Interview done by Wilhelm / GALLERY OF THE GROTESQUE ZINE #IV
Mr. Förster should be well known to most of you as the ax behind CONQUEROR, which dominated Canada's extreme metal circuit for a years before it's eventual demise & rebirth as REVENGE. Having no more to do with either band except for a continued comradeship with the still existing REVENGE, Förster was most recently inducted into the Ross Bay cult of BLASPHEMY who after some years have come back together with a few new members, including Förster who now wears the ritualistic name of "DeathLörd Of Abomination & War Apocalypse". Under the black wing of BLASPHEMY, "DeathLörd" has a new role to play in the continuation of the Ross Bay veterans & a chance to... Looks as if my introduction speech has been cut short, I hear some snarling, howling, & screams of torment coming from The Gallery's entrance. The sounds of machine gun fire & all is silenced... Mr. Förster has arrived.
Good evening, Mr. Förster. Let's arouse a bit of curiosity into the visitors with a proper introduction to Ryan Förster. Perhaps you could provide a few words in this case...
I am R. Förster. I've been possessed by the Metal curse as far back as my memory recalls. I've been involved with the following hordes of desecration: CONQUEROR, BLASPHEMY & DOMINI INFERI.
Pre BLASPHEMY: Your involvement with CONQUEROR was well recorded. We all know the demo "Antichrist Superiority" & LP "War Cult Supremacy". When & why was CONQUEROR formed & this music used as an efficient audial weapon?
Both J. Read & I were involved in the most extreme of Metal prior to CONQUEROR. We knew each other's ideologies & had the same vision of what Metal should sound like. At this point in the underground Metal scene, most bands were taking a melodic keyboard driven direction like their European / Scandinavian superheroes were. It was only natural that the two of us would harness our hate & create a band like CONQUEROR as a release for our innermost loathing of humanity & in exalt of our Superion Lord. This type of music is the only lifestyle powerful enough to convey our inner darkness.
J. Read & yourself were able to form a solid unit with CONQUEROR, sharing like views, but i understand there were some differences that ended the life of CONQUEROR. Are you two still in contact? Is there any chance of a co-operation again in the near future?
We never had any differences. We just ended up in different cities. We are still very much in contact with each other. Another co-operation cannot be ruled out.
You mentioned in an older interview that there is enough unused CONQUEROR material to fill an album. Will any of these songs be released or re-recorded? How do they differ from the material on "War Cult Supremacy" for example?
REVENGE ended up using one of them on the "Superion Command Destroy" EP released by War Hammer Records. The unused CONQUEROR songs were along the same lines as the "War Cult Supremacy" material. Of course we have now proven that we had no intentions of wimping out or anything. J. Read is destroying the world with REVENGE & I was / am desecrating humanity with BLASPHEMY.
Suppose CONQUEROR have never disbanded, where would it be in terms of musical direction or lyrical direction / ideology? Would it be the same CONQUEROR?
We planned only to be faster, harsher & more extreme. The direction we were taking was the obvious one after releasing an LP like "War Cult Supremacy". It would have been a continuation of the carnage & devastation. We were pushing our own limits on every hymn we created.
...& suppose you were able to change a few things on the debut - would it be done? What?
Nothing.
Both J & yourself share some philosophy dealing with a "Superion" concept, which is supposedly very real. Unfortunately, there might be some confusion to what this is. What is a Superion? furthermore, how is it important in regards to the individual? Elitism?
Supposedly?? It is VERY real. I have yet to clearly answer the question of our Superion Philosophy, yet people randomly contact me with a definite understanding of the concept. Superion is the ultimate apex of strength, wisdom, power & the deepest blackend hatred. I prefer to leave it at that.
CONQUEROR or REVENGE? REVENGE of course being J's new band... From a musicians & fans perspective, how could you compare these two bands? Consider - Speed, aggression, technicality, production & ideology. Does one outperform the other in any of these categories?
CONQUEROR & REVENGE are one in the same. If any releases of REVENGE were unleashed under the CONQUEROR banner, no one would have so much as flinched.
Could REVENGE have benefited from you involvement, or are they quite capable at this point? What do you think about their music + the addition of Pete ( ex ORDER FROM CHAOS )?
REVENGE is the best band in Metal today!! They are quite capable of their Genocide Conquest without my fulltime involvement.
From CONQUEROR, you've moved on to help a local cult band, the unconquerable BLASPHEMY! Particulars on this are a must.
They have always supported CONQUEROR & when I found myself living in close proximity with them, the decision was made to enlist me.
Before your introduction into their cult, did you have contact with BLASPHEMY? What significance does their music have that you can identify with?
I've been in contact with these warskin desecraters long before I lifted my BloodAxe in their name. It can be left unsaid that BLASPHEMY is the FINAL word in extreme Metal. It was THE significant moment in my existence when I first heard the "Fallen Angel Of Doom..." LP. My life was changed ever since then.
State your position, & ritual name, in BLASPHEMY.
I am the "DeathLörd Of Abomination & War Apocalypse". I am one of the BloodAxe Desecraters along with "Caller Of The Storms".
Your "ritualistic" name is "DeathLörd Of Abomination & War Apocalypse", & was given to you by "Black Winds" during a ceremony. This is interesting. Where & when did this ritual take place, what is involved & what did you "gain" from it? Is there any relationship to physical or psychological abuse during the rite?
I wasn't ritually introduced into BLASPHEMY until after a few rehearsal sessions. Once I learned a few of their songs & proved my worth, the next step was the ceremony. I will not give particulars ( of course ) but since you touched up on the right topic I will give a little insight. There was a psychological session that took place during the ritual which cleansed me once & for all of any remaining human emotions I had leftover. Any "normal" ideas I had as far as partaking in society goes are permanently erased from my thoughts. I have absolutely no desire to get married, having children, or contributing to the social order in any way. I remember back in the beginning of the CONQUEROR days having a faint glimmer of hope for humanity. Now that is all but gone...
"Live Ritual - Friday The 13th" as it was dubbed was a recent show, performed by BLASPHEMY, & the first in quite some time - "Black Hearts", "Black Winds", "Caller Of The Storms", "Bestial Saviour" & of course "DeathLörd" were all present. How did you manage as part of the lineup? Did you perform as expected without any "tie downs"? How did the audience respond to the set, under BLASPHEMY?
The audience response to our return was incredible. Every show we played with that line-up was devastating! We rehearsed quite often so performing the songs live went without difficulties...
Tell me more about the show if you will. I wasn't there, but a few reported a hell of a day!
In particular, that Friday the 13th show was poorly organized. It was part of some "festival" that the promoter put together. The turnout was great & the audience responded well. The soundman was useless. There wasn't as much violence that time but the drug / alcohol abuse was just a rampant as usual.
Will your presence be in BLASPHEMY for further annihilation? Is this at all what you would consider as enjoyable, or a job? Why or why not?
If the BLASPHEMY war assault is once again unleashed, I will be involved. I don't look at doing this as a job or a hobby or anything like that. It's just what I do.
Up to this point, are you worthy enough for them? What makes you input valuable to the band?
That is something that one of the other members could only answer. Obviously they would have removed me if I wasn't up to standard.
I'm sure since the past few years there have been some crazy, over the top & blasphemous stories to tell in regards being apart of BLASPHEMY & their activities. All the room here is for you to share, & the visitors are eager to hear.
All that I will say is that those guys really are as extreme & psychotic as their image portrays. I could probably tell you some great stories face to face but I prefer not to get into anything here. I don't want to inadvertently get on one of their bad sides...
Still there is much to discuss, so don't think about leaving just yet. You gave mention somewhere of a band of your own & in it's infancy so to speak. Sounds interesting to me. What should we know?
I am currently working on music for my new entity. It will be known as DOMINI INFERUM. The sounds will be the familiar assault of complete chaos & other members of BLASPHEMY will definitely be involved if I can get it all together.
What made you vulnerable to the more esoteric & extreme elements of society, "existing" & music? How were these things first considered to be "normal" or "important" by your standards?
I really can't remember. Ever since I was a child I was attracted to these elements. My upbringing was rather normal. I was brought up in a boring upper middle class household & I had friends & shit during my years in school. Those kids from Columbine make anyone into the darker sides of life look like misfit nerds. I've just always had a fascination with the grim, obscure & most importantly the evil side of existence but not because I didn't "fit in" or whatever. Metal was at its peak of popularity when I attended school & I've just stuck with it ever since.
Does your particular position alienate you from family or "former" friends? Is it possible to keep a balance in your relationships while still leaning towards an exceedingly negative outlook on "things", or do you have no thoughts or regret & / or reconsideration?
When I was working my co-workers would find it to be a challenge to be in my negative presence. I've received many complaints. I've also made bitches break down in tears with my lack of "caring" & "understanding". I hardly speak to any members of my family. I feel no need to be close with those people despite their constant attempts to contact me. But friends I've made even 15 years ago are still friends today. Make what you will of that. What is there to regret?? I'd regret getting into the expected traps that most people let themselves get into. I'd slice open my own neck if I was stuck with a wife, kids, mortgage, debt, & no Metal. These are the people that should reconsider. If you are in this situation get out!! Kill your family & then yourself!!
There's a blowhole of simple mindedness, viewing the need of creating without thought; taking averages & recreating them as an attempt to get on with the bandwagon. Obviously we're talking about underground metal music. Should mediocrity be an issue of utmost concern?
It depends on who you are. Myself, I just ignore these people. I don't support them & I'm not afraid to tell them the cold, hard truth about their "efforts" if they happen to ask.
Realistically, how could we deal with mediocrity in metal?
The solution is easy. Don't support these shit bands by buying their crap releases. Do not support the labels that flood the scene with this junk. It's a supply & demand situation & as long as there are wimps supporting the rubbish, the scene is going to stink.
Unrealistically, how would you like to deal with mediocrity in metal?
I'm not much of a jokester. I cannot answer this question...
Mediocrity can be found everywhere in underground music, & now in this huge "war metal" thing. BLASPHEMY often is tagged as such, but it's important to note that BLASPHEMY also predates this "movement". What follows them is less then exciting, but obviously the few exceptions can be found. What are your thoughts on this issue? Are any "war metal" bands that exciting?
Since I look at your message board I am aware of the agreement of a "war metal" trend amongst fellow AML members. I think the only reason that this type of music is getting more notice than others lately is because Death & Black Metal has been burnt out by the fucking wimpy bands that people insist on supporting. I guess that this more brutal style of Black Metal is about to be oversaturated & eventually destroyed as well. Again, the only way to prevent this is to ignore or attempt to discourage the bands involved. Look out for NYOGTHAEBLISZ on War Hammer Records & prepare to have your face ripped off!!!!
If music was an area you were unable to function in, what sort of activity would be to your advantage?
I really have no clue. I'm sure that I would have accomplished whatever I put my mind to because that's the type of person I am. Things just worked out the right way I guess...
Our utmost respect to you, Ryan, for the interesting tour of your activities. I've decided to grant you a few last words, of any kind. Diehard Metal Hails!
I am spending most the summer composing new assaults. By late 2003ce I will unleash some more vile desecration upon humanity if I can pull things together. The members of AML will be well informed of my progress.
DOMITOR INVICTUS
Interview done by Wilhelm / GALLERY OF THE GROTESQUE ZINE #IV
After some recent contact with "The Sodomizer", a former member of WITCHES HAMMER & the notorious BLASPHEMY, i thought it would be interesting to get a few words from the big man himself to appear during our tour tonight. The obvious should be known - there's much hype around BLASPHEMY these days especially during the last few years. With a surge of interest & copycat bands it doesn't seem BLASPHEMY's music is going unnoticed any longer. Having been a fan of the band for awhile now & with the opportunity to interview a former member I was thrilled to get this short chat with "Sodomizer" on some issues regarding the rise of interest in BLASPHEMY, his time with the band & other relevant ( or irrelevant ) inquiries.
What's it like to be the "Traditional Sodomizer Of The Goddess Of Perversity"?
GLORIOUS!
How do you feel about interviews like this? Is there anyway we can make you feel comfortable while we examine "Sodomizer's" portrait gallery?
I just do them as they come & hope that by the end nobody's being hunted down & shot in the streets.
You were a key member of BLASPHEMY in the early days, composing instruments such as guitars & flute if im not mistaken. How did you get started in BLASPHEMY? Why were you asked to join?
I joined because we are all friends & we used to do shows together in the old days. That flute actually landed me in prison, so never mention it again.
On what material are we able to hear your performance ( in BLASPHEMY )? How would you rate your abilities then, to what you could probably do now? would you have changed anything?
"Fallen Angel Of Doom", & of course I'm a lot better now, it's been over 10 years.
How would "Fallen Angel Of Doom" sound if recorded now?
Massive.
"Fallen Angel Of Doom" or "Gods Of War"? Which best typifies BLASPHEMY & why?
"Fallen Angel Of Doom", because it's heavier & we were hungrier, though "Gods Of War" is good to.
"The Traditional Sodomizer Of The Goddess Of Perversity" is an over the top nick to say the least, but as I've been told there is some significance behind it. When & how did you acquire this title for use in BLASPHEMY?
It speaks for itself doesn't it? we all earn our titles through hard labor. I was given this title long ago, I can't recall the date.
Why did you end up splitting with the band?
Wanted to exploit as much as possible to become successful, & my greed took up to much time so I told the guys that I would be leaving so as not to hold them back.
You mentioned to me that there is a possibility of returning to BLASPHEMY in order to work on new material - awesome! When can we expect something fresh?
We are in constant discussion on this, so whenever we want is when it would happen.
Is there any specific member that you identify most with?
No.
Will the reformation work? Were you present during their first live performance after they came back together with both old & new members? Was this the same BLASPHEMY as in the early 90's?
It could work, & i never miss a BLASPHEMY show, The line up worked well but I still like the "Fallen Angel" line up the best.
What sort of relationship did / do you have with the other members? This is interesting - how did you guys socialize, work out differences & make decisions? Is it true your group was really as nuts as has been hinted at, or is it all a myth?
I don't know man, you tell me. We live a lifestyle that to say the least borders the fringes of society, we are the tightest of brothers because to become one of us takes a lifetime of dedication & a certain mental state that only a few people can handle, most drop off the face of the earth after a few years because they never had the balls to ride with us.
Who exactly is "The Goddess Of Perversity" & what was her role in the band? Are you still in contact with her?
She was & is my partner in crime, we breath the same fire & are conceived of each other.
BLASPHEMY, despite the cult interest, has been given some flack by a few who proclaim that "Niggers shouldn't play in black metal". These degrading remarks are of course aimed at "Caller Of The Storms". Is this even appropriate? Have there been any confrontations at a show or hate mail in regards to "Caller's" presence in the band? More importantly, has he addressed this issue or passed it up due to lack of interest?
We have no time for these bastards, if they have the balls, bring it on, we will destroy any of these children, but no one has ever confronted us face on.
Speaking of "Caller..." someone gave me word that he was releasing a series of official BLASPHEMY back patches & such & other merchandise. How can we get a hold of these?
They will be made aware to the public as soon as there made on any BLASPHEMY web page or link.
BLASPHEMY's history is legendary among many a metal fan. We've all heard a handful of bizarre stories involving the group & associates. Unfortunately, many of these tales have been kept under wraps for obvious reasons. Maybe i could pick a few out of you though that might generate some interest among the Gallery members, while staying safe ( ? ). Fill us in on the dirty stuff "Sodomizer".
Ha, I'll only say that i would quickly become an endangered species if I were to begin spewing the deeds of the most Satanic Black Metal band that ever existed, enough leaks through the grape vine to keep people on the know of were we are coming from.
One particular story was quite amusing, about a goat & a helmet. Something else... oh, yes i remember now. But I wont spoil it for our friends. You know the rest, how goes it?
Actually I don’t know, you tell me. Are you talking about the rest of the goat story or what?
Yes, of course! It's a much hear Marco, & certainly you know that such a story belongs in The Gallery. What exactly happened that night? Was it video taped?
That was never video taped. It was a friends pet that was wearing a German army helmet, so we tied roman candles to the lid & set them off. It was pretty funny 'cause the goat didn't know what was going on, just that these real huge explosions & 20 ft. flames were flying off the top of his head, so instinctively he started trying to escape. We couldn't see him after awhile, because the farm was about 6 acres, but you could only see the huge fire works display going off at all different areas of the field & for a split sec. you could make out the shape of this goat in the distance with an army helmet & roman candles going off, running like an idiot, totally hilarious, when they finally stopped he just came back as though nothing happened, the helmet protected the little guy from suffering any damage.
Fights: also an area of interest here. I heard a lot of heads have been cracked in the name of BLASPHEMY. What have been your personal experiences?
Always a joker that wants to feel what it's like to be a part of the floor. Someone always wants to test the waters, gotta see how hot it is.
Have you ever had more than you can handle with such a person in a scrap?
Yes, I've felt that bone in my nose shift many times, its all apart of the program.
Judging by older BLASPHEMY photos, it appears you must have overdosed on protein powder, steak, raw eggs or some other potent fusion of that variety. There is often mention of an emphasis on "Unholy power lifting" which is indeed very useful. Obviously, this is where you fit in. hat exactly is "Unholy" power lifting & why was this important as part of the theme of BLASPHEMY?
We are the sound, the feel, the look & the lifestyle 100%, Blood in Blood out.
Ross Bay is always something brought to attention in seemingly every BLASPHEMY related interview. But this is quite OK. If you were to compose a short, esoteric story concerning this area, how would it go? What about the "Severed Goats Head"?
Ross Bay is in the area of this world that points to the gates of Hell, simple as that. I found the severed goats head on the beach at the front of the place really weird, why had it not been removed earlier? that was alittle unusual for such a public place. Watching naked girls rolling around on the freshly cut grass was always amusing at Ross Bay. Years earlier a massive storm had tore the front of the cemetery to pieces, sending coffins & bodies floating everywhere, some hundreds of years dead. There is a hidden tomb stone of a buried witch there that is under some bushes, quite odd, the writing is hieroglyphic & places the time of death from the early 1900's, when I found this the fellow that had lived near the place his whole life was astonished that he'd never seen it before. This place points to the gates of Hell, Satanists have known this for 200 years, that explains the fantastic beauty of the area. When I stand at the front of Ross Bay in the time before dawn facing the ocean & close my eyes & listen to the wind you will hear distinctly the sound of the dead.
The visitors stand in fright, shock & awe. I resent this, "Sodomizer". We should convince them that there is little evidence to show that you are at all violent, venomous & spiteful person & rather a kind, gentle, caring... Ok, I think I'll stop now. Maybe they're just vegetating, like always. Typical. We can reactivate them by discussing a bit of background information on yourself - what should we know about the "Sodomizer"? Take it away.
Nothing, except that I played on "Fallen Angel Of Doom" & belong to the cult of Ross Bay, Black Metal Skinheads.
You played extensively in the cult Canadian group WITCHES HAMMER. Unfortunately, there's really not that much interest in them, despite a few excellent demos & rare recordings that have been made available... What was your involvement with this killer, ( extinct ) formation?
I began that group when I was 15 & stayed till I was 20, we were the first heavy act in Vancouver B.C. Canada, everyone else followed us, for a short while we could only play with punk bands cause there just weren't any metal bands around yet.
There's been some talk about a label in the US that will make the demos & album accessible on LP for fans. What's the latest word with this? Do you think the time is appropriate to give these WITCHES HAMMER recordings a proper release? Will a CD containing the same work be considered?
This will be released in July 2003 & I couldn't care less about the timing only that its being put out is very cool, that style of metal is very old & dated but I still dig it sometimes. Our other stuff will be released later & is a lot more aggressive sounding though still in the mid 80's style.
I was never really clear on when or if WITCHES HAMMER would reform to play again, but the thought sounds great. Is there any possibility in this or not?
No, unfortunately our drummer passed away & he was the original member & integral part of the sound, so it's not going to happen.
What are you doing right now that we may, should or must know about?
I am doing exactly what I've always done, & its all good, live & breath Black Metal.
When did you start getting involved with underground music? What bands did you have prior to BLASPHEMY & WITCHES HAMMER?
I have been involved since about the age of 13, so around the time of bands like EXCITER, RAZOR & VENOM first began to emerge. I didn't start playing till I was 15 because I only started playing the guitar at the age of 13.
Did you ever get into any demo trading or begin contacting any underground bands? Canada has a huge pit filled with excellent old extreme metal, most were still in the demo stages...
I used to trade stuff with Jeff Waters from ANNIHILATOR & many guys that were into the scene from back east Canada.
Steve ( ex WITCHES HAMMER ) & yourself have a new band I hear plays something like old hard rock & heavy metal...
Kinda sounds a little like THE HOOKERS, we just fuck around with it & spew shit out constantly.
With the sudden interest in BLASPHEMY, I would suspect that you've been bombarded by interested - & obnoxious parties wanting to know whatever they've always wanted to know about the band. We should realize that since the group, including the old members, have made themselves more visible that this attention would only be obvious, among both old diehards & "rookie" BLASPHEMY fans. How does this bit strike you? Is it at all annoying to be subjected to such interest or is it good to know that there are still people who support what BLASPHEMY has done?
Sudden interest! Man this has been going on for more than a decade, it's great to have so many people around the world that share the same passion. Wherever we go there are black metal fans, & as far as waning interest goes, we aren't going to change who we are & probably lots of others around the world feel the same way so whatever. I live this, This isn't a passing fad.
Is this attraction to the BLASPHEMY camp sincere or just a passing thing? Do you expect these same people will be fans three of four years from now?
I only give a damn about whoever sticks around, I don't expect anything from anyone, there’s always going to be an interest in metal bands that have made any impact on the scene.
While we are on this subject let's take a look over there, at that example sheet on the wall. It's quite long & lists many current bands that seem to be emulating what BLASPHEMY has done before. A few bands out of that list are quite excellent, but the rest... I don't know what you think in the case. You?
I like alot of them as long as they bring their own style to the influence, everyone is influenced by someone else & as long as you take that knowledge gained from that experience & use it to channel your own sound, all is good, grow from there & keep the style moving forward.
"War Metal", as it has been tagged, is the new "in" thing both as a style of music & mentality. Snot or not? How should this style of metal be approached - with suspicion or respect?
It is war metal to discern the sound from more traditional black & death bands, however in the end I think it will get stuck with the black metal tag.
What are some ( new ) bands you're getting into now? Why are they interesting?
Hmmm, I like ANGEL CORPSE, GOD DETHRONED, NAKED WHIPPER, GODLESS NORTH, NEKROMANTIK KURSE, CONQUEROR, not all that new but i like the raw sound these bands have, very stripped & bare, no bullshit just raw sound.
Underground music is really not so underground any longer, due in part to huge label interest & the internet for example . How were things different in your years with WITCHES HAMMER & BLASPHEMY compared to the current? OK, Marco, let's look at:
a. People
More is available to everyone therefore its better to market yourself these days. Also everyone is so desensitized that not much is truly shocking so though its easier to gain acceptance, its harder to make an impact.
b. Bands
Way more bands now.
c. Ethics
Too much comedy metal. But a very unpretentious scene & not half as crazy as it once was.
d. Communication
Easy.
e. Sincerity
Same bullshit as before.
f. "Community"
Tight.
g. How do each of these differ between then & now?
The same except the interest has made it much bigger.
Was it a bad thing? It seems any techno dork can download a black metal MP3 with the click of a button, thus the discovery of underground music by otherwise mainstream mentally types.
It's always nice to have this sound that you can claim as your own, but its impossible now, it does piss me off a little, but not enough to really care too much. Plus these geeks buy the tickets so whatever.
What do you think of subjects pertaining to philosophy, nature or religion? Are these things of any concern to you, or have you other areas of interest to help pass the time?
I have my own & don't care what anybody else does with their time.
If you could ask me something pertaining to what you might perceive of me at this point, what would it be & how do you think i would answer?
Me me me, it's always about you isn't it?
I should have you flogged for that. But in any case, I'll hand you the whip to beat this idea into shape: If the "Traditional Sodomizer Of The Goddess Of Perversity" could do anything not involving a band, what would it be & how would it be done?
Ride my Harley mostly, or perhaps whittle kittens into interesting shapes. Mostly though I imagine it would be drinking, drugging & whoring.
It was most excellent to have you along, Marco. The guests are hinting at the possibility to tears, though I don't know if they are sad or just... Melting away as inner forms taken over external forms. In any case, what will you end with in response to these poor melting creatures?
Fuckin wimps, your weakness has burst my hatred for you into a pair of mighty talons, I will now give you reason to cower & crawl into the slimy depths from whence you came. Behold!
Interview done by Niko Sirkia / HAMMER OF DAMNATION ZINE #2
Gods Of War - The Satanic Skinheads
BLASPHEMY sure are one of the major black metal bands of today. Everybody familiar with death / black metal should know their already legendary recordings, the demo entitled "Blood Upon The Altar" & their debut LP "Fallen Angel Of Doom"...
By now they are about to record their second album, which will probably be entitled "Gods Of War". What else is there to say? Nothing more but: Hammer Of Damnation magazine proudly presents: BLASPHEMY, the Canadian sleezecore Satanic skinheads!!!
All right, let's get started, finally. What's going on in the BLASPHEMY camp by now?
Black Winds: Just getting ready to record "Gods Of War". & we cheered out a PROCREATION gig last night.
Are you satisfied with your debut album? Why didn't you include "Nocturnal Slayer" on the album? That one was my fave along with "Weltering In Blood" on your demo...
Black Winds: Yeah, it's a killer, but would have needed a better recording. "Nocturnal Slayer" should be on the new LP.
Is there going to be any other tracks from your "Blood Upon The Altar" demo which weren't on your debut LP?
Black Winds: Yeah, "War Command" & "Blasphemy", maybe also "Blasphemous Attack"!
WELTERING IN BLOOD
Why the hell ( damn right! ) wasn't there the lyrics for all of those tracks on the album? It would have been interesting to read them.
Black Winds: Cause they are too incriminating!
Tell us something about the deal with Wild Rags.
Black Winds: We get $1 US a copy & it has sold about 40000 copies.
Have you done any new tracks apart from your demo & LP? If you have, please tell something about them! Is there any noticeable direction you've progressed your music?
Black Winds: Only black metal & that's what it will always be! Our new tracks: "Gods Of War", "Nuclear Desolation", "Emperor Of The Black Abyss" & "Necrosadist".
Hey, I remember I've read from somewhere ( meaning Peardrop 1, I guess... ) that "Necrosadist" is an old song!
Black Winds: Yeah, but it still rips!
Describe your songwriting process. Do you perhaps have to sacrifice to Lucifer to get that unbelievable power into your songs?
Black Winds: Yes, of course!
But where's that description? Okay, let's forget it, but how would you describe your music?
Black Winds: Nuclear, anabolic, black metal sleezecore!
Ah no, I'm not going to ask your influences this time ( the most usual one I think ), but what are your favorite bands?
Black Winds: Our favorite bands are BEHERIT, DERKETA, MYTHIC, MYSTIFIER, SARCÓFAGO, SAMAEL, BLOOD, DOOM, DISCHARGE, SODOM, POSSESSED, HELLHAMMER, MORTUARY DRAPE, ROTTING CHRIST & much more...
What is your gig situation like? What tracks do you play on stage? & describe your live show.
Black Winds: Not the greatest, cause BLASPHEMY gigs are almost prohibited in this city. We have tombstones on stage etc...
DESECRATIONS
What is the death metal scene like there in Canada? Are you the only Satanic death metal band in Vancouver / Canada? Mention the best bands in your opinion.
Black Winds: There's only PROCREATION & then just speed metal.
Hmm... I would say you have a large death metal scene in Canada. But is there a real movement of the Satanic skinheads? & what do you think of Nazi skinheads?
Black Winds: Not a huge one, I don't think. Nazi skinheads usually live to boring of a lifestyle.
How long do you think BLASPHEMY will exist? Do you think you could keep playing suck deathly stuff when you're over 30 of age?
Black Winds: I hope BLASPHEMY will exist for many years!
What do you think of the ones who mock a band just because they don't like the band's ( Satanic ) lyrics? Do you take lyrics more important than music or vice versa?
Black Winds: I hate mockers! I usually like both the music & the lyrics.
Do you follow the world situation nowadays?
Black Winds: No.
What's your opinion on underground zines?
Black Winds: Very deathly!
What do women mean to you?
Black Winds: Vaginal desecration!
THE DARKNESS PREVAILS
What on earth is the connection between you & XYSMA ( you both thank each other on your thanks lists )? Have you heard a new XYSMA album Yeah yet?
Black Winds: XYSMA have the killer "Swarming Of The Maggots" demo but I have not heard their LP.
Probably you wouldn't recognize them as a same band if you compared their demo to the LP... but what about other Finnish bands? Have you heard any Finnish ( Satanic? ) death metal bands? What's your opinion on them?
Black Winds: BEHERIT is one of our faves...
When asking "Black Winds" if he has read H.P Lovecraft's novellas, does like them & does he see there any connection between these deities ( such as Cthulhu ) & Lucifer he squares them just saying simply: "No."
Let's then talk about the "Black Priest Of 7 Satanic Blood Rituals", has he formed a new band yet? What were the reasons that he's not in BLASPHEMY anymore?
Black Winds: He has rejoined for the new LP. "Traditional Sodomizer Of The Goddess Of Perversity" bailed for the time being.
If I didn't misunderstand, the "Black Priest" was in jail... I wonder what were the reasons for it? Nah, now we are just slipping off from the band..... Okay, what are your aims as a band?
Black Winds: To desecrate every decent country like U.S.A, Canada, Brazil, Australia & the countries of Europe.
I recommend to commit a European tour soon, & at least a gig in Finland ( with BEHERIT would be nice! )!
Well, this doesn't by any means mean that I'd like you more dead than alive, but what would be your favorite way to die?
Black Winds: Overdoes on heroin! The best way to go!
If BLASPHEMY's music was a dinner course, what would it be?
Black Winds: Goat hearts!
Okay, that was it, I guess. So I won't take your times anymore, but if you have anything to add, feel free to say it!
Black Winds: Overdose!!!!
This concluding speech is just in it's right place to drop us into the abysmal darkness of confusion... BLASPHEMY t-shirts are for sale at Wild Rags, they cost $15. & if willing to write to the band, I'm going to give you the contact address, but remember to send IRC's if you want a sure reply!
THE DESECRATERS
c/o "Black Winds"
1031 E. 59th Avenue
Vancouver, B.C. V5X 1Y8
Canada
Interview done by ? / HELL NEWSLETTER ZINE
Here we are, the only one pure satanic chaotic black metal band from CANADA, the soldiers of hell, BLASPHEMY. I contacted the new bassist "Ace Gustapo Necrosleezer & Vaginal Commands", and he replied the interview. He replaced "Traditional Sodomizer" and contributed his effort in "Gods Of War" album. Thanks and hail to you "Ace". WAR !!
Brief up the history of BLASPHEMY...
Started in '85 "Black Winds", "Black Hearts", "Black Priest", "Caller Of The Storms" did "B.U.T.A". '88-'89, "F.O.A.D" '90-'91 ( "Traditional Sodomizer" replaced "Black Priest" ) "Gods Of War" with me , "Ace" '92-'93 on Osmose.
Who's the latest members?
Me -Bass, "Black Winds" -Vox, "3 Black Hearts" -Drums, "Caller Of The Storms" -Lead Guitar.
What's the story besides Ross Bay Cemetery that it had so much involvement with BLASPHEMY?
The place has been used by us for our sacramental purpose.
How's Canadian Black Metal scene?
Not well only a few bands, but same with everywhere ( mostly ).
Will "G.O.W" be brought the same music approach as "F.O.A.D"?
Yes as far as I can see, oh yes...
Why did you choose Osmose for this 2nd. LP? What happen to Wild Rags?
What happen to Richard C. ( Wild Rags ) he can't come up with everything for us, never has never did, and probably we'll never see a penny from him ( except US $200 ).
Any merchandise?
Do we? yes from Osmose double sided "G.O.W" black t-shirt. write to them we totally authorize all BLASPHEMY fans to write Osmose for shirts and new album and not to Wild rags because we won't get it. Beside Osmose is Black Metal where else do you see PROFANATICA, PAN-THY-MONIUM, IMMORTAL... etc...
Any Malaysian or Singaporeans friends?
Yes and we always want to hear from more especially young female who want their pussies desecrated.
What will you do if you have a blonde bitch and a beautiful nun in your hands?
Shore the arms of the blonde up the nuns cunt for a real Fist Fuck..
Alright, last vomit to all maniacs...
We are returning shortly with "Gods Of War" on Osmose. Don't miss it for your life.
ALL BLASPHEMY RISE... DESECRATED ALL PUSSY THAT STINKS !!!!
Interview done by Jari Kaukua / HELLSPAWN ZINE #2, 1992
It's really rare to notice a black metal skinhead in Finland. I don't know the case in Vancouver, but at least we can see BLASPHEMY coming from this city.
I think BLASPHEMY have an own & distinctive style, I can't think of any band sounding like them. They've used their influences well... What the heck, you've all heard their LP now & know what it sounds like so here's a little chat with "Black Winds"...
Are they’re any important news in the BLASPHEMY camp that should be unleashed to the crowd?
Yes. We are just getting ready to do our new LP called "Godz Of War", & it will be more black metal than ever.
What are the old members of the band doing now?
Well, "Black Priest Of The 7 Satanic Blood Rituals" has rejoined & "Bestial Saviour Of The Undead Legions" plays in a chaos punk band called TUMULT. Total war noise!
There are pretty many bands in the Vancouver area, but are you the only black metal band? How about in the other parts of Canada?
Yes, but PROCREATION are also black metal. Actually, they are more death metal.
Are you happy with the contract with Wild Rags rec.? When do you think you can get the 2nd LP out?
As soon as they are ready to pay our studio bill.
You could tell something about the new songs on the 2nd album.
New songs will be: "Godz Of War", "Atomic Nuclear Desolation", "Emperor Of The Black Abyss", "Blood Upon The Altar", "Necrosadist". Old songs from the demo are: "War Command", "Blasphemy", Nocturnal Slayer", "Blasphemous Attack". Also another new one: "Black Mass" & lots of intros.
I've read from many interviews that you like XYSMA. Have you heard their new stuff? If yes, then what do you think about it?
No, just the demo & then the other stuff that sounded like CARCASS.
Do you have any racist skinhead friends? What do they usually think about "Caller Of The Storms" as he's black?
No Nazi friends cause they are all pretty young like 15 year old kids.
Have you dropped any new songs? If yes, then why?
None.
When you're writing songs, how do you get the ideas? What are the influences to play stuff like you do?
Real life & Satanic sleazy rituals.
What is the most important thing in music for you? I mean, what must a song contain so that you would like it?
Atomic energy.
Have you any former bands? I only know that "Traditional Sodomizer" has played in WITCHES HAMMER, but what about others?
None.
Describe your gigs. What effects do you have? Have you been banned anywhere?
Yeah, Vanc. Basically the bouncers tend to get beat up at some gigs & cops.
What do you think about the Persian Gulf situation in our near past? Are you really war maniacs?
Yeah, we wish were there to play gigs for them.
What do you think about VOIVOD, who must the most popular Canadian band? How about DBC?
VOIVOD wimped out, but I think RAZOR is most popular.
How strong is the church in Canada? Are they fighting against you?
No, cause they already lost the war.
Have you ever killed anyone? Would you kill someone who is against you & your ideals about life?
Not yet.
Isn't "Fallen Angel..." a bit too short? How many songs will you include on the second LP?
Yeah, a little.
Do you remember the time when you bought your first instrument? What was the first song you learned to play properly?
Some DISCHARGE.
What do you see in the near future?
Mushroom clouds under a blood red sky!
You can add something...
Stay sleazy.
Write them at: The Desecrators, c/o "Black Winds", 1031 E. 59th, Vancouver, B.C., V5X 1Y8, Canada. "Black Winds" also asked me to tell about the radio show in Vancouver. It's the only one there to play black metal, so all bands support the shows & they'll support you. In the air every Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm. The address: 211 260 E 16th, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V7L 2S9.
Interview done by ? / HOLOCAUST ZINE #4, 1990
The Gates are open again & another Black / Death GODZ' recoming through!! This is BLASPHEMY from the depths of Canada, & like I said before they are GODZ!!!!! Their music is extreme, mega fast, pure brutal..... just great Hellpaced Death Metal! An unbelievable mixture of NECROVORE & SARCÓFAGO in their heydays!! But it is really hard to compare BLASPHEMY to any other band, 'cause they are quite original!!! For example look at their pictures! - how many bands who look that demonic 'nd brutal can you see these days? I am afraid not too many... I hope you remember the interviews I did with them in Holocaust #2 when their successful demo "Blood Upon The Altar" was out... BLASPHEMY have signed to Wild Rags Records & the debut LP called "Fallen Angel Of Doom" will be out when you read this!!! I am sure it will be something we all are waiting for! The return of Thy Lord, witches, impurity, dark powers, desecration, & infernal forces!!!!!! They are the true Black Metal Satanists & worshippers of Diabolos Rex - does it tell you anything, dudes???!!! I think that BLASPHEMY experienced the rebirth of Satanic Metal & they did it!!!!!!!!!! Right, here we have got the interview I did with "Nocturnal Grave Desecrator & Black Winds" - the bassist & vocalist in BLASPHEMY & a real Holy Terror!!!!!!!!!!
How have you that offer w/ Richard's Wild Rags Records?
By sending him our tape & photocopies of some killer reviews in different 'zines.
How was the response for "Blood Upon The Altar" demo? Is it still available?
The response was great!! We sold out 1000 copies, no more left.
Your line-up has changed a bit since the demo was recorded, so can you say what's the BLASPHEMY's line-up at the moment?
Yes, the only change was "Black Priest Of The 7 Satanic Blood Rituals" ( guitar & back-up barks ) for the "Traditional Sodomizer Of The Goddess Of Perversity". He is another Black Metal skinhead & ex member of WITCHES HAMMER - the other Vancouver band. The current line-up is completed with "Caller Of The Storms" - lead guitar, "Black Hearts Of Damnation & Impurity" - atomic drum thunder & me on bass & lead barking.
Did you make a lot of gigs, with who?
Only a few with local bands... DECADENCE, FATAL HATRED ( no longer ), WITCHES HAMMER ( no longer ), PROCREATION, O.O.C. & a couple of gigs in USA.
What about the upcoming LP? How will the cover look like?
It should be out at the end of August, much better than the demo! It will has the "Fallen Angel Of Doom" on it....
What's your opinion of European bands? Do you listen to any of them?
Yes, I do, more Black Metal bands, like ROTTING CHRIST & SAMAEL.
What do you try to say in your lyrics? I think they got some important meaning?
The desecration of all mankind. Do what them wilt shall be the whole of the law!!!
Speaking about lyrics, some assholes say that Satanic lyrics are a fascist one, what's your opinion?
NOT FASCIST AT ALL!!!!!!
...& what about all these bands who uses Satanism only as a promo-trick?
Poser militia....
Are you into Gore / Horror stuff?
Yes, I am, but not to mellow, more into violent morbidity.
OK! Tell us how & where people can get your merchandises?
Our album will be for sale at WRR with shirts. ( I got one & it's great!!!! - ED ) Also our address has shirts with photos for $15.
Any message to the readers?
Yes, pick up some good classical like Prokofiev ( "Alexander Nevesky Cantata", "Scythian Suite" ), Stranvinsky ( "Rights Of Spring", "The Firebird" ). Mahler ( "Symphonies V" & "VI" ), Mussorgsky ( "Night On Bald Mountain", "Pictures At An Exhibition" ). I recommend this stuff for any Black Magic Occultists, Satanists, are any BLASPHEMY intros, effect listener.
Well, that's all!!!!!!!!!! Write them & please buy their album & shirts!!! The track titles on side one ( Side Darkness ) are: Intro ( "Winds Of The Black Gods" ), "Fallen Angel Of Doom", "Hording Of Evil Vengeance", "Darkness Prevails", "Desecration" & "Ritual". Side two ( Side Impurity ) features: "Weltering In Blood", "Demoniac", "Goddess Of Perversity" & the outro - "The Desolate One". So get this from WWR, 2207 W. Whittier Blvd., Montebello, CA. 90640 USA. I do not know the LP price, but just write & ask! ( do not forget to enclose 2 IRCS for sure reply!! ) You can contact with the band at: BLASPHEMY, c/o The Desecraters, 1031 East 59th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V5X 1YB CANADA.
Interview done by TWR / HOLOCAUSTO ZINE #1, 1991
Here is an interview with a very mysterious dark, black band out of Canada. All the members use stage names, & they feel better not revealing their true identities. "Black Winds" / bassist & lead vocalist, principle spokesman for the band:
Tell the readers about BLASPHEMY.
BLASPHEMY started late '84, doing old VENOM & DISCHARGE tunes. We like: ROTTING CHRIST, SODOM, BLOOD, DERKETA, SARCÓFAGO, BEHERIT, IMPETIGO, DOOM, XYSMA.... others...
Your demo "Blood Upon The Altar", how well did that do for you... & the response?
The response ruled!! We sold maybe 900 & gave out over 350 for promo. It was hard, but, it would have been harder if we would have tried to get back to all the zines, just impossible.
What's the scene like in Canada --- Vancouver?
It's alright, but not enough death metal gigs, mostly speed wimpers.
Your LP, "Fallen Angel Of Doom", tell us your point of view on the recording, etc.
The recording was the best we could do for the budget we got, but next time I know it will be a lot more, so it will be a masterpiece.
You didn't put all the lyrics to all the songs on the LP, why?
They could have been incriminating.
Tell us about the intros, & outros, & why you used them?
We used stuff from Stravinsky ( "Rite Of Spring", "The Firebird" ), Mussorgsky ( "Night On Bald Mountain", "Pictures At An Exhibition" ) ... & all the stuff that is dark & violently morbid.
Can you tell us something about the lyrics?
Well, "Goddess Of Perversity" is quite perverted & "Desecration" is pretty violent. We pick topics & just write about them.
You label your music "Black / Death / Doom / Desecration Music" ... & you are Satanic skinheads...
There's a pretty cool bunch of guys here into Death metal & they happen to be skinheads, so we shaved our heads & joined the "Legions Of Hate". We used to have long hair...
Then the make-up & the titles for your names...??
The reason for the war paint is that we are eternally at was with GOD, & the names are our ritual names, we had to earn them.
You're from Canada, & you signed with Wild Rags Records, why didn't you sign with another independent in Canada?
Cause L.A. is close to us & Wild Rags is killer & when you hear the words... CDs & money... well, it all sounds fun. We have a killer relationship with everybody at the label.
What is in the future for BLASPHEMY?
We wanted to go to Singapore with SARCÓFAGO from Brazil in Jan 91, but that didn't happen. We have new material that is heavier, brutal violence & perversions... & totally overkillz the last.
Any last words?
Buy our LP, ask for it in the shops, demand it!! ... & get our T-Shirts, stickers. Everything is available from Wild Rags, write to them.
Interview done by A. Inferno / INFERNO ZINE #2
Ian inferno interview with BLASPHEMY ( "Traditional Sodomizer Of The Goddess Of Perversity", "Black Winds" & "Caller Of The Storms" ). BLASPHEMY does no need for introduction, whoever don't know them better fuck off & stay away from black/war metal scene. Here's my interview with the Ross Bay cult eternal warriorz.
No need introduction for this legendary Ross Bay cult eternal black war godz is the ultimate evil horde ever spawn from Canada.
Mighty hailz to BLASPHEMY horde! praise be the mighty Ross Bay cult eternal! How's life in Canada now?
Now it snows. Cold but I like it. Where I live the grey dead horizon is chorused by howling dogs. The roses smell of decay like the stench of rotting angels.
BLASPHEMY has been hail as the true cult of Ross Bay black metal warriorz, how do you feel to be part of this cult horde?
We are the beginning of Ross Bay cult.
Sodomizer - I was honored as a young man to become a part what is now our heritage.
"Blood Upon The Altar", "Fallen Angel Of Doom" & "Gods Of War" has been endless masterpiece to all black / war maniaks. How do you & BLASPHEMY feel about all these releases that influenced tons of black / war metal bands & maniaks around the world?
Sodomizer - I like them all, "Blood Upon The Altar" is my personal favorite. "Black Winds" does not enjoy "Gods Of War" so much. "Caller Of The Storms" thinks they are all good for the time.
Do you mind to brief us the accurate grand history of BLASPHEMY? A complete biography for the diehard maniaks out there.
Before there was BLASPHEMY, the group started as restless youth from the inner city, from youth detention and prison the brother hood grew into the Black Metal Skinheads. A basic street gang. So to take up some energy decided to play instruments. ANTICHRIST was the first name in around 84 or so, no shows just playing black metal and being mostly Spreaders of Terror and satanic mayhem throughout the city. Fighting and criminal activity mostly at that young age. Then the name BLASPHEMY was born and decided to take a more serious approach to the sound and put a face to it, to be as the sound. To portray black metal the way we felt it should be Brutal, Terrifying and Murderous.
Which black / war band's hymns that possessed your hellish stereo at this moment? mind to give us 10 favorite playlist?
For all of us these days the list is NIFELHEIM / GOSPEL OF THE HORNS / VOMITOR / NAKED WHIPPER / REVENGE / CONQUEROR / ANAL VOMIT / BESTIAL WARLUST / MYSTIFIER / VERMINOUS / Its hard for the 3 of us to agree upon 10.
How's the scene in Canada now? Any new bands that worth to be mention?
DECENTION plays some good SODOM style. AXIS OF ADVANCE / RITES OF THY DEGRINGOLADE.
What do you think of the 3 of German trash metal titans ( SODOM / DESTRUCTION / KREATOR ) nowadays? They are still around but their current materials are not as wicked & extreme as their old / early materials.
We will always support these giants. As they are the forefathers of what is now our culture. They’re new sounds are never going to be as fresh and brutal as those early years, but it has little, if any, effect on what they did for what we follow. They will forever be the kings these pioneers. They laid waste to the shit that plagued the era of there day and cleared a path for the burning destruction that followed. Let us also say they never strayed so far from there path either, as many do, they stayed the course. Those early albums never get bored and stand the test as younger audiences still live for they’re sounds from those years, they are forever.
Sex, drinks & metal has been part of lifestyle of black metal maniaks, what's your favorite porn movies & booze?
Porn movies we make are the best. For drinks, Stella, Elephant, White Beer, Jack Daniels, Southern Comfort, Tequila, Heineken / Cafrees / many dark beer and a lot more.
BLASPHEMY has been worship by tons of bands & maniaks in this underground worldwide. At what point did you realize that the band was success & something that would has a lasting impact?
We believe in what we do and did, it is our life before the sound, so therefore I believe perhaps that those that listen see this.
What are the sick activities & rituals done at Ross Bay cemeteries so far?
Mostly in the old days this was where our names were created, For example "3 Black Hearts" burning to summon Abbaddon is a ritual. Blood rituals, sex rituals, it was our place to become, where we made our pact.
Is the Ross Bay black metal skinhead cult horde still around? Who are in the horde?
Yes we are and always will be. The same as in the beginning.
"Traditional Sodomizer Of The Goddess Of Perversity" is from the awesome band called WITCHES HAMMER, Can we see WITCHES HAMMER be reforming to desekrate the massess again? He's also in TYRANT'S BLOOD now which is quite unknown mind to introduce the band?
No, WITCHES HAMMER will not perform again, TYRANTS BLOOD is "Sodomizer" playing guitar with some thrashers from around the city. More in an older sounding style of say POSSESSED or DESTRUCTION.
When would a head-shaving session take place? Is it masses among the Ross Bay cults? Or one by one? Also, only worshipping to "Fallen Angel Of Doom"? - Diistruktor ( SW Zine )
Something we do on our own, however some initiated did this in Ross Bay.
Shyaithan of IMPIETY told me in the interview with IMPIETY that they were plans of making IMPIETY / BLASPHEMY split, that would be total cult of blackwar insanity of the dual evil hordes unite for a split. When will the split release? By which label?
Not known for sure yet.
What are the next conquest for BLASPHEMY? Is the band still active? Any plans for the sick south east Asia tour?
Not as yet been discussed.
All rite we have come to the final question. Thanks a lot for the interview, it's really an honor for me to interview band that I truly support & respect since 92. Hail BLASPHEMY! Hail to Ross Bay cult eternal! Anything you wish to add for the diehard maniaks here?
Destroy all that stands in your way.
Interview done by Holocausto Vengeance / INTESTINAL ZINE #2, 1991
Finnish to English translation by Antti S.
This dark and brutal Canadian death metal band is here again blaspheming the readers of Intestinal. The band's album "Fallen Angel Of Doom" should be now available in Finland also. Yeah, "Holocausto" interviewed "Black Winds".
Can you tell us a brief history of the band?
The band started in the late of '84. We've had some minor line-up changes since then.
How's the new line-up like?
"Traditional Sodomizer Of The Goddess Of Perversity" is the only new member.
Why did you have this change in the line-up?
That was because of "Black Priest Of The Seven Satanic Blood Rituals" left the band. He just went completely insane once he came into the rehearsals.
How was your music style like back in '86–'87?
We were infuenced by old DISCHARGE, RAZOR and SODOM.
Who is making your songs and how much time do you spend on the song writing process?
All of us participate in the song writing, the spent time varies a bit. The making of our album took three weeks, four hours per day.
Your style is very brutal, how did you get the idea to start to play this type of stuff?
G.B.H., old DISCHARGE, HELLHAMMER and SODOM were influental to us. But we wanted our sound to be even more brutal.
What are your favourite bands?
SAMAEL, XYSMA, BEHERIT, BBLOOD, MORTUARY DRAPE, DOOM, NUNSLAUGHTER, SARCÓFAGO, NECROBUTCHER, BOLT THROWER, ROTTING CHRIST, BLACK PROPHECIES, DERKETA,VITAL REMAINS, SACRED CRUCIFIX and some classical music like Mussorgsky ( "Night On Bald Mountain", "Pictures At An Exhibition" ), Mahler ( "Symphony #5", "#6" ), Stravinsky ( "The Rite Of Spring", "The Firebird" ).
Can you tell us something about your deal with Wild Rags Records?
He liked our demo and offered us the deal.
Vancouver is quite a big place. How do you spend your time in there? How's your rehearsal place like?
Yeah, Vancouver is huge, I think that's one of the reasons why there are so much gangs. We are always hanging in the center of the city. We share our rehearsal room with a noisecore band called TUMULT. The room is covered with gig posters from between the years '83–'90.
How do you spend your weekends?
Yeah, we're in Vancouver every day, if we don't head for Victoria for some ritual desecrations.
How about your parents? Are they also listening to death metal, or have you killed them perhaps?
They don't care about it, they just hate music. My mom lives in the downstairs. She doesn't like my coffin either.
How often do you rehearse and how is your equipment like?
Three times a week is much for us, but if there's a gig coming, we rehearse five times a week. Sligherland Black Gold Drums, Peavey XR IZOO Board SP 3 Speakers, digital delay, Marshalls!
Do you like sports? How about ice hockey?
Yeah, hockey goes for good violence.
How does Mr. Wagner Antichrist like your music? What do you think about SARCÓFAGO?
"Antichrist" likes our music, I think. I like a lot of "I.N.R.I." – album, but I like especially the song "Black Vomit".
What do you know about Finland? Know any Finnish bands?
I know there are many satanists and a lot of great bands, beautiful women and XYSMA, BEHERIT, SACRED CRUCIFIX, N.N.S. and so on.
Would you like to play a gig here in Finland together with BEHERIT?
We would love to do that, if we had enough money for the flights and dope. Could you please wait until our label organizes a promotional tour for us.
Live and Die for Them... What do you think is going to happen after death?
As far as I am concerned, total desecration to the soul of god.
Who's your favourite writer? ( "The Wine Of Satan"!? )
"The Wine Of Satan" is an old book that I found once. But one idiot burned it, I was much younger back then, about fifteen years. That was his luck indeed.
Do you have any touring plans?
We are going to play together with SARCÓFAGO in Singapore in January '91.