Seyminhol
Do you know that France has
an epic metal band? Personally until Seyminhol sent me their work I wasn’t
aware of it! Take your time and read the interview with the members from
this band and you’ll learn quite a lot...
1. Hi there, since this is our first interview
please brief me on the history of Seyminhol.
Seyminhol has been created in February 1992,
but the formation has changed over the years. Now, (since 2002) the band
is formed by K?vin Kazek (Vocals), Nicolas P?lissier (Guitars, Keyboards),
Chris Billon-Laroute (Bass), Julien Truttman (Drums).We have realized a
first album "Northern Recital" in 2002 available at Brennus/Musea and have
the opportunities to play with Blaze, Royal Hunt, Superior, Vanden Plas,
Virgin Steel...Owing to this chances we have obtained a large musical maturity:
our stage presence is greater now, the manner to compose is more effective.
All this good events are the result of a conscientious labour. Now, the
band proudly presents its new concept-album entitled "Septentrion's Walk",
the logical follower of "Northern Recital".
2. Why did you choose this name for the band?
Is there a story behind it?
The name of the band is totally different
from the concepts we use for our album. In fact, the name represents an
old Indian tribe based in America. We wanted to keep the name, because
it’s a little know in our country and has some signification for us.
3. Tell me some details from the recording
sessions of your latest work.
"Septentrion's Walk" was recorded during one
year with the participation of many persons outside Seyminhol (Classical
choirs, bagpipe player, many narrators, violin player, feminine voice...).
The music was finished in one month, but we have found difficulty to synchronize
the recordings of the guests. The mixing and mastering were finished in
2 weeks, and afterwards we've been searching for a record deal because
we wanted a beautiful package for the CD. Brennus offered us a big opportunity
to develop our music and the packaging.
4. How are the reaction of the press so far
for your latest release?
The reaction is incredible!! All the webzines
and fanzines that have listened to the album they loved it!! We are surprised
and very happy to see our music more popular and appreciated.
5. Can you tell me some words about the lyrics?
The lyrics are developed by K?vin, our singer
and they are narrating the historic facts about the opposion between the
French and the Saxons, the pagans and the Christians through the life of
Thorgis who avenged the Vikings and burned down the Lindisfarne Abbaye.
6. Do you have any future plans in order to
support the album?
We haven't for the moment got any concrete
concerts or plans to support it, we want simply to wait to see the reactions
of the media. We will deal with a tour as soon as possible, because we
love playing live!!
7. Tell me a few things about the very good
cover…
The cover was made by a friend Greg L? ([email protected])
who is qualified on art faculty. He works with us since our first MCD "Nordic
Tales" and his cover and illustrations are wonderful. The cover of SW represents
Thor with his hammer "Mj?lnir", the basis of the Scandinavian culture and
mythology, to set out to conquer the Christian world.
8. Are you satisfied by the help of your label
so far?
It's too early to judge the works of our label.
For the moment, the album is available everywhere in France that's essential
for us. Brennus has not got the way to promote a band in Europe...
9. Have you written any new songs for your
next effort?
I have begun the song writing of the next
album because we don't want to wait 2 our 3 years (like between "Northern
Recital" and SW) to produce a new album. It seems to be more actual, modern
with all the influences of Seyminhol.
10. Thanks a lot for your time and close the
interview as you want!
Thanks a lot Antonis for your help!! It's
comforting to know that in Greece, a French band can have some support
and promotion. I wish you all the best to your work and hope to see you
in Greece during (why not!) our future concert... Vikings Rule!!
www.Seyminhol.com
Antonis Maglaras
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