In the Serpent's Nest - An Interview with Marduk

"We always let loose the energy that comes from within and from other places as well; it’s a general reflection of our beliefs."

I've always been fascinated by black metal and the philosophy that binds all those bands together. Even if you put aside all the crap about church burnings and murder that marked its early days (bands like Burzum and Mayhem should ring a bell here), and about which tons of things have been written and said, you still end up with a bunch of people who, in part, are obsessed with destruction. And when it comes to destruction, you can always find Marduk taking the central stage.

With a trajectory that spans over two decades, this is a band that has gathered not only a legion of fans, but also a number of enemies and critics. Loved or hated, Marduk is, without a doubt, a key player in black metal, and Metal Blast met with Morgan Steinmeyer Håkansson, founder and guitar player of the band, to get some answers from "The Most Blasphemous Band in the World".

You can read the transcript below!