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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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