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ABSU (pt. 2/2) – on the music and more…





Peter Loftus (Ireland) and Imhotep’s Roy Kristensen met up with Proscriptor from ABSU at 2009’s Hole In The Sky festival, held in Bergen, Norway. The chat that ended up with the album titles for the two next albums.

In the second part they talked about music, lyrics, Proscriptor’s label and the title for the two upcoming albums.

Inferno Festival 2009 vs. Hole In The Sky 2009 - introduction

Imhotep’s Irish alibi, PTK aka. Paul Kearns, have penned his thoughts on these two great festivals, updating with recent conversations as well as written the reports from 2009’s editions.

Inferno Festival 2009 – in remembrance

From 10 bands over two days to 45 bands over four days with a lot of extra activities for even the most hyperactive kid it has been a journey very much upward for Oslo's Inferno Festival.

ABSU (pt. 1/2) – on line-up changes and more…




Peter Loftus (Ireland) and Imhotep’s Roy Kristensen met up with Proscriptor from ABSU at 2009’s Hole In The Sky festival, held in Bergen, Norway. The chat that ended up with the album titles for the two next albums.

In the first part they talked about the festival, being behind the drumset and line-up changes.

Sturmgeist (pt. 3/3) – on the future and more…




Imhotep’s Roy Kristensen met Cornelius Jakhelln from Sturmgeist/Solefald in Oslo, Norway, Autumn 2009. The conversation dealth with tragic event in Finland, the album “Manifesto Futurista”, the limited amount of copies and more…

The last part deals with the limited amount of copies, Solefald and the future of Sturmgeist.

Sturmgeist (pt. 2/3) – on confrontation and more…




Imhotep’s Roy Kristensen met Cornelius Jakhelln from Sturmgeist/Solefald in Oslo, Norway, Autumn 2009. The conversation dealth with tragic event in Finland, the album “Manifesto Futurista”, the limited amount of copies and more…

The second part deals with lyrics, culture, confrontation vs. running away and the album title.

Sturmgeist (pt. 1/3) – on Sturmgeist89 and more…




Imhotep’s Roy Kristensen met Cornelius Jakhelln from Sturmgeist/Solefald in Oslo, Norway, Autumn 2009. The conversation dealth with tragic event in Finland, the album “Manifesto Futurista”, the limited amount of copies and more…

The first part deals with Sturmgeist89 (the tragedy in Finland) and the two first albums.

In Flames (pt. 2/2) - on selling albums and more…



Imhotep’s Paul Kearns hooked up with vocalist Anders Fridén a few hours prior to their show in Oslo, Norway, December 2009.
The last part deals with the scene, selling albums and what’s next in store for In Flames.
Due to the concert in the background, the filming had to be close up so that the background noise didn’t ruin the recordings.

Photos by Kenneth Sporsheim (www.eternal-terror.com)

Add your own comment on Imhotep

From now on you can add your comment to the article in question. This goes for reviews, interviews and whatelse we’ll post on Imhotep. Click on the Read more… or the headline for the article/interview.

In Flames (pt. 1/2) - on touring and more…




Imhotep’s Paul Kearns hooked up with vocalist Anders Fridén a few hours prior to their show in Oslo, Norway, December 2009.
The first part deals with touring and the growing success of In Flames.
Due to the concert in the background, the filming had to be close up so that the background noise didn’t ruin the recordings.

Photos by Kenneth Sporsheim (www.eternal-terror.com)

Ordo Rosarius Equilibrio – Kissing The Apocalips

Do you dream of music that takes you to places you haven’t been before?
Do you dream of gods made of fire?
Do not dream anymore.
Kiss the Apocalips.

IMHOTEP’S TOP LIST FOR 2009

We’ve listed ca. 10 albums, where only the three first are pointed out. As you can see, our staff have a wide selection of albums, which album means we have a wide taste. However, Imhotep is mostly related to metal and some rock, and I guess that’s where we’ll stay also in the future.

You can comment on this list, and perhaps make your own top-3 for 2009.

You may wonder what’s in store for Imhotep. Well, in 2010 (as soon as possible into the New Year) you can comment on every single article, review or interview posted on Imhotep, just as in Blabbermouth. Perhaps this’ll help us to improve even further. See you in the next year and let’s hope there’s more quality music coming from the minds of all these musicians in our world. We’ll be there, steady and trustworthy as always!

Cheers! from the Imhotep staff!

DESTROYER OF WORLDS - ...THE DEVIL SPEAKS...

Two years ago Roy Kristensen felt the need to have some of his writings in print again. He printed the two limited issues of Destroyer Of Worlds. Some of these articles have later on been published on the Imhotep website, but here you can download the whole first issue and read it in its complete form, with the real layout.

This is best read in printed version. The files you download are .pdf files.

There is no copyright on this, and if you feel like using the stuff in there, go ahead.

Featured bands; Watain, Abigor, Blacklodge, Plutonium, Church Bizarre and more...

DEIPHAGO – IN THE NAME OF SATAN

Don’t you just love the smell of flowers? Perhaps a bottle of red wine? And a good conversation about the future and the kids you’ll have and all that jazz, with your beautiful girlfriend?
Well then, why don’t you just as well fuck off! This is hate, pain and sheer brutality for those of us who enjoy the darker side of life. V666 replied to Imhotep’s questions, deliberately under the influence of the horned one!

PORCUPINE TREE (09) part 3/3, on WRITING THE LONG SONG and more…




Imhotep’s Paul Kearns and Roy Kristensen hooked up with Steven Wilson, frontman in the respected band Porcupine Tree, to discuss the band’s growth, how to listen to music and how to write a 55 minutes track.

In this final part they talked on writing the 55 minutes long song, Katatonia and what’s next for Porcupine Tree.

Live photos by Trine Lindh Justad (www.nightspirit.no)

PORCUPINE TREE (09) part 2/3, on “THE INCIDENT” and more…




Imhotep’s Paul Kearns and Roy Kristensen hooked up with Steven Wilson, frontman in the respected band Porcupine Tree, to discuss the band’s growth, how to listen to music and how to write a 55 minutes track.

In this second part they talked about the concept of “Fear Of A Blank Planet”, “The Incident” and how to listen to music.

Live photos by Trine Lindh Justad (www.nightspirit.no)

PORCUPINE TREE (09) part 1/3, on THE BAND’S GROWTH and more…




Imhotep’s Paul Kearns and Roy Kristensen hooked up with Steven Wilson, frontman in the respected band Porcupine Tree, to discuss the band’s growth, how to listen to music and how to write a 55 minutes track.

In this first part they talked about the gig Porcupine Tree did in Oslo two years ago, on playing live in general and the band’s growth.

Live photos by Trine Lindh Justad (www.nightspirit.no)

SEASON OF MIST (09) part 3/3 - on MAKING MONEY and more...




Paul Kearns met up with big boss Muckey Mist of Season Of Mist to have a chat about what’s actually going on behind the misty curtain.

In this final part, Paul Kearns and the man, whose real name is Michael Berberian, talked the German efficiency, following bands from their demo days, today’s scene and how to make money.

SEASON OF MIST (09) part 2/3 - on MORBID ANGEL and more...




Paul Kearns met up with big boss Muckey Mist of Season Of Mist to have a chat about what’s actually going on behind the misty curtain.

In this second part, Paul Kearns and the man, whose real name is Michael Berberian, talked the American market, touring and the newly signed Morbid Angel.

A SPADE IS A SPADE: WIPE ON, WIPE OFF (09)

Well, this is not usual territory for Imhotep but I suppose that one of the advantages of pushing the cart on barren streets is that you can say whatever you feel like saying and there will be little chance of reprimand. The reason for this wee bout of scribbling is down to comments made by a bloke named Dez Fafara who currently fronts a band called Devildriver.

SEASON OF MIST (09) part 1/3 - on THE LABEL'S GROWTH and more...




Paul Kearns met up with big boss Muckey Mist of Season Of Mist to have a chat about what’s actually going on behind the misty curtain.

In this first part, Paul Kearns and the man, whose real name is Michael Berberian, talked about the label’s growth.

DEVIN TOWNSEND (09) part 3/3 – ON IMAGE and more...




Hammartid’s Helle Stenkløv and Imhotep’s Paul Kearns mixed up for a chat with Devin Townsend in Oslo earlier this year. They talked about Mr. Townsend himself, his new musical creations, drugs, musicians and more…

In this final part they talked about the extra musicians, image and conincidences vs. predetermination…

DEVIN TOWNSEND (09) part 2/3 – ON MARIHUANA and more...




Hammartid’s Helle Stenkløv and Imhotep’s Paul Kearns mixed up for a chat with Devin Townsend in Oslo earlier this year. They talked about Mr. Townsend himself, his new musical creations, drugs, musicians and more…

In this second section they talked more about Strapping Young Lad as well as smoking marihuana and drinking a lot…
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