1.Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band these days?
Well first of all we just release some fantastic looking Conan themed shirts and longsleeves available on our bandcamp! We have tons of material written for the second album – in fact, the riffs and structuring are almost done at this point, we are now working on lyrics, vocals, solos, and layering. We are bringing back a reworked old song, Lair of Doom. The other new material is even more varied and intense than Ave Mortis was – we have songs ranging from extremely slow and crushing doom, blistering power/thrash, Greek black metal inspired riffs, and of course a backbone of monumentally epic passages lifted straight from the pages of Bathory. As on Ave Mortis, both Kevin and Roman will be contributing to vocals, but rather than having them dominate songs, we will be using their vocals to better effect by having them handle appropriate sections within each song.
2.A year ago you had released a new album, how would you describe the musical sound that is presented on the recording and also how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?
Well, the past releases were just more poorly recorded and performed versions of the stuff now present on Ave Mortis. That was the first album which received a proper studio treatment. As for the music, we strive to present an ancient, heroic, epic sound without sacrificing any of the heaviness or aggression that typically happens when bands start adding 17 million layers of choral vocals and keyboard orchestras.
3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the music?
In keeping with the all conquering muscularity of the music, we explore heroic exploits from fiction, history, and the tales that fall somewhere in between.
4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Cromlech"?
Well, a Cromlech is an ancient stone tomb, particularly of Pictish origin. We felt it went well with the ancient, untouched sound we present. It also happens to be the name of a great Solstice tune, which didn't deter us.
5.What are some of the best shows that the band has played over the years and also how would you describe your stage performance?
Well as I said we've only played small local shows. However one of the most memorable ones by far was playing with the mighty RAZOR - yes that RAZOR - during a prostate cancer fundraiser festival called "Headbanging for a Cure" which goes on every other year or so here. And on that note, we'd like to add that dying with a sword in your hand means you have nothing to worry about from prostate cancer! Another funny story was at the last show we played we brought a pretty large fog machine… we weren’t aware that the venue lacked adequate ventilation for that machine. We ended up accidentally filling the entire venue with choking thick fog, so thick you couldn’t see your hand in front of your face, which hung around for a good 5-10 minutes or so while we were playing our set. It was like a sensory deprivation experiment or something.
6.Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?
Not really. Playing a few more local shows.
7.The last album was released on My Graveyard Productions, can you tell us a little bit more about this label?
I wish we could, but for My Graveyard Productions; Guiliano: if you’re reading this, we love you, we understand, and we just want you to come home! But seriously, we haven’t heard from him in almost a year. Hopefully that just means he is selling so many CDs he can’t even take a break. Maybe by the time we get to Italy we will be pre emptively elected Emperors of Rome.
8.On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of both doom and heavy metal?
Pretty awesome, overall. There's been some "these songs are way too long" and a bit of "these guys try to play way too many different styles" but for the most part it's been nothing but resounding HAILS echoing across the mountaintops.
9.What is going on with the other band 'Into Oblivion' these days which also has 3 of the same members?
Same as Cromlech - playing local shows, writing new material for an upcoming released.
10.When can we expect another album and also where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
Our next album will likely be out in 2016. We have tons of material written for the second album – in fact, the riffs and structuring are almost done at this point, we are now working on lyrics, vocals, solos, and layering. We are bringing back a reworked old song, Lair of Doom. The other new material is even more varied and intense than Ave Mortis was – we have songs ranging from extremely slow and crushing doom, blistering power/thrash, Greek black metal inspired riffs, and of course a backbone of monumentally epic passages lifted straight from the pages of Bathory. As on Ave Mortis, both Kevin and Roman will be contributing to vocals, but rather than having them dominate songs, we will be using their vocals to better effect by having them handle appropriate sections within each song.
11.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your newer music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
Well, I think I just answered the questions about the newer music above, and as for what I've been listening to lately - Nokturnal Mortum, Helstar, Saint Vitus, the Conan soundtrack, Terraga, Sor, Morbid Angel, Deicide, Dark Angel.
12.What are some of your non musical interests?
Rock climbing, hanging out with my black-headed caique, god-tier campfire starting, and crushing lesser nations in Civilization V.
13.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
POWER. GLORY. TRIUMPH. HAIL
Well first of all we just release some fantastic looking Conan themed shirts and longsleeves available on our bandcamp! We have tons of material written for the second album – in fact, the riffs and structuring are almost done at this point, we are now working on lyrics, vocals, solos, and layering. We are bringing back a reworked old song, Lair of Doom. The other new material is even more varied and intense than Ave Mortis was – we have songs ranging from extremely slow and crushing doom, blistering power/thrash, Greek black metal inspired riffs, and of course a backbone of monumentally epic passages lifted straight from the pages of Bathory. As on Ave Mortis, both Kevin and Roman will be contributing to vocals, but rather than having them dominate songs, we will be using their vocals to better effect by having them handle appropriate sections within each song.
2.A year ago you had released a new album, how would you describe the musical sound that is presented on the recording and also how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?
Well, the past releases were just more poorly recorded and performed versions of the stuff now present on Ave Mortis. That was the first album which received a proper studio treatment. As for the music, we strive to present an ancient, heroic, epic sound without sacrificing any of the heaviness or aggression that typically happens when bands start adding 17 million layers of choral vocals and keyboard orchestras.
3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the music?
In keeping with the all conquering muscularity of the music, we explore heroic exploits from fiction, history, and the tales that fall somewhere in between.
4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Cromlech"?
Well, a Cromlech is an ancient stone tomb, particularly of Pictish origin. We felt it went well with the ancient, untouched sound we present. It also happens to be the name of a great Solstice tune, which didn't deter us.
5.What are some of the best shows that the band has played over the years and also how would you describe your stage performance?
Well as I said we've only played small local shows. However one of the most memorable ones by far was playing with the mighty RAZOR - yes that RAZOR - during a prostate cancer fundraiser festival called "Headbanging for a Cure" which goes on every other year or so here. And on that note, we'd like to add that dying with a sword in your hand means you have nothing to worry about from prostate cancer! Another funny story was at the last show we played we brought a pretty large fog machine… we weren’t aware that the venue lacked adequate ventilation for that machine. We ended up accidentally filling the entire venue with choking thick fog, so thick you couldn’t see your hand in front of your face, which hung around for a good 5-10 minutes or so while we were playing our set. It was like a sensory deprivation experiment or something.
6.Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?
Not really. Playing a few more local shows.
7.The last album was released on My Graveyard Productions, can you tell us a little bit more about this label?
I wish we could, but for My Graveyard Productions; Guiliano: if you’re reading this, we love you, we understand, and we just want you to come home! But seriously, we haven’t heard from him in almost a year. Hopefully that just means he is selling so many CDs he can’t even take a break. Maybe by the time we get to Italy we will be pre emptively elected Emperors of Rome.
8.On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of both doom and heavy metal?
Pretty awesome, overall. There's been some "these songs are way too long" and a bit of "these guys try to play way too many different styles" but for the most part it's been nothing but resounding HAILS echoing across the mountaintops.
9.What is going on with the other band 'Into Oblivion' these days which also has 3 of the same members?
Same as Cromlech - playing local shows, writing new material for an upcoming released.
10.When can we expect another album and also where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
Our next album will likely be out in 2016. We have tons of material written for the second album – in fact, the riffs and structuring are almost done at this point, we are now working on lyrics, vocals, solos, and layering. We are bringing back a reworked old song, Lair of Doom. The other new material is even more varied and intense than Ave Mortis was – we have songs ranging from extremely slow and crushing doom, blistering power/thrash, Greek black metal inspired riffs, and of course a backbone of monumentally epic passages lifted straight from the pages of Bathory. As on Ave Mortis, both Kevin and Roman will be contributing to vocals, but rather than having them dominate songs, we will be using their vocals to better effect by having them handle appropriate sections within each song.
11.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your newer music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
Well, I think I just answered the questions about the newer music above, and as for what I've been listening to lately - Nokturnal Mortum, Helstar, Saint Vitus, the Conan soundtrack, Terraga, Sor, Morbid Angel, Deicide, Dark Angel.
12.What are some of your non musical interests?
Rock climbing, hanging out with my black-headed caique, god-tier campfire starting, and crushing lesser nations in Civilization V.
13.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
POWER. GLORY. TRIUMPH. HAIL
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