Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult

In my cabin in Norway, holding my copy of Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult by Dayal Patterson. If black metal is an important factor in your life you need this on your bookshelf. Buy it here.

Interview With Vetter

I was introduced to Vetterkult, the debut album from Norwegian black metal band Vetter in the closing days of 2013. I knew pretty much straight away that I needed to get under the skin of the man behind the  mayhem, Håvard Tveito. I'm honoured that Håvard agreed to an interview for Wyrd Words & Effigies and am… Continue reading Interview With Vetter

Wyrd Words & Effigies: The Definitive Interview List

Wyrd Words & Effigies has been in action since May 2013. In the months that have passed since then, many interviews have been conducted, with all sorts of creative beings who aren't afraid to explore the darkness and the treasures it hides. Underneath you’ll find all of our interviews to date, for you to browse… Continue reading Wyrd Words & Effigies: The Definitive Interview List

13 Tracks From 2013 That You Need To Listen To

  Caladan Brood/Book of the Fallen   Thantifaxath - Violently Expanding Nothing   Filii Nigrantium Infernalium/ Rebanho De Lobos     Purvaja/Dark Goddess Divine   Wardruna/Helvegen   Lamia Vox/Evil Comes From The North   Peste Noire/Démonarque   Falkenbach/Eweroun   The Ruins Of Beverast/Malefica   Ereb Altor/The Chosen Ones   Cult of Fire/????????   Ptahil –… Continue reading 13 Tracks From 2013 That You Need To Listen To

Interview : Finnish Black Metal Band Förgjord

Förgjord are, in my opinion, one of Finland’s supreme black metal exports, and to have them feature on Wyrd Words & Effigies is an honour of the highest degree. What's Förgjord’s back story? When did the band come into existence? It was almost twenty years ago when Prokrustes formed the band with two other members.… Continue reading Interview : Finnish Black Metal Band Förgjord

Tuesday’s Wyrd Findings

As the weekend was majorly hectic, and Monday too, as things go, I didn’t have the time to put together some findings for you. But I hope you like what I’ve got here. I want to make a good wage with my writing so I can spend all day, every day doing something that makes… Continue reading Tuesday’s Wyrd Findings

Interview With Askold Art

One of the things I enjoy most in life is getting under the skin of an artist. I want to know what makes them tick and what drives them to create. The Facebook page for Askold Art was one I couldn’t leave alone. I was captivated, and found myself returning to it time and again.… Continue reading Interview With Askold Art