“Nowadays more and more metal bands are writing in their native language” – interview with Nachtblut

Throughout their career, German dark metal band Nachtblut have established a unique niche for themselves in the metal community with their gothic sounds. We had the opportunity to speak with Skoll about Nachtblut‘s latest release and creative process as the band continues to develop while remaining loyal to their origins.

Hello guys, how are you doing at the moment?

Skoll: We’re doing great! Even if a release is stressful and touring will eat a bit chunk of our time, we enjoy every second of it.

You’ve released your 7th album “Todschick”: are there any songs in it that started with an idea and then turned out in a completely different way?

Skoll: That’s a tough one. I would say no. Of course, songs are changing from scratch till finished version. While gathering ideas But I don’t think any song changed completely. 

Was the team that worked with the whole band the same or different one than the one that worked with you on “Vanitas”?

Skoll: It’s the same team since “Apostasie”. They say never change the winning team. So “Todschick” was also recorded at Chameleon Studios in Hamburg and produced by Chris Harms and his team. We feel comfortable in that studio and with Chris. Recording an album is a stressful moment. Even when everyone knows what to do and to play, there is a pressure within this process. You want to give 110% and giving the perfect take, which will end up on the record. That said, you don’t want to be forced to think about anything else at that very moment. Chris and his team knows exactly to take all disturbing elements of your shoulders and let you focus on the key aspect – recording that album. 

I really appreciate when bands use their native language in their music, and you have done this since the beginning of Nachtblut. Do you prefer to listen to music in German, English, or both (or none :-) )?

Skoll: When we grew up, I guess there were more English singing bands and artist out there. German wasn’t that common, at least in rock and metal music that time period. Of course you had band like Rammstein, Oomph, Subway To Sally or In Extremo. But they were kind of an exception. This changed over the years. I assume nowadays more and more metal bands writing in their native language. For German bands, thanks to the previous mentioned artists. 

What is an essential characteristic that an artist has to have in 2025?

Skoll: Today you’ll need a good marketing and especially accept that Social Media is now a big part of the game. I guess, if you’re not on Social Media, you’ll have a hard time as an artist. Sometimes artist neglecting this aspect.  I wish I could tell everyone, that you just need good songs to become an heard, but I’m afraid that’s not 100% true.  Characteristic-wise you’ll need a lot of patience. There are a just a few exceptions with an over-night-success. But even if you’re the lucky one, you need to work hard to maintain that success. Otherwise nothing changed. You’ll need charisma, something to tell and good songs. Sound easy, doesn’t it? 

The atmospheres you create in your tracks are simply extraordinary. Would you ever compose the soundtrack for a movie? You would do an amazing job at it!

Skoll: Thank you! That would be a very special and interesting thing to do. Never say never, maybe at some point a director will use a song of us or will ask to write a score/soundtrack for his movie. 

What is the weirdest thing that a fan has ever done for you?

Skoll: Luckily there is not that much to tell. Maybe it’s, because we already have some kind of sixth sense for situations which could result in something strange or weird. Of course there is a lot of talking going on. You could fill a whole interview with fact or fiction-questions and often it would be the latter. 

Do you sing in the shower? If so, which songs?

Skoll: I never smile, I never sing. I shower in complete silence, listening to every water drop. 

I’d like to play a game with you: what would you do if someone calls you right now and tells you that you’ve inherited a pizzeria from a distant relative?

Skoll: I would be sad that this person passed and call my family to send them my condolences. Later I would check, if I keep the pizzeria or sell it. 

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this interview with me! Is there anything else you’d like to add to our readers?

Skoll: Stay healthy and stay tuned. Cheers!