创伤 - 葡萄牙Funeral Doom乐队Apocryphal Wound专访

所有的人心情悲痛的参加一场葬礼，氛围悲伤，凝重，所有参加葬礼的人在小雨中为逝去的亲人祈祷，默哀，这就是Apocryphal Wound乐队的第一张专辑“Mors Advenit Primis Diluculis In Tergo Equi Maledicti”要表达的清晰，这支来自葡萄牙的Funeral Doom乐队，由Melkor和Beyonder，Semog Hulud共同组建，所有的乐器，录制，混音工作都是由Melkkor完成，Beyonder完成演唱部分，Apocryphal Wound的“Mors Advenit Primis Diluculis In Tergo Equi Maledicti”这张作品是我听过Melkor组建的所有乐队中最沉重，缓慢的一张作品，悲伤，凝重的氛围，缓慢的吉他演奏，再加上让人沮丧的演唱方式，让Apocryphal Wound的“Mors Advenit Primis Diluculis In Tergo Equi Maledicti”的作品给所有歌迷留下了深刻印象，仿佛带领所有人参加了一场悲伤的葬礼，在前不久杂志与乐队的主创人员Melkor取得联系进行了一次专访！

（V: 代表笔者 M: 代表Melkor）

All the people in a sad mood at a funeral, the atmosphere is sad and heavy, all the people attending the funeral are praying in the drizzle for the deceased loved ones, a moment of silence, this is what Apocryphal Wound wants to express clearly in their first album “Mors Advenit Primis Diluculis In Tergo Equi Maledicti” is the first album of Apocryphal Wound, a Portuguese Funeral Doom band, formed by Melkkor, Beyonder and Semog Hulud, with Melkkor playing all the instruments, recording and mixing, and Beyonder doing all the vocal parts. Apocryphal Wound's “Mors Advenit Primis Diluculis In Tergo Equi Maledicti” is one of the heaviest, slowest pieces I've heard from any band Melkor has ever formed. Sad, heavy atmosphere, slow guitars and a depressing vocal style make Apocryphal Wound's “Mors Advenit Primis Diluculis In Tergo Equi Maledicti” leave a deep impression on all fans, as if they were The magazine contacted the band's creator, Melkor, for an interview shortly before the band's sad funeral!

(V: for the author M: for Melkor)

V: 你好Melkor我们又见面了。这次采访是关于你组建的乐队Apocryphal Wow。你是什么时候组建这支乐队的，乐队名字的含义是什么？

Hello Melkor, we meet again. This interview is about the band you formed, Apocryphal Wow. When did you form this band and what does the name mean?

M: Apocryphal Wound成立于2024年末，源于我将原始绝望和哲学虚无主义融入音乐的需要。这个名字反映了一种既隐秘又根本的痛苦，一种在表面之下发酵的伤口，它塑造了存在本身。“启示录“暗示着一些被掩盖的秘密或不被接受的叙事，而”伤口"则象征着痛苦是生命中固有的、不可避免的一部分。

Apocryphal Wound was formed in late 2024, emerging from my need to channel raw despair and philosophical nihilism into music. The name reflects the idea of suffering that is both hidden and fundamental, a wound that festers beneath the surface, shaping existence itself. "Apocryphal" suggests something shrouded in secrecy or outside accepted narratives, while "Wound" symbolizes pain as an intrinsic, inescapable part of life.

V: You are still the sole creator of this band, and you do all the performing and singing by yourself. Can you describe your creative process?

This band was still created by you alone, and all the performances and singing were done by you and me. Can you introduce your creative process?

M: Apocryphal Wound的创作过程是有条不紊而又深沉大气的。我首先创作了所有的器乐部分，精心制作吉他和鼓，以建立Funeral Doom所必需的压抑、哀伤的基调。基础完成后，我把音乐交给了Beyonder，他负责所有的声乐表演，为歌曲注入了他那洞穴般的、超凡脱俗的咆哮。他的声音成为作品中绝望的气息。最后Semog Hulud用他的键盘丰富了曲目，编织出一种空灵和墓穴的氛围，完成了对黑暗的声波沉浸。整个创作过程的每一个阶段都是经过深思熟虑的，最终创造出的声音就像是在虚空中进行的葬礼。

The creative process behind Apocryphal Wound was structured yet deeply atmospheric. I composed all the instrumental parts first, crafting the guitars and drums to establish the oppressive, mournful tone essential to funeral doom. Once the foundation was complete, I passed the music to Beyonder, who handled all the vocal performances, infusing the songs with his cavernous, otherworldly growls. His voice became the very breath of despair within the compositions. Finally, Semog Hulud enriched the tracks with his keyboards, weaving an ethereal and sepulchral aura that completed the sonic descent into darkness. Each stage of the process was a deliberate step towards creating a sound that felt like a funeral march through the void.

V: 这张专辑也是你自己在录音室录制的，效果非常出色。能否介绍一下你的录音过程？

This album was also recorded by yourself in the studio, and the effect is very excellent. Can you introduce your recording process?

M: "Mors Advenit Primis Diluculis In Tergo Equi Maledicti"的录制过程非常细致，让人身临其境。我的所有乐器部分--吉他、贝斯和鼓都是在我的个人工作室Studios13录制的，确保我可以完全控制声音和气氛。人声和键盘则分别在水晶湖声音实验室录制，Beyonder和Semog Hulud在那里的录音棚中进行表演，为Funeral Doom所必需的萦绕、洞穴般的共鸣量身打造。所有元素就位后，我在Studios13工作室负责混音和母带处理，仔细平衡每一层以保持专辑的整体厚重感，同时让大气细节得以呈现。混响和延时的使用很少但很有效，确保音乐仿佛在被遗忘的寺庙废墟中回响。我还创作了所有的艺术作品，将专辑中宇宙绝望和精神衰落的主题转化为视觉图像与音乐的压抑氛围相得益彰。制作过程中的每一步都是为了让Apocryphal Wound成为一个完全实现的声音和视觉体验，在最后一个音符消逝后仍能像幽灵一样久久徘徊。

The recording process for Mors Advenit Primis Diluculis In Tergo Equi Maledicti was meticulous and immersive. All my instrumental parts—guitars, bass, and drums, were tracked at my personal studio, Studios13, ensuring I had full control over the sound and atmosphere. The vocals and keyboards were recorded separately at Crystal Lake Sound Lab, where Beyonder and Semog Hulud captured their performances in a space tailored for the haunting, cavernous resonance essential to funeral doom. Once all the elements were in place, I took on the task of mixing and mastering at Studios13, carefully balancing every layer to preserve the album’s monolithic weight while allowing the atmospheric details to emerge. Reverb and delay were used sparingly but effectively, ensuring that the music felt like it was echoing through the ruins of a forgotten temple. I also created all the artwork, visually translating the album’s themes of cosmic despair and spiritual decay into imagery that complemented the music’s oppressive aura. Every step of the process was aimed at making Apocryphal Wound a fully realized sonic and visual experience, one that lingers like a spectral presence long after the final note fades.

V: 这个乐队的Logo设计非常独特。这个Logo是你自己设计的吗？你刚刚发行了一张新专辑，这张专辑的图案非常阴暗。这也是你们自己设计的吗？

The logo design of this band is very unique. Did you design this logo yourself? You have just released a new album, and the artwork on this album is very dark. Did you also design this artwork yourself?

M: Apocryphal Wound的Logo和封面设计完全是我自己设计的，这样可以保持乐队的视觉形象具有凝聚力，让人心驰神往。不过封面艺术本身是由才华横溢的巴西艺术家Márcio Blasphemator精心创作的。他错综复杂的点彩画技法给画面带来了一种原始和梦魇般的深度，完美地诠释了这张专辑的主题--死亡、绝望和不可避免的衰败。插图描绘了一个幽灵般的人物，手持镰刀，骑着一匹幽灵般的骏马，仿佛预示着存在的最终厄运。漩涡般的混乱线条唤起了一种永恒的运动感，仿佛现实的结构正在被无情的遗忘吞噬。它在视觉上与音乐如出一辙，缓慢、压抑，洋溢着深沉的悲哀气氛。这张图片并非随意选择。它是整张专辑在音效上陷入生存恐惧的入口，体现了葬礼哀歌的沉重和末日世界的幽灵回响。

The logo and artwork for Apocryphal Wound were entirely designed by me, maintaining a cohesive and haunting visual identity for the band. However, the cover art itself was masterfully created by the talented Brazilian artist Márcio Blasphemator. His intricate, pointillist technique brings a raw and nightmarish depth to the image, perfectly encapsulating the themes of death, despair, and inevitable decay that define the album. The illustration depicts a spectral, wraith-like figure riding a ghostly steed, scythe in hand, as if heralding the final doom of existence. The swirling, chaotic lines evoke a sense of perpetual motion, as if the very fabric of reality is being consumed by the relentless march of oblivion. It visually mirrors the music, slow, oppressive, and drenched in an atmosphere of profound sorrow. This image wasn't chosen at random. It serves as a gateway to the album’s sonic descent into existential dread, embodying the weight of funereal lamentations and the spectral echoes of a doomed world.

V: 这张专辑仍由你自己的唱片公司发行吗？

Is this album still released under your own label?

M: 是的，这张专辑是在我自己的厂牌Supergoat Wreck-Whordes / Studios13下发行的。我们一直在等待一个回应，但这个回应从未出现过，我们根本不愿意再等下去，也不愿意让这张专辑在电脑磁盘上坐以待毙。因此我们通过自己的唱片公司发行了这张专辑，以确保它能重见天日。

Yes, this album was released under my own label, Supergoat Wreck-Whordes / Studios13. We were waiting for a response that never came, and we simply weren't willing to wait any longer or let the album sit and die on a computer disk. So, it was released through my label to make sure it saw the light of day.

V: 这支乐队的音乐主题是什么？你为什么选择这个音乐主题，你想通过这个音乐主题表达什么？你创作了歌词部分吗？这些歌词的灵感来源是什么？

What is the music theme of this band about? Why did you choose this music theme, and what do you want to express through this music theme? Have you created the lyrics section? What inspired these lyrics?

M: 这张专辑的主题是由Beyonder 选择的，我邀请他来创作歌词和概念方向。他还为专辑献声。Beyonder构想了一段进入黑暗、末日领域的旅程，在那里绝望、宇宙的惩罚和生存的折磨是核心。这张专辑通过生动、残酷的意象反映了这些主题，融入了神怒、审判、超越以及毁灭与重生之间的冲突等理念。Beyonder之所以选择这个主题，是因为他想探索生存的黑暗面以及人类与无情、残酷的宇宙之间的斗争。他希望通过歌词表达恐惧、痛苦以及在压倒性的冷漠宇宙秩序面前寻求意义的复杂情感。是的，Beyonder创作了这张专辑的所有歌词并担任主唱。他的灵感来自于哲学思想、个人思考以及对宗教和神秘意象的深入研究。他尤其被世界末日的景象和人类的生存危机所吸引并利用这些主题编织了一个关于精神衰退和生存周期性的故事。

The theme of the album was chosen by Beyonder, whom I invited to create the lyrics and conceptual direction. He also provided the vocals for the album. Beyonder envisioned a journey into dark, apocalyptic territories, where despair, cosmic punishment, and existential torment are central. The album reflects these themes through vivid, harsh imagery, incorporating ideas of divine wrath, judgment, and transcendence, as well as the clash between destruction and rebirth. Beyonder chose this theme because he wanted to explore the darker sides of existence and the human struggle against an uncaring, cruel universe. Through his lyrics, he aims to express the complex emotions of fear, suffering, and the search for meaning in the face of an overwhelming and indifferent cosmic order. Yes, Beyonder wrote all the lyrics for this album and also provided the vocals. His inspiration came from a mix of philosophical ideas, personal reflections, and a deep dive into religious and esoteric imagery. He was particularly drawn to apocalyptic visions and the existential crisis of humanity, using those themes to weave a narrative about spiritual decay and the cyclical nature of existence.

V: 首先祝贺你们今年发行了第一张正式专辑"Mors Adventit Primis Diluculis In Tergo Equi Maledicti"。这张专辑只有三首歌曲，但每首歌曲的长度都在十分钟甚至更长。阴暗冰冷的Riff给人一种不寒而栗的感觉，仿佛在参加一场悲伤的葬礼。这张专辑的整体氛围也非常刺激，就像你的 Riff 一样，冷酷无情。整张专辑的速度很慢，这与Funeral Doom的风格非常一致。你的歌声也非常压抑。

First of all, congratulations on the release of your first official album "Mors Adventit Primis Diluculis In Tergo Equi Maledicti" this year. This album only has three songs, but each song is ten minutes or even longer in length. The dark and cold Riff gives people a feeling of not being cold and chestnut, as if attending a sad funeral. The overall atmosphere of this album is also very exciting, just like your Riff, which is cold and ruthless. The overall speed is very slow, which is very consistent with the style of Funeral Doom. Your singing is also very depressing.

M: 感谢你的祝贺和对这张专辑的深入分析！是的，“Mors Adventit Primis Diluculis In Tergo Equi Maledicti”的确是我们的重要作品。虽然只有三首歌曲，但每首歌的长度都超过十分钟，这让我们能够完全沉浸在我们想要营造的黑暗而紧张的氛围中。缓慢的节奏和沉重的旋律是有意设计的，目的是唤起一种悲伤和绝望的感觉，就像在一个荒凉、寒冷的世界参加葬礼一样。这恰恰体现了Funeral Doom的风格，其沉重感和渐进性让人崩溃。作词和演唱的Beyonder将这种阴郁、忧郁和残酷的本质表现得淋漓尽致。他的唱腔刻意表现得沉重而充满痛苦，这也放大了贯穿歌词和音乐的深深绝望。残酷的歌声与冷酷的旋律相得益彰，让人真正沉浸在悲伤、痛苦和反思之中。较慢的节奏增强了不可避免的感觉，反映了缓慢迈向遗忘的过程，这也是专辑概念的核心主题。这不是关于舒适或温暖，而是关于直面残酷的生存现实。我们很高兴你能感受到这种强烈和残酷。

Thank you for your congratulations and for your thoughtful analysis of the album! Yes, Mors Adventit Primis Diluculis In Tergo Equi Maledicti is indeed a significant release for us. Although it only has three songs, each one is over ten minutes long, which allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the dark and intense atmosphere we wanted to create. The slow pace and heavy riffs were intentionally designed to evoke a sense of sorrow and despair, much like attending a funeral in a desolate, cold world. It’s a fitting representation of the Funeral Doom style, with its crushing heaviness and gradual progression. Beyonder, who wrote the lyrics and performed the vocals, brought that somber, melancholic, and brutal essence to life. His vocal delivery is intentionally heavy and full of anguish, which amplifies the deep despair that runs through the lyrics and music. The brutality of the vocals perfectly complements the coldness of the riffs, creating a truly immersive experience of sorrow, pain, and reflection. The slower tempo enhances the feeling of inevitability, mirroring the slow march toward oblivion, a theme central to the album’s concept. It's not about comfort or warmth, it’s about confronting the harsh realities of existence. We’re glad that you can feel that intensity and brutality come through.

V: 这张专辑发行后，Apocryphal Wound乐队会有新的发展吗？

After the release of this album, will there be any new developments for the band Apocryphal Wound?

M: 目前，我不打算再以Apocryphal Wound的名义发行任何专辑。我现在忙于其他项目，时间非常紧张。"Mors Adventit Primis Diluculis In Tergo Equi Maledicti"的创作过程非常耗费精力，而现在我需要专注于其他工作。不过我并不排除在遥远的将来从Apocryphal Wound中获得更多素材的可能性。如果有合适的灵感或者有条件谱写新的篇章，我可能会重新审视乐队的理念和方向。但现在我将退后一步，专注于我目前的工作，给予每个项目应有的时间和关注。话虽如此，未来总是充满无限可能，谁知道未来几年会发生什么。现在我只想感谢这张专辑所获得的支持，感谢有机会创作音乐并与喜欢它的人分享。

At the moment, I’m not planning to release any more albums under the name Apocryphal Wound. I’m quite busy with other projects, and my time is stretched thin across multiple commitments. The creative process for Mors Adventit Primis Diluculis In Tergo Equi Maledicti was deeply consuming, and right now, I need to focus on the other work I have going on. However, I wouldn't rule out the possibility of more material from Apocryphal Wound in the distant future. If the right inspiration strikes, or if the conditions align for a new chapter, I may revisit the band’s concept and direction. For now, though, I’m taking a step back to focus on my current endeavors, giving each project the time and attention it deserves. That being said, the future is always full of possibilities, and who knows what may arise in the years to come. For now, I’m just thankful for the support the album has received, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to create and share the music with those who connect with it.

V: 虽然Apocryphal Wow是一支非常年轻的乐队，但却是一支非常独特的乐队。我会一直支持和关注你们的乐队，也希望通过这次采访能有更多的人关注和支持你们的乐队。最后有什么话要对你们的中国歌迷和朋友们说吗？

Although Apocryphal Wow is a very young band, it is a very unique band. I will always support and follow your band, and I also hope that through this interview, more people will pay attention to and support your band. Do you have anything to say to your Chinese fans and friends in the end?

M: 我要由衷地感谢你们对我的支持，你们的赞誉让我感到非常荣幸。对于我们在中国和世界各地的歌迷，我非常感谢你们对Apocryphal Wound的付出和关注。这对我们的意义远远超出了你们的想象。虽然我们是一支年轻的乐队，但我们的动力却比我们自己更古老、更黑暗。我们的音乐是对深渊的反映，是对存在的未知角落的探索，知道有灵魂与我们的信息产生共鸣，是我们在黑暗中生存的动力。我们将继续挑战极限，拥抱阴影，创作出与虚空对话的音乐。然而前进的道路是艰难的。你们听到的音乐是无尽的夜晚和与时间斗争的产物，但仅仅创作是不够的。我们需要你们的帮助，传播我们的信息。通过在 Bandcamp 上购买我们的专辑来支持我们，通过浏览我的个人 YouTube 频道来沉浸在完整的体验中。分享我们的音乐，让它回荡在世界寒冷的角落，让更多人听到我们的黑暗之声。请记住，黑夜漫长而充满恐怖，但我们可以一起让世界感受到更深的黑暗。和我们在一起，永远不要忘记我们所肩负的重任。通往遗忘的旅程才刚刚开始。

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the incredible support, and I’m truly honored by your kind words. To all of our fans in China, and around the world, I’m deeply grateful for your dedication and the attention you’ve given to Apocryphal Wound. It means more than you can imagine. While we may be a young band, we are driven by a force much older and darker than ourselves. Our music is a reflection of the abyss, a journey into the unknown corners of existence, and knowing that there are souls out there who resonate with our message is what keeps the darkness alive. We will continue to push boundaries, embrace the shadows, and create music that speaks to the void. However, the path ahead is a difficult one. The music you hear is the product of endless nights and battles with time, but it’s not enough to simply create. We need your help in spreading the word, amplifying the message we bring. Support us by purchasing our albums on Bandcamp, and immerse yourself in the full experience by exploring my personal YouTube channel. Share our music, let it echo in the cold corners of the world, and help bring our darkness to more ears. Remember, the night is long and full of terrors, but together, we can make the world feel that darkness deeper. Stay with us, and never forget the weight of what we are about. The journey into oblivion has just begun.

Apocryphal Wound乐队主要作品：

Apocryphal Wound - Mors Advenit Primis Diluculis In Tergo Equi Maledicti（2025）

Apocryphal Wound乐队官方Bandcamp网站：https://studios13.bandcamp.com/album/mors-advenit-primis-diluculis-in-tergo-equi-maledicti