MOURNFUL CONGREGATION interview for Dark Recollections 'zine
1. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: For those not familiar with MOURNFUL CONGREGATION give a brief band
bio..
- Came into existence in 1993. Since thhen have released the following;
1994 "WEEPING" Demo
1995 "AN EPIC DREAM OF DESIRE" Demo
1998 "TEARS FROM A GRIEVING HEART" Demo
2002 "THE EPITOME OF GODS AND MEN ALIKE" 7" EP (Split w/ WORSHIP)
2002 "TEARS FROM A GRIEVING HEART" 12" LP
2002 " THE DAWNING OF MOURNFUL HYMNS" dCD
2004 "A SLOW MARCH TO THE BURIAL" 7" EP (Split w/ STABAT MATER)
2005 "THE MONAD OF CREATION" CD/ dLP
2.DARK RECOLLECTIONS: Introduce current band members... who does what plays, what instruments?
- I think it suffices to say there are three members who take care of the
various duties involved.
3. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: How long has current line up been together?
- I began it in 1993, the current drummmer joined in 1997, and the current
2nd guitarist joined in 1999.
4. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: whose idea was it to name the band MOURNFUL CONGREGATION... were
other names considered?
- It was decided between myself andd an original member back in the day.
There were a a few names we considered, including WINTER GATES and
CONPENDIUM EMPTOR.
5. DARK RECOLLECTIONS:What was the response like to your debut DCd "The Dawning of Mournful
Hymns"?
-Inspiring. Considering it brought togeether all our work from the previous
8 years. It seems there was something for all manner of Doom fans somewhere
on the CD.
6. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: Talk about your latest Cd "The Monad of Creation"
- It's our second Cd release for Weirdd Truth Productions... the culmination of years of work from us. A massive amount of work
and time went into it, not just the recording itself, but also the
compositions. It serves our name well, and contains all our strongest
elements sown through the ages before it. And most importantly, it's a
massive relief for us to have this morbid weight lifted off our shoulders!
7. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: Are you satisified with the outcome of the recording?
- Indeed yes. It's possibly not 100% whhat I imagined, but it's pretty damned
close. It's better than any previous recording of ours. Most aspects were
envisioned at some point, if not intensely thought out.
8. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: Can we expect a new Cd in the near future?
- You can expect a new 7" EP in 2006, aand a new full length in 2007.
9. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: Is MOURNFUL CONGREGATION a studio only band, or do you get to play
live...
what are some of the bands you have shared the stage with?
- At this stage, we are only a studdio band, and could quite possibly remain
that way for ever. But who knows???
10. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: Are you or anyone in the band involved in other projekts? (names,
websites?)
- Yes, we all are in fact in other bands. I am part of STARGAZER among
others, and our other guitarist is part of CHALICE.
11.DARK RECOLLECTIONS: In your opinion If THERGOTHON was still around... what do you think
their music would use like...would they have evolved with time... changed
style of playing,
or remained the same?
- I really feel they would have pisssed me off for changing too much, like
most other Doom bands of the era. So I am thankful they delivered what they
needed to, and kept their legacy pure. I must say I really like what certain
members went onto. Namely THIS EMPTY FLOW. But that music would not have
suited THERGOTHON.
12. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: any merchandise available from the band for sale to the public? (list
items, prices,
and how to get stuff)
- Yes. Visit www.thecavedistro.tk
for all our available merchandise.
13. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: Any last words, comments? thanks for the interview....
- Today I recieved the new split 7" from LOSS/ WORSHIP in the mail. Get it,
it's great.....HAIL
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