AEON VOID from Turkey play deadly, possessed death/black metal that
evokes a sinister atmosphere reminiscent of the ominous black metal sound
associated with labels like Norma Evangelium Diaboli. The music on their debut
EP “Fragments of Illusion” is incredibly well-honed, and one of the best
releases of 2023. I had the opportunity to speak with the main maniac behind
this terror incursion. Read on as we unveil some dark insights.
Hails. Can you tell us how Aeon Void was conceived and what bands
inspired your unholy craft?
Infernal Hails!
We started our activities in Istanbul with Horrida Vultum. The compositions of the songs actually took shape spontaneously after we decided to get together to practice regularly with the instruments. In fact, we created it by restoring the ideas which emerged during the jam sessions. Rather than the idea of "let's do it like the way this or that band does", we wanted to reflect our own RABID approach and aesthetic ideas in a chaotic context. We thought about this together and these 5 songs emerged. I can mention a few of the main bands whose philosophy we have absorbed as sources of inspiration: Katharsis, Deathspell Omega, Thunderbolt, VI, Teitanblood, Azarath, Dead Congregation, Mayhem, Marduk...
Are there certain environmental factors that contribute to the darkness of your sound?
Everything, especially the human being and its population, becomes more intolerable with every passing day, so life continually fills us up with more hatred.
I really enjoyed your debut EP, “Fragments of Illusion.” How long were you working on the songs and are you satisfied with the outcome? I think you nailed the production and that it compliments your sound very well, so congratulations.
The writing and recording phase of the guitars was completed from 2018 to 2019. Drums have been recorded in 2020. We took the process slowly so that some things could become stable and mature. At the same time, we tried many new things during the recording sessions. Reamping of the guitars; also bass & vocals recordings were done in 2022. Let me summarize the messy process as follows:
We were looking for members to play the other instruments, and we had some auditions related to this. After not being able to pick the right person to get the result we wanted, I took over the vocal and bass parts, and this required a preparation phase on its own. I don't see it as something negative because it was an opportunity to improve myself in every aspect. We are also happy with the result because our goal was to release this EP the way we wanted it to sound. Now we are striving for better. Thank you.
The artwork of your debut EP is so sick! I love it. Who is the evil genius responsible for this profane image and what exactly does it depict?
Infernal Hails!
We started our activities in Istanbul with Horrida Vultum. The compositions of the songs actually took shape spontaneously after we decided to get together to practice regularly with the instruments. In fact, we created it by restoring the ideas which emerged during the jam sessions. Rather than the idea of "let's do it like the way this or that band does", we wanted to reflect our own RABID approach and aesthetic ideas in a chaotic context. We thought about this together and these 5 songs emerged. I can mention a few of the main bands whose philosophy we have absorbed as sources of inspiration: Katharsis, Deathspell Omega, Thunderbolt, VI, Teitanblood, Azarath, Dead Congregation, Mayhem, Marduk...
Are there certain environmental factors that contribute to the darkness of your sound?
Everything, especially the human being and its population, becomes more intolerable with every passing day, so life continually fills us up with more hatred.
I really enjoyed your debut EP, “Fragments of Illusion.” How long were you working on the songs and are you satisfied with the outcome? I think you nailed the production and that it compliments your sound very well, so congratulations.
The writing and recording phase of the guitars was completed from 2018 to 2019. Drums have been recorded in 2020. We took the process slowly so that some things could become stable and mature. At the same time, we tried many new things during the recording sessions. Reamping of the guitars; also bass & vocals recordings were done in 2022. Let me summarize the messy process as follows:
We were looking for members to play the other instruments, and we had some auditions related to this. After not being able to pick the right person to get the result we wanted, I took over the vocal and bass parts, and this required a preparation phase on its own. I don't see it as something negative because it was an opportunity to improve myself in every aspect. We are also happy with the result because our goal was to release this EP the way we wanted it to sound. Now we are striving for better. Thank you.
The artwork of your debut EP is so sick! I love it. Who is the evil genius responsible for this profane image and what exactly does it depict?
It's
done by the Russian artist Alex Shadrin. The cover design of the EP directly
reflects the chemistry of the EP: DEATH.
Starting
from this point; we wanted it to be drawn in accordance with the image in our
minds. A dead baby on the cover indicates what should have happened at the
beginning of all humanity, but unfortunately it was not like that and it came
to this situation. The dead baby figure actually expresses the feelings we
desire, such as the extinction of humanity and the end of everything without
any differentiation. So the baby in the middle reflects the only
"remedy" of the sinful humanity.
Have you had any other musical experience prior to Aeon Void or is this your first band?
Yes we had. For me it was nothing more than rehearsing processes. But Horrida Vultum had played in Godslaying Hellblast and is now playing in Nex Carnis, also he has another project which is about see the light of the day soon and I am dying to listen to it.
What are some of your current favorite bands? Are there any releases from this year that have grabbed you?
I want to mention my favourites from this year:
1-The Devouring Void & Atrate split
2-Somniate- We Have Proved Death
3-Spirit Possession- Of the Sign...
4-RUIM- Black Royal Spiritism -I- O Sino de Igraja
5-Necrovation- Storm the Void
6-Ascended Dead- Even Fall Apocalypse
7-Blut Aus Nord- Disharmonium- Nahab
8-Horda- Form
9-Marduk- Memento Mori
10-Tetragrammacide- Typo Tantric Aphorisms from the Aracheophidian Quran
11-CH'AHOM - Ts'ono'ot
12-Acausal Intrusion- Panpsychism
13-Voidescent- Dust and Embers
I understand Aeon Void is currently a duo. Do you plan to recruit more members in the future or do you prefer the line-up as it is? How many instruments are you playing?
Actually we have new members currently, and we've already started working together. As you will appreciate, it is very difficult for two people to hit the stage. I played the guitar and the bass and on top of that I recorded the vocals for this EP. I prefer to shift my focus more on the guitars and the vocals.
Thank you for your time! I hope to hear more sick tunes from your band in the future, especially a full-length. Any last words before we close this interview?
You're welcome! I am always working on for the better.