| Interview with Emperor Nuctulius By: Marie RavenSoul |
| When we think of Black Metal, countries such as Norway, Sweden or the United States come to mind; but recently I had the opportunity to interview Emperor Nuctulius from none other than the Syrian Arab Republic. Living in a country where metal is very much condemned, Emperor Nuctilius is making headway with his band Absentation, and with their second album in the making, they are succeeding despite the odds. |
Marie RavenSoul: Greetings Emperor Nuctulius, how are
you?
you?
Emperor Nuctulius: Hey, well I am pretty fine, thanks.
Marie RavenSoul: Congratulations on the recording of your
new album. Can you tell us about it?
new album. Can you tell us about it?
Emperor Nuctulius: Thank you. Well, the upcoming album
is entitled ‘Claves Inferni,’ and it is a story about a group of
satanic priests who are trying to earn the keys to move to the
infernal empire. It contains true secrets, incantations and
spells.
is entitled ‘Claves Inferni,’ and it is a story about a group of
satanic priests who are trying to earn the keys to move to the
infernal empire. It contains true secrets, incantations and
spells.
Marie RavenSoul: How would you describe Absentation’s
sound compared to that of other bands?
sound compared to that of other bands?
Emperor Nuctulius: Well, we are pure death metal. That’s it.
Marie RavenSoul: Tell us about the history of
Emperor Nuctulius: Well, the band’s name was titled ‘Epitaph’ at first, and the members
included Necrideiphile and me; but it couldn't develop itself because of lack of money, so we
split up. I then decided to create the band myself and named it ‘Absentation.’ The revolution
had begun. Regarding the signing with ADP records, I can say that the album ‘Mental Battle
Resurrection,’ is good to make others pay attention to us.
included Necrideiphile and me; but it couldn't develop itself because of lack of money, so we
split up. I then decided to create the band myself and named it ‘Absentation.’ The revolution
had begun. Regarding the signing with ADP records, I can say that the album ‘Mental Battle
Resurrection,’ is good to make others pay attention to us.
Marie RavenSoul: ‘Absentation’ is the first metal band from the Syrian Arab Republic that I
have heard of. What is the metal scene like there?
have heard of. What is the metal scene like there?
Emperor Nuctulius: The metal scene is good here when it comes to the fans and metal
heads, but from another point of view, it’s not good at all. There are no sponsors for metal
bands, no famous metal festivals, no record labels and no metal magazines. But that’s okay for
‘Absentation,’ as we are looking far away from our home.
heads, but from another point of view, it’s not good at all. There are no sponsors for metal
bands, no famous metal festivals, no record labels and no metal magazines. But that’s okay for
‘Absentation,’ as we are looking far away from our home.
Marie RavenSoul: Living in a Muslim country, do you have many issues with the people
because of your music?
because of your music?
Emperor Nuctulius: Well, thank you a lot for this question . . . it’s a hard one. Yes, at first
there were issues because of the publicity, the power of media against metal music and the
people didn’t accept it. But now there are a few people who know about this great art, and
respect it. And anyway, they will change with the times.
there were issues because of the publicity, the power of media against metal music and the
people didn’t accept it. But now there are a few people who know about this great art, and
respect it. And anyway, they will change with the times.
Marie RavenSoul: What are your influences?
Emperor Nuctulius: Lord Lucifer. There is nothing else.
Marie RavenSoul: You are quite open about your belief in Satanism. Who is Satan to you
and how do your beliefs influence what you write?
and how do your beliefs influence what you write?
Emperor Nuctulius: Satan to me is a being . . . not just a dark force. He teaches us freedom
and liberates us from hypocrisy. He gives us the power to fight in this life, and gives us the
great wisdom to unlock the secrets that people cannot see or feel because they are blind. I am
now on a mission to make people open their eyes and that is why ‘Claves Inferni’ contains
secrets, spells, and true methods of how to make a pact with the devil. This album is a
message for everyone.
and liberates us from hypocrisy. He gives us the power to fight in this life, and gives us the
great wisdom to unlock the secrets that people cannot see or feel because they are blind. I am
now on a mission to make people open their eyes and that is why ‘Claves Inferni’ contains
secrets, spells, and true methods of how to make a pact with the devil. This album is a
message for everyone.
Marie RavenSoul: What are some of your hopes and plans for ‘Absentation’?
Emperor Nuctulius: Well, my hope is to become more international where people can benefit
from our albums. And after we release ‘Claves Inferni,’ my plan is to try and sign with a major
record label that can take us to the next level.
from our albums. And after we release ‘Claves Inferni,’ my plan is to try and sign with a major
record label that can take us to the next level.
Marie RavenSoul: Other than Absentation, what are some of your interests?
Emperor Nuctulius: Well, I like hanging out with friends,
smoking weed :), getting drunk . . . hahaha . . . and then
more of that.
smoking weed :), getting drunk . . . hahaha . . . and then
more of that.
Marie RavenSoul: Any last comments?
Emperor Nuctulius: Thank you very much, RavenSoul,
for the interview. You are a lovely person. And I thank
Beyond the Dark Horizon for the interest. I thank all the
fans that support us and believe in us.
“DO THOU WILT, SHALL BE THE WHOLE OF THE LAW”
AVE
for the interview. You are a lovely person. And I thank
Beyond the Dark Horizon for the interest. I thank all the
fans that support us and believe in us.
“DO THOU WILT, SHALL BE THE WHOLE OF THE LAW”
AVE
‘Absentation’? How did it come about that you were signed with an American record label?
