Blooddawn

Hellfurnace Interview Here is a copy of the Hellfurnace (www.hellfurnace.com) interview with Donn.

Blooddawn InterviewWritten by: Waffen BlackMetal, as we know it, was invented in the cold, grim Northeast ofEngland. As if you didn’t know Venom are responsible. Hailing from thecity of Newcastle it remains their, my native region’s and England’smost treasured gift to the world. Since then no other band in thiscorner of England has thrived in the dank caves of theunderground…until now.Blooddawn areemerging as one of the major players within the emaciated cadaver ofEnglish Black Metal, belching out their chaotic blend of harshness inthe vein of Marduk and Anaal Nathrakh. In a tornado of misanthropy andhate vocalist Donn burst through the gates of the Hellfurnace to voicehis opinions.

What is the driving force of influence behind Blooddawn? Is it Satanism, other theology or something totally different?

Both Paul (composer) and myself have a deep hatred for the right hand path.The herd mentality and general inability to take personalresponsibility for their existence shows a serious flaw, not only inthe individual, but in the society that maintains and perpetuates suchlife.These subhumans should not be tolerated. We both believe in the superiority of certain individuals above the herd, whichhas been achieved not by birth, but by will and determination of theself to rise. Blooddawn is a project dedicated to this philosophy.

How would you describe your music in one word and what would you say to our readers to convince them to check out your music?

Frantic.Idont like the concept of convincing people to listen, it suggests thatyou had to persuade them somehow to listen to your material. Blooddawn simply exists as our expression. You either listen or you don’t.

Canyou tell our readers what’s currently going on in the Blooddawnfortress, do you have any plans for new releases this year or newmaterial in the pipeline?

We have just completed three tracks,two of which will be released on the upcoming split with ‘AfflictisLentae’. Other than that we are working on a few more songs for thenext demo which will consist of five songs (though that has not beenfinalized) We are a prolific band. Paul creates such harsh/professionalmaterial at an astonishing rate, it is great to work with such a drivenmusician, as most I have encountered would rather be at the pub, maybethats why there are so many shit bands out there, which feeds to thefires of hatred for this project.

Has it been difficult to gain interest from prospective labels or to distribute your releases to date?

We haven’t had the best of luck with labels as of yet. Though I’ve heardthere is some interest from some undisclosed sources. Time will tell.

If Blooddawn could be world renowned for making a famous/infamous event happen, what event would it be?

Impregnate a nunnery with goat cum.

BlackMetal seems to be becoming more fragmented with loads of sub-genres andsub-standard music being released. With this in mind I wondered howimportant you judge the following as regards to their relevance toBlack Metal and the scene and give them a score between 1 and 5: (1 =unimportant & 5 = essential)Corpsepaint : 5

Narcotics : 5

Women : 5

Satan : 10

Blizzards : 0

Criminality : 0

Keyboards : 0

Leather : 0

Alcohol : 5

Misanthropy : 5

Forests : 0

Shit : 5

Depression : 0

There’sa lot of opposition (and support) towards bands with National Socialistsympathies. Do you think this political stuff has a valid place withinthe scene as long as the music is good or should we be trying toerradicate the NS ‘problem’ with a musical final solution?

BlackMetal is not based on music, but rather the philosophy behind it. If itwas based on music then christian black metal would be accepted. But itis not, as it should be. Black Metal is Satanic (opposer/adversary)through and through. If we take this to the extremes then maybe NScould be accepted, because you can scream ‘hail satan’ down the streetor wear a shirt saying ‘fuck god hail satan’ and noone will bat an eyelid.You scream ‘heil hitler’ or wear a tilted swastika andyoud have your head kicked in by liberal scum. NS create morehostility, more opposition within people, so it depends on theindividual. Do you care how you achieve opposition? or is your goalopposition itself? Personally I support the hostility it brings withinpeople, but not the message itself.

Which trait do you most despise in your fellow human beings?

I despise people as a whole. I detest the cycle of life. The cycle oftime. But if it would have to be filed down to one. Apathy.

Which trait do you most admire in your fellow human beings?

Will. The strength to have a desire and the resolve to attain it via any means.

A few years back Dark Funeral did a scratch and sniff limited editionwhich stank of old tyres. If you did one similar what would it smell of?

Cum mixed with blood (ironic as they are the two forces that perpetuate life)

What’s the most disgusting thing you can think of?

A capable individual who has not the will to rise.