Interview - DAMMNATORUM - interview with death metal band from Poland. ~ DEADLY STORM zine

Interview - DAMMNATORUM - interview with death metal band from Poland.

Ave, can you introduce your band to our readers? – When was it founded and what style of music do you play etc.?

Ave, greetings to our metal brethren! We formed the band in November 2018. The current lineup consists of Mateusz "VESPER LOCUST" Wilczewski on lead vocals, Piotr "DZIABI" Nadoski on guitars, Robert "MAX" Wiśniewski on bass guitar and backing vocals, and Dariusz "MEF" Karwecki on drums.

We describe our style as death/black metal. It's just how we feel our music. We combine heavy death metal riffs with gloomy one-string black metal melodies. However, everyone perceives our music in their own unique way and has the right to define it as they wish.

Where and under what conditions were you recording the new album? Who was in charge of sound, production and mastering?

The drum recordings, mixing, and mastering were done by Szymon Grodzki of INVENT SOUND STUDIO, who is also a guitarist for Polish bands SAMMATH NAUR and GNIDA. Karol Korniluk, the guitarist of OVER THE UNDER, handled the guitar and vocal recordings at his own recording studio under the same name.

How many copies were released and which medium was used for this new edition (CD, digital, vinyl, cassette)?

Currently, we have a release of 500 compact discs. I must emphasize that this number significantly decreases with each passing day :D. Nowadays, purchasing a physical album supports the band and allows for a tangible experience. It's also cool to have the band members' autographs (upon request). Our recordings are available on 26 streaming platforms. It's a convenient way to listen to your favorite music.

Who is the author of the lyrics and how were they created and about what do the lyrics deal with?

The authors of the lyrics are Robert "MAX" Wiśniewski, Dariusz "MEF" Karwecki, and former vocalist Krzysztof "FIODOR" Ledworowski. lyrics tell the story of the dark side of life. Before writing the lyrics, we choose a topic and discuss it. We had a problem with uploading our video for the song "AOKIGAHARA" on YouTube. It's a forest in Japan where bodies of suicide victims are found near tourist trails. It doesn't look good when someone sings about it... The lyrics of "NECROPHAGUS" are also a true story. It serves as a warning and presents the story of a serial child killer named Tsutomu Miyazaki.

Who created the logo of the band, and who took care of the graphics and the website? What about you and social networks? Do you consider these things important?

The band's logo was created by Dariusz "MEF" Karwecki, who handles streaming media, stage costumes, and overall band image. We operate together on Facebook. We consider social media to be very important—it's an effective way to spread our creativity

Which label did you choose for releasing your album and why this label? Are you satisfied by how your label represents you and takés care about you?

We recorded the entire material with our own financial resources. We wanted to save time and ensure good quality. At the beginning of our activity, it's difficult to find a record label that would invest in a metal band. Now, having a single and an album under our belt, we are willing to collaborate with the right company.

Which bands do you idolise and where do you get your inspiration?

That would be a question for our leader Robert "MAX" Wiśniewski, who created 90% of the material XD. Seriously, you might like a band or a riff, but if you idolize them, you lose the opportunity to create something fresh and surprising. It's very difficult because, as the classic saying goes, everything has already been created.

Did you send your record to some Labels - which are the labels? How was the response?

The album was released recently. Yes, we will consider where to send our albums.

How many gigs have you played? Which type of gigs do you prefer, whether it's (clubs or festivals) and which of your performances would you consider as the best?

We still play too few concerts, but maybe that will change after the album release. Every performance is important to us, each one is a new experience. The best concert is the one where you have a great time with the audience and there are no technical issues :D.