Terror Cross Interview

 

1.Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording and release of the new full length and split?

We've been busy composing new evil songs! Not rushing though, we want our next album to be fucking sick!

2.So far this year you have released a split and a full length, musically how do they differ from the stuff you have released in the past?

The full length is actually a compilation of re-recorded versions of our older songs we did for our 10th anniversary, so it's only tighter versions of those songs that were already out! The songs for the split we did mostly in 2 weeks before the recordings, but they turned out killer!

3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects you explore with the newer music and also how would you describe your progress as songwriters over the years?

We just worship evil and sexual sins in our lyrics. We don't put too much thought in songwriting, we just start rocking on good riffs and then try to do a couple of more cool riffs with it and the song is pretty much done.

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Terror Cross'?

Cross means risti in Finnish, so in Finnish our name would be Terror Risti and which is almost written like Terroristi (a terrorist) which fits us perfectly since we are against religion and we are also musical terrorists.

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

We were thinking what it would need and just thought definitely some evil weapon wielding demon riding a sick fucking tank! Artwork is by @eye_dust in Instagram, go check his 

wicked artwork out!

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

Last show we did with Bonehunter, Rapid and Repression was definitely up there with the best! House was almost full and all the bands delivered sick shows!

As for our live presence, we just go there, play loud distorted noise while drinking beer!

7.Recently you have done some 'Carnivore' and 'Manowar' covers, what was the decision behind doing your own versions of their songs?

Carnivore cover was originally in our horrible 1st demo, so we wanted to re-do it too to make it justice because we fucking love Carnivore! Manowar one we picked because there are few things more METAL than early Manowar!

8.Recently you where apart of a split with 'Nattmaran', what are your thoughts on the other band that had participated on the recording?

Fucking killer band and great fucking guys too!

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

We've had a little attention in the past we think but things are getting better and we've had good reactions especially lately!

Our main goal is to get to play in Japan at some point, and at the moment we are discussing some possibilities of gigs abroad.

10.What is going on with some of the other bands or musical projects these days that some of the band members are a part of?

Bitchlord has his own solo project called Bandit that just released it's debut called 'Mad Rocker' earlier this year by Hamask Records! Speed heavy black punk!!

Hellstorm bangs the drums for "the Numbshades" that just released a new EP, and is in the studio finalizing the first release for the black metal duo "Durthang Spellcaster".

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

We are comfortable where we are, no need to start transitioning to something else!

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

We listen to stuff ranging from synth pop, old school rap to war metal. Anything that sounds good really!

Been listening to lot's of Iron Maiden, Sabbat, Voivod, Gorillaz and GZA lately for example.

13.How would you describe your views on Satanism and Occultism?

It's always good to practice evil and worship Satan!

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

 Go get our split with Nattmaran if you:re a friend of filth and play it LOUD AS FUCK!!!

 HELL IS OUR FORCE AND POWER!!!

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Nattmaran/Terror Cross/Rise Of The Nightmare Terror/Wise Blood Records/2022 Split Album Review

 

  This  is  a  review  of  a  split  album  between  Sweden/Indonesia's  Nattmaran  and  Finland's  Terror  Cross  called  "Rise  Of  The  Nightmare  Terror" which  will  be  released  in  November  by  Wise  Blood  Records  and  we  will  start  off  the  review  with  Nattmaran  a  band  that  plays  a  mixture  of  black,  thrash,  speed  metal  and  punk.

  Their  side  of  the  split  starts  out  with  a  very  heavy,  melodic  and  old  school  speed  metal  style  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in a   decent amount  of  blast  beats.  Vocals  bring  in a  mixture  of  power/thrash  style  singing,  black  metal  screams  and  death  emtal  growls  and  most  of  the  music  is  heavily  rooted  in t he  80's  era.

  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  yet  old  school  style  along  with  the music  also  capturing  the  raw  energy  of  punk  rock  at  times.  The  songs  also  add  in  a  decent  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  and  there  side  of  the  split  closes  with  a  cover  of  Bathory's  "Conspiracy  With  Satan".  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while t he  lyrics  cover  serial  killers  and  burning  witches.

  In  my  opinion  Nattmaran  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  black,  thrash,  speed  metal  and  punk  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this b and.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Erupting  In  Violence"  and  "Punished  by  Death".

  Next  up  is  Terror  Cross  a  band  that  plays  a  mixture  of  black,  thrash  metal  and  punk.

  Their  side  of  the  split  starts  out  with  a  very  hard  and  heavy  sound  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  black  metal  screams  as  well  as  being  very  heavily  influenced  by  both  the  first  and  second  wave  era's  of  the  genre  and  when  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  also  remain  true  to  an  old  school  style.

  At  times  the  music  also  captures  the  raw  energy  of  punk  rock  along  with  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  great  amount  of  thrash  metal  elements.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  as  well  as  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  decent  amount  of  blast  beats  and  their  side  of  the  split  closes  with  a  cover  of  Manowar's  "Gloves  Of  Metal".  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  death,  sex,  murder  and  metal  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Terror  Cross  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  black,  thrash  metal  and  punk  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Fornication  And  Murder"  and  "Sexual".

  In  conclusion  I  feel  this  is  a  very  great  sounding  split  and  I  would  recommend  it  to  all  fans  of  black,  thrash,  speed  metal  and  punk.  8  out  of  10.

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