CULT OF EIBON brings new blood, but with the legacy of the ancient blood of the glorious Hellenic scene. Lycan Twilight Sorcery is the band´s second
release and its dreadful sound bursts into the stillness like a howling...of a
werewolf. Here is an interview with Nyogtha (guitars/bass/vocals/synths).
Join the wolf blood communion…
It's always exciting to start something new in music. We can't have the same excitement like when
we were on our 20's but still the adrenaline's pumping and that's our main
goal. To feel alive through our music. Our motivation is the same for
everything when it comes to music, to create something meaningful that fills us
spiritual and give us strength to move on. We formed Cult of Eibon from our
need for this genre, we got into black metal with the Greek bands of the 90's
so it was something vital and it happened naturally. (The original idea came up
back in 2000 as Y'XA-NULEI but I was too busy with m other bands back then and
the project went on hiatus until 2015)
What inspired you to choose that
name?
We consider this music (and genre) as a cult. Beside that the main concept
in the early 90's for the Greek bands was Lovecraft and the occult so we
combined these 2 things and came up with the Cult of Eibon name.
The whole composition period took me about 3 months somewhere in 2016. I gave
emphasis on the songwriting and the riffs this time rather the atmosphere as I
did in the Fullmoon Invocation ep and
I think the outcome is great. The feedback was great from the very beginning
that we released the Fullmoon Invocation
ep but to be honest we didn't expect that kind of response from the fans and
we're grateful about that. Of course to be a part of iron bonehead's roster
helped a lot the band no doubt about that. Glad that dweller of the woods had
such a good acclamation I really love this track.
What´s the current line-up? as
there has been some changes since the first release.
The current line-up is: Me (Nyogtha) - guitars/bass/vocals/synths, Porphyrion
- chants/invocations and Xa'ligha-drums. Yes we had some line-up changes Yorith
(vocals, lead guitars) and Crimson Moon (bass) parted ways (if you can say that
because we are close friends) with the band and Porphyrion joined us.
In terms of evolution of your
music, how do you see the new material (sound, structures) compared to the
debut recording?
There's an obvious evolution I think both music and production wise. The
first ep was the primordial worship we were still constructing and searching
the whole style of Cult of Eibon. The new release is superior from every aspect
(production, structure, lyrics, compositions, etc.) We love both of these releases for different
reasons.
The artwork for the new mini album was made by Panos Sounas that made
art in the past for bands such as Necromantia, Tatir, Shadowcaster and many
more. The original Fullmoon invocation ep had no artwork (I really liked it
like that to be honest) but for the re-releases of our first ep nocturnal call
of the moon (member of Ithaqua, Caedes Cruenta, Disharmony, etc.) made the additional
artwork with the werewolf which we really like it. No we will not make it some kind
of tradition we have other topics also as a band but me and Porphrion really
love the concept of therianthropy so it's all over the new release.
One of my fave tracks is “Wolf
Blood Communion”, would you say that it is the most representative songs of the
band considering lyrics and music?
I will totally agree. It's my favorite track from Lycan Twilight Sorcery.
Music, lyrics the feeling everything on this track is so powerful I really love
it.
Tell us now about the logo,
which is full of symbolism...
The logo was crafted by the hands of nocturnal call of the moon (Ithaqua,
Caedes Cruenta, etc.) that did also the art for the re-release of the Fullmoon
Invocation EP. He is devoted to the obscure arts and the abyssic black cult of
the 90's and that reflects through his art. He is a good friend and musician we
thank and him for the amazing logo. As for the symbolisms is a combination of
the occult and therianthropy.
What do you find most appealing
about lycanthropy? Where does the interest and inspiration come from this
topic, literature, movies...?
I adore the nature of the beast that can't be controlled by no man or
animal just following it's primal instinct no matter what. The
interest/inspiration comes from the myths and legends of this topic but also
from literature and movies. It's a combination of all that.
Apart from lycanthropy our main topic is Lovecraft and
Cthulhu mythos and the occult of course that Porphyrion is deeply into. Our
philosophy is and will be always the dark side.
Your sound and style seems
heavily influenced by the early works of Varathron and Rotting Christ, but also
elements of old thrash metal and old school heavy metal, what bands would you
name as your main influence?
Obviously our main influences are (OLD) Rotting Christ/Varathron/Thou
Art Lord/Necromantia (to some extent) /Agatus, etc. The thrash metal and old
school heavy metal influences are also there because you can find these
influences also to the bands I mentioned above BUT thrash and heavy metal are
also a part of our lives. We're grew up with old school music, it's something
vital for us no other way to do it, so it's natural that you will find these
elements on Cult of Eibon's music.
How important and significant
are for you those bands and the early records that the Greek metal scene
launched back in those “glorious days”?
It's vital. It's a way of life a whole period of significant glory, at
least for us. We learned it like that, we play it as it was back then, there's
no other option morally and musical to do otherwise to be honest. Our whole
youth is connected with all that, that fucking glorious era. (and not only now
that it's a kind of trend to revive that sound, we are into this since we were
teens)
If you had the chance to take
part in the recording in one of the
following records, which one would you chose…”Thy Mighty Contract”, “His
Majesty At The Swamp” or “Crossing The Fiery Path”
Damn…What you're asking me right now...It's like choosing
to get stabbed or to go in prison...How can I choose between these 3
milestones? I would say Thy Mighty Contract (with hesitation) for personal
reasons and the urban legends that follow this album…
We don't have many connections with the Greek scene and that's something
that won't change and it has been like that at least for 18 to 19 years. We
don't want to do public relations and cope with all that shit that comes along.
We don't care about being famous or popular we're family guys that still making
what they loved since their early years as teens. We're active into the scene
as individuals from 96' so we know a lot of people but keep touch with a
handful of few, only the ones that worth it. Some of them are: Wargrinder,
Ithaqua/Caedes Cruenta, Lykaionas, Wargoat, Unholy Archangel, Drutentus/Goathrone,
Goat Synagogue and some other individuals from the scene.
What´s the strangest place and
the most shocking place you have been?
Hmm…That's a tough one. There are many strange and mythical places I
have visited here in Greece and I'm having difficulties to top that (even that
I have travelled to many countries abroad and saw many remarkable things) Nothing
more glorious and obscure that the land of the ancients. And that reflects on
the Greek metal scene (those of the 90's mostly) As for the most shocking place
I've been I'll keep it for myself because it comes along with a very private
and apocalyptic incident.
What can we expect from CULT OF
EIBON the current year? What are the band´s future plans?
I don't know if we will release something else this year. We released a
33 minutes of material with the new mini LP and we don't want to be another
band in line. We will release material when we can and feel of course no rush
for nothing. I have in mind roughly an idea for a 7'' for next year or earlier
but we'll see nothing sure yet.
Thanks you for, last words are
yours...
Thanks for the interview and your support to cult of eibon much
appreciated. For the ones interested they can check out our new mini album “Lycan
Twilight Sorcery” released on April the 28th via IRON BONEHEAD PRODUCTIONS
Abysmal Blessings
-NYOGTHA-
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