1. Can you give us an update on what is going on with the band these days?
Certainly! Arkhum is currently in the process of quite a few things. We've been hard at work writing our second album and getting things set for future EPs and splits. We have demoed about 6 new tracks that will appear on our second album.
2. How would you describe the musical sound of the new album, and how does it differ from previous releases?
When we first started recording Anno Universum in April 2010, we set out to make a death metal album. While Arkhum definitely has death metal elements to our music, we also have a blackened tint that is quite prevalent.
3. What are some of the lyrical topics and concepts the new release explores?
Our vocalist, Kenneth, wrote all of the lyrics on Anno Universum and those include a few topics. His work is highly influenced by H.P. Lovecraft and general science fiction elements. I would suggest everyone read the lyrics and decide for yourself.
4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the band's name?
The idea for our name popped into my head late one night when talking with my older brother. We both realized that for as long as we could remember Batman was a
5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe your stage performance?
One of the best crowds we've played for was when we opened for 3 Inches Of Blood and Toxic Holocaust back in 2007. While our performance wasn't the greatest, the crowd definitely made up for it. I would describe our live show as "entertaining."
6. Do you have any touring plans for the new releases?
We plan on doing some US touring later this Sumemr and Fall, but no definite dates as of yet.
7. On a worldwide level how has your music been received by brutal death metal fans?
So far the response to Anno Universum seems pretty great. We've had a couple bad reviews here and there, but you can't please everyone, right?
8. What is going on with the side projects these days?
Most of us have our fingers in quite a few different things at the moment. I have a more blackened/sludge project in the works entitled The Will Of A Million, which will release an album later this Summer called "A Lull." I also mix and master music from my home in Washington state during my down time. Our bassist, Matt, is working on a few albums at the moment under the names Crystal Shyps and Terra Deep. Kenneth is currently in the process of starting his own record label entitled Glossolalia Records and releasing music in the black metal bands Earthenwomb and Consuming The Void. Lastly, our drummer Armen Koroghlian is playing with the Oregon bands The Fool and Soulscythe.
9. What direction do you see the music heading into on future releases?
I guess the only way I could explain the new style is 'progressive.' I don't mean that our next album will sound like a King Crimson release, or anything, but our sound is definitely expanding. With every band we all start listening to a new influence is logged into our brains; whether it's consciously or subconsciously.
10. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
During the writing process of Anno I was influenced by quite a few different artists. I was listening to a lot of Nile, Decrepit Birth, Severed Savior, Protest The Hero and Wolves In The Throne Room. Recently I've been listening to the newest releases from Deafheaven, Alcest, Les Discrets, Triptykon and Agalloch.
11. What role does Science Fiction and Cosmology play in the music?
While it's not very evident on Anno Universum, our newer music takes a more atmospheric/ethereal turn at times. Most of the science fiction elements only come through in our lyrics, but sometimes our muisc can have that "spacey" feel to it.
12. outside of music what are some of your interests?
I'm very much into photography and I'm a huge film nerd. I watch way too many movies than any other human should. Aside from that, I don't have much else.
13.Any final words or thoughts before we wrap up this interview?
I'd like thank all the supporters we have around the globe. I promise our second album will be worlds better than Anno Universum.
1. Can you give us an update on what is going on with the band these days?
Certainly! Arkhum is currently in the process of quite a few things. We've been hard at work writing our second album and getting things set for future EPs and splits. We have demoed about 6 new tracks that will appear on our second album.
2. How would you describe the musical sound of the new album, and how does it differ from previous releases?
When we first started recording Anno Universum in April 2010, we set out to make a death metal album. While Arkhum definitely has death metal elements to our music, we also have a blackened tint that is quite prevalent.
3. What are some of the lyrical topics and concepts the new release explores?
Our vocalist, Kenneth, wrote all of the lyrics on Anno Universum and those include a few topics. His work is highly influenced by H.P. Lovecraft and general science fiction elements. I would suggest everyone read the lyrics and decide for yourself.
4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the band's name?
The idea for our name popped into my head late one night when talking with my older brother. We both realized that for as long as we could remember Batman was a
5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe your stage performance?
One of the best crowds we've played for was when we opened for 3 Inches Of Blood and Toxic Holocaust back in 2007. While our performance wasn't the greatest, the crowd definitely made up for it. I would describe our live show as "entertaining."
6. Do you have any touring plans for the new releases?
We plan on doing some US touring later this Sumemr and Fall, but no definite dates as of yet.
7. On a worldwide level how has your music been received by brutal death metal fans?
So far the response to Anno Universum seems pretty great. We've had a couple bad reviews here and there, but you can't please everyone, right?
8. What is going on with the side projects these days?
Most of us have our fingers in quite a few different things at the moment. I have a more blackened/sludge project in the works entitled The Will Of A Million, which will release an album later this Summer called "A Lull." I also mix and master music from my home in Washington state during my down time. Our bassist, Matt, is working on a few albums at the moment under the names Crystal Shyps and Terra Deep. Kenneth is currently in the process of starting his own record label entitled Glossolalia Records and releasing music in the black metal bands Earthenwomb and Consuming The Void. Lastly, our drummer Armen Koroghlian is playing with the Oregon bands The Fool and Soulscythe.
9. What direction do you see the music heading into on future releases?
I guess the only way I could explain the new style is 'progressive.' I don't mean that our next album will sound like a King Crimson release, or anything, but our sound is definitely expanding. With every band we all start listening to a new influence is logged into our brains; whether it's consciously or subconsciously.
10. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
During the writing process of Anno I was influenced by quite a few different artists. I was listening to a lot of Nile, Decrepit Birth, Severed Savior, Protest The Hero and Wolves In The Throne Room. Recently I've been listening to the newest releases from Deafheaven, Alcest, Les Discrets, Triptykon and Agalloch.
11. What role does Science Fiction and Cosmology play in the music?
While it's not very evident on Anno Universum, our newer music takes a more atmospheric/ethereal turn at times. Most of the science fiction elements only come through in our lyrics, but sometimes our muisc can have that "spacey" feel to it.
12. outside of music what are some of your interests?
I'm very much into photography and I'm a huge film nerd. I watch way too many movies than any other human should. Aside from that, I don't have much else.
13.Any final words or thoughts before we wrap up this interview?
I'd like thank all the supporters we have around the globe. I promise our second album will be worlds better than Anno Universum.
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