We’ve had a lot on our plate lately, especially with preparing for the release and getting ready for the upcoming shows. Our goal is to make everything as good as possible, both live and around the release itself. At the same time, the mood within the band is better than ever – our singer mentioned that recently as well. We’re highly motivated and just excited to finally bring all of this out.
2. You have your first full length coming out towards the end of April – musically how does it differ from your previous EP?
We adjusted the tuning to fit our new vocalist and now play half a step lower. That alone already changed the overall sound quite a bit. The new songs feel more refined, also because of the new voice on the mic. Everything sounds more cohesive and well-rounded than before.
3. The lyrics on the new recording are a concept album – can you tell us a little bit more about the story you covered with this release?
Yes, the album follows a conceptual story centered around a figure we call “The Roamer of Heaven and Hell.” He awakens in a world that initially seems perfect, almost like a form of paradise, but this reality gradually begins to fall apart. The ideas of “Heaven” and “Hell” are used as familiar symbols – something people immediately recognize – but within the concept, they represent states of existence rather than literal religious places. As the journey unfolds, the protagonist moves through these shifting layers, confronting illusion, decay, and the search for meaning as everything he once believed in starts to collapse.
4. In one interview you also mentioned the lyrics have some fantasy and occult inspirations – can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in these topics?
The protagonist, The Roamer of Heaven and Hell, has been part of my thoughts for years. I’m really drawn to epic themes, and I tried to reflect that musically in combination with the concept. As for the occult side, I’m fascinated by the history of rituals and the idea that humanity has always tried to answer questions about existence, the meaning of life, and reaching higher spiritual states.
5. Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?
The artwork consists of the front cover and the panels inside the CD sleeve. On the front, you see the traveler moving through a triangular portal. There are also several symbolic elements, like the sigil of the universal gateways, “Gate of Death and Rebirth,” the sigil representing the crossing of paths between heaven, earth, and hell, “Grail of Knowledge,” and the sigil of the doorway to paths above and below.
“The Architect’s Eye.”
These symbols represent the attainment of knowledge and spiritual development
6. Out of all the shows the band has done so far, which one stands out the most?
As a young band, winning the Wacken Metal Battle Luxembourg contest in 2024 at only our second show was already huge for us. Getting the chance to play at Wacken Open Air right after that is something that really stays with you. Those are experiences you don’t forget.
7. Do you have any touring or show plans once the new album is released?
We actually already have shows lined up for 2027 and even one for 2028. Of course, we want to play as much as possible and get out there whenever we can.
8. On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black and death metal?
Overall, the response has been very positive. That being said, we don’t see ourselves as a pure black/death metal band. There are a lot of different influences in our music. I’ve even read comments where people hear rock influences in what we do. So I think our music reaches a broader audience than just black metal fans. It definitely leans in that direction, but because of the melodies and the overall vibe, people outside the genre can connect with it as well and we’ve seen a lot of positive feedback there too.
9. Are any of the band members currently involved with any other bands or musical projects these days?
I’m actually the only one without a side project at the moment. All the others are involved in different bands for example Scarlet Anger, Ed Hunters, Sublind, Exit Fury and Last Prophecy.
10. Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
That’s a bit hard to answer because I’m a very emotional player. When I write music, it really depends on my state of mind at the time. That said, the guys and I have talked about wanting to push for some faster tracks in the future, similar to songs like “Eternal Descent” or “Aeonian Lights.” We’ll see how that develops, but that’s definitely a direction we’re interested in exploring.
11. What are some of the bands or musical styles the band members are currently listening to nowadays?
Raph is more into classic heavy metal, he listens to bands like Iced Earth and Grave Digger. Jeff is a huge Iron Maiden fan. Marc listens to bands like Death and Regarde Les Hommes Tomber, and Tim is more on the doom side with heavily distorted bass sounds. As for me, I listen to a bit of everything from jazz to classical to black metal, pretty much across the board.
12. Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
Thanks a lot for the interview. I really enjoyed the questions. That’s honestly not always the case, since a lot of interviews tend to be pretty standard. Here you can really tell that you took the time to dig a bit deeper into what we do. So yeah, I really appreciate that and thanks again for having me.
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