Fenriz (Darkthrone) - Slayer Mag # 10 - 1995

Darkthrone ca. 1992.  From L to R: Fenriz, Zephyrous, Nocturno Culto

This is a short piece from 1995 with Fenriz, drummer for Darkthrone (Norway), from the renowned Norwegian Slayer Mag, produced by Metalion.

Fenriz - Slayer Mag # 10 - 1995

Fenriz, probably ca. 1991-1993

Fenriz, probably ca. 1991-1993

Fenriz, probably ca. 1991-1993

AEon

Wlad Drakksteim (Vlad Tepes) - Holocaust 'Zine # 8 - 1995

Vlad Tepes, date unknown.  From L to R: Wlad Drakksteim, Vorlok Drakksteim

Here's another interview from the terrific Holocaust 'Zine from Poland, this time conducted with Vlad Tepes (France) guitarist Wlad Drakksteim in 1995.  This may have been conducted by Nergal of Behemoth, but I can't be completely certain.

Wlad Drakksteim - Holocaust 'Zine # 8 - 1995 

Vlad Tepes, by the way, appears on what is one of the two most essential recordings of the entire Black Legions oeuvre.  It's entitled March to the Black Holocaust, and it is godlike.

Vlad Tepes - March to the Black Holocaust - 1995

Vlad Tepes, date unknown.  From L to R: Wlad Drakksteim, Vorlok Drakksteim

Wlad Drakksteim, date unknown

 

Vorlok Drakksteim, date unknown

Vlad Tepes, date unknown.  Front: Wlad Drakksteim.  Back: Vorlok Drakksteim

AEon

Rob Darken (Graveland) - Holocaust 'Zine # 7 - 1994

Rob Darken, probably ca. 1994

I just recently unearthed a very, very old interview with Rob Darken of Graveland (Poland) in Holocaust 'Zine # 7, from Poland, conducted in 1994.  It is directly prior to the release of their mini-CD The Celtic Winter.


Rob Darken (Graveland) - Holocaust 'Zine # 7 - 1994

Graveland, probably ca. 1994.  From L to R: Darken, Capricornus, Karcharoth (thanks anonymous comment!)

AEon

Franta Štorm (Master's Hammer) - Desecrater # 2 - 1992

Master's Hammer (Czech Republic) are not as renowned as their Norwegian black metal brethren, but were certainly seminal in the genre's early years, recording a handful of demos in the late '80s before releasing their masterpiece, The Ritual, in 1991.  It is easily one of the most ground-breaking black metal albums of it's time, even by today's standards.  In recognition of these oft-overlooked legends, I have unearthed and transcribed a very, very old (and bizarre) interview with vocalist/guitarist/drummer Franta Štorm.  It veers toward incomprehensibility at times and isn't terribly enlightening, but is all the more valuable for both.

Franta Štorm (Master's Hammer) - Desecrater # 2 - 1992


AEon

Euronymous (Mayhem) - Kill Yourself 'Zine # 4 - 1995

Euronymous, Helvete basement, ca. 1991 or 1992

This is an interview originally conducted with Euronymous of Mayhem (Norway) in 1993, reportedly just a week before his murder.  It was first printed in Kill Yourself 'Zine # 2, but reprinted in # 4, which is the issue from which I have transcribed it.

I should mention that this interview was formerly available via numerous Mayhem fansites many years ago, but included additions which, while correcting errors present in the text, did not maintain its integrity.  I have, therefore, included all errors present in the original text in my transcription.

Euronymous - Kill Yourself 'Zine # 4 - 1995

Infamous shot of the classic lineup, ca. 1990 or early 1991.  From L to R: Euronymous, Dead, Hellhammer, Necrobutcher

Euronymous, presumably in the Helvete basement, ca. 1991 or 1992

Euronymous, presumably in the Helvete basement, ca. 1991 or 1992

Euronymous, presumably in the Helvete basement, ca. 1991 or 1992

Euronymous, probably ca. 1991 or 1992

AEon

Abbath (Immortal) - Black Montanas of Thy Septentrio # 1 - 1992

Immortal, ca. 1992.  From L to R: Armagedda, Abbath, Demonaz

I'm pleased to bring you another old piece with Immortal (Norway), taken from the Black Montanas of Thy Septentrio 'zine, incidentally the same one from which the previous interview with Varg Vikernes was taken.  The date is an estimation on my part, as I could see no date printed on the 'zine itself, and online the date attributed to it is 1990, which is impossible.  This is explained further in the file's notes.

Abbath - Black Montanas of Thy Septentrio # 1 - 1992

Immortal, ca. 1992.  From L to R: Demonaz, Armagedda, Abbath

Immortal, ca. 1992.  From L to R: Demonaz, Armagedda, Abbath

Abbath, ca. 1992-1994

Immortal ca. 1992-1993.  From L to R: Demonaz, Kolgrim, Abbath

AEon

Demonaz and Abbath (Immortal) - Tales of the Macabre # 1 - December 1993

Immortal, ca. 1993 or 1994.  From L to R: Demonaz, Abbath, Grim

 Here is an old interview conducted with Demonaz and Abbath from Immortal (Norway), with occasional input from Erik (Grim - drums) when he was still alive and in the band.  It is taken from Tales of the Macabre # 1, and is short but valuable.

Demonaz and Abbath - Tales of the Macabre # 1 - December 1993

Abbath, 1994

Demonaz, 1994

Grim, 1994

AEon

Mortiis (Emperor) - Transylvanian Damnation # 1 - 1992

Mortiis, 1992

This interview with Mortiis, bassist with Emperor (Norway) on the Wrath of the Tyrant demo, Emperor mini-lp, and As the Shadows Rise EP, was recreated with great attention to detail from an old computer print-out taken from a long defunct fansite.  Further notes regarding its source and transcription are available in the file itself.

Mortiis - Transylvanian Damnation # 1 - 1992

Emperor, 1992 or 1993.  From L to R: Samoth, Mortiis, Ihsahn

Emperor, 1992 or 1993.  From L to R: Ihsahn, Samoth, Mortiis

Ad for the Wrath of the Tyrant demo

Mortiis, 1993, as pictured on the back of the Emperor EP

Emperor ca. 1993.  From L to R: Mortiis, Ihsahn, Faust, Samoth

Wrath of the Tyrant demo cover

Mortiis, 1992 or 1993

AEon

Varg Vikernes (Burzum) - Black Montanas of thy Septentrio # 1 - 1992

Varg Vikernes, ca. 1991-1992

An interview with Varg Vikernes of Burzum (Norway), transcribed directly from the 'zine itself.

Varg Vikernes - Black Montanas of thy Septentrio # 1 - 1992

Varg Vikernes, ca. 1991-1992

Varg Vikernes, ca. 1991-1993

Varg Vikernes, ca. 1991-1992

Varg Vikernes, ca. 1991-1992

AEon

Samoth (Emperor) - Petrified 'Zine # 2 - Winter 1993

Emperor, ca. Emperor.  From L to R: Samoth, Mortiis, Ihsahn, Faust

Copied directly from the 'zine itself, this is an interview with Samoth of Emperor (Norway) that appeared in Petrified 'Zine # 2, originally published in 1993. The 'zine was run by the US-based Fullmoon Productions.

Samoth - Petrified 'Zine # 2 - Winter 1993


 

Samoth, probably ca. Wrath of the Tyrant

Emperor, probably ca. Wrath of the Tyrant.  From L to R: Samoth, Mortiis, Ihsanh

Samoth, ca. Wrath of the Tyrant/Emperor

Samoth, ca. Wrath of the Tyrant/Emperor

Samoth, ca. Wrath of the Tyrant/Emperor, pictured in the Wild Rags re-release of Wrath of the Tyrant, 1994

Samoth, ca. Wrath of the Tyrant

AEon