A Tale of Insanity (Morbid Fantasy)
By Brian Hendricks (copyright owner - Metal For A Dark World)
Taken from the book "Forever Spoken" published in 2007 by the International Library of Poetry (a compilation).
Note: I wrote this poem several years ago, the original intent was for it to be lyrics for a song, and it was recently published in 2007. This poem won the "Editor's Choice Award" in December 2007, as well as "2007 Poem of the Year Award" in January 2008. I would like to warn everyone that the poem is a bit morbid, but has a very clear message.
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"A Tale of Insanity (Morbid Fantasy)" by Brian Hendricks
Darkness, a place to hide
No one can see you, let's go for a ride
To a place you've never been
To a place you never want to go
A place that is dark, but you have to know....
It is here where your death ends
It is here where your "life" begins (Note - eternal)
As you look around you see
Demons laughing at your stupidity
You now realize, all but too late
That the life you've lived has sealed your fate
Swamps and pits and snakes that kill
The heat so unbearable that you begin to chill
Maggots crawling from the undead
Morbid fantasy, so real, so dread
You wake up, knowing what to do
You finger the trigger, who's fooling who?
Gun shot is heard, exploding through your brain
Satan is the one that drove you insane
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*Note: This is the original wording. In the last line, in order to be published, I had to change the word "Satan", so I changed it to "Evil" for the book since it doesn't stray too far from the original meaning.
(c) 2007 Brian Hendricks
May not be used or re-posted in any way without written consent of the copyright holder according to Federal Copyright Law. If you would like to use this poem/lyrics in any way, please contact the author at metal4adarkworld@gmail.com
'Nuff said!
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Interview with Salvatore Garasto from new Italian Black Metal band Anima Mundi
Yes, we have another exclusive interview for the Metal For A Dark World podcast episode #2. This interview comes all the way from Italy, the band: Anima Mundi. We caught up with Salvatore Garasto and were able to ask a few questions, which gave us more insight into the awesome new black metal band from the land that gave us pasta, pizza, great wines and other great bands!
Links:
FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anima-Mundi/174835699233400
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/animamundimetal/
Website: http://www.animamundimetal.com
Video - Album Sampler: http://youtu.be/MdjCqeSv4Hs
Enjoy!
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Interview with Salvatore Garasto, the 1 man behind the new black metal project Anima Mundi from Italy.
Until next time....KEEP IT METAL \m/
Links:
FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anima-Mundi/174835699233400
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/animamundimetal/
Website: http://www.animamundimetal.com
Video - Album Sampler: http://youtu.be/MdjCqeSv4Hs
Enjoy!
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Interview with Salvatore Garasto, the 1 man behind the new black metal project Anima Mundi from Italy.
Metal For A Dark World (MFADW): Hello Salvatore, how's it been going?
Salvatore Garasto (SG): Hi Brian, I’m good thank you! A bit excited ‘cause this is the first interview of my life … Anyway it’s ok! Oh, and sorry for my English!! you know, I’m Italian… hihi
MFADW: So tell us a bit about your band, Anima Mundi. First, what does the name of the band mean? Where are you located?
SG: Well, “Anima Mundi” means “Soul of The world” … Originally it was a pre-Christian concept, but for me has a really different meaning … According to my point of view We are the soul of the world, and we can be a true Hope in this world, where there is fear, pain, deception, madness … You know, sometimes I feel like I’m living in an ugly mess … And the only Way to make a better place for humanity is our Lord Jesus Christ … And We are the Church, we can compare the Church to His Holy “body” … We are the soul of the world… That’s my opinion. Anyway I know that “Anima Mundi” is a concept that has been taken also by many Christian people in the History …
About my location: I live in the north of Italy, in a small city called Cordenons, near Pordenone … I love it because there’s a really peaceful atmosphere… It’s really calm… In addiction I don’t live in the center, so, this is even better!!!
MFADW: What is the music scene like there?
SG: Unblack Metal is not so popular in Italy. Yeah, we have a good Metal scene, but most of the metal (not only black metal) bands are satanic or anti-Christian … It’s really sad … I’d like to change this using my project Anima Mundi. This is my purpose. I’m really hopeful.. Metal is a good way to spread the Word of God: “Metal For A Dark World” as you say!!! I don’t have any Christian metalhead friend… And this is why in my band I am the only member. I hope one day I will find some good christian guy that can help me!!
But, I have also to say that in Italy there are some amazing Christian metal bands!! Like Mourn in Silence, Boarders and so on … A few years ago we had also a catholic monk called “Fratello Metallo” (which means “Brother Metal”) in the Metal scene! He played also at the Gods of Metal! Hehe that’s awesome! A lot of metalheads hate him… But I think he had a lot of courage, and an huge faith to do what he did.
MFADW: Do you write all of the lyrics and play on all of the instruments? Did anyone help you out? Did you also produce it?
SG: So, first of all I compose all the songs. I love writing music, I started when I was like13/14 years old on an amazing programme called “Finale”. I used to write classical music … I loved it, and I love it now too! At the time I used to play the piano… After..mmm…about… I think…2 or 3 years I started to listen to rock and grunge music, and I started playing the guitar and the drums… finally I begun to listen to Metal music!! I started writing metal songs about 4 years ago … I have a lot of music on my pc! Thrash Metal, Death metal, Folk Metal, Classical Metal, Black Metal etc. Anima Mundi is a Christian Black Metal project. I write all the lyrics… And trust me if I say that the lyrics are the most important thing in my project… I want to give a message to the world… And remember that I don’t want to be famous or something like that, this is not my purpose. My only hope is that the whole Metal world one day will be listening to my messages, and will understand them… Because my messages are messages of hope. Hope is the key…
After I write the music and the lyrics I start to record… First of all I record the guitars and the bass guitar (using my electric guitar) on a “realistic” drum base that I write for the song. At the end I record the voices: scream, growl or clean. That’s all. Obviously, after having done all these things, I put some effects or something like that… Like in the song “The Vision”. No one helps me on doing this. I do everything at home, using my personal laptop …
MFADW: How would you describe your sound or style of music?
SG: Unblack Metal… I think that’s all. I have my personal style which I developed during the years. I like this specific style for this kind of music. You know, there are some Unblack Metal bands that I don’t like… Maybe because their sound is too dirty… I don’t know. Anyway, my compositions are different from Antestor, Slechtvalk, Horde, Crimson Moonlight…. Yeah, I love these bands, and my level is much more lower than theirs hihihi… Anyway I don’t want to emulate them… Like I said before, I have, and I Want to have my personal style: Anima Mundi style! My sound is dark, but not too dark … My sound is a “black metal” sound but not too “black metal”… I’m in a middle way hihih… I don’t want to sound too extreme.
MFADW: Who/what are your musical influences?
SG: Like I said, I developed a music style during the years… So, for sure I must be influenced by some bands like Slechtvalk or Horde, but, at the same time, I have my personal style… Try to find a band that sounds like Anima Mundi… It’s really hard to do it, not because Anima Mundi is “the best” or something like that ahahaha! Only because, I think, everyone has his personal own way to compose… It depends on inner feelings… My music come from me… If you think about that, even the bands which I talked about before (Antestor, Crimson Moonlight etc) are really different one to another!
Anyway, maybe the bigger influence on Anima Mundi came from the band Slechtvalk… But they are more melodic… and I prefer them!!! ahahaha
MFADW: Do you have any plans for live shows? Any chance you'll come to the USA?
SG: Before thinking about live shows I have to think about having a Real Band!!! I’m on my own… I can’t play 3 guitars, the drums and 3 or 4 voices at the same time!!! Ahahah… My dream is to have a band and spread my music with some concert…and yes, it would be awesome coming to USA. I have some relatives in Boston, so maybe there are some chances! But in the future…
I’d like to play in Cornerstone… I love it…I love the place, I love all the bands that play there, I love the people, I love the atmosphere… I love everything!! Maybe one day…
MFADW: What is the name of your upcoming album/cd? When will it be released, and how can readers of Metal For A Dark World buy a copy of it?
SG: My last album has been released a few weeks ago… Its name is “The Vision” and there are 9 tracks. For now, If you want a copy of it you have to contact me on my official facebook page, or on my e-mail garastosalvatore@gmail.com, or on my official myspace (www.myspace.com/animamundimetal)… I will give you all the information and I will send the cd to you as soon as possible… In a few weeks I will put “The Vision” on ITunes or on Amazon, so that people can download it easily.
At the moment I’m also building my website: www.animamundimetal.com … You will be able to contact me there too! The price is 8€ + delivery cost.
MFADW: Do you have a web site or MySpace/FaceBook site where readers can go to hear some of your music?
SG: Yes I have both of them, but for now, I don’t know why, music on Myspace doesn’t work!! Anyway, you can find me and my music on my official facebook page… There are 5 songs of the new album, and some tracks from my first demo called “Anima Mundi”.
MFADW: Was is recorded in a typical studio, or was it recorded in your own studio?
SG: I recorded everything at home on my own. I use a programme called Magix Music Maker 17, it’s really good (even if not such professional as Cubase or Logic), and really easy to use! It has a lot of awesome effects inside… I love it!
MFADW: What type of musical gear do you use (guitars, amps, keys, pedals, etc)?
SG: First of all I use my sweet guitar hihi… I have an Ibanez js 1000tbt, it sounds really good for every kind of music. I have also pedals for the distortions… In order to record I don’t use an amp. I connect my guitar to the computer directly.
MFADW: What type of gear did you use in the studio while recording and producing the album?
SG: Nothing special… Maybe the most important thing is my computer, I do everything with it!! Mix and so on… It takes me a lot of time but…it’s ok… I like it, and I want to go on with my project.
MFADW: I have had the privilege of hearing 4 of your songs from your upcoming cd. I'll be playing at least 2 songs on the next podcast, "The Vision", and "Like A Thief". Can you tell us a bit about the lyrics and themes for those 2 songs?
SG: The song “The Vision” talks about the book of Revelations…. You know, the seven seals, the beast, the dragon, the army of God, the Lamb, the Lion, destruction on the earth and so on. “Like a Thief” is closely connected to these themes… The message that I want to give with this song is to Be Always Prepared, because the end of age, the Christ, will come like a Thief during the night… We will never know when He will come… If we want to be saved, we have to be always with Him, and we have to Trust in Him… He gave His life for us…He is our Saviour. We will be judge one day… But if we are with Him, we will be His chosen ones, and we will rise! Believe in Christ, and Trust in Him…. Pray for this world guys!
MFADW: Are you working on material for a new album? If so, will the musical style be similar, or will you try different things?
SG: Yeah! I’m working on new songs right now! The style will be the same, I think… well, I don’t know… I’ve already written a song for a new album… It is called “Don’t Touch My Christ”, you’ll like it!! And the genre is really similar to The Vision… I put the lyrics on my facebook if you want to read them.
MFADW: If the new cd does well, any plans to release it on vinyl if there is interest?
SG: Ooooo hihihi, well, I don’t know! Maybe! Who knows? I have to think about that!! But let me tell you that it would be awesome!!
Salvatore Garasto (SG): Hi Brian, I’m good thank you! A bit excited ‘cause this is the first interview of my life … Anyway it’s ok! Oh, and sorry for my English!! you know, I’m Italian… hihi
MFADW: So tell us a bit about your band, Anima Mundi. First, what does the name of the band mean? Where are you located?
SG: Well, “Anima Mundi” means “Soul of The world” … Originally it was a pre-Christian concept, but for me has a really different meaning … According to my point of view We are the soul of the world, and we can be a true Hope in this world, where there is fear, pain, deception, madness … You know, sometimes I feel like I’m living in an ugly mess … And the only Way to make a better place for humanity is our Lord Jesus Christ … And We are the Church, we can compare the Church to His Holy “body” … We are the soul of the world… That’s my opinion. Anyway I know that “Anima Mundi” is a concept that has been taken also by many Christian people in the History …
About my location: I live in the north of Italy, in a small city called Cordenons, near Pordenone … I love it because there’s a really peaceful atmosphere… It’s really calm… In addiction I don’t live in the center, so, this is even better!!!
MFADW: What is the music scene like there?
SG: Unblack Metal is not so popular in Italy. Yeah, we have a good Metal scene, but most of the metal (not only black metal) bands are satanic or anti-Christian … It’s really sad … I’d like to change this using my project Anima Mundi. This is my purpose. I’m really hopeful.. Metal is a good way to spread the Word of God: “Metal For A Dark World” as you say!!! I don’t have any Christian metalhead friend… And this is why in my band I am the only member. I hope one day I will find some good christian guy that can help me!!
But, I have also to say that in Italy there are some amazing Christian metal bands!! Like Mourn in Silence, Boarders and so on … A few years ago we had also a catholic monk called “Fratello Metallo” (which means “Brother Metal”) in the Metal scene! He played also at the Gods of Metal! Hehe that’s awesome! A lot of metalheads hate him… But I think he had a lot of courage, and an huge faith to do what he did.
MFADW: Do you write all of the lyrics and play on all of the instruments? Did anyone help you out? Did you also produce it?
SG: So, first of all I compose all the songs. I love writing music, I started when I was like13/14 years old on an amazing programme called “Finale”. I used to write classical music … I loved it, and I love it now too! At the time I used to play the piano… After..mmm…about… I think…2 or 3 years I started to listen to rock and grunge music, and I started playing the guitar and the drums… finally I begun to listen to Metal music!! I started writing metal songs about 4 years ago … I have a lot of music on my pc! Thrash Metal, Death metal, Folk Metal, Classical Metal, Black Metal etc. Anima Mundi is a Christian Black Metal project. I write all the lyrics… And trust me if I say that the lyrics are the most important thing in my project… I want to give a message to the world… And remember that I don’t want to be famous or something like that, this is not my purpose. My only hope is that the whole Metal world one day will be listening to my messages, and will understand them… Because my messages are messages of hope. Hope is the key…
After I write the music and the lyrics I start to record… First of all I record the guitars and the bass guitar (using my electric guitar) on a “realistic” drum base that I write for the song. At the end I record the voices: scream, growl or clean. That’s all. Obviously, after having done all these things, I put some effects or something like that… Like in the song “The Vision”. No one helps me on doing this. I do everything at home, using my personal laptop …
MFADW: How would you describe your sound or style of music?
SG: Unblack Metal… I think that’s all. I have my personal style which I developed during the years. I like this specific style for this kind of music. You know, there are some Unblack Metal bands that I don’t like… Maybe because their sound is too dirty… I don’t know. Anyway, my compositions are different from Antestor, Slechtvalk, Horde, Crimson Moonlight…. Yeah, I love these bands, and my level is much more lower than theirs hihihi… Anyway I don’t want to emulate them… Like I said before, I have, and I Want to have my personal style: Anima Mundi style! My sound is dark, but not too dark … My sound is a “black metal” sound but not too “black metal”… I’m in a middle way hihih… I don’t want to sound too extreme.
MFADW: Who/what are your musical influences?
SG: Like I said, I developed a music style during the years… So, for sure I must be influenced by some bands like Slechtvalk or Horde, but, at the same time, I have my personal style… Try to find a band that sounds like Anima Mundi… It’s really hard to do it, not because Anima Mundi is “the best” or something like that ahahaha! Only because, I think, everyone has his personal own way to compose… It depends on inner feelings… My music come from me… If you think about that, even the bands which I talked about before (Antestor, Crimson Moonlight etc) are really different one to another!
Anyway, maybe the bigger influence on Anima Mundi came from the band Slechtvalk… But they are more melodic… and I prefer them!!! ahahaha
MFADW: Do you have any plans for live shows? Any chance you'll come to the USA?
SG: Before thinking about live shows I have to think about having a Real Band!!! I’m on my own… I can’t play 3 guitars, the drums and 3 or 4 voices at the same time!!! Ahahah… My dream is to have a band and spread my music with some concert…and yes, it would be awesome coming to USA. I have some relatives in Boston, so maybe there are some chances! But in the future…
I’d like to play in Cornerstone… I love it…I love the place, I love all the bands that play there, I love the people, I love the atmosphere… I love everything!! Maybe one day…
MFADW: What is the name of your upcoming album/cd? When will it be released, and how can readers of Metal For A Dark World buy a copy of it?
SG: My last album has been released a few weeks ago… Its name is “The Vision” and there are 9 tracks. For now, If you want a copy of it you have to contact me on my official facebook page, or on my e-mail garastosalvatore@gmail.com, or on my official myspace (www.myspace.com/animamundimetal)… I will give you all the information and I will send the cd to you as soon as possible… In a few weeks I will put “The Vision” on ITunes or on Amazon, so that people can download it easily.
At the moment I’m also building my website: www.animamundimetal.com … You will be able to contact me there too! The price is 8€ + delivery cost.
MFADW: Do you have a web site or MySpace/FaceBook site where readers can go to hear some of your music?
SG: Yes I have both of them, but for now, I don’t know why, music on Myspace doesn’t work!! Anyway, you can find me and my music on my official facebook page… There are 5 songs of the new album, and some tracks from my first demo called “Anima Mundi”.
MFADW: Was is recorded in a typical studio, or was it recorded in your own studio?
SG: I recorded everything at home on my own. I use a programme called Magix Music Maker 17, it’s really good (even if not such professional as Cubase or Logic), and really easy to use! It has a lot of awesome effects inside… I love it!
MFADW: What type of musical gear do you use (guitars, amps, keys, pedals, etc)?
SG: First of all I use my sweet guitar hihi… I have an Ibanez js 1000tbt, it sounds really good for every kind of music. I have also pedals for the distortions… In order to record I don’t use an amp. I connect my guitar to the computer directly.
MFADW: What type of gear did you use in the studio while recording and producing the album?
SG: Nothing special… Maybe the most important thing is my computer, I do everything with it!! Mix and so on… It takes me a lot of time but…it’s ok… I like it, and I want to go on with my project.
MFADW: I have had the privilege of hearing 4 of your songs from your upcoming cd. I'll be playing at least 2 songs on the next podcast, "The Vision", and "Like A Thief". Can you tell us a bit about the lyrics and themes for those 2 songs?
SG: The song “The Vision” talks about the book of Revelations…. You know, the seven seals, the beast, the dragon, the army of God, the Lamb, the Lion, destruction on the earth and so on. “Like a Thief” is closely connected to these themes… The message that I want to give with this song is to Be Always Prepared, because the end of age, the Christ, will come like a Thief during the night… We will never know when He will come… If we want to be saved, we have to be always with Him, and we have to Trust in Him… He gave His life for us…He is our Saviour. We will be judge one day… But if we are with Him, we will be His chosen ones, and we will rise! Believe in Christ, and Trust in Him…. Pray for this world guys!
MFADW: Are you working on material for a new album? If so, will the musical style be similar, or will you try different things?
SG: Yeah! I’m working on new songs right now! The style will be the same, I think… well, I don’t know… I’ve already written a song for a new album… It is called “Don’t Touch My Christ”, you’ll like it!! And the genre is really similar to The Vision… I put the lyrics on my facebook if you want to read them.
MFADW: If the new cd does well, any plans to release it on vinyl if there is interest?
SG: Ooooo hihihi, well, I don’t know! Maybe! Who knows? I have to think about that!! But let me tell you that it would be awesome!!
MFADW: You play Christian extreme metal. Why play for Jesus Christ rather than the devil/satan like most bands do? How did you come to be a Christian?
SG: Devil is a loser… He ruins the world…he is a deceiver… And trust me, he is weak!! The only thing he can do is to tempt us to do evil things… but he has no power…sometimes we are his power because we let him come into our life… We Have To Fight him!! (And this is the theme of the song “Fight Without Shame”)… Satanists sometimes seem stupid… Satan doesn’t love them! Satan hates everyone, and he want to steel humanity from God…. But he will not be able to do it…He will be defeated. Jesus Christ is the real power! He is the Judge and the Lawyer! He is our Life! He gives us Love and Hope! He is the Truth!! He is much more powerful than the Devil…. Satan will not win this battle, because Jesus is the Power, He is the Light, and Light illuminates the darkness… When darkness is surrounding our life, we have to seek the light…This Light is Jesus Christ… Our Lord of Lords. Fortunately I’ve grown up in a Christian family… I have to thank the Lord every day for that…
MFADW: How can the readers get a hold of you if they'd like to talk to you or learn more about you?
SG: Everyone who wants to talk to me or to ask something more about my band can contact me on Facebook…. On Anima Mundi band page, or on my personal facebook… My name is “Salvatore Garasto”. Or send me an e-mail…
MFADW: Do you have any other comments that you would like to say to the readers of this interview?
SG: I would like to thank you bro… for everything… And I want to thank everyone… But first of all I want to say “Thanks” to the Lord for this opportunity…Hope that who is reading this interview will be interested in my project… God Bless you guys!!
And God bless you too Salvatore!
SG: Devil is a loser… He ruins the world…he is a deceiver… And trust me, he is weak!! The only thing he can do is to tempt us to do evil things… but he has no power…sometimes we are his power because we let him come into our life… We Have To Fight him!! (And this is the theme of the song “Fight Without Shame”)… Satanists sometimes seem stupid… Satan doesn’t love them! Satan hates everyone, and he want to steel humanity from God…. But he will not be able to do it…He will be defeated. Jesus Christ is the real power! He is the Judge and the Lawyer! He is our Life! He gives us Love and Hope! He is the Truth!! He is much more powerful than the Devil…. Satan will not win this battle, because Jesus is the Power, He is the Light, and Light illuminates the darkness… When darkness is surrounding our life, we have to seek the light…This Light is Jesus Christ… Our Lord of Lords. Fortunately I’ve grown up in a Christian family… I have to thank the Lord every day for that…
MFADW: How can the readers get a hold of you if they'd like to talk to you or learn more about you?
SG: Everyone who wants to talk to me or to ask something more about my band can contact me on Facebook…. On Anima Mundi band page, or on my personal facebook… My name is “Salvatore Garasto”. Or send me an e-mail…
MFADW: Do you have any other comments that you would like to say to the readers of this interview?
SG: I would like to thank you bro… for everything… And I want to thank everyone… But first of all I want to say “Thanks” to the Lord for this opportunity…Hope that who is reading this interview will be interested in my project… God Bless you guys!!
And God bless you too Salvatore!
Until next time....KEEP IT METAL \m/
Interview with Anatoly from Last Battle as well as 3 other projects!
Here is an exclusive interview with Anatoly, the lead singer of the bands Last Battle, Henoticon, and Destroyer of Lie.
To get their CD-4pk special, which is 4 CD's (download only) for $18.00, head over to Starve The Flesh. You can also visit Last Battle on FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/last.battle1
Enjoy!
Interview Questions for Anatoly Bljashuk - Lead Singer of the bands Last Battle, Henoticon and Destroyer of Lie
Metal For A Dark World (MFADW): Hello Anatoly, how are things going in the Ukraine?
Anatoly: Still breathing :D
MFADW: Where in the Ukraine are you from?
Anatoly: I live in suburbs of Kiev.
MFADW: What is the music scene like in the Ukraine? What is the heavy metal scene like?
Anatoly: Be honest – it's not my interests… one thing I know – heavy music scene in Ukraine is very weak. IMHO, it doesn't exist at all. Exists some bands, but all of them has same line-up.
MFADW: It's amazing as you are in three different bands, at least the last time I counted. It looks like you started with Last Battle, then started Henoticon and Destroyer of Lie. How did all of those different projects get their start and why did you get involved with all of them?
Anatoly: Well, not quite exactly, we haven't three projects, but four :), you forgot about PLEROPHORIA, what will be able for purchase somewhere in the middle of July. We'd started by Last Battle. I asked myself one day, what my life could be, if it was under influence of Christian bands, not satanic? What if my authorities were Christians and not just nominal people or grumbling oldies, but people, who listens and play music what my heart desires, so maybe my life would run different way and I could avoid so many bitter moments, and I start to pray and beg God for rising such people and bands like ours. Besides music is one of the good ways to spread Gospel amongst the people and God see, what I live by that, so God use me in that way. That's the origin of all. I had tons of material, it's different by structure and style, what gave birth to our other projects. We thought to make few CDs per year by one sign, but next we thought, what it won't be cool.
MFADW: Who are the members of Last Battle, what style of music do you play, and who all is in the band? Do you write the lyrics? What does the band name mean?
Anatoly: Me and my friend and guitarist Max Rianski, also know for his one-man band Dying Blaze. Max makes all guitar and bass parts. 1st album 'Last Battle' was 'atmospheric black/doom', second 'melodic black'. Name 'Last Battle' speaks about Armageddon battle and symbolizes returning of our Lord Jesus Christ.
MFADW: Who are the members of Henoticon, what is the style of music, and who is in the band? What does Henoticon mean?
Anatoly: Same line-up. Genre is 'pagan black metal'. 'Henoticon' means union between two sides, our meaning is union between God and man.
MFADW: Who are the members of Destroyer of Lie, what style of music, and who is in that band? Is there a meaning behind the name of the band? Again, do you write all of the lyrics?
Anatoly: Line-up same :D . Genre is 'atmospheric melodic black/folk/Viking metal'. All lyrics and music is mine, well, not mine, but God's Grace's. Meaning of name is what Jesus brings not just salvation, but true understanding of God. So we destroy lies as Jesus did.
MFADW: Are there any differences in musical style between the 3 bands? Overall, what is your favorite style of music and metal?
Anatoly: Sure they're different :) . Difference is in sound and style. By words I can't explain then…, you should listen to it. My favorite genre is BLACK METAL in all variations. Next favorite genre is metal without suffix 'CORE'. Pop go to hell!
MFADW: 2010 must have been a busy year for you recording and releasing 3 albums, 1 by each band. How did you manage to do it?
Anatoly: We did it with pleasure and it won't burden for us. We enjoy this, God do rest.
MFADW: What are your musical influences? What other bands do you like?
Anatoly: If I start to list my favorite bands, your blog won't support such data. Main bands are: Holy Blood, EVROKLIDON, Crimson Moonlight, Antestor, Parakletos and other honorable bands :D
MFADW: So you write all of the lyrics, do you also write the music? Do you also play any instruments?
Anatoly: I would like to say, what I write all music and lyrics, but if I do this I'll lie. I'm just a tool in hands of real Creator and I have deeply convinced, what everything through me is made by God, so all glory to Him. I was bass player, but my drug addiction damaged my radial nerve, so I can write music only. Mean score on the notes.
MFADW: What type of gear do you use when in the recording studio? Were all of the albums recorded in typical recording studios, or were any of them recorded in a home studio? If so, what type of gear is used in the home studio setting?
Anatoly: Max recording all guitar parts at studio completely by himself. Keys and drums I sampling at my notebook, then adding vocal, then I mastering all stuff. Something like that. But new albums will be produced at studio equipment by Max. He's my 'Jack of all trades'.
MFADW: Do you play live with any of the bands?
Anatoly: We had just one live show and, even with our great desire, won't happen again. First of all we haven't people for this. It's very hard to find true Christians, who wish to play black metal. Second of all we're live in different cities and see each other face to face just couple times during 3 years of cooperation .So no more live shows I think. But if God will – we won't resist.
MFADW: Have you toured outside of the Ukraine?
Anatoly: Nope.
MFADW: Any plans to come to the USA? It would be cool to see you live! How about a live DVD?
Anatoly: Well, I won't mind to visit USA. And if God give us strong line-up, we'll visit USA and other countries, where metal love and honor :). Then DVD appears. By the way, our live show you can load from Internet.
MFADW: I was able to purchase all four albums: THE LAST BATTLE - Through The Thorns Up To the Stars (200x), THE LAST BATTLE - The Way Home (2010), DESTROYER OF LIE - 2010 Remastered Self Titled and HENOTICAN - 2010 Self Titled, online at http://starvetheflesh.com/
Did you release them on CD as well, or is it strictly "digital download" for now?
Anatoly: Well, if some label will make us an offer we can't refuse – then world will see our CDs. Now we work with mp3 only. Besides I can put my testimony and other material in folder with songs, this will be difficult with CDs. I want to share my story, where people can see His love, so music is just add-on, no more. And I can share my music for free via Internet. As you can see, with CD I won't be able to do this.
MFADW: Can you tell us about the video by Henoticon titled "The Passion of the Christ"? It's a great video, very epic! Can you tell us more about the woman crying in the song and the meaning of the song?
Anatoly: Meaning of the song will be clear, when you'll read lyrics :), and if you'll see video with lyrics – everyone will understand meaning :) . By two words – my video is something like Mel's 'Passions of Christ'. I mean price of salvation. Crying woman means crying woman. I think all women crying like that. This weep could create an atmosphere of spiritual feelings those people, who loved Jesus.
Video - "The Passion of the Christ" by Henoticon
http://youtu.be/54mqPilwRRs
MFADW: I plan to play at least 1 song by each band on the Metal For A Dark World podcast Episode 2, any personal favorite songs I should play?
Anatoly: I recommend you listen to 'Last Battle - The way homะต' first, next 'Destroyer of lie - Destroyer of lie', next 'Henoticon - The ancient fear', and final CD better be 'Last Battle - Through the thorns up to the stars'.
MFADW: Any plans to release on cd or possibly even on vinyl (I love vinyl!)?
Anatoly: I said about CD earlier :D.
MFADW: So, are you working on new material? If so, for which band(s)?
Anatoly: 3rd 'Last Battle' almost done, now we start to record 2nd 'Destroyer of lie'.
MFADW: Here is a different kind of question for a change of pace. You play Christian extreme metal, correct? Why play for Jesus Christ rather than the devil/satan like most bands do? How did you come to be a Christian?
Anatoly: We sing about Jesus, not Satan, cause we're Christians, and like Bible said «for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh» (Matthew 12:34). How I became Christian is herehttp://lastbattlemusic.com.ua/ in topic «It is important»
MFADW: Do you have a website that readers can check out your music, such as MySpace or FaceBook? I noticed that you had a free sampler download somewhere, possibly on http://www.untombed.com under the download section? Also, how can our readers contact you?
Anatoly: Our site is http://lastbattlemusic.com.ua/ ,my contacts aren't secret :) - mail revival_t@ukr.net or Facebook.
MFADW: Is there anything else or any futher comments that you would like to share with our readers?
Anatoly: Serve God, preach Gospel, while you can…don't waste your time in vain. Life's too short to spend it on yourself, give in to God and you won't be regret about that.
MFADW: Thank you for the interview, I appreciate your time! Keep us posted on any new releases and let us know if you get to tour and record a live DVD! We hope to have you back in the near future! God Bless!
Anatoly: Thanks for your interest and let God bless you and your ministry.
MFADW: Bless you and your ministry Anatoly!
Keep It METAL \m/ !!!!
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