Interview Tiamat





Can you tell us more about your new album called « Amanethes» ?

-It’s a contrasted, dark and gloomy album about the bad things in this world in general, and the hypocrisy of the church in particular. But it also shows some hope here and there, therefore the contrasts, which is also heavily reflected in the music.


How long have you been recording the album?

-To and from, ever since 2003, but with quite a few breaks, travels, drinks in between the sessions.


How did you proceed for the composition ?

-Locked myself up in a black room with a fridge full of beer, an acoustic guitar, paper and pencil, a kaleidoscope and poppers.


Can you tell something about the lyrics?

-God is present in every song on the album. They are fourteen shades of – and reasons to - why the organized Christian churches have to be fought with all means. I’m only doing my share.


What are your favourite songs out of this new album ? And what makes them so special for you ?

-I don’t know... I don’t really listen to our albums, I have most fun creating them. It feels a bit perverted to listen to, and analyze, your own songs.


Can you speak to us about your musical evolution ? For you, what are the biggest differences between this new album and the previous?

-Amanethes has more variety than ever before and it stretches the contrasts of our sound to the extremes.


Which songs from the album will you playing live ? Why did you choose that ones?

-We haven’t decided that yet, though some songs, like Raining Dead Angels and Equinox Of The Gods for example, are begging to be played live.


Did you film a promotional video ?

-Not yet, don’t know what the plans are on that.


Are there certain songs on the album you want to mention or tell something about?

-I suppose that whatever I had in mind while writing these songs, is simply just my own, personal interpretation of them. I don’t wanna reveal too much about them, as it might totally spoil the listener’s interpretation, and every interpretation is as good as any.


What are your touring plans for 2008 ?

-Try to play a lot of festivals this summer, then go on a European tour in the autumn/beginning of winter.


Can you tell us an anecdote which particularly marked the band ?

-My first LSD trip changed the sound of the band quite a lot. After that bungyjumping while tripping, nothing stayed the same in the band. That was while recording Clouds, back in 1992.


And as a conclusion, can you say some words for my radio show Metal Choc ?

-Hope to see you all in France later this year! Sorry for not having played in France in such a long time!






 


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