Albums of Purgatory Interview Necrophagia's Killjoy
Albums of Purgatory: Firstly, whats the band up to?
Killjoy: Thanks!! Lots of stuff going on lately, some major news coming up soon, we are
currently writing songs for Harvest Ritual and will plan our tour for soon after the
release, expect a horror filled show! We will begin recording Harvest Ritual this summer,
hopefully it'll be out by Halloween 2002, keep checking the necrophagia website for the
latest information
AoP: How would you describe the Necrophagia sound?
K: Pure undead horror and sickness, we are like the soundtrack to your worst nightmare we defy ordinary descriptions such as death metal or blackmetal. This is not an image but a way of life and death.
AoP: How did Necrophagia begin?
K: I started in 1982-1983 doing a punk band called Lepper's Revenge. Lyrically it was
just gore and musically it was like the sex pistols meets DRI. By late 1983 Necrophagia
was born We didnt have a bass player only myself on vocals Larry on guitar and The Voyuer
on drums. the line up began to change with a new drummer (Joe) and a bass player (Bill) as
more songs and practices occured until we recorded our first demo the line up stayed the
same until we broke up
AoP: What caused the band to split in the mid-80s?
K: Extreme musical differences that occured right after the release of Season of the
Dead.. I wanted to keep things heavy and dark and horror filled and they wanted to go more
along the lines of Queensryche meets the scorpians. That is not what Necrophagia is about
so we broke up.
AoP: You went through a difficult time soon after that with the
death of Euronymous but then Phil Anselmo got in touch with you. What exactly was it
that inspired you to start Necrophagia again?
K: Indeed Euronymous was very important to me because he was truly dedicated to the
truest form of black art. He was a good friend. He was killed by a total coward, it really
took away a lot of inspiration for me. Anselmo wrote some amazing riffs, which definately
got me inspired again. I give him all the credit for Necrophagia's rise from the crypt.
AoP: How are your other projects going?
K: We just recorded a new Wurdulak album and Ravenous will record later this year as
well as Eibon and Enoch. Next year it will be Hellpig, but Necrophagia is definately my
main priority.
AoP: What are your favourite songs from your other bands?
K: Ravenous- Orgy in Dog's Blood
Eibon_Cosmic facelift
Enoch-Door to Silence
Hellpig- Cat in the Brain
AoP: What are your favourite Necrophagia tracks?
K: Ancient Slumber Reincarnation and a few new ones.. Return to Texas, Blaspheme the
body and Harvest Ritual
AoP: What are your favourite all time songs?
Man thats Hard.
Procreation of the Wicked ---Celtic Frost
Devil Eyes --Mercyful Fate
The Damned ---Plasmatics
At dawn they Sleep --- Slayer
Jealous-- Gene Loves Jezebel
Everything by Goblin
AoP: What was the first record you bought?
K: Kiss Hotter than Hell
AoP: What would be your dream band line-up?
K: Euronymous- guitar Wendy O vocals Lemmy Bass Dave Lombardo drums
AoP: Do you have any touring planned?
K: Absolutely. Shortly after Harvest Ritual is done we will tour
AoP: Who have been your favourite bands to work with on tours and
gigs?
K: Necrphagia hasnt toured in very many years so I really cant answer that one. Id love
to tour with Marduk Immortal Amen or Motorhead!
AoP: Do you have any funny stories you can share with us?
K: Nothing that anyone would believe it invcolves Corpses a screwdriver and some glue!
AoP: What do you think of the position of metal and music in general
today?
K: There are some really great bands and the scene seems to be growing rapidly
K: Touring, making more videos and watching tons of DVD's. Thanks for your support. Gore Forever Fulci Lives!!! www.necrophagia.com