2. You’re strongly anchored to the Nordic traditions; I noticed many Norse references both on “Bloodthrone” and “Raping the Ancient”, ‘cause of the texts and some tracks’ titles. In particular, I’m curious to know why did you use Norwegian titles for some tracks such as “Gammellandet”, “Treskjaereren”, “Trondskogen”... What kind of relations you have with Norway, for culture, traditions, folklore and inner beliefs?

I am 100% Norwegian by blood. One example would be my fathers father who I never knew, but died when I was only 1 month old. His name along with the Norwegian insignia is tattooed on my arm…deep into my skin.. My heritage is fucking important to me. His wife’s parents where from the Oslo area. I decided to go to Norway and meet all my relatives years ago. I go as often as I can. Inferno Festival has been a stop for me as well. But the biggest interest has always been the culture and folklore, myths. Never really had any interest in any of the Black Metal scene from there even though a lot of the Norwegian Black Metallers are comrades of mine. To me the “Scene” has always been and always will be MORE extreme here in Canada and America.

3. Which are the critics for both your two albums? Did you ever think to release some vinyl-edition of them?

Personally I do not like the first albums that much. I have gotten some pretty stupid reviews as well. A German label was in negotiations with White Legends to release the Bloodthrone album on vinyl but that never worked out obviously. White Legends will release these albums on vinyl eventually.

4. When talking about your lyrics, they’d seem talking about Nordic traditions, Pagan beliefs, conservative ideologies, is it? Let the readers know, which are their main subjects? Is there something you are going to attack with your texts in particular?

I don’t like the term pagan whatsoever. Reminds me of fucking weak hippies and homosexuals. My lyrics deal mostly with killing, raping, beating. Bloodaxe is all about the dark side of the past. Soon all will follow. Attack? Ahahha…Viking-Fucking-Black-Attack!!!!

5. Maybe your two Opus are concept-albums… would you introduce the concepts of both “Bloodthrone” and “Raping the Ancient”

“Raping the Ancient” was ..in its initial stage a concept album, but through mind numbing bullshit in regards to the old drummer and recording, it never came out the way I had intended.

6. Which are your relations with the Pagan Front and with all the bands melt by this ideological Underground movement? Would you share with us about your ideologies, creeds and inner beliefs deeply?

Bloodaxe has NO affiliation with the Pagan Front. Bloodaxe has and always will stand alone. I don’t think Paganism can even EXIST in the 21st century. The worship of nature and old ways cannot be applied in this age. The last people on earth to follow true paganism (North Canada’s Inuit) have even been modernised. They have adapted and exist in the modern age. They use guns now instead of spears and boats with motors instead of the old traditional vessels. I hate all these fuckers with their save the tress and save the baby seals. The killing of these is how others make a living. Save yourself with a bullet in the head.

I believe in the total fucking destruction of everything. Come to the Church of Bloodaxe. Leave your donations at the door.

7. BLOODAXE was originally a two-piece, formed by Nordavinden and Rati. Did you ever think to employ any other musicians inside your horde for the future releases?

Never. If I could play drums Bloodaxe would just be me. Rati is no longer. He was replaced for this new cd, “For Those Who Hunt the Wounded Down”.

8. Do you play in any other Black or Pagan Metal bands? If yes, would you introduce them here?

None. I am not a music whore..I am DEAD-ICATED to ONE!!!!!

9. What do you think about the actual Canadian Heathen & Black Metal movement? Which are the main bands you support for both their ideologies and music? Is there a “circle” of Heathen acts in Canada? Do you see BLOODAXE as part of an existing “scene”?

I don’t have any interest in the Canadian Black Metal movement. The bands I support know that I support them. I hate these fucking bands that name drop. The bands I DO NOT SUPPORT are well AWARE!! Circles are for children. What’s happening in this country is much bigger then can ever be comprehended. The “Arctic Legion” will spread its plague. All your lives will be much easier to live once YOU realise that BLOODAXE IS THE CANADIAN SCENE!!!!

10. Which are your studies and favourite readings in everyday life? Which are your preferred authors and books, in particular?

I studied Occult for many years and Norse Myths and sagas. No particular author. I have not read any books in a long time. I find them one dimensional and have only one opinion..that of the writer. I prefer television ..mostly science. I need A LOT of information quickly. Books do not provide that.

11. You hail from the Canadian soil, and the climate/landscapes of your zone surely have a strong influence on your person. When and where do you find the inspiration to compose music for BLOODAXE? Would you describe the place where you live, for both the climate and the landscapes?

Inspiration comes from within. It’s not found nor is it dictated by where I am. It was BORN in me. I come from a very small town in the Northwestern Ontario, called Geraldton. American foreign policy has completely destroyed this entire area. Soft wood lumber tarrifs. The only thing left now its seems is hunting and fishing. The funny thing is they are all American tourists!! Winters can be down to –65c, the coldest temperature ever recorded in Canada is from my area, -75c. Summers are very warm, but only last 2 or 3 months. Wolves come into the town after dark and take family pets, and sometimes children. I invite you all to come experience the suffering.

12. Would you tell us something more about your person? About your age, job or studies, your passions…

I am The North Winds. I am Bloodaxe. I am immor-fucking-tality! I come from the North with Iron fucking Force!!! My passion is your demise.

13. How much is important the Image for the members of BLOODAXE? Do you look to the common Black Metal image as a sort of Trend? What do you think about wearing a particular way, showing corpse-paints, leather and spikes, long hairs etc.?

The “look” of Black Metal ..hahah..well my friend..after being at Inferno Festival in Oslo last year..the whole Black Metal “look” and scene really sickened me!!! Everyone looks the fucking same..all black clothes and dyed black hair. I look more like a VIKING ,a crazy biker, rather then the regular skinny little black metal goth.......I follow no trends…I set them!!!

14. What do you know about the Black M. panorama from my Country? I’m curious to know your personal opinion about some of the Italian Black Metal acts which you know, support or simply listen to…

Mortuary Drape of course. Black Flame is fucking supreme.

15. Would you share with us about your points of view when talking about Religions? What do you think about the positive Creeds and humans’ servitude to them? What do you think about the power which these doctrines have to manipulate the masses?

Fuck all religions. Burn them with the weak. Follow your own path. The only positive creed is the belief in yourself and the destruction of those that are in your way. The BLOODAXE CREED!!! Doctrines don’t have power, the people behind them have the power. Hitler had charisma and personality and TIMING in able to manipulate the masses. His views and beliefs would not work in this century, to the extent it did many years ago.

16. Have you ever visited the European continent? If yes, which Countries? Do you have admiration for any particular European States and Cities?

Norway, Denmark,England,Holland,Germany. I’m going to Belgium for sure, France, Italy.

17. Would you describe yourself as a Nationalist person? Do you have care of the Canadian politicians and of your actual government? Is there something from Canada you are particularly proud of?

Canada is a mongrel nation. A welfare state. A socialist country with some communist leanings. I have no use for them.(politicians) Some are homosexuals and jews and most are not even born in Canada!!! What as people can we do about it? They say “we the people” we are the government..but we all know that’s bullshit.

As far as things that I’m proud of from Canada would have to be the great fucking metal that has come from here. Canadians have always been true innovators. From Razor (80’s thrash) to Thor (70’s Viking Metal/Rock) to Disciples of Power (90’s Tech/death/cyber Metal) to the “Arctic Legions “(Black/death/Viking/war) we have always reigned supreme!!!

18. Which are the future plans and projects of BLOODAXE?

The new album “For Those Who Hunt the Wounded Down” will be released in the New Year. A new drummer has been added for this new cd. We might have a split a vinyl split coming up with another cult Canadian horde. As well I am working on the next full length Bloodaxe and a re-release of the Bloodthrone cd with an added track from the demo, a track entitled “Nidstang”. Bloodaxe will continue to be UNDERGROUND, you WILL not find BLOODAXE on my-fucking-space-dot-fucking-com..adding friends…yes that is SO GRIM!!!!

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