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Kaktus Project - "Superstition"
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Newman - "Under Southern Skies"
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Haken - "Visions"
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Profane Omen - "Destroy!"
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Reckless Love - "Animal Attraction"
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Temple of Baal/Ritualization – "The Vision of Fading Mankind" (Split)
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Boguslaw Balcerak’s Crylord - "Blood Of The Prophets"
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Almah - "Motion"
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Axel Rudi Pell - "The Ballads IV"
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My Black Light - “Human Maze”
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My Black Light - "Human Maze"
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Diamond Plate - "Generation Why?"
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Lindsey Buckingham - "Seeds We Sow"
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Awake - "Forever More"
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Scams - "Rock And Roll Krematorium"
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Entrench - "Inevitable Decay"
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Rose Funeral - "Gates Of Punishment"
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Chasma - "Declarations Of The Great Artificer"
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Sear Bliss - "Eternal Recurrence"
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Gurd - "Never Fail"
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Renaissance Of Fools - "Fear, Hope And Frustration"
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Halcyon Way - "IndoctriNation"
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Diabolos Dust - "Ruins Of Mankind"
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Circle Of Silence - "The Blackened Halo"
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Heartland - "Heartland" (re-issue)
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Primordial – Into The Head Of Nemtheanga

The vocalist of Primordial is one who knows his metal. His knowledge is a true legend in Bergen, since he’s won the quiz’ during Hole In The Sky festivals. He DJ’s, he sings and he prefer vinyls. Respect! And now, a bit on the side compared to the regular Primordial interview, Imhotep’s Roy Kristensen got in touch with Alan Nemtheanga to find out if he has his babies safely indoors.

Fleshgod Apocalypse 2/2 – Classical Death Metal

Imhotep’s Roy Kristensen got in touch with Fleshgod Apocalypse after the band’s amazing “Agony”, one of 2011’s best albums. Guitarist Christiano replies to questions on musicianship, classical inspirations and how to perform all this material on stage.

Fleshgod Apocalypse 1/2 – Falling Into Agony

Imhotep’s Roy Kristensen got in touch with Fleshgod Apocalypse after the band’s amazing “Agony”, one of 2011’s best albums. Guitarist Christiano replies to questions on musicianship, classical inspirations and how to perform all this material on stage.

Opeth - A Rarity For Charity

You can now get hold of an extraordinary rare item. Michael signed the misprinted CD ("My Arms, Your Hearse") for this occasion. Highest bidder gets the CD sent buy mail, registered of course.

The highest bid every time I update (as often as possible, but at least once a day) is the amount shown here (in Euros): 70 (by 04.02.12)

Nightbringer 2/2 - …the spiritual path…

Third album in and a masterpiece at work. Imhotep’s Roy Kristensen got in touch with the band to find out what’s lurking in the dark, where the music comes from and death.

Nightbringer 1/2 - … death to the profane self…

Third album in and a masterpiece at work. Imhotep’s Roy Kristensen got in touch with the band to find out what’s lurking in the dark, where the music comes from and death.

The Project Hate mcmxcix - Part 2: The New Apocalypse

Past. Present. More hate. More music. More death. Lord K. Philipson replies.

The Project Hate mcmxcix - Part 1: More Of Everything...

Past. Present. More hate. More music. More death. Lord K. Philipson replies.

Negative Plane - Total Darkness

A European tour. A concert at Hole in the Sky 2001. An amazing album named "Stain Glass Revelations". An interview with the band.

Epica - Conspiritual Thoughts

Epica is a tremendous band, becoming even more pompous and bombastic when some probably expected otherwise. Imhotep’s Lizar Borowski and Roy Kristensen talked to Simone Simons and Mark Jansen both prior to and after the recording of “The Divine Conspiracy”.

The Devil's Blood - videointerview

Paul Kearns talked to Selim Lemouchi of The Devil's Blood at Hole In The Sky last year. Topics that came natural were The Devil's Blood, success, live ritual, how the band evolved and more...



Produced by Imhotep Productions.

Crown The Lost - Future Metal Hope

Imhotep's Matt Coe recently spoke to guitarist David E. Gehlke who was happy to rattle off on a number of topics not only as a musician but as a journalist and fellow metal aficionado.

Erik Danielsson (Watain) - ...to ashes...

Watain is one of the bands I deeply respect. We're talking about quality over quantity, about dedication and about music that exceeds your wildest nightmares. Erik replied to a few questions dealing with his record collection, computer files and Watain records.

Destroyer Of Worlds - ...the devil speaks...

A few 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...

MasseMord - The End Is A Matter Of Time

A name that many will say in disgust. But when was black metal supposed to be nice gardens of delight, filled with Hope? She, whose name is Hope, is the beginning of MasseMord's "The Madness Tongue Devouring Juices Of Livid Hope". And now she is no more. Namtar replies to Imhotep's inquisition.

The Shadow Theory - One Journey Leads To The Next

Devon Graves... yes, the name sounds familiar. Read on to learn more about his latest band, The Shadow Theory, as well as some words on more familiar aspects of his musical career. Imhotep's Roy Kristensen got in touch to seek out the truth behind the theory.

Hammers Of Misfortune - Paving Their Own Metal Street

Signing with their biggest label to date in Metal Blade, 2011 sees Hammers Of Misfortune release a new album- and the determination to showcase their own style without compromise. It was a sincere pleasure for Imhotep's Matt Coe to talk to John one early evening on the phone, so be ready for some deep discussion on an act you won’t forget anytime soon.

Pain Of Salvation 3 of 3 - writing music and more + "Kingdom Of Loss" live exclusive

Imhotep's Roy Kristensen met up with composer Daniel Gildenlöw from the great Swedish band Pain Of Salvation. They spoke about life, music, lyrics and playing live.



In the third and final part they talk about writing music, vocals and about life. This part includes the whole song "Kingdom Of Loss" exclusively for this video interview.

Pain Of Salvation 2 of 3 - on lyrics, playing live and more...

Imhotep's Roy Kristensen met up with composer Daniel Gildenlöw from the great Swedish band Pain Of Salvation. They spoke about life, music, lyrics and playing live.



In the second part they talk about concepts, "Road Salt", lyrics and playing live.

Pain Of Salvation 1 of 3 - on singing, "BE" and more...

Imhotep's Roy Kristensen met up with composer Daniel Gildenlöw from the great Swedish band Pain Of Salvation. They spoke about life, music, lyrics and playing live.



In the first part they talk about being tired, singing, the band's development, dynamics and the "BE" album.

Gromth - Part II: ...we are actually living from the moment we start to breathe...

September 2011 saw the release of one of the most important albums of 2011 and one of the most important orchestral/symphonic metal releases of all time: Gromth's "The Immortal". Sitting in front of his Computer in Germany, Imhotep's Lennard Bertram has provoked the band to answer questions on the intricate lyrics and the complex creative process of this unique album. Read on to delve deeply into the world of the Destroyer! All replies by Roy Kristensen, except where notifed.

Gromth - Part I: We are actually dying from the moment we start to live...

September 2011 saw the release of one of the most important albums of 2011 and one of the most important orchestral/symphonic metal releases of all time: Gromth's "The Immortal". Sitting in front of his computer in Germany, Imhotep's Lennard Bertram has provoked the band to answer questions on the intricate lyrics and the complex creative process of this unique album. Read on to delve deeply into the minds behind Gromth!

Gromth - Enemy (edit)

Two promotional videos of the track from the Gromth album "The Immortal". Get their albums via the webshop (check link below)






Slagmaur - "Klokker Tramp" tribute video + Steingrim tribute

A tribute video of "Klokker Tramp" from Slagmaur's "Von Rov Shelter". This is all about atmosphere. The video includes various illustrations and pictures from the booklet of the album.

As a special feature a bonus track is included. This is Slagmaur's "Funeral March"-tribute to Steingrim, a member of Slagmaur who sadly was killed Spring 2009.

Produced by Imhotep Productions.


Highlight(s)
The 11th Hour - "Lacrima Mortis"
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Nekromantheon – “Rise, Vulcan Spectre”
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Bobby Kimball / Jimi Jamison - "Kimball Jamison"
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Classic(s)
Darkwoods My Bethroted – “Heirs Of The Northstar”
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Gehenna – ”Adimiron Black”
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