How did the members of “Revel in Flesh” startmaking music together?Cheerz to the “Milfits” readership! This isHaubersson, vocalist of “Revel In Flesh”answering up to your questions. Well, all membersof “Revel In Flesh” are still or have been in activein other bands like “Apophis”, “Dawn OfDreams”, “Immortal Rites” (R.I.P.), “Chaosreign”,“Graven”, “Deathvastation” or “Demonised”(R.I.P.). Shortly said when we’ve started “Revel InFlesh” – ca. Autumn 2011 – we’ve had a clearvision in mind about the musical agenda alsoabout the way the things shall work togetherwithin this band.When you start writing death metal music, doyou plan on making it more old school, or isthat just how things turned out?“Revel In Flesh” was formed with the definedmasterplan of creating a pure Death Metal band –Death Metal in the way we’ve used to know it

from the 90’s. Of course in some way we’vestarted with a sort of tribute attitude, but I thinkit’s important to get a sort of own charm and stylewithin your music to get an own identity. Todaythe scene is heavily loaded with all kind of retrostyles, so it’s important to new bands to get a sortof own face sooner or later. “Revel In Flesh”makes no big deal about our musical roots, but Ithink you hear a huge step if you you compare thesongwriting and production from our debut up to“Manifested darkness”.What is characteristic of your sound is also thefact your songs are catchy. I think it’s not easyto be heavy and catchy at the same time. Doyou agree?We simply write the stuff in the way it feels goodto us; we simply let the music flow. Regardinglyrics – chorus parts etc. – I always try to havesome remarkable moments within each track.Death Metal in the way of “Revel In Flesh” lives

German death metallers “Revel In Flesh” returned, after their highly regarded debut"Deathevokation", with sophomore album “Manifested Darkness” (the review sectioncontains my thoughts about it), mixed and mastered (again) by legendary Mr. Dan Swanö.The core of the band consists of Haubersson (vocals, bass and guitars) and Maggesson(drums and lead guitars), supported on stage by efforts of permanent members. Musically,“Revel In Flesh” plays a death metal in the early 90's style. I got the chance to catch RalfHaubersson for an interview to find out what “Revel In Flesh” are all about and what isgoing on next for the band.

from its intensity and to catchiness is moreimportant than technical bullshit or speed to themax.What will you remember most about therecording of “Manifested Darkness” ?We’ve had massive sort of creative boost after therelease of “Deathevokation”. In the time fromFebruary 2012 until November 2012 we’ve writtenand recorded all in all 13 tracks. It was a real flowthat we’ve unleashed on weekly recordingsessions. We write and record mostly in “Vault M.Studios”, which is owned by “Revel In Flesh”guitarist Maggesson. Working this time with DanSwanö also on the mixing of the material waspretty inspiring as well. You learn a lot and youalso get to know on which aspects you have toimprove for the next recordings.In what ways does “Manifested Darkness” gomusically wider and deeper than“Deathevokation” debut album?“Manifested Darkness” has more feeling; it’sdarker and production wise it’s more massive andbrutal than “Deathevokation”. Tracks like “Rottingin the void” or the titletrack show new aspectswithout betraying our classical Death Metal roots.How did the album title “ManifestedDarkness” come about? Do you feel it's alwaysgood to have a strong album title? Were thereany other album titles that were consideredfor “Manifested Darkness”?“Manifested darkness” is one of the strongest andmost outstanding tracks on our 2nd album and wethink it also reflects really good the vibe andatmosphere we like to transmit with the music andlyrics of the other titles feat. on the album as well.It’s a good summary for the whole album andcoming along with the coverartwork it fits like fistin the face.Your albums have been released on “FDA­Rekotz” who have released some fantasticalbums whilst they have been around. What’s itlike working with them?Rico, the guy behind “FDA­Rekotz”, works reallyhard for his label and he’s a really good scoutwhen it comes to find promising new bands withinthat scene. It’s a growing label with a growingreputation; but behind the scene it’s hard work andeach small firm has to fight to survive in thisbusiness scenery, which is more or less ruled bysome big names.The internet has become a blessing and a cursefor many bands. Do you consider abusiveinternet downloading as a problem or do you

see some benefits from it?It’s a give and take!!! Half of the “Revel In Flesh”line – up are of an age of 30 +, means we’vegrown up with tapes; collecting the original stuffetc. – there was more magic in discovering musicbefore the internet days; but on the other handtoday you can reach so many more people with afew mouse clicks; so it’s curse & blessingcombined.It seems that to survive in this undergroundlifestyle system it’s important to keep highenthusiasm for touring, for playing music andtraveling. Is this the case for you?Of course! We simply love and enjoy this music.We see us as a FAN – band, means we like DeathMetal. You need dedication, madness and passionto keep a project like “Revel In Flesh” growingbecause economically it’s closer to a head­shotsituation than to any sort of plus on your bankaccount, Ha! Ha!What kind of touring does the band look to doin support of “Manifested Darkness” ?We have a few weekend shows and festivalappearances already booked to promote the newalbum. Playing live is important to spread thenews and to keep the band growing. It makes a lotof fun; but it’s also hard work in organisation andalso realisation.How does each of you feel about touringanyway?We have not played any longer tours so far; sohard to say. All of us have jobs and let me say“normal lifes” as well; so it’s not that easy to getoff for more live dates on the quick way. To us it’simportant to play good and dedicated shows. It’snot about business; it’s about enjoying ourselves!!!What are your plans for “Revel in Flesh” in thenear future?“Manifested Darkness” will be out on CD/vinyl inApril 2013. There will be new marchandiseavailable as well. We currently work already andtwo split 7”Eps that will be announced within thenext couple of weeks. Furthermore we try to playas much as possible live. Simply keep yourselfupdated by checking our webtombs at:www.facebook.com/pages/Revel­inFlesh orwww.revelinflesh.jimdo.com/Thanks mate, the last words are yours!Thanx for the chat & good luck to your fanzine!!!Check out our new album “Manifested darkness”,drink beer (Yeah! Ed.) & support real & dedicatedMetal of Death!!! HAIL THE DEATHCULT!!!