1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the band?
We're a two-man metal project from Kentucky. We play a blend of black metal, industrial, and dungeon synth.
2.So far you have released a couple of albums, musically how do they both differ from each other?
I don't feel that the albums differ from each very much. They were both recorded during the same time. Some of the songs that wound up on If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It (our second album) were finished before some of the songs on The Misanthropy Gospel (the first album). For instance, "Humanity's Tomb" was one of the first songs written for Pulsa diNura but it didn't fit with the other songs on The Misanthropy Gospel so it was reworked and included on If It Bleeds. The lyrical concepts are consistent between both albums, and some of the lyrics make references to ideas explored in other songs.
3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band has explored so far with the music?
The lyrics cover some of my frustrations with being an American in modern times as well as my opinion on broader topics. I feel that religious institutions are generally some of our biggest problems in society, and that idea gets a fair amount of attention in the lyrics. The lyrics tend to be considered misanthropic because my personal view of people is that we're much more stunted in our collective than we should be; we should have grown up more than we have as a species, and that frustrates me. In turn, that frustration comes out in the lyrics.
4.I Know that the bands name comes from the Qaballa, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in this topic?
I discovered the term "Pulsa diNura" while reading up on different versions of the Golem story. Once I investigated what it meant, I was intrigued. It seems like the ultimate revenge: a death curse of eternal damnation without even a god being able to save you. The English translation would be "The Lashes of Fire," which is the name of a song from The Misanthropy Gospel.
5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?
The artwork for If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It is the result of too many hours spent manipulating and combining images. Essentially, it's Pandaemonium (the capital of Hell) with a statue's face blended into the foreground.
6.Currently there are only 2 members in the band, are you open to expanding the line up or do you prefer to remain a duo?
We've had offers from other musicians who want to join but adding members isn't something we're interested in doing. We work well as a two-piece and have no need to expand unless we decide to play shows, which we probably won't.
7.Are any of the band members open to do any live shows once the pandemic ends?
Not particularly. We both have other bands that play shows, so that itch gets scratched elsewhere. As of right now, we prefer to focus entirely on writing and recording.
8.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal and industrial?
So far, the reception has been good. We've not encountered anyone yet who hates it. The people who have been the most vocal about their praise, however, has been the black metal community, which I think is a compliment unto itself considering that black metal fans tend to be some of the hardest to impress.
9.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
Right now I don't see a lot of deviation from the formula we've been using. I've been tempted to use more industrial elements in some of the material that we're still working on (similar to "A Modern Extremity" or "Slanted Stairs to Salvation") but so far there's only one new song that leans more into industrial territory than metal.
10.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?
Our influences primarily come from a lot of music that came out of the 90s metal, alternative, and electronic scenes. From Emperor to Smashing Pumpkins to Aphex Twin, I've always thought of Pulsa diNura as a modern spin on bands like Godflesh and Ministry but with more black metal and dark ambient influences.
11.What are you listening to nowadays?
Some newer stuff but also keeping the old classics in rotation. For instance, I listened to a bit of Deus Mortem, Squarepusher, and Black Flag on my way to and from work today.
12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
Thank you very much for the interview and album review! We really appreciate you taking the time to check us out.
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