Interview with black death metal band from Italy - NECROMORBID.
Recenze/review - NECROMORBID - Ceremonial Demonslaught (2026):
Ave NECROMORBID! Greetings to the Italian underground. I hope everything is going well over there. It should be you’ve released the third fantastic full-length album of your career this year. I have to admit, it literally pinned me to the wall. It’s dark, energetic, and cuts like a sharp knife. It’s very clear that you’ve done a great job and brought a lot of talent to the table. How do you view the new album in relation to your previous work? Where did you want to take things, and in what ways do you think the recordings differ?
First of all, thanks for the support and the appreciation for the new album. We see Ceremonial Demonslaught as the natural continuation of what Necromorbid has always represented, but at the same time it is probably our most focused and mature work so far. We wanted to push the aggression, darkness and ritualistic atmosphere even further without losing the raw and primitive essence of the band. Compared to previous releases, the songwriting is more compact and direct, but still chaotic and violent in spirit. We paid more attention to atmosphere and intensity, trying to create something oppressive from beginning to end. The recordings also feel more organic and powerful while still keeping the savage underground attitude intact.
“Ceremonial Demonslaught” embodies all the attributes of good death and black metal. For me personally, it’s an album I love coming back to. How did it come about? How does NECROMORBID compose new material?
The album came naturally through our shared vision of extreme music and devotion to the spirit of war metal and chaotic black death metal. We do not follow a fixed formula when composing. Usually everything starts from riffs and ideas built around aggression, atmosphere and instinct. We focus on intensity rather than technicality, trying to create something violent but still memorable in its own obscure way. Every song must carry the same feeling of devastation and spiritual darkness that defines Necromorbid. The whole process is very organic and driven by conviction rather than calculation.
I looked it up and saw that Arthur Rizk is credited with the mastering. I have to confirm that the sound is absolutely killer. It keeps making me turn up the volume on my stereo. Arthur Rizk created a sound for you that is brutal, raw, yet dark and animalistic. What was it like working with him, and why him specifically? Which studio did you record in, and how did everything go?
We worked with Arthur Rizk for the mastering because we knew he understood how to preserve the violent and raw nature of extreme metal without making it sound artificial or overproduced. We wanted the album to sound aggressive, dark and organic, and he perfectly understood that vision. The collaboration was very professional and straightforward. The album was recorded at Virus Studio in Monteriggioni, a professional studio where we immediately felt comfortable. From the beginning there was a clear understanding between us regarding the direction we wanted to take with the sound of the album. We shared the same vision about preserving the violent and oppressive atmosphere while keeping the sound powerful and authentic. We were never interested in a polished production — the goal was to maintain the chaos and brutality without losing strength and clarity.
An integral part and a sort of bonus for fans today is the CD. You released it on the Godz ov War Productions label, and it features a terrifying, hellish, occult cover. Who designed it? How did you choose the motif, and how does it relate to the music on the new album?
The artwork was created by Chris Moyen, who already worked on our previous covers. For us it was natural to continue working with him because his style perfectly reflects the atmosphere and vision behind Necromorbid. His art has a dark, chaotic and ritualistic feeling that fits exactly with the spirit of Ceremonial Demonslaught. We wanted a cover that could visually represent the violence, occult atmosphere and destructive nature of the album. It was important to maintain a strong connection between the music, lyrics and visual identity, and Chris immediately understood the direction we wanted to follow.
I’ve been wandering the underworld for nearly thirty five years now, and I’ve been closely following your scene. I think we share a similar nature and taste when it comes to metal. I really like your bands. Maybe I even envy you a little we only have a few death metal bands over here that are worth checking out. Is death and black metal doing well over there? How do you perceive your scene, fans, and labels?
The Italian underground has always had strong bands and dedicated people, even if it often remains underrated compared to other countries. There are still many bands keeping the spirit of death and black metal alive with the right attitude and devotion, far from trends and superficiality. Of course, like everywhere, there are also bands more interested in image or hype, but the underground still exists for those who truly believe in it. We respect people who genuinely support extreme music — fans, labels and zines that continue to keep this culture alive. Labels like Godz Ov War Productions and many underground supporters still play an important role in preserving the essence of this scene.
You play black death metal influenced by the old school. These days, a band can’t really avoid comparisons, but I’d be interested to know how the idea to form NECROMORBID actually came about, who was and is your role model, and where you want to take your band? Are you tempted by big international festivals, for example? Would you be willing to go on tour with a more famous band?
Necromorbid was born from a common devotion to the most extreme and uncompromising forms of black and death metal, especially war metal and the chaotic spirit of the old underground. Bands such as Blasphemy, Archgoat, Beherit, Black Witchery, Sarcófago and Revenge definitely had an impact on our vision, but we never wanted to become a copy of anyone. The goal has always been to preserve a certain spirit and identity through our own sound and approach. As for live activity, we are always willing to play festivals and tours to bring our music everywhere, as we are already doing and have done in the past. For us, performing live is an important part of spreading the spirit and intensity of Necromorbid to those who support extreme underground music.
When I started my website ten years ago, my vision was to try to support bands that I felt weren’t getting much attention. To let the world know about them. I think I’m doing pretty well at it, at least judging by the feedback. How do you approach promotion? Do you leave it to the label, or do you send CDs out for reviews yourselves? For example, I buy albums that I really enjoy. How about you? Are you also fans who like to support your peers? Do you go to concerts? Do you party?
First of all, respect for people who dedicate time and effort to supporting the underground, because zines, webzines and independent promoters are still an essential part of this culture. Regarding promotion, we work together with the label, but we also try to support the album directly whenever possible. We believe underground music survives through mutual support between bands, labels, distros and dedicated listeners. We have always been supporters of the scene ourselves, buying records, attending concerts and supporting bands we respect whenever we can. We are fans before anything else. Live shows are still an important part of extreme metal for us, not only as musicians but also as listeners.
In your lyrics, you take a stand against Christianity and also explore Satanism. How did the lyrics come about, who wrote them, and where did they draw inspiration from? I’d be interested in their relationship to faith, to Christianity. I’m under the impression that Italy is a Christian country. How does faith influence you in your daily life? Have you ever had any problems? You know, inverted crosses still irritate and provoke some people…
The lyrical concept of Necromorbid is deeply connected to spiritual warfare, anti-religious themes, death and chaos. The lyrics are written by Dysangelium as an expression of a certain vision rather than simple provocation. Satanism, occultism and the rejection of imposed religious systems are part of the atmosphere and identity of the band. Italy has strong Christian roots, of course, but we have never been interested in adapting ourselves to expectations or sensitivities. Extreme metal has always represented opposition, individual thought and freedom of expression. As for reactions, some people may still feel uncomfortable with certain imagery or symbolism, but this has never influenced what we do. Necromorbid exists to express a vision without compromises.
I like to ask musicians what death/black metal means to them. How would they define it is it more of a philosophy and lifestyle for them, or “just” a way to relax? What does it mean to you? How do you perceive and experience it?
For us, black and death metal are definitely more than just music or entertainment. It is a form of expression, devotion and identity that has been part of our lives for many years. We see it as something connected to attitude, vision and authenticity rather than trends or superficial entertainment. Of course, music is also passion and personal release, but for Necromorbid there must always be conviction behind what we create and support. Extreme metal has always been about intensity, opposition and remaining true to a certain spirit.
Finally, a classic but important question. What does NECROMORBID have planned for the coming months? Where can we see you in concert? If you have a message for fans, labels, or promoters, this is the place…
In the coming months we will continue promoting Ceremonial Demonslaught and working to bring the new album live. At the moment we do not have any confirmed live performances scheduled, but we are actively looking for shows starting from November onward and trying to organize a tour to spread the new material as much as possible. Playing live remains an important part of Necromorbid, and we want to bring the intensity of the new album to the stage in the right context. To everyone supporting Necromorbid, fans, labels, promoters and underground zines, we give our respect and gratitude. Keep supporting true underground metal and never let its spirit disappear.
Thank you very much for the interview. I wish not only the new album great success but also that your fan base grows as much as possible. I look forward to seeing you live somewhere, and I wish you all the best both musically and personally. I’m going to blast “Ceremonial Demonslaught” in my head again!
Thank you for the support, the words about the new album and for giving space to Necromorbid through your platform. Respect to everyone who continues supporting the underground and keeping extreme metal alive. We hope to meet somewhere in the future and share the chaos live. Until then — keep the flame burning. Hails.
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