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"In the Spotlight" with Thanateros

Av Creative reader - Torsdag 9 jan 09:53

In today's "In The Spotlight" I have something special for you. They have a sound that I don't come across very often and that made me curious.. Who are these guys?

so I'll give you. THANATEROS

Hi guys and thank you for joining me today.

Ben: It's our turn to say thank you - thank you for your interest!

Thanateros, what is the story behind that name and how did you guys meet?

Ben: The name THANATEROS is a combination of the names of the Greek gods of death (Thanatos) and love/sexuality (Eros). Though it refers to the chaos-magical order of the “Illuminates of Thanateros” (IOT), THANATEROS is not bound to the IOT but an independent and separate band. Nevertheless, THANATEROS draws on magical and pagan motives including Celtic mythology and shamanism.
The history of THANATEROS could be divided into two chapters until now.

The first one started with the forming of the band in 2000 and lasted until 2010.

The second one started in 2019 with the “reincarnation” of THANATEROS.
Back in 1999 I started THANATEROS as a solo-project. After I’ve left the German goth-metal band EVEREVE I concentrated solely on THANATEROS and assembled a first line-up in 2000. In 2010 – after four CDs and lots of concerts and touring – I have broken up the band for a couple of reasons.
In 2019, I brought THANATEROS back to life with a completely new line-up. We mainly gotto know each other through adverts that I placed on various online portals.

You describe your music as Gothic-Folk-Rock / Dark-Metal, did you always know that this was the sort of music you wanted to do or was that something you grew into?

Ben: When I’ve started THANATEROS it was from the beginning on the intention to combine Irish/Celtic-Folk with Gothic or Dark-Metal. Unfortunately for our first release “The first Rite” we hadn’t the chance to emphasize the Folk part. Simply we didn’t knew Irish musicians… Fortunately, we met a violinist during the production, who then recorded a few songs.
Through him we got to know other folk musicians, so that from the second album onwards we were able to realize our typical style.

Who were your biggest musical influencers growing up that lead you on the road of becoming musicians?

Ben: I was naturally influenced by the 80s - I really liked ‘Duran Duran’ or ‘Spandau Ballet’ and then I learnt a bit of guitar and saxophone.
Then I got into punk and listened to everything that was out there. I then formed my first band: ‘Brainwashed’ - a punk/hardcore band.
At that time, I also discovered metal and gothic and after hearing ‘Fields of the Nephilim’ for the first time, it was clear that this was the direction I wanted to go in.

Sometime later - around the mid-90s - I fell in love with Irish/Celtic folk, which led to the idea of combining dark metal with folk...

The sound you have is very big, adventurous with videos to match. Where do you find your inspiration?

Ben: Oh, that's hard to say. Musically, of course, I'm inspired by artists I've been listening to at the moment I’m writing new songs. When I was writing the songs for the new album ‘Tranceforming’ I was listening to a lot of Nordic-Folk, so a lot of trance-like, shamanic elements flowed into it.
In terms of content, I was inspired by magical-spiritual themes and also by walks in the woods and nature in general. Shamanic-magical themes have always been an important part of THANATEROS.
For me, it's important that everything fits together. First and foremost, of course, music and lyrics. But then also the cover design, videos etc.

What are you currently working on and what are your plans for the future?

Ben: Two more video singles are currently planned.

The first video has already been produced and will be released at the beginning of February.

We will shoot the second one at the end of January - the release is then planned for April.
And then, of course, we'll try to play live as often as possible. Unfortunately, the situation since Corona is still very difficult and it is hardly possible to get gigs - which is of course very, very disappointing...

What is the one thing you would like your fans to know?

Ben: As we often get enquiries as to why we don't play live more often, it's important for us to let our fans know that it's definitely not down to us - we'd love to play more often! So, if you know any promoters or clubs: get on their nerves until they invite us!

What is the one thing you would like the music industry to know?

Ben: There is definitely much more than just one thing! So I'd rather not even start...

Thank you so much for taking this time to chat with us.. I know how busy you guy's are.. I can't wait to see what you bring us in 2025!

Ben: And thanks to everyone who read this interview until the very end! Rock On!!!

And that was my chat with Ben from Thanateros, I hope you will find their music as Awesome as I do!

You can find more from the band here

https://thanateros.net/

https://www.facebook.com/thanateros.music

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyq62PBBIgvewKz9ZJxkG8w?view_as=subscriber

https://www.instagram.com/thanateros.official/

https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/4PKuYgwTT6Hr6DU5tfWeFK

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Thank you and I hope to cya next time!

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