Interview done by Olivier / ABERRATION ZINE #2, 1993
A brief history:
The band was formed back in 1985 by "Nocturnal Grave Desecrator & Black Winds" ( on bass & vocals ), "Three Black Hearts Of Damnation & Impurity" ( on drums ), "Caller Of The Storms" & "Black Priest" ( on guitars ), only playing old DESTRUCTION, BATHORY, KREATOR, & SODOM covers until 1987 when they had rehearsed & written thirteen songs, seven of which were recorded on the demo tape in 1989. They recorded their debut album in 1990 on Wild Rags Records ( the ultimate rip-off ). After parting ways with their second guitarist, the "Traditional Sodomizer Of The Goddess Of Perversity", they recruited "Ace Gustapo Necrosleezer & Vaginal Commands" ( on bass ), & entered the studio again to record their second album.
"Ace Gustapo Necrosleezer" answers these questions:
Your second album is finally out, so how do you feel about it?
We have got a good reaction. We have tried a bit harder this time around, like we had demands for a better production from the studio, & we bought better equipment too.
How do you see the evolution of the band since its & previous recordings?
We play faster, but the music has not changed.
Why did you chose to include the demo on the new album, especially since all the songs were re-recorded either on the first or on the second album?
We thought that it would be a good bonus to include these songs on the album instead of releasing them for another LP or CD like other bands do.
What inspires you to write your music & your lyrics?
The hatred for Christ, & generally just shit ( ? ).
You have been facing many problems with your previous label Wild Rags, so could you tell us exactly what happened with Richard?
I don't think that he is out of business, & not until someone blows his store off the block ( that would make some people I know very happy indeed - ED ). Truthfully, he just talks a lot of shit. Try to get a straight answer, no way ( ? ).
There has been quite a while between the release of the first & of the second album, so what have you been up to this past year or so?
We have been trying to find a new recording deal.
You have been dealing with some line-up changes as well, so what happened with the "Traditional Sodomizer Of The Goddess Of Perversity", your second guitarist?
He joined a "popular music" band, a RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS & MISFITS type of band, & he was not allowed to do both.
How did you get to join the band & to take on the bass duties?
I joined because basically I deny Jesus Christ the Deceiver.
How did you get in touch with Herve & Osmose Productions?
I phoned him. He thought we had already signed to another label, but it was not the case, so he sent the contracts.
You are touring Europe along with GORGUTS... Why such an unusual combination of bands after all, GORGUTS could be seen as another trendy death metal band?
I don't know. I agree that's politics.
...& what are the reactions of the people who come at the shows?
Good.
What happened with "Nocturnal Grave Desecrator & Black Winds", I hear he disappeared in the middle of the tour?
"Black Winds" left for whatever reason ( I could have come up with that one too - ED ). I do not think he can handle the conditions.
What do you like to do besides music?
I like hockey, bitches, beer, & pot.
Do you have some favorite books, movies or artworks?
No, I have a hockey card collection that is worth $2,000, I have been collecting these since I was eight years old, & I do like movies too. If anyone wants to send good horror movies, go ahead.
...& what are your favorite bands?
IMPALED NAZARENE & IMMORTAL. We played with MARDUK in Sweden, they also impressed me, & I can't wait to hear their new CD on Osmose Productions.
What do you think about the scene in Canada?
What scene ( I guess it answers my question - ED )?
What would be your best memories & your worst experiences with the band so far?
Rituals, rituals, & rituals, that goes for the good things. The worst things are people that do not listen to the band with an open-mind.
According to you, what would be the coolest & the most disgusting things on earth?
The best are women with open legs, & the worst are women with closed legs.
What are your upcoming plans from now on?
We will rehearse & tour Europe again in December & January with IMPALED NAZARENE & ROTTING CHRIST.
Is there some other question or some personal views you would like to share with us?
That ought to do it Olivier ( if you say so, that will do it - ED ).
Well, would you like to add anything else to conclude...
Thanks for the interview & fucking stay evil ( I am the second coming of Christ but nobody knows that yet, so don't tell anybody - ED ).
Interview done by Heiko "Archgoat666" Schmötzer / BATTLE WEBZINE, 4/2002
Here is one of the most recent interview with BLASPHEMY!! WAR!!!! HAIL SATAN!!!!
At first thank you for your cooperation "Black Winds" and "DeathLörd"! I'm very proud to make this interview with you and I hope I bore you not to much ha, ha!
Black Winds: Just listening to some DESTRUKTOR. Chris Volcano on drums. Great scissor beats!! Just snipping away!! Brutal Black Metal!!
DeathLörd: This is the advance for the upcoming 7" EP on Decius Records!! You have to track this down Heiko!! It'll rip the skin off of your face!!!!!!
What's going on in the BLASPHEMY camp? All is ok or had you some troubles - maybe a member leave the band?
Black Winds: Not too much Noise War at the moment...
DeathLörd: The band is still intact. We're slowly rehearsing for a new onslaught of Blasphemous Assaults!
I got your BLASPHEMY "Live Ritual" LP! It is a very cool looking album and the sound is really good and devastating for a live album, but I heard you were skeptical of the idea by Yosuke to release a BLASPHEMY Live album. But now it seems that you like it and Yosuke told me that "Black Winds" want tattoo the Black Metal logo from the Back cover onto his head. Why this skepticism at the beginning and are you satisfied with Yosuke’s work?
Black Winds: Actually, the tattoo's on the back of my neck, and I'm not the only one who got it. We're impressed by the LP.
DeathLörd: The Die-Hard version of this LP is among the most dedicated and deluxe albums in my collection! The quality is mind-blowing!! Yosuke's work is VERY satisfactory. The only thing any of us were skeptical about was the rehearsal CD-R that was included with the first 100 copies because of the new song on it. Now both the Live-LP and the rehearsal CD-R have been bootlegged already.
Ok the most important thing. What can we expect from the new BLASPHEMY songs? Are there differences to your old material and how much songs have you complete till now ( song titles )?
Black Winds: There are only a couple of songs. They're in the style of the old stuff.
DeathLörd: The song "Victory ( Son Of The Damned )" is in circulation but the rest of our new assaults are going to be kept under wraps until we're ready to unleash them. "Caller Of The Storms" wanted it this way.
When will you release a new album and who will release it? What is with the Split EP with German horde KATHARSIS? Sombre Records want do this EP with you and I heard also Costa from Iron Pegasus Rec. wanted something do with BLASPHEMY, is this right?
DeathLörd: No contracts are signed and we're not bothering with the business side until we have enough songs for a full-length LP ready.
It is not easy to get in contact or friendship with BLASPHEMY. Are you cautious or you don't want to much contacts to people, because to much gays think they are black metallers and you want nothing to do with this child's?
Black Winds: Yeah, we're not into gay Black Metallers. If we come across any we'll have to stomp them!
Marcel from Sombre plans also a tour this year in September with BLASPHEMY, BLACK WITCHERY and MANTICORE. Give it now concrete plans for this and want BLASPHEMY come to Germany ( I hope it )? What can we expect from a BLASPHEMY live - show? Total holocaust drinking after the show together?
Black Winds: Always heavy drinking after the shows. During the shows: bullets, grenades, spikes, smoke bombs... Maybe a Harley Wide Glide!! I'll drive it off of the stage and into the crowd and smoke the wheels right in the middle of the pit! Make sure that you get out of the way when you see me on the Harley, Heiko!!
I saw the video from your live desecration show with BLACK WITCHERY. What can you tell me about Impurath and BLACK WITCHERY?
Black Winds: Impurath likes to smoke ALOT of weed! True Satanist. BLACK WITCHERY is a killer band! Best Black Metal band out of the USA.
DeathLörd: I highly respect BLACK WITCHERY. "Desecration Of The Holy Kingdom" is a monument in the realm of Black Metal !!!
For most so called Black Metal fans bands like BLASPHEMY, BEHERIT or old SARCÓFAGO are to extreme and you was the first band who got 1990 in the Rock ( Pop ) Hard magazine from 60 possible points only - 0,5 points. What can you say about those fuckers?
Black Winds: That must be one gay 'zine!! When I read this question I laughed for 0.5 hours! Send me a copy of that review.
DeathLörd: I've run into alot of people that find our kind of music too extreme and abrasive. It never makes sense to me when I hear this. This is EXTREME Metal and therefore must be EXTREME! It just proves to me that there are too many wimps involved in this scene and they should be immediately removed! That review from Rock Hard is perfect!! Only wimps read that mag so that review must have kept them far away from our cult!!
A lot of bands call their music Black Metal, but they sing about paganism, mythic and so on... But I think BM should be satanic and with blasphemic, antichristian lyrics. What means real BM for you?
Black Winds: Black Metal should be what you said plus barbed wire, bullets, grenades, beer, and bitches!!!
I think true BM needs evil intros for darker and better atmosphere and then the coming song must crush barbaric in the end of the intro with speed like "Fallen Angel Of Doom" or "Beast Of Damnation" from BEHERIT. Is this also your opinion and will BLASPHEMY use intros in coming releases?
Black Winds: BLASPHEMY will always use intros/ outros.
Where get BLASPHEMY inspirations for their music and lyrics? Who is responsible for the songs?
Black Winds: We get inspiration after a Black Metal Powerlifting session or a night in the boneyard out in Victoria BC!! "Caller Of The Storms", "Black Priest Of The 7 Satanic Blood Rituals" and myself wrote all of the early songs.
Tell me your ten all time albums, "Black Winds" and "DeathLörd"!
Black Winds: SARCÓFAGO - "INRI", RAZOR - "Evil Invaders", HELLHAMMER - "Apocalyptic Raids", DESTRUCTION - "Sentence Of Death", SODOM - "In The Sign Of Evil", BATHORY - "Debut", BATHORY - "The Return....", BATHORY - "Under The Sign....", POSSESSED - "Seven Churches" and CONQUEROR - "War Cult Supremacy".
DeathLörd: BLASPHEMY - "Fallen Angel Of Doom....", SARCÓFAGO - "INRI", BEHERIT - "The Oath Of Black Blood", BATHORY - "The Return....", SODOM - "Obsessed By Cruelty" ( Euro-Version ), POSSESSED - "Seven Churches", MYSTIFIER - "Wicca", VULCANO - "Bloody Vengeance", VOIVOD - "RRRROOOOAAAARRRR" and MASTER'S HAMMER - "Ritual". Of course this answer would be a lot different if I were to include demos and EP's in this list.
Complete this words:
Chris Moyen
Black Winds: Brutal Black Metal Artist.
Black Witchery
Black Winds: The best US Black Metal Band
Germany
Black Winds: Metal, beers, and bitches!
DeathLörd: The Capitol of Metal
Wicca
Black Winds: Useless to us. White Magic. ( I meant the cult band )
DeathLörd: MYSTIFIER!!!
Abhorer
DeathLord: "Rumpus Of The Undead" and "Upheaval Of Blasphemy" are total cult!!!!! The full-length was killer as well!!!
Bodybuilding
Black Winds: Black Metal Powerlifting!
Holocausto
Black Winds: BEHERIT and the Brazilian band!
DeathLörd: A very important word for me. I hold both' Holocausto Of Bloody Fucking Vengeance' and the Brazilian band in the highest of regards!!!
Cunt Blasphemy
Black Winds: Everyday life.
DeathLörd: An obsession of mine!! Indulge!
Can you mention me some interesting newer bands in BLASPHEMY, BEHERIT oder MYSTIFIER style? What are good bands from Canada? I know only GODLESS NORTH, ESKER, FROZEN SHADOWS, SHADE, ESKER, CONQUEROR, REVENGE, SACRAMENTARY ABOLISHMENT and some more and of course the old classic bands like SACRIFICE, RAZOR, SLAUGHTER, VOIVOD etc...
Black Winds: Add INVICTUS, NEKROMANTIK KURSE, and ALLFATHER to your list!!
What is the mysterious about Ross Bay? The cemetery looks really dark and ancient!
Black Winds: What you really want to see is the catacombs underneath the cemetery. You have to enter from 2 miles away!! This is where the rituals take place and where the real mystery is.
DeathLörd: Ross Bay Cemetery is the place of cult worship!!
People said that the BLASPHEMY guys love beating and a few years ago rumors were in Germany that the end of BLASPHEMY was because the shouter stabbed somebody with a knife and he gone to jail. Are this only rumors or is something true by this stories?
Black Winds: That story is just a rumor but we do like to stomp people.
I heard that "Bestial Saviour" had a problem with a member from DESTROYER 666 and gave him a big punch. What was the reason for this trouble?
Black Winds: I'm not quite sure what happened. I didn't see it happen actually...
What's going on with "Ace Gustapo" and "Traditional Sodomizer"? Have you still contact to them?
Black Winds: "Ace" - Turned yuppie / hippie.... "Sodomizer" - always Black Metal powerlifting attending shows, laying down some beatings, attending Black Metal shows, and keeping it bald!
And still two questions what I want know from the past. I have read long time ago a interview ( end of 93 I think ) in German Iron Curtain Zine. This was made during the "Fuck Christ" live tour in Germany and "Caller Of The Storms" did it. He told that you ( "Black Winds" ) left the band because you were not satisfied with the whole situation. Why you used this way and what was the reason to leave BLASPHEMY?
Black Winds: I couldn't handle the falseness of "Ace Gustapo". He forgot all of the bullets, grenades, and chains. He's the one that should have got the "Big Punch "
"Caller Of The Storms" said also in this interview that the third album will be the brutalest BLASPHEMY album. Had BLASPHEMY written new songs at this time or have you still old unreleased songs what are waiting for a release?
Black Winds: We have a couple of new songs ready for release.
DeathLörd: This next album will definitely be the most extreme BLASPHEMY release yet!!!!!
Ok! Thank you for spending time for this interview! This was also a personal interview for myself! Hope that we will see us again on a German tour and drink together lot of alcohol! The last sodomizing words belong to BLASPHEMY! Hail!!
Black Winds: WAR!!!!!!!!!
DeathLörd: Hails Heiko!! Next time we meet we will drink the 80% until we barf black blood!!!!! DARKNESS PREVAILS!!!!!!!
Interview done by ? / CHEERZ! ZINE #1, 1990
Here we have an interview with this band, that way you'll get to know them better...
Short intro to know BLASPHEMY...
Started late of 84 with a couple of 6 month breaks & some member changes.
How would you describe a poser?
Spandex, hairspray, lipstick on a guy.
Are you against religion?
Pretty well, except for occultism, Satanism, black magic.
What comments have you heard about "Blood Upon The Altar"?
Pretty interesting, that it's totally evil, noisy.
Have you played in the U.S.?
Seattle, San Francisco.
Which has been the most significant gig you've ever had?
Waterfront, Town Pump, Vancouver.
Are you trying to get a message to your following?
Yes, to get more people into our: Nuclear, anabolic black metal, sleezecore, violent, morbid music.
What kind of music do you listen besides metal?
Noisecore, old punk.
If you had the chance to go to another country to play, where would you go?
Europe, U.S. & Mexico.
What do you know about the Mexican scene?
That it is big.
What problems would you like to solve?
Poverty.
What's you opinion about the girls into the underground scene?
It seems to me very well, mainly by the groupies ( that abound here ). There is a girl here who has her own station of black metal noise.
Is it important to have musical studies to form a band?
Yes, both guitarists have been playing for 12 years & me only 7.
Future plans & address...
To play Singapore with SARCÓFAGO, our address is :
BLASPHEMY
1031 E - 59 Ave.
Vancouver, BC
Canada V5X 1Y8
( As you can read, these boys are very difficult to be asked, hope you liked it, je je ).
Interview done by ? / CORONERS REPORT ZINE #3
Canada's kings of Black Metal BLASPHEMY have plans of releasing their new LP fairly soon, so these evil dudes will be desecrating your stereo once again. The title of the LP is to be "Gods Of War". I interviewed their new ( ! ) bass player "Necrosleezer". So you can kick back & find out the latest with the band.....
What have you been up to since the release of "Fallen..."?
A few gigs here & there, a member change, being me, but it's still BLASPHEMY.
Are you still talking with Wild Rags & is your new LP going to be on WR?
Oh yes, we don't know if Wild Rags are for us just yet. We are still speculating which label.
What are some of the new song titles?
"Necrosadist", "Gods Of War", "Emperor Of The Black Abyss", "Nuclear Desolation", to name a few.
Do you have the money to have a good recording this time?
The instruments which we used weren't too professional & out of tune & tuned too low, so this time we'll finally get the sound on the next LP.
When will you record it?
A deal may go through tomorrow, it may go through next year... who knows?
What goes on at the Ross Bay cemetery?
Lots of witches & guys running around in hoods late at night.
Will you ever lose the make-up?
No, not with this music.
How many shows have you played & with who?
About 5 or 7 with DAYGLO ABORTIONS, TUMULT, DECADENCE, O.O.C., WITCHES HAMMER, VERTEX, HELLTROUT, + my other band RAGING DEATH PROCREATION.
Is black metal all you like?
Mostly or Doom Death, or Gore Death.
Do any of the band members parents know about the band?
Yes, they are very active. "Black Winds'" grandmother helps out a lot. Mine & "Caller Of The Storms'" parents are very supportive.
Do you guys pretty much stay in hiding from society?
Most of the time, or you might see us at a heavy show in Vancouver.
Any influences now?
Well now, our music is our common knowledge so us I guess.
Why don't you use your real names?
Why do you choose your names? Because you want to be known as that. ( Good point - ED )
You say you earned your names, what does that mean?
In the beginning we had many Rituals & Ceremonies. ( Oh, that clears it up - ED )
Do you have the new cover art for the LP?
Yes, we do have the artwork. Very blasphemous, but with a traditional theme.
Did you ever make it to the show in Calif.?
Ontario, Ca. is a weeks driving away for us so no we weren't there, but I saw MORBID ANGEL, ENTOMBED, UNLEASHED, BOLT THROWER, etc... in the last few months.
Any last words?
All remember the intentions of BLASPHEMY are to record that new record, so stay tuned for it... "Gods Of War"!
BLASPHEMY
c/o "Necrosleezer"
17398 64 Ave.
Surrey BC, V3S 1Y7
Canada
Interview done by ? / DEATH POWER #4, 1990
Spanish to English translation by Tania I.
How many people go to your shows?
It depends, at our best shows we have about 500 but usually around 200.
What about drugs, do you use them?
Yes, there are some good ones; skunk herbs but preferably Elephant beer!
How long did it take you to develop / achieve your [ music ] style?
It didn't take us a long time that song since we started at the end of '84.
Who do you hate?
Posers who are just in for the ride.
Do you believe there is a future for BLASPHEMY?
Yes, since we signed with Wild Rags and now we're spending around $3000 to $4000 USD for our new recording. We only spend $850 on our demo.
Do you think it's necessary to tour in order to gain more fans?
That's highly probable.
What about religion?
Only Satanism and Black Mary.
Do you have any problems with other bands?
No, not really.
How have the reviews been in other 'zines?
They have been really good in Eternal Torment, Rotten 'zine printed by the XYSMA boys in Finland and a few others.
Are you satisfied with your demo?
Not really even though the effects were good.
Do you have any new material?
Yes: "Fallen Angel Of Doom", "Desecration", "Goddess OF Perversity", "Darkness Prevails", "Necrosadist", "Gods Of War", "The Desolate One". Revelations and also older material.
How is a day in the life of BLASPHEMY?
Totally EVIL!
Any anecdotes?
Seeing "Black Priest" dressed in a cape / cloak placing 3 roses at the cemetery of Ross Bay, he didn't even notice we were watching him... it was fun.
What do you know about the Chilean scene?
We've only heard about ATOMIC AGGRESSOR but we know that there are many more, we would like to do a few gigs there.
How come your old guitarist left the band?
Because he was very confused with our religion but he's now returning to normality.
Any last comments?
GO MAKE A BLACK MASS
The Desecrators
1031 E. 59th Avenue
Vancouver, B.C.
V5X 1Y8
Canada
Interview done by ? / DEATHVOMIT ZINE
From the unholy elysium of angelrippers & non-ascetic devil worshippers comes BLASPHEMY!!! These guys certainly do not themselves of pleasure or religion, nor have they devoted their lives to God in hopes of a divine life free from sin & evil!!! On a typical, average day, BLASPHEMY have their ways of excoriating the rotten, fetid flesh from the ministering spirits & the anencephalic clergymen who dare to enter the unconsecrated Victoria sacrificial grounds!!! Don't let their appearance fool you!!! Yes, there is such a thing as a black metal skinhead!!! These guys are diseased!!! Well, let's get to the interview with the totally sacrilegious "Black Winds" ( bass & lead vocals ) for one of my favorite bands, BLASPHEMY!!!
( Once again the traditional question! ) When was BLASPHEMY formed & who are the current members?
The band was formed in late 1984, but we used the names ANTICHRIST, DESASTER, THRASH HAMMER, & then we finally came up with the name BLASPHEMY a couple of years ago. We never did any gigs while using the other names! We did have a couple of rather long breaks in between each band. The current members are: "Sodomizer Of The Goddess Of Perversity" ( new guitarist ), "3 Black Hearts Of Damnation & Impurity" ( drums ), "Caller Of The Storms" ( lead guitars ), "Nocturnal Grave Desecrator & Black Winds" ( bass & lead vocals ). "Black Priest Of The 7 Satanic Blood Rituals" has left the band!!!
Obviously these are not your real names! How did you come up with these names & what are your real ones?
They are our ritual names & we've earned them! Our real names are Gerry, Marco, Jeff & Sean.
Are you pleased with the outcome of your "Blood Upon The Altar" demo? What do you think could have been changed?
Yes, the outcome of the demo was great! It brings back memories of my childhood Satanic baptisms! It was not too bad but it could have been done better with the right kind of cash. It seems to be doing good & is usually a fave, we usually get a bit of mail everyday from people buying tapes, shirts, & other bands writing. The mix was down, but anyway the next one should be better!
What is the concept of the demo, & what are the lyrics pertaining to?
They are in the interest of old, early, traditional Satanism, as well as modern day. The lyrics are sick!!!
Do all of your songs focus on the dark, Satanic side of things?
Yes, & we believe in the desecration of mind & soul brain-washing techniques!
Do BLASPHEMY have any newer songs in mind which are ready to record?
Well, we have some old songs & a couple of newer ones. They are: "Desecration", "Darkness Prevails", "Hording Of Evil Vengeance", "Goddess Of Perversity", "Fallen Angel Of Doom", "The Desolate One", & "Necrosadist". We will probably record in a couple of months.
Is Ross Bay Cemetery your favorite one or do you have another? Why is it your favorite?
Because it is where many cults of Pagan witchcraft & Satanic cults used to practice all of the time. There is even a book on one particular Satanic cult that did some real evil stuff! It's called Michelle Remembers. Not too many cults practice there anymore because there is really heavy security there at night, somebody desecrated all the tombstones! All over Victoria B.C. there are many Satanists. Victoria, & Switzerland are to be the official churches of Satan. Victoria is definitely our fave!!!
Do BLASPHEMY play live often? If so, what other bands are there to play with?
Yes, we used to but most places don't like getting desecrated by the people who come to see us. We haven't but we will soon. We might play in Las Vegas, Nevada real soon! Other bands to play with in Vancouver are WITCHES HAMMER ( broke up ), FATAL HATRED ( broke up ), DAYGLO ABORTIONS ( too scared to play with us ), ARGGATHOR, CAUSTIC THOUGHT, ARMOROS, O.O.C., WAYSTED, SCUM, & alot more!
Have BLASPHEMY gotten many good responses? Do other zines give positive or negative reviews? Which ones?
Yes, great reviews & great responses as well as interviews from: Rotten Zine in Finland, Eternal Torment Zine in Poland, Satanic Death in Japan, Holocaust Zine in Poland, Sepulchural Noise Zine in Norway, Uniforce Zine in U.S.A., In My Viens in France & many others we forgot to mention, but we thank anyway.I heard we had bad ones from Ripping Headaches from Florida. There must be a bunch of kiss asses over there or something, either that or posers! But probably both!!! ( Do I detect a bit of hostility in this? Retaliate Bruce!!! - ED).
Is fire-breathing involved in your live set? Are there any other acts you perform on stage?
Yes, it usually is included! We have "Nocturnal Grave Desecrator" carried out in a coffin. There are tombstones, barbed wire, beer, bitches, warpaint, bloodspitting, etc...
What does BLASPHEMY hope to accomplish as a band?
Just to get the message across!!! We don't care about the money!!! We are true Satanists!!!
Any last comments?
To lay in waste & to deprive!!! Evolving from despair & desolation!!! Drink Elephant & thank Jeff for the interview!!!
This is once again the conclusion of our broadcast! Tune in tomorrow for another exciting story of: As Satan Fucked Mother Theresa In The Ass!!! This is truly a band that many have to experience!!! "Blood Upon The Altar" demo tape is $7 ppd. & double sided T-Shirts are $15 ppd. in S, M, L, XL. All orders come with pictures & lots of sick info. Get the urge & splurge!!! Write today at:
BLASPHEMY c/o The Desecraters,
1031 E. 59th Ave.
Vancouver B.C.
V5X 1Y8
Canada!
Interview done by King Wolle / DESECRATION OF THE VIRGIN ZINE #5, 6/2001
In the meantime it should be known in the underground that old Canadian Death / Black force BLASPHEMY is active again and also did a few live shows ( for example with BLACK WITCHERY ) in the last year, and as fan of this legend I'm very proud to present you here an interview that was answered by "Black Winds" in his short style that is known from the old interviews answered by him.......
BLASPHEMY are together since some months and already played a few live show. Please give us a short background about the bands work until now ( new songs, rehearsals, etc ). How was it for you to enter the stage after so many years again?
It was brutal to play those shows, as me and Warlord are listening to the new NIFELHEIM with Othalaz from GODLESS NORTH, a true Black Metal band from Vancouver.
What were the reasons to re-form BLASPHEMY in the year 2000 and do the members still have the same feeling, spirit and enthusiasm like years ago? Do you think that any other of your ancient warbrothers will reborn their bands to conquer the today's shitty scene?
To bring forth an apocalyptic holocaust of destruction for the new millennium. Yes, We have the same feelings, but a little bit more brutal. It would be nice to see BEHERIT come back to Black Metal life!
As far as i know you are still looking for an LP / CD deal... How are the chances to find a new "home" for BLASPHEMY? What can we expect from upcoming releases?
Yes, there are few...
Mostly the old death / black forces are dead today or changed style in today's fast and dying scene, Do you think there's still enough space left for an old death / black force like BLASPHEMY? Are you not afraid that the shitty scene and business will bring the dead to your band like once in the past?
Yes, there's plenty of room in our city alone. We have true black metal bands such as GODLESS NORTH, NEKROMANTIK KURSE.
Around 7 years ago you made two tours through Europe. Please tell us about your remembrances! What kind of expectations would you have from a 3rd tour?
Yes I remember having to tour with gay band called GORGUTS, with a punk named Luke who actually thought that Glen Benton "DEICIDE" was the devil himself. Fuck they were, so bad, and Luke's playing the fiddle drove me to leave the tour. He's lucky, I didn't give him a good beating!
Especially your first LP is hard to find today and it's a rarity, and also bootlegs of it exist! What do think about this and the idea to re-release both LP's?
Hopefully we are going to re-release it on Osmose.
After the split of BLASPHEMY some years ago you formed the band NECROSLEEZER and recorded a 4-song tape called "Popekill". but nothing more happened. Please tell us the story of NECROSLEEZER and the reasons for stopping it!
I didn't have anything to do with NECROSLEEZER, only "Black Hearts" and "Ace Gustapo" did. Now We are listening to SPEAR OF LONGINUS who do a song of ours called "Demoniac".
I think the four songs are too good to let them unreleased, so What do you plan with them?
NECROSLEEZER is long time history!
How did it come that Ryan Förster joined BLASPHEMY? Who from the old line-up is still with you?
After listening to CONQUEROR we knew that he would be perfect for BLASPHEMY. True Satanic Skinhead! Also their CD just came out and it was more brutal than NECROSLEEZER! Now it's me, "Black Hearts" and "Caller Of The Storms".
At the end your last news and forgotten words!
Yes, very sorry it took so long to give you a reply. Thanx and long live the Satanic Skinhead Legions!
Interview done by Pildora / DIABOLIC FORCE #2, 7/1990
Spanish to English translation by Tania I.
Why the name BLASPHEMY?
Because we are absolutely against god. We are Satanists.
How many demos have you recorded?
We've only recorded one so far, but we are back in the study and ready to record a second one.
Tell us how you come up with your songs?
First, we compose the music, and then we write the lyrics. We make the final touches in the end.
What do you know about the Colombian scene?
We know that cocaine is cheap and there's a lot of war? The band we admire from out there is HOLOCAUSTO.
What do you think about religion, drugs, and violence?
It depends what religion you're speaking of. Drugs are an everyday thing for us. Violence is fun.
Tell us about Canadian Metal.
Some bands like PROCREATION, DEATH SENTENCE, BORTIONS.
What are your favorite bands?
We like SARCÓFAGO, SAMAEL, DOOM, SODOM, BATHORY, HOLOCAUSTO.
What do you think comes after death?
You go to Hell for a grand orgy.
How many gigs have you played?
About 7 so far, but we're going to play 3 in the US.
What is metal for you?
Black death that vomits.
What are your future plans?
Continue in the same path and form, but heavier and more unpleasant.
Would you cease being an underground band someday?
Eventually, but we are sure that we'll always listen to the underground.
Any last comments?
Long live beer, prostitutes! Our demo is available for $7 dollars and includes a photo. Thanks Pildora for the interview.
Interview done by Keith D. / ETERNAL DARKNESS ZINE #3, 1990
From Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada come BLASPHEMY playing a very fast brand of doomy black / death in the vein of early SODOM, early VENOM, & of newer bands like NUNSLAUGHTER. They released a successful demo last year called "Blood Upon The Altar" & they have recently been signed to Wild Rags Records. Their album will be out in August of this year hopefully. This band is totally original & extremely perverse!! The band is great & yes, I have brought to you an interview with "Black Winds" the bassist / vocalist of this great black / death metal band.
When was BLASPHEMY formed?
In late 1984 by "3 Black Hearts Of Damnation & Impurity" ( drummer ) & "Nocturnal Grave Desecrator & Black Winds" ( bass / vocals ).
What is the present lineup?
Everybody except "Bestial Saviour Of The Undead Legions" & "Black Priest Of 7 Satanic Rituals".
Were any of the members in any other bands?
Yes, the "Traditional Sodomizer Of The Goddess Of Perversity" was in WITCHES HAMMER but they broke up.
Who are some of your musical influences?
Old SODOM & HELLHAMMER if any. With a bit of BATHORY maybe old RAZOR & old DISCHARGE for sure.
What about favorite bands?
BLOOD, NUNSLAUGHTER, SAMAEL, XYSMA, DERKETA, DOOM, MORTUARY DRAPE, BLACK PROPHECIES, ROTTING CHRIST, SARCÓFAGO, PROCREATION, MAYHEM, BOLT THROWER, AGATHOCLES, NECROBUTCHER, IMPETIGO, Stravinsky ( "Rite Of Spring", "The Firebird" ), & Mahler ( "Symphonies #5" & "6" ) etc...
Tell us how the Wild Rags deal came about?
We just sent Richard some photocopies of some killer reviews from different zines & our demo & we even dropped him a line when we were in L.A., but we played on in Seattle & San Francisco.
Tell us about your upcoming album.
It was recorded as the beginning of April & it's pretty good, but it could've been even better if we had about another $1000. It's titled "Fallen Angel Of Doom" & it has some morbid intros & outros & it will be on red vinyl or cassette in August.
How did your "Blood Upon The Altar" tape sell?
It sold more than we thought it would, about 1000 copies. They're all gone now.
What inspires you to play this music?
Violence & Morbidity.
Define our music for our readers.
Black death, doom, desecration, noise metal of misery.
Any good death metal in your area? Ever heard of DERANGED?
PROCREATION & DECADENCE. Yes we heard of DERANGED & ARMOROS from Victoria, just speed metal. We have lots of speed metal like THE KILL, EXECRATOR, VERTEX, & more. So you see we are kind've burnt out from the speed metal here because there isn't much originality in it.
Have you any hobbies?
Practicing the ceremonial rites.
What are your favorite TV shows?
Twilight Zone, Current Affair, Americas Most Wanted & Cops or should I say Pigs.
Do you guys like gore movies? Which are your favorite?
The Driller Killer, no just kidding. Porno Sex With Satan.
What do you think the future holds for BLASPHEMY?
Hopefully about $10,000 & a couple more albums & hopefully some Compact Discs.
Do you guys plan to tour the states? Where do you want to play? With what bands do you want to play?
Not until we get some tour promotion. We would like to play Illinois, Pittsburgh, L.A., New York, actually everywhere. We would love to tour with any of these bands - SARCÓFAGO, BLOOD or SAMAEL.
What do you think the biggest problem we Earthlings face & what do you feel can be done about it?
Well us welfare Earthlings face some small checks & I think the only thing we can do about it is desecrate the offices & stomp them with MAJOR Force! & demand some serious Anarchy!!
Anything else to add?
If you want our album, send to Wild Rags or the European BLASPHEMY fan club, c/o Lejune "Evil" Ludo, 40 Res Les, Becots, 62152 Hardelot FRANCE. Wild Rags is - Wild Rags Records, 2207 W. Whittier Blvd., Montabello, CA. 90640, USA.
Any closing comments?
Desecrate the church & rape the angels soul!
Well there it is in black & white BLASPHEMY the gods of perversity!! I hope you enjoyed the interview as much as I did bringing it to you. Remember their album is on Wild Rags & it should be out in August!!
Interview done by Kelly / EXHUME ZINE #3, 1/1993
BLASPHEMY from Canada needs no introduction. They have been grinding out their own brand of black metal for quite a while now. They are finally planning to release their much awaited second album, "Gods Of War". The following interview is with "Necrosleezer".
I understand that you are the new bass player for BLASPHEMY. Why did the old bass player leave? How did they find you? Has the musical direction of BLASPHEMY changed as a result of your joining?
Yes Kelly, I am. This story goes into detail. You see; our old bassist is still with us. He ( "Black Winds" ) just wanted to add me in for his own reasons ( total enthusiasm, etc. ). They found me in another band of total grind / chaos / punk / core. And no, the music that I'll be contributing will be looked at by all the members of BLASPHEMY. Some of my stuff will be good, & some of it might need a bit of reshaping.
When is your new album, "Gods Of War", coming out? Will it be on Wild Rags? Have you gotten any better offers from other record labels? Are you trying for a better production this time? What is the new album artwork like? What subjects do the new songs cover?
The album comers out in February / March of '93 on Osmose Productions ( France ). The production will be better. We have 2000 guitars & drums now which took work to get, but it will be better ( Keep in mind that we hate clean recordings that you could eat a meal off of. ).
I read some of the band members' parents are very supportive of the band. Do they really know what you are all about? If so, then what do they say? Do they ever come to see you play?
Yes, they are very supportive; but at the same time, they aren't in the first row at our shows. They keep an open mind, but wouldn't go so far as seeing us live. They're happy that we're happy.
How did you get into the occult? Did you grow up around it? Will BLASPHEMY always keep the same image ( i.e. make-up, leather, gun-belts, etc. )?
I got into it by ignoring my homework in high school with a big interest in bands such as BATHORY, VENOM, & old COVEN. Yes, we will keep our image. As a matter of fact, you will see it escalate.
Are you sick & tired of zines asking you the same questions, especially about Ross Bay Cemetery? Do you think that zines are really that much of a help to underground bands? Have you had any problems with any zines ripping you off?
No, because some of out fans live in shitty countries like Poland, U.S.S.R., Croatia, etc. I have the utmost respect for these people for them to get in touch with us, & our communication means a lot to thee. We must oblige. Hail!
Is there much musical censorship in Canada? I know that some censorship is bad there, like Fangoria being placed in the eighteen & over rack? Any horror movies censored very badly there? Do you have any problems selling your merchandise there?
Yes, very much so. These badly hypocritical examples condone censorship to save people from anything getting in their eyesight. ( Huh? - ED )
Do you feel the black metal is about to make a comeback? It's already big in the Scandinavian countries. Do you feel BLASPHEMY has been ( will be ) a big part of that resurgence? Are you afraid that it will become ( has become ) too trendy?
I feel that it can never become too trendy. Trendy is SEPULTURA, DEICIDE & OBITUARY. Black metal has always been very popular in my book; but with DARKTHRONE's "A Blaze In The Northern Sky" ( Vile 28 CD ) on Peaceville, it could get very popular in places that we've never seen.
Do many death / black metal shows pass through your area? What is the scene like there? Do you get to play much? What is the audience response like? What are the best zines?
No, we saw CARCASS two weeks ago. The audience was great, but their time is limited. True freaks must work for the money in order to live. A package of cigarettes in Canada is $5.25 ( Canadian ) & six beers are $8.00 ( Canadian ). The best zines are Sonic Fallout & Balance Of Terror.
Where do you see BLASPHEMY going in the years to come? What are your personal goals with the band? Do you think that you will reach them?
BLASPHEMY will do "Gods Of War". We enter the studio in four days. The rest goes out to our loyal fans & labels. Who knows? If there is a surge of curiosity towards us, so be it. I know that I had heard METALLICA records for years & years, then I would want to check out black metal, for it can't be that bad ( Ha Ha Ha!! ).
Thanks for your time. Anything to say in closing?
Thank you for doing this interview. This interview was lengthy for me; but unlike those other bands, I can give one word answers that would make you wonder or make you laugh just the same.
BLASPHEMY
c/o "Necrosleezer"
5640177BST
Surrey B.C.
V3S-4J1
Canada
Interview done by Timo / FALLEN PAGES ZINE #2
BLASPHEMY from Canada... Kings of Black Metal! Fighting at same vein as BEHERIT, NUCTERMERON, SATANIC EVIL & few godly others... "Blood Upon The Altar" & "Fallen Angel Of Doom" those master pieces. Yeah, let's read what Black Metal Skinhead "Black Winds" answered to my shitty questions...
How is going with band???
ALL RIGHT! We just played a gig in Victoria with the DAYGO ABORTIONS. Lot's of bitches & Satanists!!!
Are you full satisfied with "Fallen Angel..."???
Of course it could have been much better with more money.
It's May now, so how many copy's have album sold since releasing???
About 6000.
Is Wild Rags good label & tell about your deal? How much do you get money, etc...?
We get $1us dollar for each sold LP, CD or MC.
Which Finnish bands you know & best?
BEHERIT are the best with XYSMA as far as I know.
What do you think of BEHERIT's new 7"???
Total bitch fucking music!!!
What did you mean in one interview ( Intestinal Mag. - ED ) when Holocausto ( BEHERIT ) asked about your old book "Wine Of Satan" & you said that idiot buried it! What or who did you mean???
Ah! Just some clown I've not seen for 9 years.
What about Nazism? You are skinheads, but not racists. So are you only some kind of Black Metal Skinheads???
Well, I drink with lot's of hardcore people, but fuck Yeah! we are Black Metal Skinheads!
When will we hear your new material on vinyl???
About 6 months. ( what??? - ED )
Fave zines??
To many to mention.
Have you got any problems with cops or churches when you are desecrating graves, etc...?
COPS!!!
Tell something about all of you??
We live in east Vanc. & go to gigs 3 times a week. Drink with bitches...
Army???
Lord of combat!!!
Anything else???
Write to us. but enclose IRC!!!
Interview done by Mr. Azag / FALLEN PAGES ZINE #3
I thought that it'd be nice to read some news from BLASPHEMY-camp... & here we go... Mr. Azag of worms did send me this stuff he had made with BLASPHEMY's newest member: Mr. "Necrosleezer"...
What’s with the new band lineup, who’s doin' what???
"Black Winds" vocals, "Necrosleezer" bass, "Black Hearts" drums, & "Caller Of Storms" lead guitar.
Rumor has it that BLASPHEMY has LP coming out soon - on a new label???
Yes, its called "Gods Of War"!!!
What do you think of the stuff BLASPHEMY did before you joined?
"Blood Upon The Altar" is probably one of the best Death, Doom, Demos ever made.
Do you get much mail? + from where?
Tons! From Poland, Germany, US, Canada, Greece, etc...
Ever try killing anyone?
No, who knows maybe someday.
Rumor also has it that BLASPHEMY will be touring Europe soon, will you be laying siege to Finland???
We definitely hope so! Actually we might be going there because our tour consists of all Europe except England, Ireland & Scotland.
Where do you jam? + how often?
"Caller Of Storms" lair. Often!
Fave bands???
Well, let's just say all the great ones we all know & love: ROTTING CHRIST, BLOOD, IMMOLATION, AGATHOCLES, IMPETIGO, BEHERIT & DARKTHRONE.
BLASPHEMY is always lookin' to play local gigs, but you can't seem to find anyplace that will let you play. What’s the fuckin' deal???
Actually, who cares... Most of Vancouver ain't worth it anyway.
The Victoria boyz are going to be doin' some black magic later this eve, is there anyone that you want an evil spell cast on???
Cast a deadly Spell on all these asshole cops in L.A. who beat the shit out of Rodney King & got away with it!
Famous last words???
Please don't send money to us for hoods, we have none made + they are very expensive, no one has money to make them ( can't say when either ). If anybody wants them, we just got NEW double-sided shirts printed up, $15 ( postage included ). Also, look for the "Gods Of War" to be released on Osmose Productions ( France ). Thanks to Fallen Pages + everyone else. Write us at our new address & don't forget to enclose an IRC.
5640 177b St.
Surrey, British Columbia.
Canada. V3S 4J1.
Interview done by ? / FINAL HOLOCAUST ZINE #7
At least since the release of their "Fallen Angel Of Doom" LP, they are in every black metal mouth. Also known as Black Metal Skinheads, BLASPHEMY certainly perform one of the most extreme sounds ever put on vinyl. Now, as a lot of other bands on Wild Rags, they quit their former label & signed with another one. In BLASPHEMY's case, Osmose Productions took over the contract & the result is the "Gods Of War" album which should be out when you read this. They also will soon be on Europe tour together with IMMORTAL. I wanted to know a bit more about the evil horde & sent them a few questions, which they kindly answered...
Can you tell first us a few words about how BLASPHEMY came together & did the lineup change a lot?
The line-up in BLASPHEMY hasn't changed much at all, I have not tried to change a thing.
What made you decide to play this ultra brutal kind of black death?
VENOM - wanting to play faster & still be very heavy, BATHORY, SODOM, HELLHAMMER, much blacker & doomyier.
You released your first LP "Fallen Angel Of Doom" on Wild Rags Recs. Were you satisfied with the way it came out?
We are not satisfied with that album because we never got paid or we've never seen any proof of figures as to who's sold what & how many albums have been made & so forth.
Now you signed with Osmose Productions. How did it come to this deal?
This came about by one of the bigger labels telling us no, but mentioning Herve was, & one call to Osmose & the deal was made.
Can you tell us abit more about the upcoming new BLASPHEMY album. Are you happy with the end result?
Our second LP is called "Gods Of War" on Osmose Prod., distributed by SPV, due to be released on March 93. Yes the result is fine.
You are also preparing to go on tour through Europe. What are your feelings about it?
Yes, we are looking forward to it.
A lot of bands who play a very brutal music do not always listen to this music. How about you? Do you always listen to black metal or are there any other kinds of music you like as well? & how about hardcore?
Most hardcore are soft mellow straightedge. As far as any other kind of music, we'd like to know something harsher than black metal.
Which bands would you like to play with on tour or single gigs?
BLOOD ( Germany ), ROTTING CHRIST ( Greece ), IMPETIGO ( USA ).
By the way, did you play live alot & what does a BLASPHEMY gig look like?
Not a lot lately but we have done many. Lots of chains, bullets, blood, face make up, very abrasive vocals & usually more livelier sound.
What will BLASPHEMY be doing after the tour?
Writing to make a better album, more songs ( than on "Gods Of War" ) & all new material.
Is there any special merchandise people could purchase through you?
Not right now so don't send money. Write to us & send IRC's for any other news.
Is there anything you want to add for our readers?
Thanks for the view, but the new album & see ya in Belgium!!!!