Exodikon Interview

 

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

Jozsef Posfai: We just had our album release show on 29th March in Hungary, which really was a blast!

We are also planning some domestic Hungarian club concerts and festival appearances in the foreseeable future. More to follow in the autumn.

 

2.Recently you have released a new album, musically how does it differ from the stuff you have released on the past?

JP: I believe it is more coherent, if we consider it from a musical point of view, it encapsulates well our current progress on creating our own path in the fields of black/death metal.

 

3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the newer music and also how would you describe your progress as songwriters over the years?

JP: This album is about analyzing Chaos from different life situations and through several emotional points of view. Speaking of manipulation, revolution, uprising, descent, all routes back to Chaos as the leading force beyond the gates.

 

4.From 2011 to 2021 there was no music coming out, can you tell us a little bit more about what has been going on during that time frame?

JP: In a nutshell, we went on a hiatus, so everyone could concentrate on building his own career and existence. After we succeeded, we could restart to feed our craving for playing music . 

 

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

JP: Exodikon covers a section of the Greek drama, where the choir draws the short conclusions of the story. At least in Hungarian. We wanted to find a meaningful name, and we felt Exodikon could be a perfect fit.

 

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

JP: The cover photo is made by a Hungarian artist called Bence Száraz. We gave him almost free hands in creating the album art, our key message to him was to try and capture sonic chaos in a picture. I believe he did a great job though!

 

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

JP: I would say our album release show was one of the highlights of the band's existence. Moreover, it was a great honour for us to share the stage with Mayhem in 2022 and I am Morbid in 2023 as an opening act!

Speaking of stage performance, our main focus is to deliver our music and lyrics as perfect as possible. We want to create an atmosphere where people can face their inner demons, to let them sink in their own dark minds. So it's more about catching feelings rather than overwhelming visuals.

 

8.Do you have any touring or show plans for the new album?

JP: Yes, mainly in Hungary, but we are also willing to sail on international tides in the foreseeable future. You can find all the firmed concert dates on our Facebook site! 

 

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

JP: What actually reached us was quite positive, so cannot complain so far!

 

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

JP: It's hard to predict it in an exact manner, but I believe we will continue our path in black/death metal maze.

 

11.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

JP: It's easier to describe what we are actively listening. Apart from my all-time favourite i.e. Dissection I'm recently into the post-black genre, and listen to bands such as Les Discrets, Karg, Harakiri for the Sky, Ellende, Heretoir and Groza.

 

Attila István Hekele: I have many favourite bands, like Suffocation, Morbid Angel, Terrorizer, Nile, Death, Dying Fetus, Obscura, Necrophagist, Vader, Korpse, Mortician, Dead Congregation, Cannibal Corpse, Anaal Nathrakh, Slayer, Sepultura, Destruction, Sodom, Emperor, Der Weg Einer Freiheit, Darkthrone, Dark Funeral, Immortal, Celtic Frost, Triptykon, Dissection, Christian Epidemic

 

Gábor Dávid Borhidi: Necrophagist, Morbid Angel, Death, Suffocation, Cryptopsy, Vile, Malevolent Creation,

Impalement, Dark Funeral, Dissection, Immortal, Mgla,  Nordjevel.

 

Ferenc Pósfai: Death

 

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

JP: Nothing, just to thank you for the opportunity for this interview! All the respect goes to such webzines like you who still carry the fire of metal! All the best to you!

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