Morgul Blade Interview

 

1.Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording of the new album? 

We are about halfway done writing our follow up album, and are beginning to plan tours and shows now that the world is returning to pre 2020 form. 

2.You have a new album coming out in November, musically how does it differ form your previous ep? 

More Melody. More Harmonies. Just a general MORE of what was captured on the EP

3.A lot of your lyrics are inspired by the writings of J.R.R Tolkien, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in his work and also do you have any interest in other fantasy authors? 

I read a lot of fantasy. I love Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson, Patrick 

Rothfuss, Joe Abercrombie, Tad Williams among many others. But I love Tolkien because he was truly the master and progenitor of the modern genre.

4.You also cover history and folklore with your lyrics, which historical topics and era's of folklore do you cover? 

I love European and American folklore. I’ve taken college classes on both. Also I’m well versed on in depth eastern and western cultural history, namely medieval and ancient militaries. Swords are cooler then most things.

5.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Morgul Blade'? 

The Morgul Blade is the dagger the witch king uses to turn people into ringwraiths. So basically its the essence of evil forged into a blade. Sounds like a pretty good name of a heavy metal band to me.

6.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover? 

Its titled “the Dark Magi” and was painted by my dear friend “Wyrmwalk” he is local to Philadelphia like ourselves. He was inspired by the works of Gerald Brom. It is meant to exemplify the title of the record in a metaphorical way.

7.What are some of the best shows that has played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance? 

We have not played shows as a band yet, but they are coming soon, we have some cool surprises up our sleeve. 

8.Do you have any show plans for the remainder of 2021 or 2022? 

Tours, and the recording of our follow up Album. 

9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of melodic and extreme metal? 

The reception has been so great and supportive, we never expected to reach the heights that we have. We are on peoples most anticipated albums of 2021 lists and hope to also be on their “Best of 2021” as well!

10.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future? 

The new stuff we have been writing is a little darker, and less heroic, we also have been working our love for 80s Los Angeles bands into some of our riffs (Dokken, Ratt, ETC)

11.What are you listening to nowadays? 

TORPOR-ANCIENT TALES EP

BAAZLVAAT-THE HIGHER POWER

TYRANTS RISE-CERES

DUNGEON SERPENT-WORLD OF SORROWS

ANCIENT MASTERY-THE CHOSEN ONE

BAT MAGIC-FEAST OF BLOOD

LAMP OF MURMUUR-SUBMISSION AND SLAVERY

MALOKARPATAN-KRUPINSKE OHNE

12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts? 

Thanks and hails for taking time to speak with us, we hope you all enjoy the album.

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