Kael Satan/Live In Norway/2019 Live EP Review

  Kael  Satan  is  a  solo  project  from  the  United  Kingdom  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  plays  a  very  raw  and  depressive  form  of  dungeon  synth  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  self  released  2019  ep  "Live  In  Norway".

  Audience  reaction  starts  off  the  ep  along  with  some  synths  a  few  seconds  later  while  the  screams  also  add  in  a  touch  of  depressive black  metal.  Most  of  the  music  is  rooted  in  the  dungeon  synth  style  along  with  some  of  the  tracks  also  being  instrumentals  and  the  synths  also  add  in  a  variety  of  many  different  sounding  keys.

  All  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  short  in  length  with  the  longest  track  being  over  2  minutes  while  all  of  the  songs  also  stand  out  from  each  other  along  with  the  second  track  also  introduce  a  small  amount  of  throat  singing  onto  the  recording  and  programmed  beats  can  also  be  heard  in  some  parts  of  the  recording. 

  On  this  recording  Kael  Satan  remains  true  to  the  raw  and  depressive  style  of  dungeon  synth  that  was  established  and  the  previous  release  while  the  production  sounds  very  dark,  raw  and  lo-fi.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Kael  Satan  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of r aw  and  depressive   dungeon  synth,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Lay  Me  Upon  The  Bones  Of  My  Forefathers"  and  "Atop  The  Death  Stained  Mountain".  8  out  of  10.

https://kaelsatan666.bandcamp.com/album/live-in-norway

   

Kael Satan Interview

1.       For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the musical project?
Kaël Satan is the first ever vegan dungeon synth project.



2.       Recently you have released an ep, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style you went for on the recording?
The EP was written across a weekend of forest dwelling and become one with the evil of nature. I listened to a lot of Old Tower and Old Sorcery during the recording process and that is echoed in the style.



3.       You refer to your musical style as being 'raw depressive, suicidal dungeon synth, can you tell us a little bit more about this term?
This particular style of dungeon synth is supposed to evoke feelings of utter despair in the listener. The harrowing death barks on “A Lament for the Forgotten Wilderness” are used to describe the feeling of loss one feels when wandering a forest at night. At first I thought getting Boson on board was going to be impossible, but I was thrilled to have eventually harnessed the blackened bark of Dogstroyer.



4.       What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Kael Satan'?
That information is classified.



5.       Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the ep cover?
The EP cover is a photo of the Dungeonfest performance. The orange of the keyboard is meant to be the main colour so it is clear on the focus.



6.       What are some of the best shows that you have played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance?
Dungeonfest 2019 was without a doubt the best show I’ve ever played. A Kaël Satan stage show is a horrifying onslaught of raw emotion that grips the audience and doesn’t let up until all happiness has been destroyed.



7.       Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?

I’m very much looking forward to a show we’re playing in Norway in August on a Viking burial ground. A live recording will be made at this festival.



8.       Currently you are unsigned, are you looking for a label or have received any interest?
I fear our music is too controversial for a label.



9.       On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of dungeon synth?
We had a great following in Brazil around the launch of the ‘Live at Dungeonfest’ EP and we hope to improve on that to regions such as the Andes mountains and Northern Antarctica.



10.   When can we expect a full length and also where do you see yourself heading into as a musician in the future?
I would never become a musician. I find their style to be too preachy and I don’t agree with their views.



11.   Are you also involved with any other bands or musical projects?
I’m currently working on an exciting project that will be recorded entirely within tunnels. There are many tunnels nearby and I don’t believe enough music has been recorded within them.



12.   What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and
also what are you listening to nowadays?
Kaël Satan’s music is heavily influenced by Xynfonica and Hypnotica.



13.   Does Satanism or Occultism play any role in your music?
I don’t believe that Satan has a place within Kaël Satan’s music.



14.   Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

Varg did nothing wrong.

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Kael Satan/Live At Dungeonfest/2019 EP Review

  Kael  Satan  are  a  solo  project  from  the  United  Kingdom  that  plays  a  very  raw,  depressive  and  suicidal  form  of  dungeon  synth  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  self  released  2019 ep  "Live  At  Dungeonfest".

  Synths  start  off  the  ep  and  are  done  in  more  of  an  old  school  dungeon  synth  style  while  you  can  also  hear  some  influences  of  black  metal  on  the recording.  Programmed  beats  are  also  utilized  quite  a  bit  throughout  the  recording  along  with  most  of  the  tracks  being  short  in  length  and  being mostly  instrumental  as  well  as  each  song  being  different  from  each  other,  dsbm  vocals  can  also  be  heard  on  the  closing  track.

  Kael  Satan  plays  a  style  of  dungeon  synth  that  goes  back  to  the  early  days  of  the  genre  while  also  mixing  in  influences  from the  more  depressive  and  suicidal  side  of  black  metal  a  and  the  production  sounds  very  dark  along  with  all  of  the  songs  being  recorded  live.

  In  my  opinion  Kael  Satan  are  a  very  great  sounding  raw,  depressive  and  suicidal  dungeon  synth  project  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "A  Lament  For  the  Forgotten  Wilderness".  8  out  of  10.

https://kaelsatan666.bandcamp.com/releases