Evita Hofmane, P3LICAN
Trešdien, 11. februārī, Rīgā, klubā "Nabaklab" uzstāsies
leģendārais Kolumbijas black metal
duets „Inquisition”. Koncerta iesildošajā daļā spēlēs norvēģu extreme metal grupa „Dominanz” un kā
otrus iesildītājus redzēsim itāļu etruscan
death/black metal bandu „Voltumna”. Piedāvājam interviju angļu valodā ar
itāļu viesiem.
Varbūt esat
dzirdējuši, ka itāļi ir ļoti pļāpīgi? Šie etrusku apdziedātāji gan acīmredzami
labprātāk izvēlas citas komunikācijas un pašizpausmes formas nevis šo – vārdisko
– tamdēļ atbildes ir ļoti koncentrētas.
Interviju pagaidām
atstājam netulkotu.
What do you think –
is somebody really reading these interviews with the bands before they go to
the show?
Of course yes, some
people, like us, think that the story and the ideas of a band are as important as
the music itself.
Music for you – is it
a method of self expression or is it a way how to achieve definite aims in your
life?
Both of them: a way
to talk about the Etruscans and a way to follow our dream.
First of all, we have
to make a short introduction with all those who haven’t heard about your band.
So, for the beginners – what is Voltumna? What is your message to this world?
Voltumna,
hailing from central Italy, was forged in 2009 and their mix of old school
Death and Black Metal proved to set the right soundtrack for their lyrical
themes, inspired by the myths and history of the etruscan civilization.
The name Voltumna
came from one of the most powerful god of the etruscan phanteon and the message
is the etruscan discipline and history and also a complaint to the abuses of this era.
If you could distance
from a fact that Voltumna is your band, what do you think –what could have been
your feelings and emotions while listening to music of Voltumna?
Surprise
and amazement for the atmosphere that the music and the scene create.
Your first
full-length was released in 2013. What are you telling to your listener on this
album? What kind of conceptual and musical ideas did you put into it?
It's our first
concept album against the Roman empire, religion empire and modern system. We try
to relive the
worth and consciousness of the past. Damnatio Sacrorum means the damnation of
all the lies, false cults and corruption that actually we live.
How was it met by critics and listeners? Can you mention review or opinion about your music that impressed you most and get stuck in your mind?
How was it met by critics and listeners? Can you mention review or opinion about your music that impressed you most and get stuck in your mind?
Someone has defined
us "apocalyptic".
Usually, it is
considered that it is the job of the artist to win over an audience, but
listening is also an active, rather than just a passive process. How do you see
the role of the listener in the musical communication process?
We try to create the
best experience for the listener, not only with our music but with a full music
show, with face painting and theatrical clothes.
What's your view on
the value of music today? In what way does the abundance of music change our
perception of it?
The music is a very
important thing in life, for the emotions that it conveys.
If we have abundance of good music there is no
problem, we are happy, but there is not only good music, and this is bad,
because people are influenced by it in a negative way.
How do you feel the state of metal music is nowadays?
We hope in a rebirth of the true European Metal but we
like a lot the Asian scene actually, much mighty bands.
How do you consider
the whole metal scene in your home country? Can you see something what ties all
those bands together?
Unfortunately, Italy
is passing a very hard moment for money and disposabilty for our genre but
there are a lot of great bands that could rebirth the scene and increase the
fun. We try togheter.
And now something to relax: if Satan had looked on
you during the 2014, what would he have seen?
Blackster pagan
(etruscan) priests, having fun on the stage, and he
would have been proud of it.
If you could add an
eleventh (or 12th, depends on Bible you choose) commandment, what would it be?
Never
give up, follow and realize your dreams.
How did
your Russian tour go? What was life like
on the road with Voltumna?
It was great, with
lots of russian alcohol, lots of fun with russian fans and the other band,
Skinned.
Are you working on
any new music right now?
We recorded our
second album, Disciplina Etrusca, you will listen some new song from it during
the show.
What's next for your
band? What does 2015 hold?
A European tour,
shows with big bands and, who knows, maybe some other stages around the world.
And finally will be released our new effort Disciplina Etrusca!
What do you know
about Latvia? Have you been here before?
We have never been in
Latvia, but we are very interested to know the
country and its inhabitants – the metalheads!
How would you
describe your bands show to someone who hasn’t seen you? Why we should be
there?
Think about a horror
movie with priests with black hoods and know imagine them with instruments and
face painting... You know it is a show you can't miss.
Wrapping up – what is
the main conclusion you have learned during these years about life and music
being two inseparable things?
When you create the music you like, it can bring out the best of you
and you can learn aspects of yourself that are hidden inside your mind.
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