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Old April 8th, 2006 #1
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Here is the original version of the interview with WOODTEMPLE. It differs a little bit from Russian version, because I threw several questions. Here you can find all answers which Aramath sent me.

Heilsa Comrade! Usually interviews begin with band’s bio, but I found you bio rather bored thing. But I’ve heard that you played in some band before WOODTEMPLE. Tell our readers why you have decided to found WOODTEMPLE and to make it one man project.

Sieg Heil. Yes that’s right I played at begin of 1996 in a black/death metal band named Gotland. I played guitars and bass there. But it hasn’t been the way I wanted to make, because I couldn’t let out my feelings. After 3 months I left the band and paused to gather enough stuff for Woodtemple. At end of 1998 I decided to make Woodtemple a one man project, because I can let out my feelings better, and there’s no one that can leave my hanging.

You have produced two albums and one demo. What was the reaction on them through the whole world? Frankly speaking I often hear that WOODTEMPLE is the second best pagan metal band after GRAVELAND.

aramath1Yes that’s right I produced two albums and one demo. The reactions from people where rather great. Sure there are too people that don’t like Woodtemple or me. But I piss of them, because Woodtemple I make just for me, and when people like Woodtemple and if they don’t like it it’s the same to me.

A question about your demo. Swords Of Hate was released in very limited edition (88 copies) and it is very hard to find it. Do you have any plans to release it as mCD or split?

Haha you have found out well. No there will never be a mini of Swords of hate. But I held back ten copies and I will send it to people that have interest, and the rest… bad luck

And at whole what are your plans in nearest future?

The mCD is soon finished. It will be released in March 05. to the music itself. Its faster, and I worked more with acoustic guitars. Now I too work at the new album, and I found a really good session drummer for it. His name is Winter and he is real good. He plays for many bands, but I won’t tell any names. And I’m pleased to record the new Woodtemple with him. A short time ago a Woodtemple concert has been planned, but through my problems with the police I decided to cancel it.

In the beginning of WOODTEMPLE existence Rob Darken helped you with your band. Do you still co-operate nowadays? And what is your opinion about this legendary person?

Woodtemple has absolutely nothing to do with Graveland. But he has helped me at my search for the sound. I was allowed to record my albums at Eastclanforge-studios. And I will also record in future there. But he has nothing to do with Woodtemple in other things.

aramath and darkenNow to Rob Darken, he is my best friend. Its hard to visit him. But I do it a 3-4 times in a year. But more I won’t tell you.

May be I can even say that Rob Darken was your teacher, because your music is very similar to GRAVELAND, you also write very long songs like GRAVELAND, your music is really epic like GRAVELAND… Am I right? And do you have any plans to invite him as a guest musician in WOODTEMPLE in future or may be to help him in creating music in GRAVELAND? And could we hope to see one day a joint project of Aramath and Rob Darken?

Hm, it may seem that he is my teacher, but there are some Woodtemple things that are too long for Rob Darken, or things that he doesn’t like that much.

Maybe there is the chance that I may play at Graveland or Rob at Woodtemple, but nobody really knows if that may happen or not?

Rob and I played with our thoughts to make a project together, but when it will be more in the direction of middle aged music. But I won’t say too much about it because its just a thought for now.

No Colours also unites GRAVELAND and WOODTEMPLE. It seems to me that there are some bands which have almost family relations. Is it possible to say the same about WOODTEMPLE?

Yes its right, Steffen from No Colours is real good Friend from me and Graveland. I too visit Steffen as often as possible. In the last time it wasn’t possible because I had some stress private. But I would say it is real as you say, its like a big family and the bands support each other.

Have you ever played live shows as WOODTEMPLE? Do you think that concerts are necessary for BM bands? And what is your opinion on concerts as means of propaganda of your ideology?

Yes I have played with Woodtemple live shows in Germany. It was some stress but it was also great. I find this real good so that you can use concerts for Propaganda and ideology.

You have recorded both your albums in Poland. What do you think about BM scene of this country? Is it as strong nowadays as before in your opinion?

The BM Scene in Poland is after my opinion the best organisated. The bands support each other real good. There are so many unknown bands that make good music, and there aren’t so much trend pigs as in Austria. I support with Woodtemple the scene in Poland. And I would like to thank many people and bands. Hail the polish underground.

And comeback of what BM band from Poland would you like to see? I think it would be FULLMOON…

Yes that’s right FULLMOON I really would like to see. But there are many others and I don’t want to say anything about. Because I don’t want to say the names of the bands.

And what about Austria? Sorry but I find your scene a piece of shit. WOODTEMPLE is the only worthy band.

Hahaha thanks for your support. I’m pleased that many people don’t bring me in connection with the Austrian scene. I give you absolutely right, there is nothing worse than the Austrian scene. It is polluted with trendpissers who are just there to make themselves a name and get famous. Fire and War against the fucking Jew Austrian bands. There too are some people I support but they are not even a hand full.

WOODTEMPLE supports a lot of bands from The Pagan Front. But as I know WOODTEMPLE is neither member nor supporter of TPF. Why don’t you want to become a part of this organization? I think that nobody will be against your membership beause WOODTEMPLE is very respected band in the NSBM scene.

Yes its right I support many pagan metal bands. And also many NS-Pagan/Black metal bands. I don’t know now how the people think of me, and nobody made me the offer to become a member of TPF. But If I get the offer I surely will get the membership.

And what do you think what are the main reasons of such respect?

The main reasons for this respect? I think because I support many politic bands. But I don’t really know.

Is WOODTEMPLE a political band? Majority of serious pagan metal bands is closely connected with the ideology of National Socialism (I don’t mean such fake bands as butterfly temple or moonsorrow). But I haven’t find anything nazi in your design or lyrics.

aramath2Woodtemple itself is not an political band. But how I said before I support many of them. And the messages I hide in my lyrics may have to do something with rassism, but you need much fantasy. And I have to look out because the police is very interested.

And about your design. I think that Nature is the main thing there but you use only black and white colours. I suppose that Nature has to behold us diversity of colours but not vice versa…

Yes its right. I feel very close to nature. I also go walking a lot in the forests. Black and White has a good reason, the old style remembers me of the old times. Yes there you are right, that nature beholds back the diversity of colours.

A lot of bands in NS scene had or have problems with the law. And did you have any problems with police because of your politically incorrect music?

Haha, I think I answered the question above before. I have already enough problems with the police, and they try to find out my contacts. They also have threatened my to write an article in a paper.

And what do you think about contemporary NS parties and organizations? I think that Hellenic Golden Dawn is the most perspective one. Is it possible that Greece will be foreteller of Triumph of Will of White Man?

I can’t imagine that with Greece

And what role will NS music play in the development of NS movement? Is music a good instrument to spread your ideas in masses?

Yes it plays a very important role. And it is also or only way to give out our opinions. I think it is a real good way to spread ideas to the masses.

And the last question. Is music only an addiction to your ideology or is your ideology a foundation for creation of your music?

The ideology is there because of my music. Answered your question?

And your last words, Comrade!

Thanks for this interview you had some really interesting and good questions (respect)

Feel the anger of Woodtemple.

Blood and Honor, Aramath.
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Old January 16th, 2018 #2
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Is it possible to find more interviews from this webzine? Thank you
 
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Is it possible to find more interviews from this webzine? Unfortunately it is not online anymore.
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