变态酷刑 - 印度Brutal Death Metal乐队Gutslit专访

Volcano Magazine
Jun 7
9 min read

今天采访到的是来自印度的Brutal Death metal乐队Gutslit，2007年由贝斯手Gurdip Singh Narang，吉他手Dynell，歌手Nikhil组建并且在2009年与来自法国的Grindcore乐队Pulmonary Fibrosis合作发行了Spilt专辑，2013年乐队在俄罗斯Coyote Records厂牌发行了第一张正式专辑“Skewered in the Sewer”，获得了广泛的好评和关注，2017年乐队在Transcending Obscurity India发行了第二张正式专辑“Amputheatre”，同时乐队收到更多大型音乐节的邀请嘉宾参加演出，被更多人认识，关注，2023年乐队发行了他们的第三张正式专辑“Carnal”，前不久杂志与乐队贝斯手Gurdip Singh Narang取得联系进行了一次专访！

（V: 代表笔者 G: 代表Gurdip Singh Narang）

Today's interview was with Gutslit, a Brutal Death metal band from India. They were formed in 2007 by bassist Gurdip Singh Narang, guitarist Dynell, and singer Nikhil, and collaborated with Grindcore band Pulmonary Fibrosis from France to release their album "Spill" in 2009. In 2013, the band released their first official album "Skewerd in the Sewer" on the Coyote Records label in Russia, which received widespread acclaim and attention. In 2017, the band released their second official album "Amputheatre" on Transcending Obscuracy India, and received more invitations to perform at major music festivals, gaining recognition from more people. Attention, the band released their third official album "Carnal" in 2023. Recently, the magazine contacted the band's bassist Gurdip Singh Narang for an exclusive interview!

(V: On behalf of the author G: On behalf of Gurdip Singh Narang)

采访对象：Gurdip Singh Narang（Gutslit乐队贝斯手）

采访时间：2025.06.07

V: 你好兄弟很高兴见到你，非常感谢你参加这次采访。我想这是你第一次接受中国杂志的采访。首先向所有中国球迷和朋友们问好。Gutslit成立于2007年，是一支历史悠久的乐队。谁提议组建乐队？

Hello brother, nice to meet you and thank you very much for participating in this interview. I think this is your first time accepting an interview from a Chinese magazine. First of all, I would like to say hello to all Chinese fans and friends. Gutslit was founded in 2007 and is a long-standing band with a rich history. Who proposed the formation of the band?

G: 你好，我们亲爱的中国歌迷。能在这里与你的网络杂志和中国Brutal Death Metal和Grind音乐的粉丝交谈，感觉真的很棒。Gutslit于2007年由我自己Gurdip Singh Narang和其他不再是当前阵容的音乐家组成。

Hello to you and our beloved Chinese fans. It definitely feels great to be here, speaking with your webzine and the fans of brutal death metal and grind music in China. Gutslit was formed in 2007 by myself, Gurdip Singh Narang, along with other musicians who are no longer part of the current lineup.

V: 现在只有Gurdip仍然是乐队的原始成员，所有其他成员都被替换了。乐队最初的成员为什么离开了乐队？新成员是如何加入的？你对他们的表现满意吗？

Now only Gurdip remains as the original member of the band, and all other members have been replaced. Why did the original members leave the band? How did the new members join? Are you satisfied with their performance?

G: 是的，我（Gurdip）是目前阵容中唯一的创始成员。最初的成员离开有几个原因，主要是由于个人和职业承诺，有些人搬到了不同的国家。新成员通过各种方式加入——在线试镜、朋友和粉丝的推荐。是的，我们对目前的阵容绝对满意。它比以往任何时候都更强大，有两位吉他手与我们经验丰富的鼓手和歌手一起领导。

Yes, I (Gurdip) am the only founding member in the current lineup. The original members left for several reasons—mostly due to personal and professional commitments, and some moved to different countries. New members joined through various means—online auditions, recommendations from friends, and fans. Yes, we are definitely satisfied with the current lineup. It’s stronger than ever, with two guitarists leading the charge alongside our seasoned drummer and vocalist.

V: 你能描述一下你的创作过程吗？我相信你的经历会激励年轻的音乐家。

Can you describe your creative process? I believe your experience will inspire young musicians.

G: 我们的创作过程始于将即兴重复段带入即兴演奏室或我们的“画板”，并围绕它们构建音乐流。然后，鼓被分层，歌手围绕乐曲塑造结构。我们非常重视歌词背后的主题并致力于围绕每首曲目和整张专辑构建一个完整的故事情节。视觉也是Gutslit身份的重要组成部分。年轻的音乐家应该专注于完整的组合——伟大的音乐需要强大的制作，包括音频和视频。一切都很重要。

Our creative process begins with bringing riffs into the jam room or our “drawing board” and building the flow of the music around them. Drums are then layered in, and the vocalist shapes the structure around the composition. We place huge importance on the themes behind the lyrics and aim to build a whole storyline around each track and the album as a whole. Visuals are also a crucial part of Gutslit’s identity. Young musicians should focus on the complete package—great music needs strong production, both audio and visual. Everything matters.

V: 你的专辑制作质量很好。你在哪个录音室录制的？制片人是谁？

Your album has excellent production quality. Which studio did you record it in? Who was the producer?

G: "Skewered in the Sewer"在Demonic Studios录制并在国外混音/掌握。Amputheatre由我们的前吉他手Prateek Rajagopal混音，由Woodshed Studios的Victor Bullok掌握。Carnal是由Mark Lewis混合和掌握的。

Skewered in the Sewer was recorded at Demonic Studios and mixed/mastered abroad. Amputheatre was mixed by our former guitarist, Prateek Rajagopal, and mastered by Victor Bullok at Woodshed Studios. Carnal was mixed and mastered by Mark Lewis.

V: 你是如何联系到Transcending Obsecurity India、Coyote Records、Catalytic Remains Productions以及你合作过的其他唱片公司的？你对他们的工作满意吗？我知道你刚刚在中国发行了一张专辑——你是如何与中国唱片公司建立联系的？

How did you get in touch with Transcending Obscurity India, Coyote Records, Catalytic Remains Productions, and other labels you’ve collaborated with? Are you satisfied with their work? I know you’ve just released an album in China—how did you connect with the Chinese label?

G: Transcending Obsecurity是一家总部位于印度孟买的当地品牌。老板Kunal Choksi是乐队的好朋友和长期支持者。当然，我们选择他释放Amputheatre。我们联系了Coyote Records（俄罗斯）和Ghastly Music（日本），希望在全球范围内发行"Skewered in the Sewer"，他们很乐意加入。Cataleptic Remains Productions（法国）发行了我们的第一张EP"Contorted Mutilation"，与法国Goregrind乐队Pulmonary Fibrosis的Spilt。这个厂牌是由乐队成员自己经营的，他们很友好地把它贴了出来。来自中国的BrutalReign Productions联系了我们，我们很高兴能接触到新的观众。我们很高兴它成功了——Amputheatre现在正式面向中国粉丝开放。

Transcending Obscurity is a local label based in Mumbai, India. The owner, Kunal Choksi, is a good friend and long-time supporter of the band. Naturally, we chose him to release Amputheatre. Coyote Records (Russia) and Ghastly Music (Japan) were approached by us to release Skewered in the Sewer worldwide, and they gladly came on board. Cataleptic Remains Productions (France) released our first EP, Contorted Mutilation, a split with French goregrind band Pulmonary Fibrosis. That label was run by the band members themselves, and they were kind enough to put it out. BrutalReign Productions from China approached us, and we were very excited to reach a new audience. We’re glad it worked out—Amputheatre is now officially available for Chinese fans.

V: 你的Logo和专辑封面设计得很漂亮。谁创造了它们？

Your logo and album artwork are beautifully designed. Who created them?

G: 谢谢！我们的Logo是由我们的老朋友Dheeraj设计的。我们所有的创意艺术品和商品设计都由我们的鼓手Aaron Pinto负责。The Skewered in The Sewer专辑封面由Riddick art的Mark Riddick完成。Amputheatre由Eliran Kantor设计。

Thank you! Our logo was designed by our old friend Dheeraj. All our creative artwork and merchandise designs are handled by our drummer, Aaron Pinto. The Skewered in the Sewer album art was done by Mark Riddick of Riddick Art. Amputheatre was designed by Eliran Kantor.

V: 你的主题包括谋杀、折磨、变态和血腥。你为什么选择这些主题？你想表达什么？谁写歌词，是什么激励他们？

Your themes include murder, torture, perversion, and gore. Why did you choose these themes? What are you trying to express? Who writes the lyrics and what inspires them?

G: 我们的音乐以中世纪和现代战争中的酷刑和杀手为主题。人类历史围绕着权力、金钱和战争展开。酷刑和杀戮一直在其中发挥作用，这让我们着迷。我们也对连环杀手深感好奇。他们通常是精确、敏锐、有计划的人，有时会犯下可怕的罪行。歌词的创作考虑到了这些灵感，旨在反映人类的黑暗面。

Our music is themed around torture and killers—both from the medieval era and modern warfare. Human history revolves around power, money, and war. Torture and killing have always played a role in that, which fascinates us. We’re also deeply intrigued by serial killers. They’re often precise, sharp, and calculated individuals who sometimes get away with horrific crimes. The lyrics are crafted with these inspirations in mind, aiming to reflect the darker side of humanity.

V: 你们的专辑是残酷死亡金属的教科书式例子。没有编程鼓或重复部分。吉他很强大，鼓是核心，人声无缝融合。你对自己的工作有什么看法？

This album is a textbook example of “Brutal Death Metal” done right. There are no programmed drums or repetitive sections. The guitars are powerful, the drums are at the core, and the vocals blend seamlessly. What’s your opinion on your own work?

G: 我们非常喜欢它，这就是我们发布它的原因。谢谢你的赞美之词，也谢谢你注意到音乐中的细节。我们始终致力于为听众提供完整的体验——在不过度使用任何一个元素的情况下平衡强度。我们很高兴你喜欢这些作品。

We absolutely love it—that’s why we released it. Thank you for your kind words and for noticing the finer details in the music. We always aim to offer our listeners a complete experience—balancing intensity without overdoing any one element. We’re glad you enjoyed the compositions.

V: 作为一个老牌乐队，你参加过哪些音乐节，哪些音乐节给你留下了最深刻的印象？现场的气氛是怎样的？2025年你打算参加哪些节日？你有兴趣在中国演出吗？

As an established band, which music festivals have you performed at, and which ones left the deepest impression? What was the live atmosphere like? Which festivals are you planning to attend in 2025? Would you be interested in performing in China?

G: 作为一支经验丰富的乐队，我们已经在24个国家巡演，并在全球几乎所有主要的死亡金属节上演出。

2025年，我们将在以下地点演出：

Brutal Assault Festival (Czech Republic)

Dortmund Deathfest (Germany)

PartySan Open Air (Germany)

Death Coffee Party (Czech Republic)

Summer Breeze Open Air (Germany)

之后，我们将前往澳大利亚进行头条新闻之旅。我们非常高兴能在中国演出，并很乐意将我们的现场表演带给我们的中国粉丝。

As a veteran band, we’ve toured across 24 countries and played at almost all major death metal festivals worldwide.

In 2025, we’ll be performing at:

Brutal Assault Festival (Czech Republic)

Dortmund Deathfest (Germany)

PartySan Open Air (Germany)

Death Coffee Party (Czech Republic)

Summer Breeze Open Air (Germany)

After these, we head to Australia for a headlining tour. We are absolutely thrilled about the possibility of performing in China and would love to bring our live show to our Chinese fans.

V: 你们乐队2025年有什么新计划？有新的音乐或专辑吗？

What new plans does your band have for 2025? Any new music or albums?

G: 2025年，Gutslit将在25个国家达到表演的里程碑，使我们成为唯一一个这样做的印度乐队。我们还将在全年以单曲的形式发布新音乐。

In 2025, Gutslit will hit the milestone of performing in 25 countries—making us the only Indian band to do so. We’ll also be releasing new music in the form of singles throughout the year.

V: 在你2017年的第二张专辑之后，在你的下一张专辑发行之前有一段很长的休息时间。是什么导致了延误？

After your second album in 2017, there was a long break before your next release. What caused the delay?

G: 新冠肺炎是主要原因。音乐已经写好了，但我们的吉他手/制作人搬到了美国，这导致了延误。疫情使一切陷入停滞，混音/母带制作过程不断推迟。一旦事情恢复正常，我们就重新集结并完成了剩余的工作。

COVID was the main reason. The music was already written, but our guitarist/producer moved to the USA, which caused delays. The pandemic brought everything to a standstill, and the mixing/mastering process kept getting postponed. But as soon as things normalized, we regrouped and finished the remaining work.

V: 你们是一支优秀的乐队，我是你们的忠实粉丝。我希望这次采访能帮助更多的中国歌迷发现并支持你的音乐。你对你的中国粉丝有什么要说的吗？

You are an excellent band, and I’m a loyal fan. I hope this interview helps more Chinese fans discover and support your music. Do you have anything to say to your Chinese fans?

G: 我们衷心感谢你多年来的时间、支持和耐心。感谢你和整个中国社区对我们的爱。你可以从中国的BrutalReign Productions获得我们的专辑并支持乐队和唱片公司努力将我们带到中国。我们等不及要看你的直播了！

We truly appreciate your time, support, and patience over the years. Thank you and the entire Chinese community for the love you’ve shown us. You can get our album from BrutalReign Productions in China and support both the band and the label working hard to bring us to China. We can’t wait to see you live!