Suicidal Winds Interview

 

Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording and release of the new album?

Mathias: Well, right now we try to record some old tracks dating back from 1992 to 1994. Those tracks was never recorded in a studio. 

Peter: We will try to reach the old spirit with these recordings. Our old drummer Martin Hogebrandt, that was on the first two albums, is back!

 

A few months back you had released a new album, musically how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?

Mathias: I think this record is a bit different and more varied compared to our past records. But I think the style is still classic Suicidal Winds.

Peter: I agree, it’s a natural development, but still typically us.

 

From 2014 to 2025 there was no music being released, can you tell us a little bit more about the 11 year gap in releasing new material?

Mathias: Well, I guess work, kids and homes to take care of made it difficult to rehearse. Me and Fredrik actually rehearsed and made music in this period. But since his working times were chaos, nothing came out of it. I think I had maybe six tracks we did during this period on my old Phone that collapsed. So, all those tracks are sadly gone.

 

What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects you explore with the new album and also how would you describe your progress as songwriters over the years?

Mathias: The lyrics on this album deals with the end of the world and an overall hatred against it. Well, I think we have become better song writers. And I’m really proud of our work.

Over the years you have also covered some satanic, occult and anti-Christian themes, how would you describe your interest in the black arts?

Mathias: Well, of course it was an interest of mine and my way of describing a lot of hatred to the world. Hopefully I succeeded in doing so.

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

Mathias: The front cover is actually a photo of a fire. And when you stand and watch it the fire and smoke change formations all the time. So, I took a photo of it when I thought it was perfect.

 

Out of all the shows and tours the band has done over the years, which one stands out the most?

Mathias: our first gig in Göteborg was cool. Also most of our gigs in Germany, Bitterfeld was particularly great both times we played there.

Peter: Our gig in Turku, Finland is worth mentioning too. It was filled with aggression and intoxicated bodies. And also the show we did with Entombed was crazy when the organizer switched the power off in middle of the show because it was too late. Haha!

Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?

Mathias: not at the moment. Right now the focus is just to record music.

Peter: I think it could be relevant after we have done next release/recording.

 

The band has been around for more than 30 years, what is it that motivates you to keep going after 3 decades?

Mathias: Well, we still listen a lot to music. And inspiration will never disappear. Maybe the next recording will be a little different, maybe not as fast as on ‘In The Fire 666’.

Peter: I think it’s our huge interest in extreme music that keep us going on.

10.Over the years you also have been a part of a lot of splits. Can you tell us a little bit more about the bands or musical artists that were a part of these recordings?

Mathias: The first split EP was with Bestial mockery a local black metal band. And we are close friends, so we released it ourselves. Then there was another split EP and split CD, right now I can’t remember the names of the other two bands, sorry, haha. Then we did a split 7” EP with Protector, a band I play the bass guitar in.

Peter: It was a split-7” with Polish Throneum on Iron Bonehead Productions. I was in contact with this underground-band in the past. A nice piece of vinyl. The split-cd was with American Gravewürm that I had been corresponding with since the 90’s. A true cult-band that is playing primitive and slow. 

 

The new album was released on 'WolfKult Religion', how would you compare working with this label to other labels you have been a part of in the past?

Mathias: WolfKult has been great and easy to work with. I’m really happy with the two releases on that label. No Colours. Pulverised and To The Death were also really good labels. The worst is Agonia Records, that label was crap

 

On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your newer music by fans of black and thrash metal?

Mathias: Well, no bad words yet and that’s promising. It feels to me that most people who already heard, liked it a lot.

 

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

Mathias: Well, our next release will be with music we did ‘92-‘94, I told you about in the first question. Back then we were more necro black metal like Samael. Beherit and other early black metal bands. So, I’ll guess people who were/are into black metal from ‘88-‘92 will be really pleased. And for sure I know we will be very pleased with it, haha.

 

What are some of the bands or musical styles the band members are currently listening to nowadays?

Mathias: Well. I like music with distortion. Old black metal. Old death metal. Old heavy metal… not really much new music actually.

Peter: It’s pretty much the same for me. From 70’s Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and Uriah Heep to 80’s NWOBHM. And of course and the thrash metal. In death metal all the great bands from late 80s and early 90s. For black metal its from early Bathory (mid-80ss) until the bands from early 90’s (like Samael, Rotting christ, Mayhem, Master’s Hammer, The Black, Darkthrone etc.). Honestly, not so much metal after that does interest me.

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

Mathias: Thanks a lot for the interview, cheers!

Peter: Thanks a lot for the interview. Support the underground, and look out for our upcoming releases!

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Egregore/It Echoes In The Wild/20 Buck Spin/2026 Full Length Review

  Eregore  are  a  band  from  Vancouver  B,C,  Canada  that  plays  a  mixture  of  black  and  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "It  Echoes  In  The  Wild"  which  was  released  by  20  Buck  Spin.

  A  very  dark  and  ritualistic  sounding  intro  starts  off  the  album  along  with  some  chants  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction.  Clean  playing  can  also  be  heard  at  times  along with  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  having  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  and  the  vocals  are  mostly  death  metal  growls.

  Blast  beats  are  added  into  the  faster  sections  of  the  album  while  shouts  and  clear  singing  are  also  utilized  at  times.  The  music  also  adds  in  a  lot  of  black  metal  elements  along  with  the  solos  and  leads  bringing  in  more  of  a  90's  death  metal  style,  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing .

  Some  of  the  tracks  also  add  in  a  small  amount  of   whispered  vocals  along  with  a  couple  of  the  songs  also  being very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  as  the  recording  progresses  synths  and  spoken  words  are  also  introduced,  one  song  is  also  an  instrumental  and  acoustic  guitars  are  also  added  towards  the  end.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  occultism,  esotericism,  spirituality  and  psychological  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Eregore  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  black  and  death  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Voice  On  The  West  Wind"  "Nightmare  Cartographer"  and  "It  Echoes  In  The  Wild".  8  out  of  10.

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Apostle/A Splinter In The Infinite Noumenon/Terminal Hate City/2026 Full Length Review

  Apostle  are  a  band  from  Georgia  that  plays  an  atmospheric  mixture  of  post  black  metal,  grind  and  hardcore  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "A  Splinter  In  The  Infinite  Noumenon"  which  will  be  released  in  June  by  Terminal  Hate  City.

  Dark  soundscapes  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  hardcore  direction  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams.  Blast  beats  and  elements  of  grindcore  are  also  added  into  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  along  with  the  riffs  also  adding  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody.

  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  tremolo  picking  is  also  added  into  the  faster  riffing.  Shouts  are  also  utilized  at  times  along  with  the  clean  sections  also  add  in  touches  of  post  rock ,  spoken  words  can  also  be  heard  on  a  couple  of  tracks  and  the  recording  also  has  its  atmospheric  moments  as  well  as  one  song  also  adding  in  a  brief  use  of  death  metal  growls  .

  Apostle  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  an  atmospheric  form  of  post  black  metal  and  mixes  it  with  grind  and  hardcore  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  existential  philosophy  and  the  writings  of  C.G  Jung.  

  In  my  opinion  Apostle  are  a  very  great  sounding  atmospheric  mixture  of  post  black  metal,  grind  and  hardcore  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Exiting  The  God  Hologrom"  and  "At  Ease",  8  out  of  10.

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Skaphos/The Descent/Les Acteurs de L'Ombre Productions/2026 Full Length Review

  Skaphos  are  a  band  from  France  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  goes  for  an  abyssal  mixture  of  black  and  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "The  Descent"  which  was  released  by  les  Acteurs  de  L'Ombre  Productions.

  A  very  dark  yet  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody.  Vocals  are  a  mixture  of  death  metal  growls  and  black  metal  screams  along  with  some  clean  playing  also  being  used  at  times  and  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  lot  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast b eats.

  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  done  in  a  very  dark  yet  melodic  style  and  the  recording  also  brings  a  very  modern  approach  to  the  genre.

  On  this  recording  Skaphos  continues  to  expand  on  the  blackened  death  metal  style  they  introduced  on  the  previous  release.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  abyss  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  album  from  Skaphos  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  blackened  death  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Nesse  Ende"  "The  Descent"  and  "Mariana  Tomb".  8  out  of  10.

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Towering/The Oblation Of Man/Dolorem Records/2026 Full Length Review

  Towering  are  a  band  from  France  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  and  plays  a  blackened  form  of  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "The  Oblation  Of  man"  which  was  released  by  Dolorem  Records.

  A  very  dark  yet  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  the  music  also  adds  in  some  dissonant  touches  at  times.  You  can  also  hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  the  recording  along  with  the  solos  and  leads  also  being  done  in  a  melodic  style  and  melodies  are  also  added  into  the  guitar  riffing.

  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  lot  of  blast  beats  can  be  heard  while  the  album  also  adds  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  Vocals  are  a  mixture  of  death  metal  growls  and  black  metal  screams  along  with  most  of  the  tracks  also  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length  as  well  as  some  angry  shouts  and  spoken  words  also  being  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  recording.

  On  this  album  Towering  goes  for  a  very  modern  and  hypnotic  style  of blackened  death  metal  with  a  touch  of  the  old  school  era.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  darkness  and  annihilation  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Towering  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  blackened  death  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "To  Die  Once  And  Emerge"  and  "Embraced  Atonement".  8  out  of  10.

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Frusen Sorg/Smärtpunkter/Widsith Records/2026 Full Length Review

 

  Frusen  Sorg  are  a  band  from  Sweden  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  plays  a mixture  of  black  metal,  crust,  d-beat  and  hardcore  punk  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "Smärtpunkter"  which  will  be  released  in  June  by  Widsith  Records.

  A  very  heavy  and  aggressive  crust  punk  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  the  vocals  also  being  in  more  of  an  angry  hardcore  style  mixed  in  with  some  blackened  metal  screams.  Elements  of  d  beat  are  also  added  into  the  mid  tempo  sections  of  the  songs  and  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  Most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  short  in  length  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  blast  beats.  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  one  track  also  adding  in  a  brief  use  of  spoken  words  and  a  couple  of  tracks  also  adds  in  a  small  amount  of  clean  playing,  when  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  finally  utilized  they  also  add  in  more  of  an  old  school  metal  punk  style.

  On  this  recording  Frusen  Sorg  takes  black  metal,  crust,  d  beat  and  hardcore  punk  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  very  heavy  recording.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  German  and  cover real  life  trauma.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Frusen  Sorg  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  black  metal,  crust,  d  beat  and  hardcore  punk,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUD E "Under  Svärtans  Skyddande  Vinge"  "Djuret  i  Mig"  "Du Stänkte  Din  Ski t På  Min  Själ"  and  :"En  Råtta  Som  Flyr  Från  Vårt  Sjunkande  Skepp".  8  out  of  10.

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Twin Serpent Interview

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the band?

For those that have never heard of us before, we salute you. 

We’re a rowdy but cute four piece with punk and country tendencies trashing folk instruments and having fun. We like to keep the essence of punk in what we do, although I think it’ll shine through even if we tried to hide it. We love music in all its shapes and try to unify some favourites with this project. Lyrically we’re in space, both inner and outer.

We've done some appearances in various Norwegian festivals, mix tapes and house parties around our home town of Svartlamon, Trondheim. 

We’ve released one album prior to this one.

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

Our previous album is way slower and calmer in spirit. It was the initial spark for the band starting up as a solo project I had going on. During the recording of Feels Like Heaven, North Of Hell I figured it’s more fun to play as a band. And I’m glad I did! There's some nice cuts we still play live, but TNBG is the album that should define the band forward since it’s a joint effort and reflects us as a unit.

3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects you have explored so far with the music?

We mostly swim in a mixed medium of cosmic events, occult knowledge and the zeitgeist of this burning dumpster we call earth. Throwing in some personal issues and heartache to keep it grounded. We try to keep it on the positive side though, since we’re all playing in various bands already pointing out the misery of the world. 

Personal favourites with Twins touch on Dyson spheres, The hexagon storm of Saturn, 'Oumuamua and finnish healing spells. 

4.Some of your lyrics touch on cosmic and occult themes, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in these topics?

The occult has been a big part of my life since I was a kid painting Warhammer figures and listening to black metal. I’ve always been mystified and awed by the cosmos and the world beyond our reach. I guess you could call me a dreamer. Although I have a more tangible aspect to my interest in the stars which dovetail to my love for discovery: navigation. I’ve spent countless hours staring at the night sky, memorising constellations and stars. As the sailors of old I consider the sky as a map.

After diving into my Finnish roots and discovering Finland has a rich history of magick I saw the line between astrology and astronomy blur once again. Add quantum theory in the mix and the unseen world became purely magical. I love both worlds alike, but I keep my decision making to empirical evidence.

5.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Twin Serpent'?

It represents life in the form of a double helix. The very DNA that all living things have and to an extent share. Revealing itself as a twin serpent in mushroom dreams and ayahuasca trips. 

We wanted to have a positively charged band name against all the negative hard bands we usually operate with. (Barren Womb, Vaya Con Satan, Methanyahu)

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

The whole thing reflects heavily on the band name and the vibe the album title gives. Our own artist extraordinaire and bass player/singer Hanna Fauske is the mastermind behind the design. She wanted a theme we could play with across the whole release, creating a red line across single covers, music video and teaser videos etc. Usually working with body paint, naked skin and the weird, she put together this idea of two snakes in their habitat. The whole process was super fun and instead of corps paint, we got snake paint. LOL

7.What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance?

The absolute weirdest festival we’ve played is a bit of a hidden gem. Iskremfestivalen outside of Oslo is arranged during the summer with a wiggle room of two to three weeks, depending on the mosquito count! It’s in the middle of a forest where hippie crust punks have created an Ewok village complete with treetop houses and mushroom tea. 

Also Trollkauk festival in Åndalsnes, a small one stage festival surrounded by insane LOTR nature with elves and trolls. This hippie powered festival had it all. Waterfalls to bade in, raves in the forest and crazy fireshows by night.

Our performance could be described as a journey. From waking up hungover in a ditch to hopping on a riggity train, having a brief moment of clarity just to end up resurrected in a trailer park in Europe with moonshine and furious dancing. 

8.Do you have any touring or show plans once the new album is released?

Yes! The day before the release we begin our Norwegian tour hitting some of the most notorious underground venues in Norway. We’re also planning a small run in Finland this fall since it's my home country and our label Svart Records is Finnish. 

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9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your recordings by fans of underground music?

On a worldwide level, it’s a bit early to say. But the underground scene in Norway seems to welcome us with open arms. The first record was released on a very D.I.Y basis and our whole story began while covid was crazy, so I feel we started off in incognito mode. But with this album and the backing of Svart Records and Fucking North Pole Records we’re gonna make waves!

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

Our next planned release will deep dive into Finnish folklore and magick in the form of a concept EP. It’s going to be sung in finnish and the whole vibe would resemble the tune Kipu Kivi from TNBG. We’ve got some new songs written for the next full length as well and they're on the level of the most rock or punk tunes of what we have to offer on this release. We have a whole lot more sketches of folky tunes as well, but I think we’ll try to separate the most vicious ones from the more mom friendly tunes on future releases. Time will show!

11.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?

Goes without saying that 16 Horsepower has had an impact. Although I’d say we don't sound so much like them, but there's definitely a vibe. Stuff we’ve kicked off as a unit would be The Tax Payers, Playboy Manbaby, Viagra Boys and The Lambrini Girls. My favourite country artists and heroes are Gillian Welsh and Hank Williams. Fugazi is the best band in the world. Right now I’m listening to Oranssi Pazuzu, Joshua Idehen, Snapped Ankles, Kuolemankello and Little Simz.

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

Thank you so much for this opportunity and I’d like to take the time to mention a couple of must not miss active Norwegian underground heroes:

Cult Member - crossover trash HC from the cold north

Pushwagnergruppen - Crazy dada punk from down south

NSB - Indierock / hip hop experiment from our backyard

Skyggesiden - 80s HC punk from UFFA/Svartlamon

Healthy Choices - Noisy alt rock athletes from the hood

And of course our other active projects:

Barren Womb - Two piece noiserock extraordinaire

Lucky Malice - Riot Grrrl punk legends

Probleman - Mid norwegian Emo kings

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