Foglord Gwalikath - Nekantropy (February 2004)

Nekantropy was a raging Black Metal project from Canada, this interview was completed in February 2004 with the main force behind the project Foglord Gwalikath.


1. A brief synopsis of the projects history/contributing members/release history
So far, Nekantropy has had three acual contributing members. Nekantropy was formed in 2001, for the expressing of the thoughts of Gwalikath. These three members include Gwalikath, Arataus (Misvita) and Dohmnach (Forest of Castles). These members were generally added to do drum programming and some bass. However, with the recording quality we had to deal with, this was not overly successful. I have now taken things into my own hands and currently songs are being recorded for the next demo. The only demo released so far is Foglords. This is not an active portrayal of the music to come.


2. Give some general thoughts on the inspiration behind the music.
Inspiration behind the music would include medieval aspects and hate towards today’s humanity. The race of mankind was once glorious, however of late many aspects (interracial-breeding, multiculturalism, democracy, rise of technology) have destroyed what was left of our race.


3. Some specifics on your sound.
The sound is raw and grinding, often improvised at certain parts in the music. Drums are normally filled with blastbeats and guitars are generally not technical. Expect more mystical Nekantropy in the future.


4. what does your music portray or represent?
My music represents all that my mind thinks. Stagnation in the dark ages, nature and separation of the cultures.


5. What is your opinion on the state of the underground situation?
Frankly, my area brings nothing black metal. I have little care or respect for any “black metal” scene. Most of the bands you can see nowadays are generally trendfaggits who all go after the same satanic, evil path. This is not what, in my opinion, black metal is about.


6. What is coming up for this project over the next 1-2 years?
Most likely some splits with Geimhre or other Canadian hordes I respect.


7. Ask yourself one question you'd like to be asked and answer it.


8. Thanks or taking the time to fill this out, any last words?
Stay true to yourself, may the human race choke on the grey ash of nuclear warheads.


9. Do You Have Any Contact Info? Such As A Homepage, Snail Mail or Email Addies.
You can contact me about the demo at Nekantropy@Death-star.com or use MSN via necromayhem@antisocial.com

Domhnach - Forest of Castles (24th November 2003)

Forest of Castles is a relatively new project from the northern lands of the uk. Scotland hasnt had many black metal bands but here's an interview with one of the view who have risen.

1.) A brief synopsis of the projects history/contributing members/release history
Forest of Castles started in winter 2002/2003 because I was pissed off with different bands fucking about, being unreliable and ultimately just being stupid. So I decided to start a solo project giving me complete freedom to do whatever the hell I want with the music. I did have a session drummer for a short period in September 2003 but he was very unreliable.

All the songs for the first demo “Casgradh” have been written and it should be recorded after X-mas.


2.) Give some general thoughts on the inspiration behind the music.
I have been inspired by many different genres of music. Mainly black metal of course. Immortal, Burzum, Slayer, Mike Oldfield & Old Dimmu Borgir have had a massive influence musically.


3.) Some specifics on your sound.
Forest of Castles has been described as “the next Burzum” which I hate because I’m not trying to copy anyone. I suppose it’s raw black metal with occasional melodic parts and keyboards at times.


4.) what does your music portray or represent?
I did not write most of the lyrics so that’s a bit of a difficult question. It’s like trying to get the person who wrote the lyrics to explain my guitar riffs.


5.) What is your opinion on the state of the underground situation?
Yeah, There are a lot of good bands appearing everywhere and I think that the Internet plays a big part in helping unknown or unsigned bands. It has helped me significantly since I first started "forest" and I have met a lot of underground/unsigned bands through it.


6.) What is coming up for this project over the next 1-2 years?
Well I’m already working on the new demo "Pargijakun Fushjalut" which will hopefully be recorded shortly after "casgradh". I also plan to arrange a live band so I may start gigging. That’s all I really have planned at the moment.


7.) Ask yourself one question you'd like to be asked and answer it.
Don’t have a fuckin’ clue.


8.) Thanks or taking the time to fill this out, any last words?
Cheers everyone who has helped out with forest of Castles in the past year.
Thanks go out to Herr Chemosh for all his help involving "forest"

Hail the Scottish steel!!

7.) Do You Have Any Contact Info? Such As A Homepage, Snail Mail or Email Addies.
Website: http://www.forestofcastles.tk
E-mail: domhnach@forestofcastles.tk