C: F. and I have already known each other for many years from the local punk and metal szene and always wanted to start a music project together. During one of the lock-downs in Corona times in 2021, we secretly met at my rehearsal room, jammed a bit around and recorded the 4 songs for our EP "Chapter I - A Lesson in Self-control and Devotion" within two sessions. Vocal recordings, mixing and mastering took place a bit later this year. In September 2021, we self-released the EP on Tape/MC.
Right from the beginning, our music was meant to be a concept work, dividing our releases into Chapters circling around different lyrical themes. All the lyrical and visual aspects are connected to Vedic History and Classic Hindu Epics. The musical foundation is set among Black Metal with some influences from Death Metal, Hardcore Punk and Post Punk, adding some mantras and samples.
2.So far you have released an ep and a full length, musically how do they both differ from each other?
C: The EP was written more on a spontaneous level, blending Black Metal with a higher amount of Hardcore Punk. Our full lenght took way more time during the songwriting process and was written around some pre-set lyrics. The music is also more complex and multi-layered with more focus on riffs and atmosphere. The production process and mixing/mastering also took considerably more time.
3.From 2021 to 2026 there was no music being released, can you tell us a little bit more about the 5 year wait in between releases?
C: As both of us are playing in some other bands, we have been and are always busy with some other projects on which we need to focus more from time to time. However, during 2023 and 2024, we started to write and pre-record the songs. I also recorded the Mantras during one of my trips to Mumbai in India. During 2025 we recorded all instruments and vocals, fine-tuned everything and mixed and mastered the album, so we could finally release the album in February 2026.
4.Both of the band members play in other bands, what is it that you bring into the music of 'Devour The Sun', that you have not been able to do with your other groups?
C: First of all, it is the unique blend of our different musical backgrounds - I have a strong Thrash Metal/Black Metal Background and F is more involved in Post Punk /Death Rock/Wave projects. We also noticed that we work well together in the songwriting process. In the end, I have every freedom in incorporating my visual and lyrical concepts into our music.
5.A lot of your lyrics cover Vedic History and Hindu Scriptures', can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in these yopics?
C: As mentioned before, all the lyrical and visual aspects are connected to Vedic History and Classic Hindu Epics. I was living with a Hindu family in the UK for half a year during an apprenticeship around 10 years ago. It made a huge impact on me without knowing at this time. I got a climpse about the culture and was also watching a lot of Indian movies at this time (also the series about the Ramayana and Mahabharata). When I returned to Gemany, I was getting more into Hindu culture, reading books and collecting figures and puja articles. I was also travelling to Mumbai two times and even got a deeper impression on the culture and religion. One of my favorite stories is the Ramayana, so I decided to dedicate it to the music and concept of our first two releases.
6.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Devour The sun'?
C: The band name "Devour The Sun" comes from Hindu mythology and refers to the legend of Lord Hanuman trying to eat the sun once during his childhood. Driven by innocent mischief, young Hanuman mistook the glowing sun for a ripe fruit and leaped into the sky to swallow it. He successfully caught and held the sun in his mouth, which plunged the entire universe into sudden darkness. Hanuman is also a strong devotee of Lord Rama and an important part of the lyrical concept of our first releases. So, everything is related to each other.
7.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?
C: The album cover is showing a picture of the statue of Rama from the new Ayodha temple. The so-called "Ram Mandir" temple is a Hindu temple complex in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. Many Hindus believe that it is located at the site of Ram Janmabhoomi, the mythical birthplace of Rama.
8.Currently there are only 2 members in the band, are you open to expanding the line up or do you prefer to remain a duo?
C: We prefer to continue working as a duo, as there is not really a need to involve more people. We are able to play all instruments ourselves. However, for the current release, we invited a good friend of us for contributing with some additional vocals (Markus of "Morbus Kinski").
9.Currently you are unsigned, are you looking for a label or have received any interest?
C: If there will be any label interested in releasing our music, we would be more than happy to release our music on Vinyl, too. We have approached a few labels but have not been succesful so far. We would be highly interested in a collaboration with some labels in India.
10.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black and death metal?
C: The release of our first EP got some good recognition within the undrground scene and the tapes sold out quite fast. However, since we are self-releasing our music, we do not have access to a huge audience on a world-wide basis. But we are getting more and more attention.
11.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
C: Any future music will most likely be even more complex and epic, as it will be connnected to a different lyrical story as for our first two releases.
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?
C: For me personally, I took some influences from 90s Norwegian Black Metal and some hints of 70s Prog Rock. I basically listen to a lot of Scandinavian Black Metal, Speed Metal, HC Punk and 70s Prog Rock.
F: My musical background and taste is all over the place. Metal, Punk, Goth, Electronica etc in various genres. The weirder the better
13.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
C: Many thanks for our interest in our band. It means a lot to us. Truth Alone Triumphs.
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