DEMONIC CHRIST interview for Dark Recollections 'zine

Interview answered by SATANIA (Dana)

1. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: For those not familiar with DEMONIC CHRIST give a brief band bio...

SATANIA: Demonic Christ was born after the demise of the all female band Mythic in 1992. The first demo entitled "Deceiving The Heavens" was released in 1993 and featured session bass by the late Aragon Amori of Profanatica fame. The demo received heavy promotion and by 1994 there was a solid line up and the first full length CD "Punishment For Ignorance" was recorded and released on Morbid Granny/Moribund Records. There were two promo tapes released after that, one in 1995 and one in 1996. Soon after that I split away from the rest of the line up to focus on my personal life. The next release was a compilation of demo & promo material entitled "Demonic Battle Metal" which was releases in 2000 on Cryonics Records and limited to 250 hand numbered copies. In 2001, Painkiller Records released a Pic Disc version of this CD limited to 300 copies. In 2005 BlackMetal.com re-issued both "Punishment For Ignorance" & "Demonic Battle Metal" with live tracks and videos, complete new layout & booklets. It is now 2006 and writing for the next Demonic Christ album is almost complete. Recording will hopefully take place during the Autumn of 2006.

2. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: Introduce current band members.... who does what, plays what instruments?


SATANIA: The current line up consists of:
Satania - Guitar/lead Vokills
Sabathan(enthroned) - bass
Proscriptor(absu) - drums







3. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: DEMONIC CHRIST was on a hiatus for awhile... what made you bring DEMONIC CHRIST back to life after all those years?

SATANIA: I always knew there would be a time to re-focus on my music. It is a part of me... The ONLY thing more important is my children, which is the reason for the long hiatus. Music is my passion and I cannot see myself not playing - ever. I have much more to accomplish with and through my music and my emotions guide me in this direction. I definitely feel the new material will be self explanitory.

4. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: What do you expect to achieve with DEMONIC CHRIST this time around?

SATANIA: I expect to unleash my emotions & thoughts through my music as I always have... only this time without the interference of others. Demonic Christ has always been my vision, my band and in the past I have let others contribute too much in a way that it was no longer my vision anymore... I enjoy writing with other people but the vision, the beliefs behind the music have to be the same. This time I hope the music will be a clearer representation of me, my thoughts, and beliefs.

5 DARK RECOLLECTIONS: Talk about your re-releases "Punishment for Ignorance" and "Demonic Battle Metal" on Black Metal .com records.... how did the deal with Black metal .com come about?

Demonic Christ *Punishment for Decadence* and *Demonic Battle Metal* re-releases now available at www.blackmetal.comSATANIA: I am very happy with both re-releases. Both were limited releases that many people had been looking for and couldn't find. "Punishment For Ignorance" has been re mixed and has bonus live tracks and "Demonic Battle Metal" has 2 videos. Both have completely new booklets.






6. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: Who did the art work for both re-releases?

SATANIA: I thoroughly enjoyed creating new booklets for both of them. The artist I worked with (Lord Asaradel - Bull Rocker Graphics) is amazing & went out of his way to please me & make the booklets exactly what I wanted. We worked together night & day and I am 666% satisfied with the end result.

7. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: Tell us about your upcoming new album (give name, record label, number of songs,etc)

SATANIA: The new album is not yet titled, will have 9-10 songs and will be released on BlackMetal.com Records.

.8. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: Have any record labels shown interest on releasing "Punishment for Ignorance" and "Demonic Battle Metal" on vinyl?

SATANIA: Actually yes... Both have been released on Pic LP on Belgian label Painkiller and there is interest for both albums to be pressed on regular vinyl later this year as well.

9. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: Can we expect DEMONIC CHRIST to tour once the new album is released?

SATANIA: I hope so... It will greatly depend on finances. We would definitely like to play some European shows as well as a select few in the states.

10. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: What is your opinion on today's so called black metal scene... any bands you like/dislike... bands you recommend checking out?
SATANIA: Well, the "scene" certainly is nothing like it once was. I definitely miss the days of old but change is necessary in all aspects. Change means growth... I think what is important is that something of it remains, the essence and it's purity is what keeps the eternal flame of the true spirit burning. There certainly is an over saturation of bands and posers, more than ever before which is annoying but I just toss them to the side, there are plenty of bands out there with the old school spirit who are playing Black Metal for the right reasons. Those are the bands I am attracted to & support. The rest can all choke on their own blood and vomit.

11. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: Whatever happen to former Mythic drummer Terri Hagen... is she still involved in metal?

SATANIA: As far as I know she is not, but we split on bad terms so I really have no idea... honestly don't care either.
12.DARK RECOLLECTIONS: any merchandise available for sale from you? (list items, prices, and how to get it?)
SATANIA: I have just a few copies of the re releases on BlackMetal.com - check the website for current merch (www.demonicchrist.com)

13. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: any last words, comments? Thanks for the interview...

SATANIA: Thanks for the support & for the interview! Check the website for info on new merch & progress on the new CD. Support the true hordes.
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