freshman in high school. First day of school, I met my best friend, Tony Wright. He currently does VOX for a local killer group called 1,000 Yard Stare. So, first hour was Art class, and Tony saw that I was into music. We talked, and like it was yesterday, he said to me, "So, I see you're into thrash...here, listen to this." He passed me his walkman, and with pressing "play", created a monster. Out blasted Sore Throat's classic "Never Mind the Napalm Here's Sore Throat". I was blown away by the raw sound. Then, Napalm Death's "Scum". The rest is history.

3.When did you first become interested in playing the guitars and are you self taught or did you take lessons when first starting out?

3. I started really appreciating music at an early age. My sister was into music; a talented singer in her own right. And during the 80's, music was everything. Guitar playing interest came naturally after the rise of MTV. My sister bought my first guitar, a Fender Strat copy. Later, I bought my own guitar and took lessons for about a year, then went at it by myself.

4.Who would you say are your biggest influences and favorite guitar players?

4. Iron Maiden, A Flock of Seagulls, "Ride the Lightning", and of course, "Left Hand Path". Maiden was the first Metal I ever owned. For a birthday, I received "Live After Death" from my sister as a gift. The original Double Gatefold Vinyl. I love Maiden. Before Maiden, there was A Flock of Seagulls. Some of the best sounding guitar stuff ever, in my opinion. Their songs are complex, yet simple and memorable. "Ride the Lightning" just blew me away as a kid. "Left Hand Path" is self explanatory. Favorite guitar players: Rick Rozz, Paul Reynolds, Mike Campbell, Nancy Wilson and Tom Scholz.

5.Mike you also do the vocals for the band when did you first start growling and screaming?

5. I do backing VOX in spots, yes, from listening to the music, it kinda came naturally. I don't take care of my voice, in fact, I abuse it.

6.Who are some of your favorite singers and vocalists?Besides the guitars and vocals do you currently play any other instruments?Is their any instruments that you would like to learn to play someday?

6. Well, theres Frank. L.G., Orvas Safstrom and Jorgen Sandstrom. I've played Bass in two bands, and was the vokiller for Dayton Ohio's Solidification. (Check out "Vendetta Driven".) I'm not interested in playing any other instruments at this time.

7,Centenary was started in 2014 when did you first get the idea to start this band?Are you satisfied with how things have gone with the band over the years?

7. 2014 was the year. After taking a 7-year hiatus from performing, I decided to give it one last go, simple as that. And I tell you, from then until now, I could not ask for better. The gentlemen I currently jam with are, by far, the best compliment. I'm lucky to be blessed with such great friends and fellow musicians. Satisfied is an understatement...

8.Who would you say are the bands biggest influences and have they remained the same over the years?For the readers who have never heard Centenary's music how would you best describe it?

8. We, as individuals, all have our own influences. The original concept was to emulate the true Stockholm-style, and to mix an "American" feel into it as well. "Left Hand Path" will probably be, for me, the best representation. The object; to top it. This will never happen, but we are close, and that makes me happy. We are Detroit Chainsaw Metal. HM-2 driven insanity, plucked from my childhood.

9.Death...The Final Frontier is the bands second full length release how long did it take the band to write the music for the new release?How long does it usually take to complete one song?

9. We spent a good part of a year writing this one. No deadline from our label, CDN Records, who is in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Craig Newman, C.E.O., gave us all the creative freedom we wanted, and needed. So, we took our time. I puked out 8 of the 10 tracks, Matt Cunningham wrote 2, and we rehearsed like mad. For completing one song? Sometimes, we completed a new song in just 5 hours. Others took months to finish. The band's general direction and feel is captured perfectly, when in a relaxed environment.

10.Who usually handles writing the lyrics and what are some topics written about on the new release?Which usually comes first the music or the lyrics?

10. Al Mercer. That's one of his jobs. A master craftsman. Al has a way with words, this is his spot. A great performer, and vocally unique, it's his great use of verbiage that seals the deal. I can write lyrics too, but Al is better at it. I give him a concept, or he has one, and we work together on its conception. It becomes a song, and he writes lyrics over it. Concepts are the first thing.

11.Besides Death The Final Frontier release are the bands previous releases still availible for the readers to purchase?Besides physical releases does the band have any other merchandise currently availible for the readers to purchase?If yes what is availible and where can the readers purchase it?

11. There's still some copies of our first full-length album "Into the Graveless Beyond" available from our friend Mr. Don Durr and his label Deathpsalm. Our E.P. "...Where No Lives Matter" was limited to 500 copies and is sold out. I handle all merchandise through social media online and at live shows. I have shirts, longsleeves, sweats, pins, stickers, sizes Small - 4X. Free stickers and pins for any order over 20 dollars. Thank you!

12.Has the band had the opportunity to play very many live shows over the years?What have been some of the bands most memorable shows over the years?Who are some bands you have had the opportunity to share the stage with?

12. We try to play out at least once per month, anywhere. We travel, too. Playing shows is the reason I still do it. Playing in Buffalo ruled. Columbus, Newport Kentucky, all our shows at the Sanctuary, and of course, Mac's Bar in Lansing. (R.I.P.) The band list...a lot. Most recently, Deicide, Internal Bleeding, Kataklysm, Begat The Nephilim. Also, Demilich, Blood Incantation and Artificial Brain; that show fukkin' ruled! Master, Embalmer, Nunslaughter, Throne, Recorruptor, Derketa, Isenblast, Temple of Void, Portal of Pazuzu...a lot!

13.Has the band had the opportunity to play any shows since the pandemic shut everything down?If yes how did the shows go over?

13. During the pandemic, we were able to play down in Indianapolis. A Fest with Nunslaughter, it ruled. Outdoor, masks, all the things, but still ruled! Indianapolis is our second home now!

14.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?

14. I'm a total nerd. I collect music and dvd's. And then actually listen to or watch the CD or DVD. I never need to take a break from band business...it's my business! And I'm extremely greatful that people have taken an interest in our creative sesspool.

15.Besides Centenary do any of the members currently play with any other bands or solo projects?If yes please tell the readers a little about them?

15. Our drummer, Adam Davey, was playing with Inhuman Suffering. Other than that, no.

16.What  does Underground Metal mean to  you?

16. Underground Metal, for me, means family. Going to shows, seeing all your friends, who are fans as well, enjoying life and sheer barbarity.

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

17. Some of us are here for a long time, some of us are here for a short time...enjoy the time. Thank you sir for this opportunity.                                                                                                                                  Band Contacts                                                                                                                                               https://centenary.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                               https://www.facebook.com/detroitchainsawmetal/                                                                                       https://www.instagram.com/centenary_official/                                                                                           Label Contacts                                                                                                                                              https://cdnrecords.com/                                                                                                                                https://cdnrecords.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                              https://www.facebook.com/cdnrecords                                                                                                        https://twitter.com/cdnrecords

Ruttenskalle--Skin Em Alive cd{Gruesome Rec.} done on 10-6-21

 

Created by vocalist and multi instrument Paulo Soaress is Ruttenskalle with the debut full length.Skin Em Alive features ten tracks of old school Swedish death metal that is well crafted and delievered with intensity and well played music.The guitars are played with excellent writing skills and abilitly.For the most part the guitars range from aggressive and fast guitar structures but does slow to a heavier more mid paced guitar range.Their are some very well played solo's and memorable passages entertwined within the guitars.The vocals are old school death metal growls that are delievered power and fit Ruttenskalle's music perfectly.If you are looking for a great debut that embraces old school death with amazing writing skills then be sure to pick up a copy of Skin Em Alive.                                                     Band  Contacts                                                                                                                                              https://www.facebook.com/ruttenskalle                                                                                                      https://ruttenskalle.bandcamp.com/releases                                                                                                Label Contacts                                                                                                                                               https://gruesomerecords.wordpress.com/                                                                                                     https://www.facebook.com/GruesomeRecordsPT                                                                                        https://gruesomerecords.bandcamp.com/music                                                                                            https://twitter.com/GruesomeRecords                                                                                                         

Terminal Carnage--The Sickening Rebirth cd{Great Dane Rec.} done on 10-6-21

 

Terminal Carnage are duo who come out of Germany's old-school death metal scene.The Sickening Rebirth is the bands debut that is performed with power and aggressive musicianship.The guitars are played with extreme fast passages that are done with skill and great writing ability.The guitars do slow to a heavier mid paced range throughout some of the tracks even adding some well performed guitar solo's.The vocals are old school death metal growls that are done with powerful growls.The drumming is chaotic and intensity filled drum passages with a mix of fast and crazed drum structures.The drummer does play some heavier and memorable slower drum patterns mixed into the music.Terminal Carnage has unleashed a great release  featuring both a heavier mid paced and some faster death metal elements to create a great debut of old school death metal intensity.                                                             Band Contacts                                                                                                                                               https://terminalcarnage.bandcamp.com/releases                                                                                          https://www.facebook.com/terminalcarnage/                                                                                              https://www.instagram.com/terminalcarnage/                                                                                             Label Contacts                                                                                                                                              https://greatdanerecords.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                    https://www.facebook.com/GreatDaneRecords                                                                                           https://www.instagram.com/greatdanerecords/                                                                                             

Sangre Negra---El Vuelo Del Condor Negro cd{Self-Released} done on 9- 28-21

 

Sangre Negra are a two man band coming out of Chile's metal scene.El Vuelo Del Condor Negro is the debut full length featuring a short intro and eight full length songs that blend old school black metal and thrash elements together for a great debut.Trauco handles writing the music which is a mix of fast paced guitars and drums that are done with a great writing abilitly.The guitars and drums do slow to a more mid paced range throughout the songs to give each a song a identy of it's own.Teolt Newen takes care of the vocal duties for the band which are demonic death metal growls and some raspy black metal screams are used in a few of the tracks.If you are a fan of old school black metal with thrashy influences entertwined into the music then be sure to pick up a copy of El Vuelo Del Condor Negro  today.                                                                                                                                                              Band Contacts                                                                                                                                                https://www.facebook.com/people/SANGRE-NEGRA/

Melting Eyes--My Final Resting Place cd,digital release{Self-Released} done on 9-25-21

 

Coming out of  The Netherland's old school death metal scene is Melting Eyes with their debut EP. My Final Resting Place six songs of well delievered and performed death metal intensity.The guitars are played with a mix of heavy,crushing mid paced guitar patterns and some faster more aggressive passages.The guitarist does write some memorable guitar structures and adds some well played solo's mixed into the musicThe vocals are powerful old school death metal growls that fit Melting Eyes musical style perfectly.If you are a fan of old school death metal that has intensity and powerful arrangments then do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of My Final Resting Place today..                       Band Contacts                                                                                                                                               https://meltingeyes.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                             https://www.facebook.com/MeltingEyesDH                                                                                                

Temple Of Gorgon--Throats Of Lie cd {Plague Demon Rec./Blasphemous Creations Of Hell} done on 9-17-21

 

Temple Of Gorgon is a new force in California's black metal scene formed by Geist[also in Blood Temptation},Throats Of Lie is the debut full length featuring eight songs of  vicious yet well executed and performed black metal.Geist does a great job with the guitars which are played with extremly fast and intense passages,Their are some slower more controlled mid paced patterns.The vocals are a mix of black metal screams and some gruff screams and growls that are delievered with power.Temple Of Gorgon has unleashed a great debut filled with extreme violent black metal and some well executed and delievered mid paced sections to give Throats Of Lie a unique listening expierence highly recomended.               Band Contacts                                                                                                                                  https://templeofgorgon.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                        https://www.facebook.com/templeofgorgonband/                                                                                        https://www.instagram.com/templeofgorgon/                                                                                              Label Contacts                                                                                                                                              https://plaguedemonrecords.storenvy.com/                                                                                                  https://plaguedemonrecords.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                https://www.facebook.com/Plaguedemonrecords.net/                                                                                  https://www.instagram.com/namtar.axarcuth/?hl=en                                                                                    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt4Jqad8hAHPHisR2aU4Q4A                                                          Blasphemous Creations Of Hell                                                                                                                    https://bchrecords.storenvy.com/                                                                                                                  https://blasphemouscreationsofhellrecords1.bandcamp.com/                                                                      https://www.facebook.com/blasphemouscreationsofhellrecords/                                                                                                                                                            

Hisemtuks Himi.N--Wendigo{Blasphemous Creations Of Hell/Plague Demon Rec.} done on 9-16-21

 

Nathen Ehli is the master mind behind Hisemtuks Himi.N who plays a very creative and crafted debut release.Wendigo is nine tracks of melodic black metal that has some very well played atmosphere and progressive elements mixed into the music. The guitars are played with both a ferocious fast pace that are played with intensity and skillful writing.Their are some slower more controlled progressive style with some faster black metal guitar passages.The vocals are a mix of raw raspy black metal screams and some deeper,gruff growls  both vocaal styles fit the music perfectly.This is a great debut release that combines cold,traditional black metal with a healthy dose of atmosphere and melodic passages throughout the songs.                                                                                                                                     Band Contacts                                                                                                                                               https://hisemtukshimin.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                       https://www.facebook.com/H%C3%ADsemtuks-h%C3%ADmin-690875358042806/                              Label Contacts                                                                                                                                               Slaughterlord666@aol.com                                                                                                                          https://bchrecords.storenvy.com/                                                                                                                 https://blasphemouscreationsofhellrecords1.bandcamp.com/                                                                    https://www.facebook.com/blasphemouscreationsofhellrecords                                                                   Plague Demon Rec.                                                                                                                                      https://plaguedemonrecords.storenvy.com/                                                                                                 https://plaguedemonrecords.bandcamp.com/artists                                                                                       https://www.facebook.com/Plaguedemonrecords.net/

Interview with 1917 done on 9-15-21

 

01. Hello Alejandro, please introduce yourself to the readers?

Hello Patrick and hello to all the readers! Well, I'm from Argentina. I'm the voice and guitar (and ocassionally also the bass) on projects such as 1917 (death metal), Funeris (funeral doom metal), Bokrug (grind & brutal death metal), Ammentia (thrash metal) and Dwimor (blackened pagan/folk metal), among others. I'm also a writer, mainly horror and sci-fi.

02. When did you first discover metal music and who were the first artists and bands you listened to? Who are some of the current bands and artists that you are listening to these days?

I discover Metal during late 80´s, when I was 12 years old. Some bands from my country (such as V8, Riff and Rata Blanca) did catch my attention back in the day, then I got some tapes of Loudness, Iron Maiden, Motorhead, Megadeth, King Diamond and a few others. While I was discovering all those gems a tape containing Death on a side and Carcass on the other side ended up on my hands. At that very moment I became a fan of extreme Metal. From those days I still love Death and King Diamond, yet because of their quality and feeling I often listen to many albums from those years.

03. When did you first become interested in writing and performing music? What was the first instrument you learned to play? Are there any instruments that you would like to learn to play one day?

I got my first guitar on 1992. I really wanted to play drums, but I ended up getting me a cheap guitar instead. Honestly I don´t remember why I did that. What I do remember is that later on, when me and some friends decided to start a band, we got a vocalist, a bass player and a drummer, so I kinda had no choice but to play the guitar. I still think I was going to be a better drummer than the guitar player I am nowadays!

04. Are you self taught or did you take lessons when first starting out?

I'm self taught. I was too lazy and at the same time too anxious to take lessons, so I tried to figure out the basics as soon as posible in order to write my own music. I never learned scales nor chords, all were about experiments and tips I caught here and there.

05. Alejandro you started 1917 back in 1994, what gave you the idea to start this band? How did you choose 1917 as the name of the band and does it have a special meaning to you?

As many musicians did, me and a school mate started a garage band that went to nowhere. It was fun tho, but I soon wanted something more solid and serious. I wrote a few tunes that were a mixture of thrash, heavy and death metal (I did not know enough bands/albums to know better) and wanted to start a band to play that stuff. It did take a while but by July 1994 the lineup was complete. One of those early instrumental compositions was titled "1917" over a sculpture -dated that year- that served as inspiration. When we got an invitation to play live for the first time we didnt have a band name yet, so we ended up picking the title of that first tune we played as a band. It was not the best idea I ever had, but it is what it is!

06. Who would you are 1917´s biggest influences over the decades and have they remained the same over the years? For the readers unfamiliar with the band how would you best describe the band´s musucual style?

I think my influences came and come from many sounds and styles. There is a strong old school death metal basis of course, but also a lot of thrash and black metal elements and even some hints of doom here and there. Thats not something I chose to do, it just happened on a natural way. I guess since I did learn music only by listening to many bands, and being a fan of many metal genres, I ended up having some kind of music style myself.

07. "Omnicrisis" is the band´s newest full lenght , how long did it take you to write the music for this release? How long would you say it usually takes to complete one song?

Usually I write a song  during two days, and full album within one or two weeks, but I put it to sleep for some time. Later on, when I think its a good time to record it, I listen to the stuff again to eventually rework details if needed. That's it. In the meanwhile I write stories or ideas that end up on side projects. I also use to write riffs and arrangements that I keep in case I eventually feel like making new songs of them, but it rarely happens, I'm more like starting an album from scratch despite the potentially useful material I already have.

08. Where do you draw inspiration for the lyrics and what are some topics written about on the new release? Which usually comes first, the music of the lyrics?

Lyrics on 1917 are based on my own concerns and observations, so I usually write about the psychology, beliefs and thoughts of the human beings as individuals and as masses often within certain historical contexts, always under the form of an intense yet aesthetic poetry. "Omnicrisis" follows that line and topics, just like all the previous albums. On my side projects I often write about horror or dark feelings, and from time in time I make room to pay tribute to some writers or movies. But 1917 songs are full of anger and somber reflections. In the past both music and lyrics used to come up together; lately I tend to write the music first then I put the lyrics to it.

09. I believe "Omnicrisis" was self-released, did you plan to self release it or would you like to find a label to work with soon?

"Omnicrisis", like most of our previous albums, was self-released. I like to work like that. On the other hand I never felt like seeking for labels while an album is ready to be pressed. I'm not comfortable on that situation, when I finish an album I want to release it with no delays, so I just do it myself. That does not means I'll be reluctant if a label shows up, in fact I'd like to work with someone else who is on the same page than this project. I´m just not likely going to ring doorbells and wait for answers, but when a label is interested I'm up to talking.

10. Besides the new "Omnicrisis" are the band´s previous releases still available for the readers to purchase them? Besides physical releases does the band have any other merchandise currently available for the readers to purchase?

The first five or six albums are sold out but the recent releases are still available since some were re released. We dont have any available merch other than the latest albums. A vinyl single and two different tape box-sets were released some time ago and all got sold out immediately, so only some CDs and a DVD+CD titled "Sessiones" are available right now.

11. I believe the band is a two person band, would you like to find new musicians to make a full line-up or do you prefer working as a two man band?

I'm ok being a two piece band. We recruited two more musicians in order to play a fair bunch of live gigs ("Sessiones" came from that period) but now that live activities got so restricted me and Mario (bass player) are focused on recording new stuff and giving extra time to our side projects. 1917 got a full line-up from 1994 to 2001 only, so after so many years working alone or with only one partner I ended up getting used to this dynamic.

12. What does Underground Metal mean to you and how do you feel the Underground scene has changed over the decades?

Underground means independence and freedom to me, and its almost a synonym to "alternative". Its a space that allows you to be different, to avoid trends and too much impossed rules, to do what you want to do. But its up to each person to take that chance or to ruin it by falling on common places and ambitions. If you ask me what did change over the years since I'm part of this... maybe two or three decades ago underground felt much like what I just described, while nowadays there are a lot of young bands (not all, of course) that take it as an unwanted stage to be in while waiting to be popular or something. Anyway I'm getting quite grumpy as I grow old, so.

13. Alejandro as mentioned you have been part of the Metal Undergrouns scene since the mid 90´s. So I was interested did you read alot of fanzines back in the 90´s and early 00´s? What do you feel made a good fanzine?

I used to read many paper zines back in the day. You know, black n white homemade printings mostly, from different provinces of Argentina and from some other countries like Uruguay, Peru and Bolivia. Sadly none of them did last for too long. Maybe the arrival of webzines had an impact, I mean, similar to how streaming music affects physical formats. I even managed my own webzine long ago! What I look for on zines is independence on its content and true support to honest artists. I´m not interested on "breaking news" nor gossip.

14. What were some of your favorite fanzines to read back in the day? Are they any current fan or web zines that you like to read and keep up with?

One of my favorite zines back in the day was one called Sacrilegio. It looked very professional and was involved on extreme metal mostly, which was awesome at that time. One of my favs from outside Argentina was Alerta Subterránea. Concerning webzines, I just surf on looking for interesting ones, there are a lot to discover.

15. Besides fanzines I know tape-trading was huge part of the Underground scene, did you do much tape-trading? What were some of the early demos and releases that you traded for?

I did a lot of tape trading but with friends, I did not have the chance to contact bands until I was already involved in the scene. I lived in a quite isolated town, not too close to bigger cities, so since official releases were hard to find I was interested on any kind of stuff as long as it was related to metal. By mid 90´s I ended up traveling to buy CDs and tapes, and that´s when I started to collect both albums and demos of bands and labels from every country I could find.

16. 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 dont need and actually I dont want a break from working on both music and literature!

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

Thank you for the space and the support, I really appreciate it! To all those who want to contact us,

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Centenary--The Final Frontier cd,cassette{CDN Rec.} done on 9-12-21

 

Michigan's own Centenary return with their second full length release The Final Frontier.The new release contains ten songs of well played and delievered Swedish inspired death metal with the bands own excellent writing ability.The guitars are delievered with fast,razorsharp guitar patterns that are played with skill and a great writing ability.The guitarist does write and perform some memorable guitar passages even adding in some well delievered guitar solo's.The drums are played with a mix of old school fast drum passages.The drummer does slow to a more controlled and heavier drum range throughout the songs.The vocals are a mix of old school death metal growls and some gruff screams are used in a few songs.If you are a fan {early}Dismember,Grave or Obiturary's early releases then be sure to pick up a copy of The Final Frontier  today.                                                                                             Band  Contacts                                                                                                                                              https://centenary.bandcamp.com/album/death-the-final-frontier                                                                https://www.facebook.com/detroitchainsawmetal/                                                                                      https://www.instagram.com/centenary_official/                                                                                            Label  Contacts                                                                                                                                              https://cdnrecords.com/                                                                                                                                  https://cdnrecords.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                                https://www.facebook.com/cdnrecords                                                                                                          https://www.instagram.com/cdn_records/                                                                                                    https://twitter.com/cdnrecords                                                   

Interview with Isaac owner of Born For Burning Prod. done on 9-12-21

 

1.Hello Isaac please introduce yourself to the readers?

My name is Isaac owner of Born For Burning Productions. The label was started in Burlington VT and has since moved to Philadelphia PA. The label has no real style. Mainly stick to the extreme metal end of the spectrum. But am always on the lookout for a traditional heavy metal band to work with. I have a soft spot for that stuff.

2.When did you first discover rock and metal music and who were the first artists and bands you discovered?Who are some of the current bands that have caught your attention?

My interest in rock/heavy metal goes back always. I was born in 1975 and I’m lucky to have a sister that was into Kiss. When I was younger I would go into her room and take her Kiss 45s and play them on my Fisher Price Record Player. Yes I’m dating myself. That was it until 86 when my mom through Columbia House got Master Of Puppets on cassette because she forgot to mail the card back. I was intrigued by the cover art. She would try and hide it on me but I would always find it. So she finally gave in and let me have the cassette. I had no clue what I was listening to but I loved that cassette and played the shit out of it. Then Gun’s N Roses happened and Jr. High at the same time. My cousins Dave was also a big influence. We are about the same age and when one of us would find a new band we should share. A lot of it was thrash and traditional heavy metal. VT is a small market for metal. When my cousin and I discovered Metal disc then more death and black metal came into out lives. Now the internet delivers the good. Some of the current bands. Hmm I’ve been really into Lightcrusher are a great band. They are a death/ black/doom hybrid. Till, Goatpiss, Angel Massacre, Ancient Torment, and Murrum. I tried not to list bands I’m releasing stuff by but the new Lightcrusher is fucking awesome and the Till i’m repressing is so fucking good.

3.When did you first get the idea to start a label?How did you choose Born For Burning Prod. as the name for the label?

 I had the idea a little over two years ago. VT has small but decent metal scene and I was sick of not seeing it get its due. I got the name from a Bathory song title and I felt it defines the label. So I decided to start my own label. Cd are the most economically friendly format so that’s what I started with. I’m now doing things on cassette. Someday vinyl but it’s so expensive and it takes so long to get pressed that I haven’t gone that route yet.

4.Are you satisfied with how things have progressed with the label so far?What do you feel is the easiest and hardest part about running a label?

 I’m extremely satisfied on how things are going. It’s growing slowly and that’s how I wanted it. I didn’t and haven’t had the feeling of being overwhelmed by the label and that’s a good thing. This year so far has been amazing and the stuff I have released has been really well received. I’m excited for the rest of the year and what the future holds

5.Do you run the label by yourself or do you have some friends that help you out?How many hours a day would you say you work on label business?

I run the whole show by myself. It depends on the day on how long I spend working on it. I work Fri, Sat, Sun 12 hour shifts so I get nothing done on those days. But for the most part I could spend a good chunk of the day promoting or It could just be an hour or two. I feel with this new job and my schedule that I can devote more time.

6.What styles of metal do you prefer to release on the label? Is the label roster full at this time or are you taking submissions for future releases?If any bands are reading this how can they get in contact with you?

I can be picky on what I release. But mainly it’s been Black, War, Blackened Thrash and Speed Metal. But like I said I’m on the lookout for a traditional heavy metal band. I’m really picky on my doom when I listen to it but have no desire to release any. I’m also on the lookout for more Death Metal. I really only have 1 Death Metal release and that’s the Invultation cd. I’m more into the traditional sounding Death Metal. I mean if your band sounds like Angel Corpse Or Achiron I will most likely work with you. Bands can contact me through my email bornforburning1975@gmail.com

7.What are some of your current releases that the readers can purchase?Are their any upcoming releases that the readers should watch out for?

 Current stuff I have a lot. Woundcult, Askalaphos, Sárnes, Invultation, Kadub Kult, Adultère, Blasphemous Degradation, Ejaculatör, Order Of Doom, Wyrre, Korihor, Hell Priest, Shitangel, and Hellcunt. All on cd by the way. Just to name some fo the current stuff I have out. Stuff coming out. At the manufacturer right now I have Battlethrone Cd Ep, Lightcrusher-Forever But Never Named-Cd, Terrorist-Left In Desolation-Cd Repress, Void Of Melancholy-Cassette, and Neftaraka-Unholy Sovereign-Cassette

8.What styles of metal do you carry in your distro?Do you do many trades or do you prefer to buy wholesale?

I carry stuff from Iron Bonehead, Hells Headbangers, Sound Of White Noise out of TX. My distro is small. I will do trades with other labels. But would prefer wholesale.

9.If their are any labels or distro's reading this what styles of metal besides black metal do you carry in your distro?Where can the labels get in touch with you about possible trades?

I’m down for trading for Black, Death and Speed Metal. I like to keep my distro small. But I am down for trades it’s a big help to get the stuff out for all parties. Contact info is bornforburning1975@gmail.com

10.What does Underground Metal mean to you?

Keeping it to the people. I mean if I walk into a Best Buy and see a Satanic Warmaster cd then I’m done.

11.When you need to take a break from working on label business what do you enjoy doing in your free time?

Watching horror movies, and reading. I’m into old horror paperbacks and Stephen King novels.

12.Did you read alot of fanzines when you first started out in the Underground Scene?If yes what were some of your favorite fanzines to read?

12. I like fanzines and have a huge respect for them. I don’t buy them a lot. But there is a need for then. One you folks should check out is Fideicide. Awesome zine out of V

13.What do you feel made a good fanzine?Are their any current fan or web-zines that you try to keep up with?

13. For me it’s the support they give to the labels and bands. Album reviews and interviews are really important. Especially for small labels and bands. I read your webzine and Soulgrinder Zine is the tits. Oh shit how could I forget New England Extreme Metal Zine. I try to keep up with them as much as I can. They have help with me discovering bands. I do watch some vlogs(I hate that word).

14.Besides fanzines i know tape-trading was huge back in the 80's and 90's did you do any tape trading?What were some of your most prized releases that you were able to buy or trade for?

Hmm I never tape traded. Stuff I had that I bought that I wish I still owned. Beherit-The Oath Of Black Blood on JL America on cassette. Ya it’s not the Turbo press but still it was an old pressing.

15.Besides music i have noticed on your facebook page you sometimes post movies that you are watching or watched.Are you a big movie fan?

 I’m a huge movie buff since I was a kid.

16.What styles of movies do you watch the most of?What are some of your all-time favorite movies to watch?Are their any current movies that has caught your attention?

 I’m all over the board on movies. But mainly horror, action, exploitation, comedies, spaghetti westerns, and Italian crime dramas.

17.Who are your all-time favorite actresses and actors? Are their any directors that you like to watch the most?

 Some of my favorite actors and actresses are Franco Nero, Paul Naschy, Thomas Milian, Henry Silva, Edwige Fenech, Tisa Farrow, Katherine MacColl, and Giovanni Lombardo Redice. Directors I would say Dario Argentine, Ruggero Deodato, Umberto Lenzi, Fernando Di Lo, and George Romero.

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

Thank you Patrick for the interview. I’m always looking for new bands. Contact me at bornforburning1975@gmail.com and if you was to purchase any BFBP titles go to bornforburning.bigcartel.com                                                                                                                        Label Contacts                                                                                                                                               bornforburning1975@gmail.com                                                                                                                 https://bornforburning.bigcartel.com/                                                                                                           https://www.facebook.com/bloodfiredeath1975