| Interview with Wulv By: Midwest Viking |
Midwest Viking: Hails Wulv. A lot of personal
changes for you lately. How has the marriage
been for you?
changes for you lately. How has the marriage
been for you?
Wulv: Excellent, I have found a woman that fits
me to a "T". And she Hates people about the
same.
me to a "T". And she Hates people about the
same.
Midwest Viking: Has your marriage had any
effect on your music at all?
effect on your music at all?
Wulv: Nothing Really, just made it better. I can
go on a tour or whatnot, and I know she'll still be
there when I get back.
go on a tour or whatnot, and I know she'll still be
there when I get back.
Midwest Viking: So what is the current status
for Funeral Dust?
for Funeral Dust?
Wulv: Working on demo material for a promo cd to finalize a Records Deal which will be
announced upon it's confirmation.
announced upon it's confirmation.
Midwest Viking: For a while there you had quite a bit of material that you put out. Was this
just a spurt or was it all recorded over a long period of time?
just a spurt or was it all recorded over a long period of time?
Wulv: I recorded the first album the winter/spring of 2005 and released it in June. Unholy
Alliance I recorded that in Fall of 2005 and released it in November. Allegiance was recorded
in the Winter of 2005/2006 and was release in May.
Alliance I recorded that in Fall of 2005 and released it in November. Allegiance was recorded
in the Winter of 2005/2006 and was release in May.
I did want to get these albums out in a timely manner to help spread the flames of Funeral
Dust. The first album was the big project and the most costly. And the other two were Split cds.
I wanted to hook up with bands in Europe on these to help spread across the sea as well.
After that I turned my head back again at the US black metal underground, If I was to do
another split it would be with a North American black metal band. Right now we are in the
process of that. We are working on creating a 4-way split 12" vinyl.
Dust. The first album was the big project and the most costly. And the other two were Split cds.
I wanted to hook up with bands in Europe on these to help spread across the sea as well.
After that I turned my head back again at the US black metal underground, If I was to do
another split it would be with a North American black metal band. Right now we are in the
process of that. We are working on creating a 4-way split 12" vinyl.
Midwest Viking: As you had mentioned label interests. Are you looking for the right situation
or something to just get your music a wider audience?
or something to just get your music a wider audience?
Wulv: I have a very specific label in mind, if this falls through I have a few others. I want to
have a label to help spread the flames... And to help Funeral Dust grow. If I was not going to
look at these labels I was just going to stay D.I.Y.
have a label to help spread the flames... And to help Funeral Dust grow. If I was not going to
look at these labels I was just going to stay D.I.Y.
Midwest Viking: And if nothing works out will you continue to release your stuff through
Wolf's Lair?
Wolf's Lair?
Wulv: Yes.
Midwest Viking: Tell me a bit about Wolf's Lair as it seems quite different from most labels.
Wulv: It's just a D.I.Y label to help promote Metal bands most of which are in my area. Some I
have come into contact with through the internet. I don't really use it much anymore I let
Funeral Dust stay on it's own. Most bands are well off or not active anymore.
have come into contact with through the internet. I don't really use it much anymore I let
Funeral Dust stay on it's own. Most bands are well off or not active anymore.
Midwest Viking: I know you write, record, and perform all you music minus a session
drummer on your 1st 3 releases. You mention working with a new member. Will he be
permanent or just a session guy?
drummer on your 1st 3 releases. You mention working with a new member. Will he be
permanent or just a session guy?
Wulv: Session, I am working with Xos the man behind Woe. And I am gathering my hordes of
unleash a session of Live shows. We are not sure in which direction or how long yet.
unleash a session of Live shows. We are not sure in which direction or how long yet.
Midwest Viking: Where do you draw your single
biggest inspiration when writing new material?
biggest inspiration when writing new material?
Wulv: Many Different Things, Varying from Nature,
Other Black Metal Bands to the Dark Realms of the
World Unknown... Ultimately the Single Creating Force
is my own Mind.
Other Black Metal Bands to the Dark Realms of the
World Unknown... Ultimately the Single Creating Force
is my own Mind.
Midwest Viking: How will the new album shape up to
be different from your previous material? Anything new
or better yet anything different you will be incorporating
into the new album?
be different from your previous material? Anything new
or better yet anything different you will be incorporating
into the new album?
Wulv: That I will not know until it is in my hands...
Every release differs in some way, & It is easily heard.
However it never stops being US Black Metal.
Every release differs in some way, & It is easily heard.
However it never stops being US Black Metal.
Midwest Viking: Will you ever play live, or do you
want to stay a studio band?
want to stay a studio band?
Wulv: No, I would much enjoy playing live. I have
played live with my other project Permanent Midnight, & I would like to see what atmospheres
Funeral Dust could create in a Live setting. I have session musicians lined up right now, &
planning has begun.
Funeral Dust could create in a Live setting. I have session musicians lined up right now, &
planning has begun.
Midwest Viking: What is the status if any of Permanent Midnight?
Wulv: No More, however we are releasing our Full Length album Lunar Hunger next year.
Midwest Viking: What is the current state of USBM in your opinion?
Wulv: Excellent, There are a lot of great bands in the states. Of course like in every scene
you must weed out the weak from the strong!
you must weed out the weak from the strong!
Midwest Viking: Where would you like to see yourself in say 5 years?
Wulv: Most likely working on my 7th release and then having a few small tours under my belt
with Funeral Dust. I can't give up this for it's apart of how I am. As long as I want to hear Metal I
will create it.
with Funeral Dust. I can't give up this for it's apart of how I am. As long as I want to hear Metal I
will create it.
Midwest Viking: Thanks for your time Wulv. It is always a pleasure to talk to you. Any final
words?
words?
Wulv: Keep Spreading the Flames of the Black Metal Underground World Wide. Thanks for
the Interview! Hail Fucking Darkness.
Wulv
the Interview! Hail Fucking Darkness.
Wulv
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