2. First tell us the history of Adhur. ( How and when it was formed, lineups, etc.)   
ADHUR was founded by me ( Eate)  in the summer of 95. Later Egoitz joined the band and so the band was established as follows: Eate: voice, guitars, percussion, Egoitz: bass, key boards. In March WAR IS IMMINENT PROD. released our debut split CD , including other two Basque bands, AIUMEEN BASOA and ILBELTZ. The title is �TRIARCHY OF VASCONIA/ILUNTASUNAREN ITZULERA � and we recorded 3 songs for this split which are the following: +SUA (FIRE), +AKELARREKO BATZARRA( The gathering of the Akelarre), +ILUNO ( Darkness). We are only two members in ADHUR, but some musicians collaborated in the three songs: -Mezzo-soprano: Ainhoa Soraluze, -Baritone: Josu Lopez S, -Flute: Haritz Solupe, -Violin: Leire Elizes, -Drums: Barrene, They are friends, and despite the drummer, who is not going to play more with us, they will continue in future releases. Now Xabi from the Death metal band ETERNAL REBIRTH is playing with us. 

3. About the name Adhur, what does it mean and why was it chosen as the name of your band?  
Adhur is a Basque word meaning magic strength, and it is related to the moon and personified by the goddess Mari., I chose the name because it defines my necessity to express the real meaning of my being and my relationship to the ancient Basque world through music. 

4. Which are your main influences? And what are the musicians that inspired you the most?
Well, I listen to many different kinds of music and it�s difficult to name my main influences. I think that every music you like and you listen to, influences you in a certen way. I listen from extreme metal bands, EMPEROR, BURZUM, BAL-SAGOTH, CYNIC, OPETH, ABIGOR, among other, to Ambient/folk artists such as ARCANA, Benito Lertxundi, OTYG, DEAD CAN DANCE, etc. It can be a never ending list.

5. How can you describe your style?  
It�s no easy to describe what you create because it�s a very important part of your own feelings, and obviously you can�t describe your feelings with words, but If I had to, I�d say it�s some kind of medieval/atmospheric Basque Pagan Metal.

6. How are the divulgation and reception of your split-CD "Triarchy of Vasconia"?   Some promotion has been done, but although the album was released in March no promo copy has been released yet. Yes, I know that it sound incredible, illogic, but that�s the fact. I am moving some promo CD-ROM copies  and the reception is very positive. By the way, if everyone involved in zines/radios/etc is interested in listening  to our music, don�t  hesitate to get in touch with us by e-mail ( [email protected]).  7. Are you satisfied with the final result of "Triarchy of Vasconia" ?   Actually I�m not. The CD sounds correct and I think that it doesn�t give us the chance to show our real potential. Apart from that, the new songs are much better, more aggressive and atmospheric/epic. But don�t misunderstood me, I am very proud of the three songs included in the TRIARCHY OF VASCONIA CD. They are good songs, but what can I say being the main composer ?

8. What's the lyrical concept around this album?  
Concerning to ADHUR, The three songs recorded for this split CD belong to the Basque mythology and world view, and each of them is closely related to this fact. "Sua" (fire) means creation, the beginning, and at the same time it is the first song. The following, "Akelarreko batzarra" (the gathering of the akelarre), deals with the return of the legitimate owners of the earth, the real gods, and the mention of the akelarre represents the germination of the seed, for the akelarres are a fecundity rituals of the goddess Mari, the most important one in the Basque mythology. The third song, called "Iluno" (Darkness), an ancient word found in a prehistoric Basque tomb and written in ancient Basque, deals with the death of this person and his conversation with the goddess Mari, who is embodied by the moon. Thus the cycle finishes with the birth, the fertility, and the death, the natural cycle of life. And in general, each band gives it�s particular  view about the Basque roots and mythology, both musicaly and lyrically. 

9. What is your source of inspiration when you create your music, and lyrics?
I get inspiration from the Basque culture and from nature. Yes, I know that it sounds typical, but it�s true. 

10. How are your shows ? And your performance on stage?
Unfortunately, we can�t play live due to the line up. The musicians involved in the recording have jobs or they are very busy with their own careers. In fact, Ainhoa ( Mezzo-soprano) from example, lives in Milan  and she comes twice a year to the Basque Country, and the same happens to Josu (Baritone), who travels frecuently due to his several projects. Maybe in the future, who knows? 

11. How do you view the metal scene in Basque Country these days? Are there any Basque bands that you think are pretty good?  
I think that things are much better than when we started back in 95. Nowadays, we can talk about a Basque scene, something that 3 or 4 years ago wasn�t possible. There are a pretty good bands working around and I truly think that they all have their own style.  Furthermore, I believe that the Basque Scene has his particular sound. I don�t now how to explain it, but when you listen to  the bands you can appreciate some different ingredients who are mixed  together and create a special feeling. Some of the most relevant bands are:  ILBELTZ, NUMEN, AIUMEEN BASOA, ETERNAL REBIRTH, SUFERING DOWN, ELFFOR , DEMONLORD and OMINOUS. 

12. Is there a philosophy behind the music you play ?  
Of course there is. I created ADHUR in order to keep the Basque pagan believes alive. Basque  is one the few pre-Indo-European languages in Europe, and actually it is the only one in the West of Europe. Our culture and language comes from prehistoric days to nowadays and it�s still alive. Our goal is to keep the flame alive and this is why the CD is entitled � ILUNTSUNAREN ITZULERA� ( �THE RETURN OF DARKNESS�) , which means the return of the old pagan belief,  darkness for Christians. 

13. Are you anti- or pro- European Unification ? Don't you think that's prejudicial to the national culture ?  
I think that the European Union prejudices the national culture because it�s creating the Europe of states, and not the Europe of people. In Europe there are many nations and people that have not their own  state, so this only contributes to the globalisation and against minority cultures. 

14.I'll tell you  words/names and you'll give me your thoughts about it... ok?  
paganism - Quite difficult to explain my feelings towards that. 
Friedriech Nietzsche - One of the best philosophers of ever. 
Cortes Generales - Spanish parliament and senate don�t represent Basques. 
Miguel Cervantes di Saavedra - A great Spanish writer. His � Don Quijote� is one of the best novels in the Spanish literature. 
Reino de España - A place and I don`t belong to. 
Sancho I -  
terrorism - wrong way to fight for  your believes. 
actual world politic,economic and social situation - Politic sucks! 

15. Could you tell us one person of the past whom you personally respect, and why?  
Well, I can mention you many people, but I choose the Basque people who fought against Carlo Magno in Orreaga in 778 . Carlo Magno burnt Iruñea and killed the majority of the people, but when he as his army were returning home the Basque attacked and won the fight . 
 

16. What do you look for in music? Is it purely musical to you, or do you care about ideology?   It depends. Obviously I look for good music that makes me feel something. Ideology is also important, but sometimes ideology  stands in a second level. I mean, BURZUM is one of my favourite bands, but I don�t agree with many of it�s ideas.  17. How do you spend your spare time? Hobbies, interests?   Music is my life, so I spend my  time making a zine called VAMPIRIA Zine (Not the Italian one). It is written in Spanish and we are going to release a new issue soon, and it will include a free comp. Cd  featuring national and foreign bands such are FALL of the LEAFE, NUMEN, VAMPIRIA, CENTINEX. Some interviewed bands are VADER, BAL-SAGOTH, FALL OF THE LEAFE, FERMENTO, among other. Bands and labels, please get in touch!

18. Adhur members are into ETA or Herri Batasuna, the political party? How do you view this moviments?
As I told you before, politics sucks, so I don�t want to talk about it. The only thing I can say is that we are not involved in Herri Batasuna or ETA, and that  I�m Pro independence but I don�t support ETA methods. 

19. Do you have any fave bands at the moment? Any albums that you are constantly listening to?  
The last ARCANA album, the French Celts BRAAN BAAR, PRIMORDIAL and RAKOTH are some of the bands that are constantly in my stereo. They all are really good bands. 

20. What are the future plans ? Are you recording anything or planning to record?  
I am now working in new songs. I have already written 7 and we�ll start rehearsing soon. The new songs are more aggressive but also very medieval/atmospheric oriented. Well, I think that is the natural evolution. The deal from WAR IS IMMINENT  was for one CD so, we have no plans to enter to studio yet. Our goal now is to rehears and improve as musicians. 

21. What three books and movies would you consider essential?  
Difficult question, there are so many...OK. Here you have some: 
Movies: CONAN THE BARBARIAN, BLADE RUNNER and TORRENTE EL BRAZO TONTO DE LA LEY. 
Books: LORD OF THE RINGS,  LA TIERRA MADRE (Ortiz-oses) and LA NAVARRA MARITIMA (Tomas Urzainki /Jimeno Jurio) 

22. What merchandise do you have available ?  
We have not merchandise available yet. Maybe we�ll print some shirts but nothing is for sure yet. 

23. Thanks for this interview .... Your final bullets...  
Thank you very much for giving us the chance to be interviewed in your web zine, and if someone is interested in our music, don�t hesitate and please get in touch.