When thinking of wales not many people would think of raw minimalistic black metal. But there is just such a band down there called Odium. This interview was conducted with Odium's sole musician in September 2002.
1.) Hailz, would you introduce yourself for those who have never heard of you before?.
Greetings, Well to start ODIUM Consists only of me, P.Knight. I also run ODIUM Records, with that the distro, also I have a zine comeing out soon and also my other project OCTOBER. My music is Raw, Minimalistic and Ugly. Not for the people who look for quality in their music.
Greetings, Well to start ODIUM Consists only of me, P.Knight. I also run ODIUM Records, with that the distro, also I have a zine comeing out soon and also my other project OCTOBER. My music is Raw, Minimalistic and Ugly. Not for the people who look for quality in their music.
2.) Where did the name ODIUM come from? And how does it link in with the idea of the band?
Actually when I was studying for my A-Levels, I was doing Law, I don’t know why, anyway the word ODIUM popped up and there we go. It means Hatred Coupled with Disgust, The way I feel about this world and it occupants, There are a few exceptions.
3.) What does the band represent? what are the lyrics about? As the artwork tends to be quite minimal and doesnt really share much with us.
The lyrics are all over the place really and don’t focus on a particular subject, really my music doesn’t need lyrics. The lyrics on “ Hatred “ were composed during a rather fucked up period of my life, the lyrics there dealt with Pain, Nightmares and Vampirism. Darkness in general.
4.) ODIUM is a band which to me resembles ildjarn, so does ildjarn play a large influence in your music? What do you do to prevent from becoming just another ildjarn clone?
I don’t think its too much like Ildjarn……Although I do like his music, I have thought about mimicking his style, but I cant get the drums right. Maybe one day……
5.) ODIUM records released a cd by a band called Anubi, named after an egyptian god i believe, and so i guess they are taking influence from the egyptian religion. how do you feel about this? Or are you as a black metaller just against xianity?
Im not to sure why ANUBI decided on the Eqyptian theme….. I don’t really care, perhaps I should? I don’t know… It is quite bad isn’t it. Im against all religion, There is no God, Satan, heaven or hell. When I refer to SATAN, lyrics and the like I suppose you could say im talking about the part of me that wants to do bad things like kill and rape women, smash small animals to pieces and masterbate over tombstones. Thankfully I suppress these desires, the thoughts still pop up almost continuasly, but there we go…
6.) Are there any other black metal bands from your area of the world as i have never heard of welsh black metal... Welsh Deth Metal yes, but black metal no.
Well, I suppose there are a couple of bands in the wales area, Grim Holocaust is one but im not too sure whats going on there. The Welsh thing, well im not from wales, Born in Bristol. English. I just live in wales cos I like the simple country life…….
7.) Tell us about the label and it's aim. the future and such.
The label, I don’t know why I started it. Its aim, to release Obscure underground music.
So far on ODIUM Records;
OD001 - ODIUM Blood. CDR Ltd to 100 copys.
OD002 - ANUBI Gods Pantheon. mcd Digipack.
OD003 - ODIUM Hatred. First 100 limited, Reissue unlimited. CDR.
OD004 - MERRESSIN Demo. Satan, oro te, Reo Portas Patere. Digi CDR.
OD005 - MERRESSIN Demo2.The Baphomets call. Digi CDR.
OD006 - OCTOBER. CDR
OD007 - EXCARNATION. CDR
Obviously the ODIUM Stuff is by me.
All my releases are now available.
8.) What'd you do if you released band's demo or what ever, from a foreign country, and then you came to find out that all those lyrics you didnt understand were just xian praise.
Nightmare!!!!! Delete the item I suppose. Religion is for fools! Invert the cross!
9.) Do you have any other projects other than your label and the band ODIUM?
Lets see, I believe I outlined it above somewhere, OCTOBER, my Acoustic, keyboard based stuff, this is a collection of recording ive done over the years, Brilliant cover artwork. Also the zine, this has taken such a long time to make, Im so lazy! Ha! Ive just got to print the bugger and it will be available. Also it comes with a cover mount CDR with songs by the bands interviewed.
Actually when I was studying for my A-Levels, I was doing Law, I don’t know why, anyway the word ODIUM popped up and there we go. It means Hatred Coupled with Disgust, The way I feel about this world and it occupants, There are a few exceptions.
3.) What does the band represent? what are the lyrics about? As the artwork tends to be quite minimal and doesnt really share much with us.
The lyrics are all over the place really and don’t focus on a particular subject, really my music doesn’t need lyrics. The lyrics on “ Hatred “ were composed during a rather fucked up period of my life, the lyrics there dealt with Pain, Nightmares and Vampirism. Darkness in general.
4.) ODIUM is a band which to me resembles ildjarn, so does ildjarn play a large influence in your music? What do you do to prevent from becoming just another ildjarn clone?
I don’t think its too much like Ildjarn……Although I do like his music, I have thought about mimicking his style, but I cant get the drums right. Maybe one day……
5.) ODIUM records released a cd by a band called Anubi, named after an egyptian god i believe, and so i guess they are taking influence from the egyptian religion. how do you feel about this? Or are you as a black metaller just against xianity?
Im not to sure why ANUBI decided on the Eqyptian theme….. I don’t really care, perhaps I should? I don’t know… It is quite bad isn’t it. Im against all religion, There is no God, Satan, heaven or hell. When I refer to SATAN, lyrics and the like I suppose you could say im talking about the part of me that wants to do bad things like kill and rape women, smash small animals to pieces and masterbate over tombstones. Thankfully I suppress these desires, the thoughts still pop up almost continuasly, but there we go…
6.) Are there any other black metal bands from your area of the world as i have never heard of welsh black metal... Welsh Deth Metal yes, but black metal no.
Well, I suppose there are a couple of bands in the wales area, Grim Holocaust is one but im not too sure whats going on there. The Welsh thing, well im not from wales, Born in Bristol. English. I just live in wales cos I like the simple country life…….
7.) Tell us about the label and it's aim. the future and such.
The label, I don’t know why I started it. Its aim, to release Obscure underground music.
So far on ODIUM Records;
OD001 - ODIUM Blood. CDR Ltd to 100 copys.
OD002 - ANUBI Gods Pantheon. mcd Digipack.
OD003 - ODIUM Hatred. First 100 limited, Reissue unlimited. CDR.
OD004 - MERRESSIN Demo. Satan, oro te, Reo Portas Patere. Digi CDR.
OD005 - MERRESSIN Demo2.The Baphomets call. Digi CDR.
OD006 - OCTOBER. CDR
OD007 - EXCARNATION. CDR
Obviously the ODIUM Stuff is by me.
All my releases are now available.
8.) What'd you do if you released band's demo or what ever, from a foreign country, and then you came to find out that all those lyrics you didnt understand were just xian praise.
Nightmare!!!!! Delete the item I suppose. Religion is for fools! Invert the cross!
9.) Do you have any other projects other than your label and the band ODIUM?
Lets see, I believe I outlined it above somewhere, OCTOBER, my Acoustic, keyboard based stuff, this is a collection of recording ive done over the years, Brilliant cover artwork. Also the zine, this has taken such a long time to make, Im so lazy! Ha! Ive just got to print the bugger and it will be available. Also it comes with a cover mount CDR with songs by the bands interviewed.
10.) What can we expect from you in the future?
My next demo should be out soon “ Disgust “. I have about 5 songs recorded, they need vocals, plus ive got some extra songs planned for recording. The only thing holding me back? The Summer! When winter comes, I hope its very soon, I will get back to work recording Blasphemy and hatred in my little dark studio.
11.) Would you like to leave any contact infos and last words?
Indeed, one can contact me at ODIUMRECORDS@Hotmail.com or
P.Knight,
Llwynderw,
Conwyl Elfed,
Carmarthenshire,
SA33 6TL.
U.K.
Last words? Fuck mainstream Black Money Metal! Support the underground!
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