Ravencult - Entrevista

Ravencult (meaning of the name, short bio, discography, highlights, …):
RAVENCULT exists since mid 2001 and we’ve been delivering straightforward oldstyle Black Metal ever since. Released a couple of demos, a vinyl EP and a full-length album called “Temples Of Torment”. RAVENCULT is a live band and has done gigs both in Greece and abroad while the music is similar to the first and second generation of BM; maybe a bit more varied though. About the name; the raven is a dark figure connected to pestilence and death throughout history. The “cult” word is a connection to the dark side. Uniting those two you get something that reflects a morbid aura, so you know what the band stands for; and that is Black Metal.

“Temples Of Torment” (rehearsing / writing process, recording process, label, …):
The album was recorded in mid-2005 at Molla Studio in Norway. We recorded it with Knut M. Valle of Arcturus as a producer. He’s a great guy and has a lot of experience by working for bands like Aura Noir, Mayhem, Ulver etc. The Dark Essence records guys offered us a deal after they received a promo copy of the album.

Lyrics (influences, subjects, ideas, messages, …):
Usually some negative vibes or antireligious thoughts.

Album frontcover / artwork (who, why, meaning, …):
It’s created by Stephen O’Malley of SunnO))). It’s a continuation of the album title which is actually an obvious statement concerning organised religion.

Live tour to promote the new record:
Hopefully next season.

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Musical (and other) influences:
Violent, old style morbid stuff.
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Final Message:
Bangyourhead!
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Entrevistador: RDS

Entrevistado: Stefanos (Guitars)
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Ravencult: www.ravencult.net / www.myspace.com/ravencultbm

Karisma Records: www.karismarecords.no

Dark Essence: www.darkessence.no