GRAFVITNIR from
Sweden released their fitfth album named "Keys to the Mysteries
Beyond", which is a a really outstanding black metal release. So I
decided to to an interview with Niantiel- we spoke about black metal,
occultism and their aversion to public relation - hope you like it.
First of all, how were the reactions towards the new album ? I think most of the listeners like it a lot, right ? In my opinion “Keys to the Mysteries Beyond“ is one of the best black metal albums within the last years and I hope in some years it will be regarded as a classic! It can be described as fast tradtional Swedish black metal in perfection, I can hear similarities to Sacramentum, Svartsyn, Sorhin, Dissection and (old) Watain. Do you agree ?
First of all, how were the reactions towards the new album ? I think most of the listeners like it a lot, right ? In my opinion “Keys to the Mysteries Beyond“ is one of the best black metal albums within the last years and I hope in some years it will be regarded as a classic! It can be described as fast tradtional Swedish black metal in perfection, I can hear similarities to Sacramentum, Svartsyn, Sorhin, Dissection and (old) Watain. Do you agree ?
Thank
you very much for your words of appreciation. The reactions have been
mostly positive, but what is most important is that we ourselves are
satisfied with our creation, the rest is only a bonus.
I would say that I personally can hear the similarities with Sacramentum, Dissection and of course early Watain (which at that time was hugely inspired by Dissection). The reason for this is probably because music usually is derived from the soul and music created by swedes tend to have noticeable characteristics that are audible and well documented.
I would say that I personally can hear the similarities with Sacramentum, Dissection and of course early Watain (which at that time was hugely inspired by Dissection). The reason for this is probably because music usually is derived from the soul and music created by swedes tend to have noticeable characteristics that are audible and well documented.
The cover artwork from Daniele
Valeriani is a really outstanding piece of art as well, how did you
get in contact with him? I have seen that this artwork also was
published in an art book together with other cover artworks from
other artists.
In fact, our good friend Daniele contacted us and offered us cooperation. When I later saw the first sketch of what was to become the cover art for "Keys to the Mysteries Beyond" I instantly knew that this was going to be what we were looking for. Our cooperation runs smoothly and we are extremely happy to work with such a magnificent talent that he is.
In fact, our good friend Daniele contacted us and offered us cooperation. When I later saw the first sketch of what was to become the cover art for "Keys to the Mysteries Beyond" I instantly knew that this was going to be what we were looking for. Our cooperation runs smoothly and we are extremely happy to work with such a magnificent talent that he is.
