1. Vielen Dank für eure Zusage zum Interview. Zunächst würde ich euch bitten, SCHREIGARM ausführlich vorzustellen, damit unsere Leser euch besser kennenlernen können. Wer seid ihr als Band, wie seid ihr entstanden, und welche Vision verfolgt ihr mit eurer Musik? Außerdem möchte ich anmerken, dass ihr bereits euer zweites Album veröffentlicht habt: „Mara Comes and Darkness Shall Reign“. Könnt ihr kurz berichten, wie sich euer Klang und eure Herangehensweise zwischen dem ersten und dem zweiten Album weiterentwickelt haben und welche thematischen Schwerpunkte euch dabei geleitet haben?

Ingvarr: Hi! Die Idee zu Schreigarm entstand für uns beide fast zeitgleich – im Jahr 2019, als der Wunsch reifte, ein Projekt zu erschaffen, das sowohl Härte als auch Melodie vereint und die Atmosphäre der Texte trägt. Wir trafen uns durch einen Freund aus der ukrainischen Metal-Szene, und sehr schnell war klar: wir teilen denselben inneren Impuls. Mit unseren Erfahrungen aus verschiedenen Projekten wollten wir in Deutschland etwas Neues formen – zunächst nur für uns selbst, aber bald als lebendige Stimme einer gemeinsamen Vision. Es ist richtig zu sagen, dass Schreigarm eine deutsche Band ist, denn hier sind wir zusammengekommen, doch zugleich tragen wir das ukrainische Erbe bewusst in uns. Diese Dualität – deutsche Wurzeln im Entstehen und ukrainisches Blut im Herzen – macht unser Schaffen einzigartig. Besonders im Pagan Metal öffnet das den Raum, nordische, germanische und slawische Einflüsse miteinander zu verweben und durch unsere eigenen Erfahrungen zu filtern.

Styrr: Hi! Schreigarm entstand als ein innerer Schrei, als Versuch, dem Chaos, das in der Welt und in uns selbst tobte, eine Form zu geben. Von Anfang an wollten wir Musik erschaffen, in der Aggression und Melodie, Raserei und Kontemplation nebeneinander existieren. Unser neues Album ist die Stimme der Dunkelheit, die wir sowohl in uns als auch um uns herum suchen. Für uns ist Musik zugleich Waffe und Katharsis. Unser Ziel ist es nicht, zu unterhalten, sondern den Hörer durch eine Erfahrung zu führen: ein Ritual, eine Weltanschauung, eine Konfrontation mit dem eigenen Schatten. Unser erstes Album - „The Mysteries Of Fate“ war eher ein roher Schrei – direkter, kompromissloser, mit einem eigenen Konzept und einer eigenen Geschichte. Das zweite Werk – „Mara Comes and Darkness Shall Reign“ – ist ebenfalls ein Konzeptalbum, doch es geht weiter: Wir wollten die Grenzen des Persönlichen überschreiten und uns den Archetypen, der Mythologie und der Idee der Dunkelheit als einer Kraft widmen, die zugleich zerstört und erneuert. Musikalisch ist das neue Album vielfältiger geworden: mehr Atmosphäre, mehr Details, mehr Schichten. Es ist der Schritt von reiner Expressivität hin zu einer geschlossenen, vielschichtigen Konzeption.

2. Das neue Album "Mara Comes and Darkness Shall Reign" entfaltet eine Fülle musikalischer Facetten und wirkt aus meiner Perspektive wie eine Reise, ein wahrhaftiges Abenteuer. War dieser vielschichtige Charakter von Anfang an eure Absicht, oder hat sich diese Entwicklung im Verlauf der Entstehung erst nach und nach herauskristallisiert?

Styrr: Die Grundidee entstand bereits früh – noch während des Kompositionsprozesses. Wir wussten von Anfang an, dass wir ein weiteres Konzeptalbum schaffen wollten. Doch die konkreten Akzente und Farben kamen erst während der Aufnahmen hinzu. Manchmal haben die Stücke ihre eigenen Tiefen offenbart, und wir ließen uns von ihnen führen. Deshalb ist das Album zugleich bewusster Entwurf und unerwartete Offenbarung.

Ingvarr: Ja, die Musik bleibt ein lebendiger Organismus: Während wir an den Arrangements feilten, öffneten sich Türen, die wir selbst nicht geplant hatten. In diesen Momenten offenbarte sich eine neue Dimension, und wir folgten ihr. Deshalb ist „Mara Comes and Darkness Shall Reign“ zugleich sorgfältig gebaut und von spontanen Offenbarungen durchzogen.

3. In eurer Musik ist ein klarer, treibender Impuls spürbar. Was treibt euch inhaltlich und musikalisch an, und welche Inspiration begleitet euch beim Schreiben dieser Hymnen?

Styrr: Uns treibt die Dunkelheit selbst an – die innere wie die äußere. Krieg, Tod, Zerstörung, aber auch Mythen, Wälder, die alten Pantheons. Wir singen nicht über etwas Abstraktes – wir singen über das, was uns jeden Tag ins Gesicht atmet.

Ingvarr: Für mich ist es die Erfahrung des ständigen Kampfes – zwischen Licht und Schatten, Ordnung und Chaos. Unsere Inspiration liegt in Tragödien, die wir erleben, in der Natur, die uns umgibt, und in uralten Symbolen, die nie ihre Kraft verlieren. Jeder Song ist wie eine Beschwörung – ein Versuch, diese Kräfte zu bündeln und ihnen Gestalt zu geben.

4. Auf dem Cover des Albums eröffnet sich eine Szenerie, die mich an eine rituelle Darstellung erinnert. Was sagt dieses Cover über die Thematik des Albums aus?

Styrr: Das visuelle Erscheinungsbild des Albums setzt das musikalische Konzept fort. Auf dem Cover ist Mara dargestellt – die alt-slawische Göttin des Todes und des Winters. Ihre Präsenz symbolisiert hier die Unausweichlichkeit des Endes und zugleich den ewigen Kreislauf von Sterben und Wiedergeburt. Ihre Pose ist von Bedeutung: die ausgebreiteten Arme erinnern sowohl an eine Beschwörungsgeste als auch an einen rituellen Akt der Opferannahme. Um sie herum wogen Schatten und Rauch, als würde die Dunkelheit selbst aus ihrem Körper strömen. Die Halskette aus Knochen und Symbolen betont Maras Verbindung zu uralten Kulten, zum Tod und zu Opferriten. Dunkelgrüne und blutrote Farbtöne verweisen auf Verwesung, Blut und Krieg, während hinter ihr eine finstere Flamme lodert – Sinnbild für Reinigung durch Zerstörung. Dieses Cover ist keine bloße Illustration, sondern ein Manifest: Mara ist weder Feind noch Verbündete – sie ist die Unvermeidlichkeit selbst, eine Kraft, die zerstört, um dem Neuen Raum zu geben. Konzept, Fotografie, Dekorationselemente sowie das Artwork stammen von mir.

5. Ihr seid beide Ukrainer, lebt jedoch in Deutschland. Wie gestaltet sich die aktuelle Situation in der Ukraine aus eurer Perspektive, und welche Auswirkungen hat sie auf eure Musik und euer kreatives Schaffen?

Styrr: Wir sind beide Ukrainer, und der Krieg ist für uns keine Nachricht aus dem Fernsehen, sondern eine Realität, die jeden betrifft. Wir versuchen nicht, politische Lieder zu schreiben, doch es ist unmöglich zu ignorieren, dass der Krieg unser Schaffen durchdringt. Man hört ihn in der Wut, in der Kälte, in den Bildern von Zerstörung und Wiedergeburt. Das letzte Stück unseres neuen Albums handelt genau davon. Wir verurteilen die großangelegte Invasion russlands in die souveräne Ukraine aufs Schärfste! Fuck russia! Fuck putin! Slava Ukraine!

Ingvarr: Ja, für uns ist Krieg reines Grauen, und doch fließt er in unsere Kunst ein – in Bildern der Zerstörung, aber auch in Visionen der Wiedergeburt. Übrigens manche Texte unseres ersten Albums wirken heute wie düstere Prophezeiungen, obwohl sie lange vor dem Angriff geschrieben wurden. Get your hands off Ukraine! Slava Ukraine! Slava Heroyam!

6. Erzählt uns mehr über den Aufnahmeprozess: Wart ihr von Anfang an detailliert geplant, oder gab es immer wieder spontane Veränderungsmomente?

Styrr: Bei uns gibt es immer ein Grundgerüst – die Struktur, das Konzept, die Texte. Zunächst nehmen wir stets eine Demoversion eines Stücks auf. Wir hören sie unzählige Male, suchen nach Schwachstellen, feilen und ergänzen. Doch vieles entsteht erst im Prozess der endgültigen Aufnahme: durch Improvisationen, Veränderungen – manchmal nimmt ein Lied sogar eine völlig neue Form an. Deshalb ist die Spontanität ein fester Teil unseres Rituals.

Ingvarr: Uns ist wichtig, dass die Musik lebendig bleibt und nicht wie ein toter Kalkül klingt. Deshalb hört man auf unserem Album Extreme Vocals neben klarem Gesang, Flüstern, Chören und alles echte Stimmen, keine künstlichen Sachen. Dasselbe gilt für Gitarren, Bass und Schlagzeug: jedes Instrument trägt den Anspruch, nicht nur gespielt, sondern beschworen zu sein. So bleibt die Musik lebendig.

7. Ihr habt zwar eine eigene Homepage, seid aber bei Social Media nur äußerst zurückhaltend präsent. Liegt das an einem bewussten Stil?

Ingvarr: Ohne Zweifel spielen soziale Medien heute eine enorme Rolle. Doch für uns stand von Anfang an die Musik im Zentrum – sie ist das wahre Sprachrohr und die Essenz dessen, was wir tun. Jetzt, nach zwei Alben, haben wir auch etwas, das wir nach außen tragen können – und natürlich werden wir unsere Präsenz verstärken. Aber immer bleibt der Fokus klar: die Musik zuerst, alles andere danach.

8. Wie geht es für euch weiter? Welche Pläne verfolgt ihr gemeinsam mit SCHREIGARM?

Styrr: Im Moment ist unser Ziel klar: das neue Album zu den Hörern zu bringen. „Mara Comes and Darkness Shall Reign“ erscheint am 12. September über das Purity Through Fire Label – als CD im Jewel Case, als CD im A5-Digipack sowie auf Vinyl in zwei Farbvarianten! Danach widmen wir uns neuem Material und neuen Bildern. Wir wollen noch tiefer in die Konzeptualität eintauchen: Alben erschaffen, die wie eigene Welten sind, in die man eintreten kann. Jeder nächste Schritt wird ein Teil dieses Weges sein.

Ingvarr: Ja, das dritte Album ist bereits in Arbeit, Ideen sprudeln. Und wir haben nun genug Material, um live aufzutreten – bei Konzerten, Festivals, besonders in Deutschland, wo die heidnische Atmosphäre tief verwurzelt ist. Für uns ist die Bühne kein Ort der Unterhaltung, sondern ein Ritual, das Publikum in unsere Welt zu ziehen. Tourneen und Live-Rituale sind daher unser nächstes Ziel – Meilensteine, die unsere Vision in die Wirklichkeit tragen.

9. Die letzten Worte gehören ganz euch – habt ihr noch etwas Wichtiges, das ihr abschließend teilen möchtet?

Styrr: Wir danken allen, die uns hören und diesen Weg mit uns gehen. Wenn unser Album jemanden dazu bringt, zu fühlen, nachzudenken oder in den eigenen Abgrund zu blicken – dann hat es seine Aufgabe bereits erfüllt.

Ingvarr: Macht euer Ding, das ihr für richtig haltet, bleibt euch selbst treu – und ihr werdet gehört werden! Vielen Dank für die Einladung zum Interview und die tollen Fragen.

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Hi again! =) Your first album, The Mysteries of Fate, revolved around cycles, myth, and rebirth. The new one feels much darker in spirit. How did the idea for Mara Comes and Darkness Shall Reign first take shape?

Styrr: Hi again! The idea came to life on its own already during the writing of the music, since, as you’ve noted, the material turned out much darker than our debut.

Mara is a figure tied to nightmares and death in Slavic folklore. What drew you to her as the central symbol, and how did she shape the album’s story?

Styrr: Mara is the goddess of winter and death, and all of that is an inseparable part of our earthly existence. The album is by no means dedicated specifically to this character. Rather, she serves as an image that crystallizes the main concept of our second creation—darkness and its manifestations.

Darkness isn’t only destructive – it can also be creative, even transformative. What sides of darkness did you want to capture this time?

Styrr: Absolutely true! We tried to explore different sides and facets of darkness on our second album. Be it something destructive, like in Winds of the Ancient Pantheons, or creative and transformative, like in Nine Days on the Gallows Tree; suffocating and hopeless, like in When the Ravens Flow Through My Veins; or warlike and fearless, like in Through Time, Death and the Beast Within.

Ritual and esoteric imagery come through strongly in the music. Was that something you set out to emphasize, or did it appear naturally in the writing process?

Styrr: Rituals, practices, esotericism—they are an inseparable part of our art. They were, are, and always will be.

When it comes to the lyrics, what themes or images do you feel are at the heart of this record?

Styrr: Our second album is a conceptual creation about the various manifestations of darkness—its images, its influence, its power, its majesty. All of this formed the basis of the lyrics.

The title itself – Mara Comes and Darkness Shall Reign – sounds almost like a prophecy. Do you see it as a reflection of the world today, or more as a timeless, mythic statement?

Styrr: I’ve never really thought of the title in that sense. The madness happening in the world today can, of course, be tied to our concept, but as you said—it’s more of a timeless mythic statement. Though again, the last song of the album, Born From The Ashes Of War touches on a realm of darkness connected with war, so perhaps everyone will decide for themselves what message we wanted to convey.

Looking back at The Mysteries of Fate, in what ways do you think this new album continues that journey, and where does it break new ground?

Styrr: A new album means a new chapter in our art. We only move forward, without looking back. We write only what feels relevant and interesting to us at a given moment. The albums turned out to be very different—not just conceptually, but also in atmosphere. At the same time, we never had the idea of simply making two albums unlike each other. It all happened naturally.

You’ve said before that some of your lyrics are tied to personal experiences. Did anything from your own lives make its way into this album in a more direct way?

Styrr: Yes, as I mentioned earlier, rituals and practices are an inseparable part of our lives. And sometimes all of that gets out of control. The brightest example is the song When the Ravens Flow Through My Veins. Just watch the video and you’ll understand everything. We still pay huge attention to visualization of images and to details.

And finally – do you imagine staying with this conceptual, myth-inspired path in future albums, or do you feel Schreigarm could move in other directions down the road? Thank you for your time!

Styrr: We’ll see what happens next. We ourselves are curious about what the next album will be like. Will it be as conceptual as the first two, or will it tell several completely different stories—we don’t yet know. One thing I can say for sure: we won’t repeat ourselves. It will definitely be different in atmosphere. We’ve already started collecting material, and so far everything looks promising and exciting. But let’s stay focused on Mara Comes and Darkness Shall Reign—the album comes out on September 12th, and that’s not to be missed! Thanks for the great questions and having us. Horns UP!

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Hi! Can you delve into the creative process behind “The Mysteries of Fate”, and how the concept was conceived and developed?

Styrr: Hi! The creative process of crafting the album was fantastic! We had no constraints – be it temporal, stylistic, or otherwise. A significant amount of time was spent in the studio, conceptualizing material, and recording demos. Each member brought their ideas and perspectives. The notion of creating a conceptual masterpiece emerged almost immediately, and everything else unfolded organically.

Ingvarr: Hi. Definitely, the process was super engaging and something new for both of us, I think. The key thing for me was that we totally loved what we were doing, from writing riffs to turning them into these long, epic pieces, constantly tweaking and adding stuff. I’d say with full confidence that it was a real team effort.

What historical or mythological influences played a role in shaping the narrative and themes of the album?

Styrr: First and foremost, it draws inspiration from the mythological epics of the North and Slavs. This involves pagan worldviews, the concept of infinite rebirth, and the cyclicality of natural processes and the universe presented in the album. In terms of historical elements, it likely encapsulates an entire era of resistance and confrontation by pagans against the foreign Christian faith. It also embodies the notions of warrior honor and commitment to one’s cause, prevalent among all warriors in the pre-Christian era.

How did the geographical location and cultural surroundings influence the band’s sound and thematic choices?

Styrr: Having lived in Germany for over 7 years, the wonderful and diverse nature, along with the fantastic architecture, has been a profound inspiration for me. It has significantly influenced our album, contributing its unique essence to our work.

Ingvarr: Being in Germany for 5 years, the inspiration from European nature is one of the first things I gotta mention. But I also want to point out that the history and ancient culture of Ukraine, where we were born and lived for many years, and Germany, where we’re living and making music now, have hugely contributed to the ideas behind our project.

As a project of two musicians, can you share insights into how your individual musical backgrounds and experiences contributed to Schreigarm’s style?

Ingvarr: This question is particularly intriguing, given that our musical backgrounds are closely related yet distinct. I can share that when we started, more than two decades ago, we were playing classic metal and thrash metal in our local scenes. Subsequently, Styrr was involved in death metal projects and developed his own black metal projects with various influences. As for myself, I evolved into melodic death metal and later into modern metal, eventually creating my own project. With such backgrounds, and inspired by the melodious and atmospheric allure of post-black metal, we began creating material without any constraints. The result was our first album, and since we have a lot of material written, we are now preparing to record our second album.

The album has a moderately raw sound combined with epic keyboards and a mix of clean and extreme vocals. How did you approach the production and arrangement of these elements to achieve the desired atmospheric and immersive experience for the listener?

Ingvarr: First and foremost, it’s about the synergy and collaborative effort in creating the core of a track – the guitar, bass, and drums. I really enjoy arranging the bass and guitar solos, as well as working on the vocals. Styrr, on the other hand, tends to focus on creating atmosphere, using strings, ambient keyboards, and the jaw harp, although this isn’t a fixed rule. Overall, it’s a team effort and the process is incredibly engaging and self-rewarding. That’s the most important aspect for us.

Styrr: To be honest, the arrangements were written quite swiftly and underwent minimal changes from the demo stage. Regarding the keyboards, they have an exclusively background melancholic sound, setting the atmosphere. The use of keyboards in this particular context was decided by us even before writing the first song.

The use of clean and extreme vocals is a distinctive feature of the band. How do you balance and integrate these vocal styles to convey the emotional depth of the album’s narrative?

Ingvarr: The idea was to experiment with vocals to create a wide range of emotions, and it comes out quite naturally based on our music, from aggressive to melodically epic, or even just calm, atmospheric moments. Besides growls and screams, which we both use, Styrr additionally brings in more extreme vocals like hysterical screams and shrieks. By the way, ‘shriek’ is even part of our band name “Schrei”garm, but written in German. My unique contribution is clean vocals, used to add a lyrical quality to the track.

The album covers the warrior’s journey from birth and formation to death and rebirth. How did you structure the musical progression of the album to reflect the different stages of this journey?

Styrr: We didn’t exert any particular effort into it. From the moment the album’s concept was defined, everything unfolded organically.

Can you elaborate on some of the key symbols and their significance in the album’s overarching narrative?

Ingvarr: Undoubtedly, the main symbol in our narrative is the circle, representing the cyclicity of universal processes. And the final phrase in the album screams this message: ‘And I shall be reborn before I die…’

Being a conceptual epic, did you face any challenges in maintaining cohesion and continuity throughout the album while still allowing each track to stand out on its own?

Styrr: As I mentioned earlier, we didn’t encounter any problems. We had a lot of inspiration and enthusiasm during the composition stage, everything flowed naturally, and most importantly, it turned out exactly as we wanted. All that was left for us to do was enjoy the process.

Can you share some insights into the role of atmospheric elements in your music? How do you use them to enhance the storytelling aspect of the album?

Styrr: We paid special attention to the atmosphere on this album. In fact, the atmosphere is one of the most crucial elements for us. We created the atmosphere through ambient guitars, delayed tremolo guitars, and diverse keyboards. The Jew’s harp holds a special place. We intentionally used it in the first and last songs to emphasize both the authenticity, mysticism, and esoteric nature of the atmosphere, and to underscore the concept of cyclicality – beginning spawned from the end.

How important is it for Schreigarm to create an immersive experience for the listener, and what do you hope they take away from the journey presented in ‘The Mysteries of Fate’?

Ingvarr: I’m confident that creating the right atmosphere is our top priority and what we aim to deliver to the listener. To achieve the necessary immersion, we focus on adding more atmospheric elements rather than complicating the parts of the basic instruments.

Can you shed light on the lyrical themes and the poetic elements that contribute to the storytelling?

Styrr: I pay great attention to the lyrics. My texts are quite multifaceted and have several sides of perception. Everyone will understand, hear, and feel something of their own. Much attention is given to dual images, philosophical views, metaphorical meanings, esoteric undertones…

‘The Mysteries of Fate’ has been described as an enchanting world. How do you see the relationship between the music and the listener’s imagination, and what role does that play in the overall impact of the album?

Ingvarr: This is undoubtedly a world from the times of Paganism and before the parasitic сhristian era. Incidentally, this theme resonates quite interestingly with the name Antichrist magazine. 😉

Looking ahead, do you envision continuing the conceptual approach in future albums, or are there other musical directions and themes that Schreigarm is eager to explore? Thank you for your time!

Styrr: At the moment, we have already written material for the second album and are in the pre-production stage. The material will also be conceptual but with a much darker atmosphere. I don’t want to reveal all the details – you’ll hear everything when the time comes. Thanks for the interesting questions! Goodbye!

Ingvarr: I would like to add that some of the concepts in our lyrics are connected with real events, and in our second album, they are more relevant to our lives than ever. Thanks for such intelligent questions. See you soon.

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1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the album?

Styrr: “Hi! First of all, thank you for inviting us to the interview. Yes, we just recently released an album “The Mysteries of Fate” on the label Werewolf Promotion. The album sounds very powerful and atmospheric. We are very pleased with the final product.”

Ingvarr: “The moderately raw sound of 'The Mysteries of Fate', combined with epic keyboards and a magical symbiosis of clean and extreme vocals, create an incredible atmosphere, immersing the listener in the enchanting world of this conceptual epic.”

2.Recently you have released your first full length, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording?

Styrr: “It's a little difficult... On our album you can hear influences and classical elements of various styles such as Black Metal, Post Metal, Viking Metal, MDM and others…”

Ingvarr: “From the very beginning, we didn't want to stick to any specific style, we were and we are very open to experiments and didn't want to focus on something specific…”

3.The lyrics on the new recording are a concept album, can you tell us a little bit more about the story that you covered with this release?

Styrr: “ “The Mysteries of Fate” is a conceptual metal saga about the thorny path of a warrior in pre-Christian times, from birth and formation, through the bitterness of farewells and first bloody battles, to death and rebirth…”

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Schreigarm'?

Ingvarr: “Schreigarm literally means the scream(from German) of Garm. The howl of Garm is one of the signs of the beginning of Ragnarök. In other words - harbinger of the Apocalypse! We believe it's a very powerful name for the band.”

5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?

Styrr: “On the cover depicts pagan ritual objects against the background of yellowed oak leaves. The bones symbolize our attitude towards death, our pagan perception of the surrounding world, our worldview. Autumn leaves symbolize, on the one hand, the withering of the life cycle, but on the other, instead of fallen leaves, new ones always grow... This is the main concept of our album "Secrets of Fate" - the beginning born from the end. Everything in our universe is cyclical, everything goes in a circle, rejuvenates. Well, and the leaves are specifically from an oak, as the oak has always been a symbol of wisdom and knowledge. (All pagan ritual attributes are handmade by me, the photo and concept are also my).”

6. Currently there are only 2 members in the band, are you open to expanding the line up or do you prefer to remain a duo?

Styrr: “We are absolutely planning to expand our band. At least we need a drummer for live performances.”

Ingvarr: “We are more than open to expand, we are actively searching for band members drummer and bass. And it would be a great time when we can invite the whole orchestra to make an awesome show.”

7.Both of the band members are from Ukraine but now reside in Germany, can you tell us a little bit more about the move?

Styrr: “Ingvarr and I moved to Germany in 2018 and 2016 respectively, for new opportunities. We learned about each other in 2019 through a mutual friend in the metal music scene of Ukraine. Remarkably, we both settled near the same city, Neuss. This is where the story of the band begins.“

8.Are there any plans for tours or live shows in the future?

Ingvarr: “Absolutely, concerts and festivals are the best places where you can convey emotions, immerse yourself in the atmosphere, and experience it all together with the audience. Currently, there are no specific plans, as finding band members is our first priority, but we will make every effort to play as many live concerts as possible.”

9. On a worldwide level, how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal?

Styrr: ”The reaction is very positive. And we are very pleased with this!”

10.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?

Ingvarr: “At the moment, we have already written material for the second album and are in the pre production stage. And despite having just released our debut album, we can't wait to share the new material with everyone.”

11.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

Ingvarr: "Well, musical influences could be listed extensively, but the main ones are probably: Khors, Drudkh, Austere, Harakiri For the Sky, Alcest, Ellende, Insomnium and many other bands, ranging from classic rock to various kinds of metal.”

12.How would you describe your views on Paganism?

Ingvarr: “Paganism for us is not a religion but a worldview.”

13.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

Styrr: “Listen to Shreigarm! Stay Metal! Stay True!”

Ingvarr: “Thanks for the invitation and see you on the live shows!”

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Hi Schreigarm, congratulations on the release of The Mysteries of Fate! You must be excited.

Styrr: "Hello! First of all, thank you for inviting us to the interview. We are very excited to present our creation to everyone!"

Ingvarr: “Hi, It is a pleasure to be invited.”

Firstly, can you tell us about the formation of the band? When and how was it formed? Do you believe the band name 'Schreigarm' perfectly describes your music and philosophy?

Ingvarr: "Everything started with an acquaintance in Germany in 2019 between Styrr and Me through a mutual friend in Ukraine. But quite quickly it turned out that we wanted to do something unique that we haven't done before. In Ukraine we had our own bands in quite different styles, and still, our musical tastes were very diverse. And it's cool that we managed to do something that everyone likes."

Styrr: "Schreigarm literally means the scream(from German) of Garm. The howl of Garm is one of the signs of the beginning of Ragnarök. In other words - harbinger of the Apocalypse! We believe it's a very powerful name for the band."

Now, can you tell us about The Mysteries of Fate and the lyrical themes behind each track? What are the ideas you wanted to convey?

Ingvarr: “There is a lot of what we can say about it but shortly: “The Mysteries Of Fate” is a conceptual metal saga about the thorny path of a warrior in pre-christian times, from birth and formation, through the bitterness of farewells and first bloody battles, to death and rebirth…”

Styrr: ”Yes, we were committed to a concept album from the very beginning. And looking ahead, I can say that the next album we are currently working on will also be conceptual, but with a different darker atmosphere and content.”

Where and when did you record The Mysteries of Fate? Are you satisfied with the final product?

Ingvarr: “We are really pleased with the results, and the main key to this success is the creation of demo versions and preproduction material. This process allows us to refine and add any missing elements to the sound picture before the final mix. Everything, except drums, was recorded at Infernum Records in Langenfeld, Germany, by ourselves. The mixing and mastering were expertly handled by Anton Vorozhtsov in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.”

Styrr: “By the way, drums recorded at Black Dwell Records (Zdolbuniv, Ukraine) in 2022 y. by our friend - Lycane. I think he did a fantastic job. And yes, we are completely happy with our recording. The album sounds exactly how it should be, how we imagined it even at the stage of writing the material.”

Do you have any plans to release official band merchandise?

Styrr: "Yes, we have plans for merch releases. We are in negotiations with many labels regarding this matter. And we are always open to any suggestions."

Ingvarr: "With such an album cover and such a logo, it would be a sin not to make merch! )))"

What are Schreigarm's musical and non-musical influences?

Ingvarr: "Well, musical influences could be listed extensively, but the main ones are probably: Khors, Drudkh, Ygg, Austere, Harakiri For the Sky, Alcest, Ellende, Insomnium and many other bands, ranging from classic rock to various kinds of metal.”

Styrr: "As for non-musical influences, it primarily includes nature, literature, esoteric pursuits and occult practices…”

Could you please share your personal views on religion and god?

Styrr: "We are pagans. We honor our ancestors and live by the laws of honor. All religions are foreign to us! Any religion is a framework that confines the herd.”

Ingvarr: “Paganism for us is not a religion but a worldview."

Can we expect to see some gigs across the USA or Europe in the near future?

Ingvarr: “This is actually the first point on our list. We will do everything to make it happen. We will start from Europe for sure. We are really geared up to give many concerts, as it is only through live performances that one can fully immerse themselves in the atmosphere of our music.”

Lastly, when can fans expect something new from you? A music video, single, or documentary perhaps?

Styrr: "At the moment, we started working on our second album, recording demos. Documentary materials from the recording sessions will soon be available on our YouTube channel and social media. Additionally, we plan to release all the songs from the album “The Mysteries of Fate” on our YouTube channel and social media soon, each with individual visualizations for every track! So don't miss out!"

Thank you for the interview. Is there anything you would like to say to your fans, supporters, critics, and our readers before we wrap up?

Styrr: “Thanks again for the invitation! Listen to Shreigarm! Stay Metal! Stay True!”

Ingvarr: “Thank you for the great questions and the interview! I encourage you to go to metal concerts and festivals – it's definitely worth it. Hope to see you there!”

Original: https://ironbackstage.blogspot.com