VICTIMARUM (Finland) is a relatively new band but has its own quality and high potential. Based in Turku, this band consists of Vorgoth (guitars), Angeldestroyer (guitars), Taakka (bass/vocals) and R. Charon (drums) and they released Demo 2023 on June 15th, containing 4 tracks of Fierce Satanic Black Metal that are infernally majestic, formidable and blazing!!!
Questions by The Unblessed
Answered by Victimarum (as a band)
Replied on June 27, 2023, 10:06 PM
Hail! Please provide a little introduction about VICTIMARUM - brief history, band members, etc.
Victimarum started as a project between Vorgoth and Angeldestroyer in 2020, but due to playing together elsewhere, the band had its first member Taakka join the ranks in Fall of 2022, and R. Charon joined the band in winter of 2023.
Fierce Satanic Black Metal. Is it possible that you have a deeper explanation about your musical direction, in terms of songwriting, compositions and arrangements, soundwise, lyrical concept, images, etc?
No truer explanation other than the everburning kindle of satanic terror!
Who and/or what entirely inspired and influenced Victimarum? Are you going to stay with these referrals or otherwise in the future?
As the project started between the two of us (Vorgoth and Angeldestroyer), it can be heard on the demo that we have listened to a lot of Horna, Sargeist and Goats of Doom. The future as all things is uncertain, even for this project, but it will sound even more grandiose and epic but still keep up the raw energy that the Finnish underground is known for.
Victimarum has produced an amazing quality through Demo 2023. All four tracks are really excellent. Did you really plan to reach this standard, or is it a natural capability of the bands that are in the Scandinavian region?
It’s all about the place and timing. We only set out to bring forth something that feels true to us and the few that still keep up the flame of true black metal. Finland is just a country like that, brimming with dark forces and an even darker environment.
Through Demo 2023, has Victimarum caught recognition from any record/production labels? What are the criteria of a label you want to deal with?
We have had contacts from some labels, but not much. As what comes to certain requirements regarding labels; no swindling, transparency and a burning passion for promoting true black metal.
I think you guys are currently active in gigs and live events. Share a little about your shows?
We haven’t had any shows yet, but it will be total and utter satanic madness! First live show will be played in 6 weeks from answering these questions.
A few hints about your next recordings/releases & some last words from Victimarum? Thanks!
After our first live rituals we’ll begin preparing our first full-length assault. Also, a split with a band we’re not ready to announce has been in the talks. Last words? “Haista vittu! Never stop the mädness!”