1. Can you give us an update on what is going on with the band these days?
We’re busy writing and rehearsing new songs. We want to go back to recording as soon as possible and so far we have three new songs ready and some ideas in the back of our heads. Also, vinyl and tape versions of the new album will be released later this year.
2. Recently you have released your first full length, musically how does it differ form your previous split and demo?
Not that much, we re-recorded most of the songs from the demo and added some. The approach stays the same. The recording was more professional. The demo recordings were very simple and raw with very few live takes. For the full length, we also recorded all the instruments live without a click track or metronome and added vocals and solos later.
3. All of the band members play in other bands, what is it that you bring into the music of 'Túmolo', that you have not been able to do with your other groups?
Our other bands and projects are very different from Túmulo. Miasma, who had the idea of forming Túmulo also has a solo project called Apokathilosis which is obviously influenced by Greek black metal (Rotting Christ, Thou Art Lord, Varathron, Zemial). Forhammer is also playing in a heavy metal band called Thunderdeath and Death Vomit is currently in no other bands, since Funeralopolis are on a hiatus and even though Metal Archives says something different, he is not active in Thunderdeath anymore, where he used to play together with Forhammer.
So, we think it’s fair to say that Túmulo is very different from the other bands and projects and for sure our main focus. It was formed out of passion for the early wave of Brazilian black and death metal - something, that isn’t very present in our other bands and projects.
4. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the newer music?
Anti-religious imagery, apocalypse, decay, and provocation, very much rooted in the old Brazilian thrash/black metal tradition. Underneath that, though, there’s a personal core of existential dread, religion becomes less a target in itself and more a symbol of false certainty, and the darkness isn’t just theatrical, but personal and real.
5. I know that the band name means 'Tomb' in Portuguese, how does this name fit in with the musical style that you play?
The Name is very inspired by the mighty Sarcófago. The connection between Black Metal and a Tomb is really self explanatory I guess.
6. Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?
It was an idea Miasma had in his head for a long time and AntiiGraphic brought it to life perfectly and even added some twists. I think the cover speaks for itself and reflects our opinion on religion.
7. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance?
That’s a hard one. I really liked our gig at the United Forces fest in Oer Erkenschwick the most. We were able to play for a small, but dedicated crowd of raging maniacs that fully understood what we’re about. The energy coming from the audience was crazy. What we want to bring on stage is pure, unfiltered aggression and hatred. No bullshit, no stupid jokes and games, just metal, spikes, bullets and blasphemy.
8. Do you have any touring or show plans for 2026?
Not yet, but we’re open for basically anything that works for us. If you want to book us, contact tumulo-ch@proton.me
9. Recently you were a part of a split with 'Gomoraa', what are your thoughts on the other band that had participated on the recording?
They approached us to do that release an we’re proud to share a release with our like minded brothers!
10. On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of underground metal?
Reactions so far have been very good! We didn’t really expect anything, since we’re doing this for ourselves. It’s a big honour for us to work with such dedicated labels and we had great feedback from some maniacs from all over the world. If some people don’t like it, that’s also great, since “Evangelho do Canhoto” wasn’t created to please everyone.
11. What is going on with some of the other bands or musical projects these days that some of the other band members are a part of?
Funeralopolis are on a hiatus since some time, who knows if they’re coming back... Thunderdeath are currently recording and Apokathilosis will release new stuff when the time is right.
12. Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
Let’s see what the future brings, but we don’t plan to change our direction.
13. What are some of the bands or musical styles the band members are currently listening to nowadays?
While not all of us have an identical taste in music, it’s the obvious stuff we agree on: Sarcófago, early Sepultura, Mystifier, Samael, Beherit, Hellhammer/Celtic Frost, Slaughter, Messiah, Morbid Angel, early Rotting Christ, Sodom, Lou Cyfer, Chakal, Holocausto, Death Strike, Dorsal Atlantica, Decayed, Vulcano, MX, Slayer, Mercyful Fate, Master’s Hammer, Root, Bathory, Napalm Death, Venom, Mayhem, Impaled Nazarene, Masacre, Goatlord, Blasphemy, Razor, late 80s/early 90s death metal, grindcore and punk and so on…
14. Does Occultism play any role in your music?
Occultism isn’t a belief system for us, it’s a language. It’s less about rituals or mysticism and more about confronting what’s uncomfortable: death, chaos, loss of meaning, and the limits of rational explanations.
15. Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
Thank you for your support, for death threats and other inquiries please contact tumulo-ch@proton.me.
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