Interviews: Ungoliantha

We have had the opportunity to interview the Black Metal band Ungoliantha from  Ukrania. Check out the interview and follow the band on their FACEBOOK PAGE.

1. Where did you get the idea for the band name, you planned it or come out just like that?

At the time of the band's creation, I read Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and chose a name for the band based on his world.

2. Why did you want to play this genre?

We all love black metal. Everything is very simple.

Lilia: Black Metal genre like a live hypostasis for me. I feel it like a creature who is in deep friendship with me. That's why)

3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?

Lord Sinned: I only knew the drummer, we had previously played in another band.

Beard: and vise versa, I only knew the frontman)

Lilia: No, at the time I met other team members the band already had a history.

4. Each band member favourite band?

Lord Sinned: Emperor, Khold, Arcturus, Deicide, Morbid Angel

Beard: Archspire Lilia: It's difficult for me to differentiate only one band but I will try. I really love Emperor, Summoning, Dark Funeral, Inquisition

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?

Mythology, religion, books of H.P. Lovecraft

6. Where was your last gig?

Our last gig was on Halloween eve in Kyiv, with bands Inferno (Cze), Morok, Colotyphus

7. Where would you like to act?

Lord Sinned: I would like to perform at major summer European festivals

Beard: no specific preferences, I just like to play.

Liliia: Some closed black metal festivals for those who really appreciate this genre. But in general I also just do like to play and would be glad to participate in interesting thematic events around the world.

8. Whom would you like to feature with?

Lord Sinned: I would like to perform with those bands that I really like - Emperor, Arcturus etc.

Beard: no specific preferences, I just like to play. Lilia: There are a lot of great and really outstanding bands in the world. I just will be pleased to play with passionate and talented musicians no matter how famous they are.

9. Whom not?

Lord Sinned: I do not even know Beard: no specific preferences, I just like to play.

Lilia: I don't think that Christian "black metal" will be a good companion.

10. Any of you has ever suffered from stage fright? Any tip for beginners on how to beat that?

Lord Sinned: I don't have much stage fright. Yes, we can all worry a little, but nothing more

Beard: I have never suffered from stage fright. There is nothing to be afraid of, just go and do the same as at the rehearsal, as much good as you can. That's it. 

Lilia: Little nervousness is probably ok nevertheless it's the first time or not but in general I wouldn't say I had a fear of stage. Just remember the purpose of standing there and don't forget that you do there the thing you enjoy so much - playing. 

11. What bands have inspired you the most?

I have already mentioned these bands above.

12. What's the weirdest thing a fan has ever asked you for?

I don't remember anything unusual.

13. What do you think of your fans?

I think we have a few fans, I think they are ordinary metalheads

14. What do you think of our site?

Good supportive webzine!

15. Something to add?

Thank you for your attention to our horde.