01) TELL US HOW YOU STARTED THE ¨ONE MAN¨ BAND?

I have always been inspired by solo black metal acts, from Burzum to Judas Iscariot, Leviathan, Xasthur, and modern acts like Panzerwar and Alghol. In 2020 I decided to learn the music I loved so much, and launched my own solo band, Xenomorph with a simple guitar, e-drum-kit, and recording live into a microphone for the ’21 demo.


02) WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START PLAYING AND MAKING MUSIC?

Since 2001 I have loved the sound of pure death metal, until some tragedies in my life directed me towards darker, more emotionally intense music, finding Norwegian Black Metal. A goal of mine since I was young, not until 35 years old did I buy a guitar and start learning this music.


03) DESCRIBE YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS WHEN YOU WRITE NEW MUSIC?

My creativity has so far been inspired by intense personal loss and depression, combined with science fiction / esoteric influences, I will often translate my emotions through the lens of cinematic fantasy, such, matching my own emotions to those of the fictional characters I grew up being influenced by.

 

04) WHICH INSTRUMENT IS YOUR FAVORITE TO PLAY AND WHY?

Guitar is still my favorite, the universe of nuance, skill, and technique that goes into even the most niche style of playing is of constant intrigue to me, I find mastering a new song to be a sublime, satisfactory experience.


05) WHAT ARE YOUR INFLUENCES?

Satanic & fantasy metal: Morbid Angel, Gorgoroth, Bathory, Darkthrone, Emperor, Darkspace, Watain, and then some varying other genres such as dark synthwave, aggrotech, and film soundtracks / classic renaissance music, opera.


06) WHAT´S THE BLACK METAL IN YOUR LIFE?


Black Metal to me is a musical art form that is celebrating the power of dark and negative emotions, in it’s best form, this music is created without polish or commercial interest, being purely a vehicle for fantasy escapism for those with intellectually challenging life paths.


07) TELL US NOW YOUT FAVE BANDS AND ALBUMS?

Gorgoroth is my favorite metal band, with Antichrist being my their best album. If I had to live with only one metal album for the rest of my life, it would be this one. The power and fury of this music fills me with hope and strength that I may overcome and accomplish all.


08) WHAT MERCHANDISE DO YOU STILL HAVE AVAILABLE?

The merchandise is available on my bandcamp and my webstore at: https://xenomorphblackmetal.com/about-xenomorph/

09) YOU CAN COMMENT ON THE RELEASES OF XENOMORPH?

I have released a demo, a split album, a full length album, a remaster of the demo, and an EP. These represent 3 years of music progress, with each release showcasing new instruments, production quality, all while under the same philosophical and creative inspiration.


10) TELL US MORE ABOUT EP(2023) ¨ DELUSIONS Ov MORALITY¨?

The 3rd Nihilistic Rustbelt Black Metal Release, Delusions Ov Morality, is a journey beginning with the conception of HR Giger's Alien, and subsequent film quadrilogy interpretations of this concept. The name sake of this music project, Giger's Alien undergoes metamorphosis through the minds and imaginations of each soul, culminating in a truly formless, yet dangerous being that brings inner strength and power to those aligned with it. The tracks on this extended play explore the points of view of different characters in the original four films, connecting the timeless attraction of these cinematic experiences into the eternal individual's own specific realm of existence.


11) HOW WAS THE COVER ART FOR THE EP CREATED ¨DELUSIONS Ov MORALITY¨?

The artwork was created by Rotting Reign, a followup piece to 2022’s Rustwelt. It shows biomechanical forms twisted and morphed together in giger-inspired fashion to communicate dread and anguish associated with industrialized humanity.



12) WHAT IS YOUR IDEOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE?

My ideology is that of dynamic stoicism. A will to accept that one’s environment requires radical growth and change to survive and bring validation one’s experiences and values. There is a little in the way of meaning and purpose other than doing what is necessary yet only what is in one’s control, to find a will to live.

13) DO YOU PREFER VINYL, TAPE, CD OR DIGITAL FORMAT AND WHY IS THAT?

I currently prefer digital format, because it is the most convenient to listen to new music, but I collect tapes and CD’s to support the underground music scene.


14) HOW`S THE USA UNDERGROUND SCENE?

The USA underground is truly immense in scope. I don’t recall a better time in history to connect and be part of such a thriving community of people that appreciate the heart of black metal. It can even become overwhelming at time, but I stick to my own pocket of underground music these days, but am thrilled that so many young people are coming into the scene, making friends, joining bands, or learning new things about the world.


15) WHAT DO YOU DO IN THE FREE TIME?

I train for bodybuilding, work as a graphic designer, listen to music, or spend time with my family.


16) WHAT`RE YOU FUTURE PLANS?

Future plans for the moment are continuing to build prowess as a musician, learning to better play guitar, produce music better, and get some of my music onto vinyl format.


17) THANK YOU VERY MUCH. ANY LAST COMMENTS?

We thank you very much for this opportunity to interview!