Bläkken Interview

 

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

1. Bläkken was formed in late 2016. We play a mixture of death, black, and other extreme metal influences without limiting ourselves to a single genre. We just play what we feel like playing at the moment.

2.In December you released your first full length, musically how does it differ from your previous ep?

2. Compared to the EP, the full-length album is much more mature and focused. The songwriting is more deliberate, the structures are more developed, and the atmosphere is darker and more coherent. We allowed ourselves more space to explore dynamics and emotion instead of relying purely on aggression.

3.This is also your first release in 6 years, can you tell us a little bit more about the long wait in between releases?

3. The gap wasn’t planned. Life happened — lineup stabilization, personal issues, the pandemic, and a lot of internal work on our sound and identity. We didn’t want to release anything until we felt it truly represented us. In hindsight, the time helped us grow both musically and as a band.

4.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band has explored so far with the music?

4. Our lyrics deal mostly with internal struggles — depression, emotional paralysis, alienation, moral decay, and social indifference. These are silent, personal battles rather than external conflicts. The themes are bleak but honest, rooted in real emotions and experiences rather than abstract concepts.

5.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name "Bläkken'?

5. The name doesn’t have a literal meaning. We tried to find a name for our band for a few days, but we couldn’t find anything that satisfied us. One night, I was sitting at home listening to Metallica when Blackened started playing, and I thought to myself, “Fuck, how great is that song.” Then I started thinking about a name for our band, and suddenly Hetfield screamed in my ear: BLÄKKEN (obviously inspired by Blackened). I immediately thought it sounded like a great name. The rest of the band loved it, so it stayed.

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

6. It fits the name of the album. Światowstręt, in a literal translation, would mean something like “disgust towards the world,” and the cover represents exactly that. The main character is drowned and pulled down against its will into the depths of a rotten society.

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

7. Our debut show supporting Vader was definitely one of the most memorable experiences — playing in front of such a large and intense crowd right from the start was unreal. We also had a great show at the MV Metal Meeting Festival in Germany. There were maybe 30 people in the crowd, but we had a lot of fun. After our show, we displayed our merch in front of the venue and started playing songs on a classical guitar — some pop songs and some Tenacious D. We were having so much fun playing and singing that the crowd felt it, and we actually ended up with more people hanging out and singing with us at our merch table than at the bands playing on the main stage at that time.

8.Do you have any touring or show plans for 2026?

8. In a few weeks, we’re hitting the studio to record our next album, and then we want to play some live shows in autumn and winter. Will it happen? We shall see!

9.Currentyl you are unsigned, are you looking for a level or have received any interest?

9. We’re open to working with the right label, but we’re not desperate. We’ve received some offers in the past, but none that felt fair or trustworthy. If the right opportunity comes along, we’ll consider it — otherwise, we’re comfortable staying independent.

10.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black and death metal?

10. The response has been surprisingly positive, especially considering we’re independent and not heavily promoted. We’ve received good feedback from listeners across different countries, so we’re really happy.

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

11. We don’t plan to radically change our sound, but we want to push it further — deeper atmosphere, stronger songwriting, and more emotional weight. The future material will likely be darker and more refined rather than more extreme for the sake of extremity.

12.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?

12. We listen to everything, really. The main influences for Światowstręt were definitely bands like Lamb of God, Behemoth, Children of Bodom, and Bolt Thrower.

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

13. Thanks for the interest and the thoughtful questions. We appreciate everyone who takes the time to listen to our music and support independent bands. Stay tuned — the next chapter of Bläkken is already in the works!

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