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Monday, January 21, 2019

Dark Mirror Ov Tragedy 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?

We had some live shows in Seoul, and now we prepare for upcoming live show in 2019.

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

We tried to concentrate on DARK MIRROR’s essence on this album. It means we endeavored to find the originality ov DARK MIRROR. I think you can be assured our pure essence from the 1st album. Like the 1st album, we tried to reduce the unnecessary things on process ov songwriting and playing.

3.This is your first release since 2014, can you tell us a little bit more about what has been going on during that time span?

We had some tours in Asia, and started making the new album in 2016. We needed time to arrange the songs and orchestrations.

4.The lyrics on the new recording are a concept album, can you tell us a little bit bit about the story you portray with this album?

[The Lord Ov Shadows] is the story of a person who becomes the Lord Ov Shadows. Shadows represent the dark side of the inner self. When I wrote the lyrics, I wanted to tell you that we must face with our inner selves. I just wanted to say “Do not blame the others, Fight with the fear. Do not avoid. Everything is in your mind. Then you can be the Lord Ov Shadows.”.

5.I know that the band was named after Nostradamus's mirror, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in his work?

It is said when Nostradamus saw the future through the mirror, it was kind ov dark mirror, he saw the tragedy ov human being. I think the tragedy is important part ov human being. People want to hide the tragedy and don’t want to face it. But the tragedy makes human stronger. If you can find the peace in sustained tragedy, you can hear the voice from the deepest space ov your soul, then it makes you think about the reason why you live.

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

It is easy. It is The Lord OV Shadows him self who rules the world inside the dark mirror

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?

I remember the very first time when we played the full version ov [The Lord Ov Shadows]. It was ASIAN BLACK METAL TOUR 2018 in Japan. Not a big live hall, just a small metal club. But I think the audience, they faced The Lord Ov Shadows in their mind when we played on stage. It is the one ov the most impressive shows that we played.

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

We really want to go to Europe, but there is no chance yet. In April we will go to China for the tour. Right now we are talking about some other tours, but not fixed yet.

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

It is greater than I thought. People say the new album is one ov the greatest albums in history ov symphonic black metal. We released the music video few weeks ago, many fans love the video.

10.What is going on with some of the other bands or musical projects these days that some of the band members are a part of?

In Korea, there are only few metal musicians and metalheads. So we have to do a lot ov things like playing in 2 or 3 bands. Still, that’s the reason why Korean metal scene is still alive. For example, I play in 2 bands. One is Thrash/Metalcore band cal

led “METAMORPHOSIS” with Gash, another is Depressive/Post black metal band called “Madmans Esprit” with Confyverse. In 2018, Whole members concentrated on ]The Lord Ov Shadows], maybe this year, some members who play in other bands can lead the bands.

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

Good question. I’m not gonna show you the future ov DARK MIRROR. I want the audience to imagine and expect the next album without spoiling.

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

About orchestrations, DIMMU BORGIR has an influence on DARK MIRROR’s sound. Not directly but CARACH ANGREN also has an influence on musical approach. Also DEVIL DOLL has a great influence.

13.What are some of your non musical interests?

I’m open-minded to other music. But I don’t listen to Korean ballad/soul-pop music.

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

It was good interview. I hope you meet The Lord Ov Shadows someday.

Saturday, January 12, 2019

Dark Mirror Ov Tragedy/The Lord Of Shadows/Sliptrick Records/2019 CD Review

Dark Mirror Ov Tragedy are a band from South Korea that plays a very symphonic form of black metal with some elements of goth and classical music and this is a review of their 2019 album "The Lord Of Shadows" which will be released on January 22nd by Sliptrick Records.

A very avant g arde and classical sounding intro starts off the album while also introducing keyboards and symphonic elements onto t he recording which also mixes in with the heavier sections of the songs. Operatic choirs can also be heard briefly as well as some classical guitars which are also used on later tracks.

Vocals are mostly aggressive sounding black metal screams while the heavier riffing also adds in a great amount of melody. Most of the tracks are very long and epic in length. When guitar solos and leads are brought into the music they are done in a very melodic style while also adding in a neo-classical touch.

Blast beats are also added into the faster sections of the music while clean playing can be heard in some parts of the recording as well as some violins also being utilized at times, When female vocals are brought into t he music they are done in more of a soprano style which also expands on the classical influence of the bands musical style.

Elements of goth are also added into the music at times while some of the solos and leads also adopt a more modern atmospheric black metal style in some parts of the music. All of the musical instruments have a very powerful sound to them along with some death metal growls also being heard briefly. The songs also bring in a great mixture of slow, mid paced and fast parts. The production sounds very professional while the lyrics are a concept album based upon a story of a man who becomes the Lord Of Shadows himself and his journey to rule the world of a dark mirror.

In my opinion Dark Mirror Ov Tragedy are a very great sounding symphonic black metal band and if you are a fan of this musical genre, you should check out this album. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Chapter II. Possession" and "Chapter V. I Am The Lord Of Shadows". 8/5 out of 10.

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Thursday, June 5, 2014

Dark Mirror Ov Tragedy/The Lunatic Chapter Of Heavenly Creatures/WormHoleDeath Records 2014 CD Review

Dark Mirror Ov Tragedy are a band from South Korea that plays a very symphonic mixture of black, death and gothic metal and this is a review of their 2014 album "The Lunatic Chapters Of Heavenly Creatures" which was released by WormHoleDeath Records.

A symphonic sound starts off the album along with some choirs which gives the music a very epic feeling and after the intro melodic guitar leads and a heavier sound find their way into the music along with some black metal style screams as well as keeping around the symphonic elements and adding in a small amount of blast beats.

You can hear a great amount of thrash and death metal influences in the guitar riffing and after awhile growls find their way into the music along with some violins and doom metal elements as well as some acoustic guitars which also bring in traces of classical and folk music while the music sticks to mostly a heavier sound and you can also hear all of the musical instruments that are present on this recording.

As the album progresses you can hear some prog metal elements being mixed in with the more symphonic and extreme sides of the band and they also bring in a brief acoustic instrumental before returning back to a heavier sound on the later tracks and the band shows a great amount of talent and skill with both the guitar riffs and solos with the music having a technical feeling at times and a few of the tracks are very long and epic in length and towards the end a brief use of melodic female vocals find their way onto one of the tracks.

Dark mirror Ov Tragedy plays a very symphonic form of black metal that utilizes a great amount of death metal influences along with a gothic touch to create a sound of its own, the production sounds very professional and the lyrics cover dark and poetic themes.

In my opinion Dark Mirror Ov Tragedy are a very great sounding symphonic mixture of black, death and gothic metal and if you are a fan of those musical genres, you should check out this band. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Thy Sarcophagus" "Dancing In The Burning Mirror" and "The Constellation Of Shadows" and "The Noumenon I Carved". 8 out of 10.