Nightmares became even more terrifying after the groundbreaking full-length Putrid Death Sorcery,
and the new 7” EP Even Death May Die proves the threat isn’t over. Vlad speaks to us about
what to expect from the upcoming album and much more!
MORBIDZINE: Hails Vlad! To be honest, your performance at Wolfthrone II is one of the most anticipated moments for me. Are you going to bury us all in eternal damnation?
VLAD: Infernal hails! Yes, prepare yourself for something really sick as it will be our first show after the release of our second album With Serpents Scourge.
MORBIDZINE: The destructive new track “Even Death May Die” dropped ahead of the album and absolutely blew our minds! As you said before, it’s more bestial, but still a signature Necrowretch song. The new full-length is already terrifying. Can you give us some details?
VLAD: The second album is way more possessed and bestial than Putrid Death Sorcery. We pushed everyone to the maximum while recording the album: playing at maximum speed, inflicting pain to myself for the vocals record and pushing every fucking thing to the limit for the mix of the album. That will be a deadly album for death metal, but far away the best album for Necrowretch.
MORBIDZINE: I’ve always wondered—what drives such predatory and psychopathic vocals? I must say, you have one of the most unique vocal styles in today’s metal scene.
VLAD: I just believe in what I scream, that makes all the difference. How can you make a good vocal performance if you’re not deeply convinced of every word that you put out? That is something mandatory, and a lot of bands are lacking in this domain.
MORBIDZINE: Was the drummer issue resolved? Is Ilmar now a permanent member?
VLAD: Yes, Ilmar is a permanent drummer and our lineup is finally stable again. Hope this will last forever!!
MORBIDZINE: I’m sure you’re the biggest Anal Vomit fan on the planet. So, where did the idea to cover Slayer’s “Black Magic” come from instead? Why not Anal Vomit?
VLAD: Show No Mercy is an important influence of Necrowretch and of any metalhead I think. There are many great songs on this album but “Black Magic” was definitely the closer to Necrowretch imagery—more evil and satanic. I also wanted to make an Anal Vomit cover but I don’t know a shit about talking Spanish so this will have to wait…
MORBIDZINE: Speaking of the debut album, Necrowretch created a distinct and haunting sound—catchy riffs, brilliant guitar solos, specific vocal shrieks, and drumming from the depths of hell! Even black metal fans love it. What do you think were the key elements that made this sound so unique?
VLAD: Trust me or not but we’ve never asked ourselves any question regarding the sound or things like this. I don’t have a clue about turning a guitar amp into a good sound, I just put gain and volume to the maximum and I play as speed as I can, that’s it. The more you ask yourself questions, the less your music will be raw and spontaneous. In Necrowretch we think that the most important is hate and possession, not gear or tuning!
MORBIDZINE: There are a lot of so-called OSDM bands now, but I never include bands like Necrowretch, Dead Congregation, or Grave Miasma in that crowd. Lately, many bands just clone the Swedish death metal sound. What are your thoughts?
VLAD: I don’t like the term “old school death metal,” it’s just stupid! Why are you calling yourself “old school,” are you afraid of being associated with all the shitty brutal deathcore scene? Death metal is about fucking death! Everything that is not about it should not be tagged as “death metal.” With Necrowretch we call our music “Putrid Death Metal” as we don’t want to be associated with anything or anyone—putrid and death is what you’ll feel if you listen to our music.
MORBIDZINE: Who created the demented artwork for Putrid Death Sorcery? It’s totally hypnotic. What’s the story behind it?
VLAD: Every artwork of Necrowretch was drawn by Milovan Novakovic, as the logo. His touch really fits the world of Necrowretch. You can follow the kinda story in the lyrics of the songs. Every song is related somewhere in the artwork.
MORBIDZINE: We know your lyrics are sinister, satanic, anti-religious, and evil. If a priest read them, he’d probably faint. What inspires your lyrics the most?
VLAD: The inspiration mostly comes from death metal but also from books, movies, and history.
MORBIDZINE: The time for world destruction has come—don’t you agree? What’s your ultimate vision for Necrowretch before you die? Maybe performing in front of a burning church?
VLAD: Ahaha that is definitely a good idea, I’m waiting for someone to organize this show!
MORBIDZINE: I don’t want to skip 2013, so tell us—what are your favorite records from the last two years? Any that made you want to smash your head against the wall?
VLAD: INCARCERATION Sacrifice EP, ORATOR Kapalgnosis, NECROWRETCH Even Death May Die EP.
MORBIDZINE: Name 10 milestone albums that shaped your metal life?
VLAD:
DEATH – Scream Bloody Gore
DEATH – Leprosy
MORBID ANGEL – Altars of Madness
JUDAS PRIEST – Painkiller
IRON MAIDEN – Number of the Beast
BATHORY – Bathory
MARDUK – Here’s No Peace
BOLT THROWER – For Victory
CARCASS – Symphonies of Sickness
DEICIDE – Legion
MORBIDZINE: Thanks for the interview. Hope to be drunk at Wolfthrone II and later on the streets of Kadıköy next year—after a Necrowretch gig in Istanbul, of course! Any final words?
VLAD: See you in Istanbul next year whatever happen, all of you will die !!!!!!!!