DEAD TO THIS WORLD Interview

You are another band from the mystical Bergen, Norway. Is there something in the air that makes the band so great?
Iscariah: Hehe. I don’t know really, but I think at least Bergen differs in many ways compared to other cities. The vibe is unique I think and I have heard that from several people who have visited. I must add though that very few of the actual bands who have "made it" from Bergen is from the actual city. You see, in Norway 90% of all extreme metal bands are based or at least formed in the countryside. Towns don’t give seeds to individual thought and general artistry. Too many western influences kill the fire within.

This is Iscariah’s solo project. Do you still play in Necrophagia or DTTW is your No.1 priority?
Iscariah: I still play in Necrophagia, but yes I would consider DTTW my top priority. Things kind of happen at its own pace with Necrophagia, so we only gather for recordings and the odd live ritual. DTTW takes the most of my time and I see it as something very personal on many levels.

Are you still worshipers of the northern darkness?
Iscariah: Well if you mean if I still hold strings to Immortal, then yes sure. I learned a lot from that period and I would not have traded it for anything. It also made me realize I needed to start Dead to this World.

What do you think about "modern" black metal bands today, like Satyricon, Dimmu Borgir and Cradle of Filth?
Iscariah: I don’t like those bands apart from the 2 first Satyricon albums and I specially don’t like the foul taste of the word "modern black metal".

Can you describe your lyrics?
Iscariah: I’m going to be a bit of a bore here and just refer to the lyrics themselves. I can add though that the lyrical aspect of DTTW is very important and personal. Maybe not so much the demo material, but as time passes, they have become a vital part of the band. Just as much as the music itself. When an extreme metal band or person says he is only "in it" for the music, then they should find a different playground.

You debut CD was very good promoted in many countries. Do you want to spread the plague all over the world?
Iscariah: Not really. For me it is most important to advance further in the right direction and dive deeper with every release. Absolutely no compromises.

Can we expect some new release soon?
Iscariah: We are preparing the recording of a 3-way split CD with Tyrants Blood (can) and Abigail (jap) which we hope to start recording already in June. This will be released on CD/LP through Van Records in November.

Is the Norway still Black Metal capital?
Iscariah: Absolutely not. Only a handful of underground bands from Norway get my respect these days.

Do you want to play in some big summer fest?
Iscariah: We are playing United Metal Maniacs in Germany next weekend which will be the only German date this year. Apart from that maybe a couple of gigs in Holland and one in Norway with Zemial (gre).

Last words to the fans?
Iscariah: Thanks for this interview and support. Check out or site for further news, releases and exclusive merchandise:
www.myspace.com/deadtothisworld .
Hail Satan!