Crypt's Burden

Invoking the Hidden Words of Catastrophe - Interview with EGREGORE - 5/13/2026 It's a pleasure to introduce Canadian cultists Egregore to Crypt's Burden! Egregore make some of the wildest and all-over-the-place Black Metal I've heard in recent years, drawing influences seemingly from everywhere without a care. And it's great, definitely listen to their newest album for some mystic mayhem. Thanks to Egregore for the great answers!    - Rusty      Thanks for the quick response and taking the time for this interview. I understand you guys like to leave your music up to interpretation, so I will try my best to refrain from any redundant questions like that. Besides, it’s often pointless trying to pick apart an album thematically anyway. That being said, congrats on It Echoes in the Wild, I surely enjoy it and spin it regularly now.          1.  First of all, how are you guys doing? How has the reception been thus far for It Echoes in t...

The Grim Scheme of Magena - Interview with BLACK CIRCLE SORCERY/SIN SLOANA - 5/8/2026 ASC presents his first interview, with underground DSBM musician Magena (Black Circle Sorcery, Sin Sloana). Thanks to ASC for providing the questions and Magena for the great answers!     - Rusty 1. Hello Magena! Thank you very much for giving your time for the interview. How’s life been treating you? No disastrous weather in Oklahoma I hope.      We had an F-4 tornado like 2 weeks ago. I was sitting in my apartment, drinking a Lime Topo Chico and cooking some Beef Alfredo when it was all going down. It’s what we do out here.           2. To start off, could you give me some background on how Black Circle Sorcery came to be?      Well, I started BCS at the washed up age of thirty haha. I felt maybe it was too late, but then decided I didn’t care and I had some ideas to manifest. I remember talking to Wrest of Leviathan on ins...

A Story From Across the Pines - Interview with TALVI - 5/6/2026      It’s my pleasure to introduce to Crypt’s Burden a new friend but long-time Dungeon Synth artist, Talvi! Talvi has been creating winter themed Dungeon Synth / Ambient music since 1997, putting the project on hiatus in 2003 and reviving it almost twenty years later. Many thanks to Talvi for the in-depth answers and sharing your story, it is an excellent read!   - Rusty           1. First off, how are things for you in Finland? Has the winter weather left yet? Are you ready for the summer?      Hello there! Things are going quite nicely here. The world is in turmoil, but I try to keep my head busy and focus on the nice things that give me joy and peace of mind, and help me keep my sanity and everyday functionality: music, indie game development, PC games, and martial arts. The weather has finally started to turn warmer, nature has begun turning green, ...

A Raven's Confession - Interview with WUTHERING HEIGHTS - 5/3/2026     It's my pleasure to introduce Erik Ravn of Wuthering Heights to Crypt's Burden! I have been captivated by his music for some time, and for that my friend Nacht is to blame. Thanks to Erik for the excellent answers, and we look forward to your future endeavors!     - Rusty           Thanks for responding so fast! I’ve read up on a bit of the band’s history and your previous interviews, so I hope I’m not treading on old ground here, but I tried to make these questions a bit more interesting.           1. First of all, how are you doing nowadays? How is the label going?      I'm doing pretty OK. I work out a lot, which helps on my chronic back pains. So my general condition has been pretty stable for some years, and I'm able to work on music in my home studio, as long as I'm being careful and not working for too long at...

  Still Agonizing the Dead  - Interview with  REVEREND KRISS HADES - Nachthymnen 2024      The following is an interview conducted in late 2024 with absolute psychopath Rev. Kriss Hades (Sadistik Exekution, RKH) for issue #2 of Nachthymnen Mag. As Nacht has laid the project to rest, both he and RKH have given me permission to post the interview on Crypt's Burden. Thanks to RKH for the answers and of course the evil, messed up musik - Rusty           1. [Nacht] Of all the album covers you’ve created, “Atavism” by CRUCIFORM is my favorite. What was the inspiration behind this piece? Do you still create visual art?      The artwork was created specifically for the band while I was working on live SADISTIK EXEKUTION shows and recordings in Sydney. I helped many bands with artwork and also making magazine articles and advice or inspiration, influence directly or indirectly. The artwork in question was repainted fo...

Kr ü zin' Through Hell with the Ripper - Interview with  BÜTCHER - Nachthymnen 2024 The following is an interview conducted in late 2024 with KK Ripper of Bütcher for issue #2 of Nachthymnen Mag. As Nacht has laid the project to rest, both he and R Hellshrieker have given me permission to post the interview on Crypt's Burden. Many thanks to the band and KK for the great answers! - Rusty             1. [Nacht] AK Nosferatör and R Voidsmasher recently joined BÜTCHER on bass & drums. What is the reason for lineup change, why were AK and R chosen, and what makes them worthy to join BÜTCHER in battle?      Well, the reason for the lineup change is because both Lorenzo and Max sadly had to leave us. Their respective shedules with Schizophrenia and Evil Invaders made for a quite difficult work/life/band-balance, so we decided to make the difficult decision while we're all still the best of friends. KV (Kevin) then moved from bas...