Isataii. Interview with Wvlfgar and Tyler

Interview by Namtar

1.) Where did the band Isataii start for you and what are your future plans for the band?

Wvlfgar- Hail, the band started when the Pandemic hit, writing riffs and making songs was all one could do in the time and of the virus. Future Neckrium plans mainly just keep creating music which are also band’s released by and trying to reach a fan base worldwide.

2.) You also play in Kvlt Of Odium and Neckrium which also bands released by Plague Demon Records and Blasphemous Creations Of Hell Records, What are the differences between those bands for you, and what are your roles in each band?

Wvlfgar- I currently play guitar for Kvlt of Odium which is my live project. Nekcrium has been broken up for quite some time now but I’d say Isataii and Kvlt are both extensions of the band.

3.) Do you feel as though Isataii has grown since you first started the band, I personally feel you are one of the best bands we have released along with your other bands and have grown greatly since the start of Isataii, how do you feel about that personally?

Wvlfgar- Most definitely have seen a huge growth in both fan base and musically. We appreciate your honoring words. Personally I feel very appreciative and blessed with the responses we have been getting.

4.) You have also collaborated with me on a song for my personal band Namtaru for the song “Hymn To The Ancient One’s”, how do you feel about the outcome of this experience, and would you like to do more song’s together in the future?

Wvlfgar- I was very excited to work with such a legend in the scene and was greatly pleased with the outcome of the song. Would live to work with you again.

5.) Being that you are part of the USBM scene, what is your opinion on the scene here, do you feel there is a lot of talent coming out these days? What is your personal opinion?

Wvlfgar- I definitely see a rise in the scene out here. I feel there’s a lot of the old school trying to comeback with all the new talent and energy. looking forward to seeing the future of USBM.

6.) What is your opinion on the Black Metal scene as a whole across the world right now and where are you seeing the most talent coming from? What bands do you feel are bringing the best Black Metal to the world at the moment?

Wvlfgar- I personally feel that Black Metal is a powerful force. and happy to see more of world taking part. At the moment would have to be Black Braid, Winterfylleth, Gaerea, and Sargeist.

7.) What do you think about all of the genres in the Black Metal scene these days, I personally feel it’s unnecessary for all of these genres, Black Metal is just Black Metal to me, what is your take on that?

Wvlfgar- Personally I feel that a lot of these pointless extensions and categories of genres of Black Metal come from this new age of “Hipsters” coming into the scene that are trying to change things. I am against this new generation trying to over complicate the art that is True Black. metal. At the end of the day it’s all Black Metal and the simplicity is the beauty of it.

8.) What is the basis of your lyrical content with Isataii?

Tyler- The basis of the lyrical content varies. sometimes I write stories based about video games I like or new concepts of brand new stories in my head. I like horror films so it’s always an easy writing process for me. if it’s not a concept? the lyrics are based around feelings such as hatred, disgust of mankind and occultism or how I see the world ending. If you listen to devastation sequence that is a song, based on how I see the world ending.

9.) I know the only band you are playing live with is Kvlt Of Odium at the moment, do you have any future plans for Isataii to play show’s or tours?

Wvlfgar- This is a question we are continuously being asked. but unfortunately Isataii will remain away from the stage to preserve its obscurity and spirit.

10.) I know you have had a few lineup changes since the start of Isataii, do you feel this is the best lineup you have had yet? What are your thoughts on this matter?

Wvlfgar- To this point Tyler Lopez definitely resonates the sound and spirit of Isataii with his diverse and haunting Vocals.

11.) What are some of your main influences?

Wvlfgar- Satanic Warmaster, Sargeist, Nyktalgia.

Tyler- Deathspell Omega, Marduk, Sargeist.

12.) Is there anything you would like to add or say to your fans, friends or the readers of Inside The Darkness?

Wvlfgar- Just want to thank you all for the continued support and dedication to the Isataii tribe. To all old and new Warriors. Without you we would be nothing.

I would just like to say, I am proud to have released many of your albums and bands, I know we will be working together in the future in one way or another, thanks for your time Wvlfgar, all of your bands are full of chaos and destruction in the vein of the original Black Metal scene and for anyone unfamiliar with Isataii check out their releases, you will not be disappointed, Hails!!!

Wvlfgar- Hail! thank you for having us we will definitely conquer all and destroy all that stands in our way. We need to preserve the spirit and keep the black flame burning.

Wana shoutout: Adirondack blackmass Records. Staring into Darkness records. Rat coven Records. Jems Label. Wulfhere Productions. Charon Kruk.