Empowerment through Mysticism & Dark Spirituality: A Conversation with Jamie Stewart of Xiu Xiu5/21/2019 Interview by Parisa Eshrati  As opposed to their more internally-driven records, Xiu Xiu's latest release, Girl with Basket of Fruit, was formed through reactions and explorations of artistic texts and imagery. We spoke with frontman Jamie Stewart on the stimuli that influenced the ritualistic soundscapes and lyricism of the record, the use of supernatural elements to provoke inspiration, and how he pushed his own boundaries to delve deep into the dark realms of spirituality.
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Interview by Parisa Eshrati  After a twenty year hiatus, proto-doom band Cirith Ungol has reunited to find themselves restored in all their power-metal-shredding glory. Ahead of their set at Northwest Terror Fest, we spoke with drummer Robert Gavern on all things past, present, and future for the band. We discuss their lyrical themes of sword & sorcery, dusting off the cobwebs for their reunion, and living the life goal of playing heavy metal in its true elemental form.
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