Reposted from the webzine I worked for at that time.
Hello
Nine, I'm glad that you accepted my invitation to answer these questions.
The
pleasure is mine.
WORMWOOD
is a side project of your, besides Withershin . Was entirely your idea or are
you a part of it?
I am not
sure I would call it a side project because both are different entities. Both
require different things. Whilst Wormwood is more active, Withershin is a
slumbering giant who awakens from time to time with ferocious vie.
What about
the gigs? where did your first concert take place? I would like you to tell me
full details about the first steps you took with this band, please.
We were
asked to play on the same gig as Månegarm the 14th of June 2014. We
saw it as a good opportunity to test our sail on home-soil with an audience not
knowing what to expect. They were pleasantly surprised.
You were
in Romania twice. First time with Withershin and then with Wormwood. Do you
like our country? Is the Romanian audience different from the Swedish public? Do
people have the same kind of enthusiasm everywhere you go, or is your music
received differently according to the places you go?
Romania is
very different from Sweden in many aspects, but that is a different subject.
The reception we got from the audience in Romania with Withershin and Wormwood
was overwhelming. One of the best audiences I have had the pleasure to play
for. They don't take the bands for granted and they give everything they have
on gigs.
Our state
of mind does not change, no matter where we play. Be it Russia, Sweden or
Romania. Every ritual is different, yet the same in that sense that we go out
to perform as good as humanly possible every time. We do not change. When you
see Wormwood or Withershin, you shall except the unexpected and enjoy the ride.
Tell me
about your EP, The Void: Stories from the Whispering Well . Who
wrote the lyrics, and who was responsible for most of the instrumental part?
The
concept behind the EP is from my journey through the northern parts of Sweden.
I've gathered stories and anecdotes whilst reading in books and talking to people.
I've created the mythos and the mystery. Some are fictitious and some based on
true event. It's up for the reader to fins what's what.
Rydsheim,
the guitarist, is the mastermind behind all of the songs (except for some riffs
in A Virgin Smeared on Stone which Jothun created). He created the perfect
atmosphere for what the different stories should tell. Let’s not forget Nox who
did all of the solos on the album. The beastial blasts from Jothtun and the
doom-laden bas from Borka is a big part of the sound as well.
What is
with this name: WORMWOOD. Was is your idea? Or did something or someone inspire
you? What made you chose this rather common word? Does it mean something
special to you or the band?
Wormwood
is a star from the Bible which crashed down on earth and made the water sour
and the people sick that drank from it. It has many more meanings as well. One
reason why I did choose the name was from an old anecdote I found whilst being
up in the north. They were talking about something called 'Tomrummet' (the
void). A reference to an evil, ominous force which have haunted different parts
up there. This 'void' is my reference to Wormwood. The forest void.
Where do
you see yourself in the near future? Any plans or visions for this band or is
it the kind of side project where you let the inspiration and ideas flow and
just watch where it takes you?
As we
speak we are creating songs for over upcoming full-length album. More information
about it will come later.
We might
also in a near future have some information about an upcoming European tour.
You are
doing vocals for Withershin as well as for Wormwood. What band takes most of
your time and if it were to choose one as a priority, which one would it be?
As I
stated before. Withershin and Wormwood are very different. Both stimulate
different parts of my brain. Both require different set amount of time. I
cannot choose because both are a part of me.
Thank you
a lot for the interview! Hope that you will come again in our country. Finally,
what would you like to say to your fans and audience in Romania? What is it
that they should look forward to experience during your future performance?
No matter
where our fans comes from, you're an essential part of our inspiration and
future. Stay true to yourself and follow the voices from The Void.
Can you hear the hissing in the wind? That might be us coming to Romania soon…
INTERVIEW BY MIRUNA VITRIOL
Can you hear the hissing in the wind? That might be us coming to Romania soon…
INTERVIEW BY MIRUNA VITRIOL
