You’re also a member of Swedish black metal pioneers Naglfar. Not painting yourself into a corner with something that would feel too flavored of this or that band/subgenre. Keeping them all fairly basic so that you have a good solid base to build on for creating music. To make a wide selection of beats and fills ranging from slow to fast. What was the general train of thought behind this collection of grooves? There are many, But to keep it short, I’d say Gene Hoglan for bass drumming and crazy fills, Pete Sandoval for speed and intensity, Tomas Haake for complexity and Morgan Ågren for, well, everything.Īnd for this collection of grooves, what bands and drummers would you say inspired you?įrost/Satyricon, Horg/Immortal and the first two Dissection albums in general. If you would name a few drummers that inspire you on a general level, who would you pick?
I guess I still am, although there are just too many bands to keep track of these days. I was not into the whole tape trading thing other than ordering a few demos here and there, but I kept an ear out for what was happening. Bands like Darkthrone, Immortal, Emperor, Dissection…the ’90s scene. Growing up, you were always on the look-out for heavier bands, new things… Going from thrash metal to death metal, grind core etc, I eventually came across black metal too. What is your connection to the black metal genre, growing up and now? I started playing with other people, formed my first band, and from there on there was no turning back. Luckily, I tried it and liked it, so I continued with the lessons for a few years. …and how come you ended up behind the drums?Ī teacher at school saw that I had a knack for rhythms so she recommended that I take drum lessons to develop my skill. I was hooked on making music, one way or the other. I didn’t know any real music theory at the time but I found I had a pretty good ear for what sounded “”right””. I learned a few chords on the guitar and then experimented extensively transforming those onto the screen.
I couldn’t play any instrument, but when I got a little older I discovered computers, and that you could actually make music on them. My parents used to put on these old vinyls, stuff like Uriah Heep, Jethro Tull…and it would just leave me totally mesmerized, daydreaming into another world. It started as a listener from very young age, probably five years old or so. When and how did you realize you had a passion for music? Works with EZdrummer, EZdrummer 2, EZdrummer 3, Superior Drummer 2 and Superior Drummer 3 (optimized for 1 kick, 1 snare, 3 rack toms, 1 floor tom, 4 crash cymbals, 1 ride cymbal). Start forging your next piece of black metal today. Just like on a canvas, it’s easier to add than to take away what’s already there. I have intentionally left all of that out and made a collection of grooves tailored for songwriting,” he commented. Especially in a songwriting scenario, when all you’re looking for is the perfect beat, something too busy can be a real hurdle. A lot of times, I hear drummers go off and completely lose track of the song. “To me, a steady and consistent beat is key. From the steady doom-like beats to the rampant, grinding tirades and violent outbursts in fills, Juntunen steers his vessel with one firm and central idea: keeping it simple and to the point. Efraim Juntunen of Swedish black metal pioneers Naglfar takes you on board for a journey down the long and winding rapids of black metal drums.