所有的希望破灭 - 葡萄牙Death / Doom Metal乐队Blood of Artemis专访

今天采访到的是来自葡萄牙的Death / Doom Metal乐队Blood of Artemis，组建于2016年的Blood of Artemis乐队由Melkor一个人组建，组建之后Melkor并没有马上发行专辑，而是在2024年才发行了第一张正式专辑“All Hope Is Broken”，一张精彩的作品由此诞生，虽然专辑只有四首歌曲，但是每首歌曲都是Melkor精心创作的，阴暗，凄凉的氛围，缓慢沉重的Riff，仿佛所有人参加了一场葬礼一样，其中一些Death Maetal的段落又让整张专辑非常的凶狠，残暴，在前不久杂志与乐队的创始人Melkor取得联系进行了一次专访！

（V: 代表笔者 M: 代表Melkor）

The band I interviewed today is Blood of Artemis, a Death/Doom Metal band from Portugal. Founded in 2016, Blood of Artemis was formed by Melkor alone. After their formation, Melkor did not immediately release an album, but only released their first official album "All Hope Is Broken" in 2024. A wonderful work was born from this. Although the album only has four songs, each song is carefully created by Melkor. The dark and desolate atmosphere, slow and heavy Riff, as if everyone was attending a funeral, some of the Death Maetal paragraphs make the entire album very vicious and brutal. Not long ago, the magazine and the band... Founder Melkor contacted for an exclusive interview!

(V: represents author M: represents Melkor)

采访对象：Melkor（Blood of Artemis乐队创始人）

采访时间：2025.04.18

V: 你好Melkor我们又见面了，这次我要采访你关于你在2016年组建的乐队Blood of Artemis，你是怎么组建这个乐队的？

Hello Melkor we meet again, this time I'm going to interview you about the band Blood of Artemis which you formed in 2016, how did you form this band?

M: 你好，很高兴再次来到这里。Blood of Artemis诞生于2016年我人生的一个重大转折点。这是一段艰难的时期，无论是在情感上还是在个人层面，我都觉得有必要将这一切转化为不同的东西。我想探索新的声音景观，超越我通常的极端金属作品的界限，通过一种更具氛围和忧郁的方式来表达痛苦、脆弱和反思。Blood of Artemis成了出口。

Hello, it's great to be here again. Blood of Artemis was born during a major turning point in my life back in 2016. It was a difficult time, both emotionally and personally, and I felt the need to channel all that into something different. I wanted to explore new sonic landscapes, step outside the boundaries of my usual extreme metal work, and express pain, vulnerability, and reflection through a more atmospheric and melancholic approach. Blood of Artemis became that outlet.

V: 你能描述一下这个乐队的创作过程吗？

Can you describe the creative process of this band?

M: Blood of Artemis的创作过程始于吉他、贝斯和鼓，形成了歌曲的情感支柱。在构建了核心之后，我觉得有必要添加大气纹理，所以接下来是键盘，在不压倒乐器原始感的情况下帮助塑造氛围。从那时起我专注于抒情方面，我想特别周到和有意义。这就是为什么我邀请了不同的作家来创作，每个作家都有自己的“声音”和情感视角，与音乐有着深层次的联系。在创作第一首曲目"All Hope Is Broken"时，我觉得开场白，当时只是声音，缺少了一些东西。我不想添加更多的键盘，因为我的目标是一种不同的情感强度。就在那时我邀请了Pedro D-Void，一位很棒的朋友和一位出色的吉他手，为引言贡献一个主音吉他部分。他的独奏带来了我想要的深度和对比，在不使编排过于复杂的情况下增添了灵魂。我还邀请了其他音乐家以各种方式做出贡献，希望进一步扩展声音调色板。不幸的是由于一次重大的计算机故障，大部分材料都丢失了。这是一个令人沮丧的挫折，但幸运的是，我设法恢复了已经记录的大部分内容。在整个过程中，Rolando Barros发挥了关键作用，不仅以他一贯的精准和力量演奏鼓，还与我密切合作，混音和掌握这张专辑。他的经验、奉献精神和艺术敏感性在塑造最终声音和将整个项目变为现实方面至关重要。

The creative process for Blood of Artemis began with the guitars, bass, and drums, forming the emotional backbone of the songs. After building that core, I felt the need to add atmospheric textures, so the keyboards came next, helping shape the ambiance without overpowering the rawness of the instrumentation. From there, I focused on the lyrical side, which I wanted to be especially thoughtful and meaningful. That’s why I invited different writers to contribute, each with their own "voice" and emotional perspective that connected with the music on a deep level. When working on the first track, “All Hope Is Broken,” I felt the intro, just acoustic at that point, lacked something. I didn’t want to add more keyboards, as I was aiming for a different kind of emotional intensity. That’s when I invited Pedro D-Void, a great friend and an amazing guitarist, to contribute a lead guitar part for the intro. His solo brought exactly the depth and contrast I was looking for, adding soul without overcomplicating the arrangement. I had also invited other musicians to contribute in various ways, hoping to expand the sonic palette even further. Unfortunately, due to a major computer failure, much of that material was lost. It was a frustrating setback, but thankfully, I managed to recover the majority of what had already been recorded. Throughout the entire process, Rolando Barros played a key role, not only performing drums with his usual precision and power, but also working closely with me on mixing and mastering the album. His experience, dedication, and artistic sensibility were essential in shaping the final sound and bringing the whole project to life.

V: 这张专辑的录制很好，我想是在你自己的工作室录制的，你能描述一下这张专辑录制的过程吗？

The recording of this album is excellent, I assume it was recorded in your own studio, can you describe the recording process for this album?

M: 是的，整张专辑都是在我自己的工作室Studios 13录制的。正如我之前提到的，我开始录制贝斯、节奏吉他，并对鼓和键盘进行编程。一旦每首歌的结构都很稳固，我就开始用为这个项目做出贡献的不可思议的作家提供的歌词录制人声。每个语音会话都经过精心设计，以适应音乐的情感基调。Pedro D-Void随后访问了我的工作室并录制了他的独唱首歌，这是一个特殊的时刻，为专辑增添了真正独特的东西。其他一切就绪后，Rolando Barros走过来，我们在我的工作室里一起现场录制了所有的鼓。他的表现确实提升了整件事。说到混音，我自己处理了整个乐器混音，除了鼓。Rolando Barros负责混音自己的鼓曲目，一旦完成他就会把它们寄给我。从那里开始，我把所有东西都混音在一起，始终与Rolando Barros保持完全一致和不断的沟通，以确保最终结果反映我们的共同愿景。最后我负责了掌握过程，将所有内容整合在一起。从开始到结束，这是一次非常亲力亲为、有机的体验。

Yes, the entire album was recorded at my own studio, Studios 13. As I mentioned earlier, I started by recording the bass, rhythm guitars, and programming the drums and keyboards. Once the structure of each song was solid, I moved on to recording the vocals using the lyrics provided by the incredible writers who contributed to this project. Each voice session was carefully shaped to fit the emotional tone of the music. Pedro D-Void then visited my studio and recorded his solo for the opening track, it was a special moment that added something truly unique to the album. After everything else was in place, Rolando Barros came by and we recorded all the drums live together in my studio. His performance really elevated the whole thing. When it came to mixing, I handled the entire instrumental mix myself, with the exception of the drums. Rolando took care of mixing his own drum tracks, and once that was done, he sent them back to me. From there, I blended everything together, always in full agreement and constant communication with Rolando to make sure the final result reflected our shared vision. In the end, I took care of the mastering process to bring it all together. It was a very hands-on, organic experience from start to finish.

V: 这张专辑仍然是你自己厂牌发行的，它仍然可以通过数字方式获得，我想知道将来是否有可能发行这张专辑的CD版本？

The album is still on your own label and it's still available digitally, I was wondering if there's any possibility of a CD version of the album in the future?

M: 当然，这是我最想看到实体发行的专辑之一。“All Hope Is Broken”对我来说具有深刻的个人意义，因为它是在我生命中一个非常激烈和变革的时期创作的。它反映了当时许多原始而真实的情感，以实体形式呈现将是一种纪念这一时刻的方式，并为专辑带来它真正应得的存在。

我相信实体版仍然带有一种魔力，一种数字版无法完全复制的仪式感和联系感。将艺术品握在手中阅读歌词并将专辑作为一个完整的包装来体验，这增加了它的情感冲击。我一直在考虑制作一张限量CD，里面有一本精心设计的小册子，包括歌词、署名，甚至可能还有撰稿人的一些反思或笔记。如果出现了合适的机会或兴趣，尤其是那些与音乐有着深刻联系的听众，我一定会考虑以物理形式将其变为现实。

Absolutely, this is one of the albums I’d most like to see released physically. All Hope Is Broken holds deep personal significance for me, as it was created during a very intense and transformative period in my life. It reflects a lot of emotions that were raw and real at the time, and having it in a physical format would be a way to honor that moment and give the album the presence it truly deserves. I believe physical editions still carry a kind of magic, a sense of ritual and connection that digital releases can’t quite replicate. There's something about holding the artwork in your hands, reading the lyrics, and experiencing the album as a complete package that adds to its emotional impact. I’ve been thinking about doing a limited CD release with a carefully designed booklet that includes the lyrics, credits, and maybe even some reflections or notes from the writers who contributed. If the right opportunity or interest arises, especially from listeners who connect deeply with the music, I'll definitely consider bringing this one to life in a physical form.

V: 这个乐队有一个漂亮的Logo设计，还是你自己设计的？这张专辑的艺术品设计得非常明亮，这件艺术品也是你自己的作品吗？

This band has a beautiful logo design, or did you design it yourself? The album artwork is very brightly designed, is this artwork also your own work?

M: 感谢您对Logo的赞美！Blood of Artemis的Logo实际上是由我设计的。我想要一些能够真正捕捉乐队及其音乐精髓的东西，所以我努力创造一个突出并反映项目强度的设计。至于专辑封面，我自己设计的。当时我正在尝试Photoshop，尽我所能地运用我的技能。这个概念是创造一些视觉上引人注目、情感上强烈的东西，与专辑的氛围相匹配。我用数字蒙太奇把一切拼凑在一起，创造了一个与痛苦、失落和寻找意义的主题相一致的视觉叙事。这是一个挑战，但我真的很喜欢把它放在一起，我对结果很满意。至于我的个人标志（JM），它是由我的好朋友Jorge Manuel Silva Santos创建的。他的设计捕捉到了我艺术身份的个人一面，这是我一直引以为豪的。

Thank you for the compliment on the logo! The logo for Blood of Artemis was actually designed by me. I wanted something that would really capture the essence of the band and its music, so I worked hard on creating a design that would stand out and reflect the intensity of the project. As for the album artwork, I designed it myself. At the time, I was experimenting with Photoshop, doing the best I could with the skills I had. The concept was to create something visually striking and emotionally intense that matched the atmosphere of the album. I used digital montages to piece everything together, creating a visual narrative that aligned with the themes of pain, loss, and the search for meaning that runs throughout the record. It was a challenge, but I really enjoyed putting it all together, and I’m happy with how it turned out. As for my personal logo (JM), that was created by my good friend Jorge Manuel Silva Santos. His design captured the personal side of my artistic identity and is something I’ve always been proud of.

V: 你的音乐主题是什么，你为什么选择它们，你想通过它们表达什么？你还创作了歌词部分，是什么启发了这些歌词？

What are your musical themes about, why did you choose them and what do you want to express through them? You also created a lyrics section, what inspired these lyrics?

M: Blood of Artemis的音乐主题深深植根于个人经历、情感动荡和生存反思感。这张专辑讲述了痛苦、失落、寻找意义以及这些挣扎中产生的复杂情感。这不仅仅是面对黑暗的感觉；这是关于将他们引导到可以与可能经历类似经历的人产生共鸣的事情中。每首歌都探讨了这些主题的不同方面。"All Hope Is Broken"代表了绝望和失去希望的时刻，但它也暗示了对黑暗之外事物的潜在渴望。"Now I Know"深入探讨了失去一个人后的痛苦和孤独，痛苦的实现以及随之而来的残酷事实。"Is Not Fair"努力应对生活的不公平、损失以及随之而来的困惑。这些主题来自我生活中的真实情感、挣扎和需要表达的时刻。至于歌词部分，我想创造一个空间，让听众可以更深入地了解每首歌背后的含义。邀请不同作家投稿的决定很重要，因为我想引入不同的观点。Filipe Nunes、Nuno Silva和SQ都为歌曲带来了自己独特的声音，让我能够从不同的角度探索我想要传达的情感。他们的话让我在表达当时的感受时有了新的深度，这种合作使专辑更加丰富，情感更加复杂。通过这些歌词，我想邀请听众踏上穿越黑暗和脆弱的旅程。这不仅仅是关于音乐本身，而是关于创造一种与心灵和灵魂对话的体验，也许为任何经历过类似情感斗争的人提供一种宣泄或理解的感觉。鲁特·奥利维拉也发挥了关键作用，他审阅了歌词，确保歌词清晰地传达了预期的深度和意义。

The musical themes of Blood of Artemis are deeply rooted in personal experiences, emotional turmoil, and a sense of existential reflection. The album deals with pain, loss, the search for meaning, and the complex emotions that arise from those struggles. It’s not just about confronting dark feelings; it’s about channeling them into something that can resonate with others who might be going through similar experiences. Each song explores a different facet of these themes. "All Hope Is Broken" represents a moment of despair and the loss of hope, yet it also hints at an underlying yearning for something beyond the darkness. "Now I Know" delves into the anguish and loneliness that comes after losing someone, the realization of suffering, and the harsh truths that follow. "Is Not Fair" grapples with the unfairness of life, loss, and the confusion that comes with unanswered questions. These themes come from real emotions, struggles, and moments in my life that I felt needed to be expressed. As for the lyrics section, I wanted to create a space where listeners could connect more deeply with the meaning behind each song. The decision to invite different writers to contribute was an important one because I wanted to bring in diverse perspectives. Filipe Nunes, Nuno Silva, and SQ each brought their own unique voice to the songs, allowing me to explore different angles of the emotions I wanted to convey. Their words gave me a new depth in expressing what I was feeling at the time, and that collaboration made the album richer and more emotionally complex. Through these lyrics, I wanted to invite listeners into a journey through darkness and vulnerability. It’s not just about the music itself, but about creating an experience that speaks to the heart and soul, and perhaps offers a sense of catharsis or understanding for anyone who has faced similar emotional battles. Rute Oliveira also played a key role by reviewing the lyrics, ensuring they conveyed the intended depth and meaning with clarity.

V: 乐队成立于2016年，但第一张官方专辑直到2024年才发行，是什么让你在这么多年后选择如何发行专辑？

The band formed in 2016, but the first official album wasn't released until 2024, what made you choose how to release an album so many years later?

M: 乐队成立于2016年，但第一张官方专辑直到2024年才发行，原因是多种因素的综合作用，使得这个过程比我预期的要长得多。主要原因之一是我没有时间，因为我忙于其他项目和个人事务。另一个重大挫折是我的电脑崩溃时丢失了一些关键信息，这让事情倒退了很多。我还面临着恢复所有数据的挑战，这既费时又令人沮丧。尽管有这些障碍，2024年Rolando Barros还是联系了我，问我是否还有录音。他坚持要我们完成这张专辑，这对我来说是一个转折点。那时，我几乎失去了希望，对重返这个项目感到沮丧。我基本上把它放在了次要位置，但多亏了罗兰多的推动，我找到了完成它的动力。这张专辑快完成了，他的鼓励帮助我重新获得了将其全部打包并最终发行的动力。我很高兴我们能够在2024年将其变为现实。

The band formed in 2016, but the first official album wasn’t released until 2024 due to a combination of factors that made the process take much longer than I had anticipated. One of the main reasons was the lack of time on my part, as I was juggling other projects and personal commitments. Another significant setback was the loss of some crucial information when my computer crashed, which set things back quite a bit. I also faced the challenge of recovering all that data, which was time-consuming and frustrating. Despite all these obstacles, in 2024, Rolando Barros reached out to me and asked if I still had the recordings. He insisted that we finish the album, which turned out to be a turning point for me. At that point, I had almost lost hope and was feeling discouraged about returning to the project. I had essentially put it on the back burner, but thanks to Rolando's push, I found the motivation to finish it. The album was nearly complete, and his encouragement helped me regain the drive to wrap it all up and finally release it. I’m very glad we were able to bring it to life in 2024.

V: 首先祝贺你2024年发行首张官方专辑"all Hope Is Broken"。在每一首歌中都能感受到凄凉的气氛、冷酷的即兴重复段和发自内心的创造力。

First of all, congratulations on the release of your first official album “All Hope Is Broken” in 2024. The bleak atmosphere, the cold riffs, and the heartfelt creativity can be felt in every track.

M: 非常感谢！我真的很感激你对“All Hope Is Broken”的赞誉。创作这张专辑对我来说是一次非常私人的旅程，很高兴听到我想传达的氛围和情感在音乐中得到了体现。你提到的阴郁和冷漠是有意的，反映了我当时正在探索的情感斗争和更黑暗的主题。即兴重复段和旋律虽然很重，但也传达了一种脆弱和原始的感觉。这张专辑反映了我在创作过程中的感受，是对痛苦、失落和寻找意义的诚实探索。每首曲目都承载着这种情感，知道听众正在与音乐中嵌入的情感联系在一起，这是有益的。这张专辑背后发自内心的创造力来自一个个人经历的地方，以及以一种与他人产生共鸣的方式分享这些情感的愿望。我很感激这项工作受到如此的赞赏。

Thank you so much! I truly appreciate your kind words about All Hope Is Broken. Creating this album was a very personal journey for me, and it’s great to hear that the atmosphere and emotions I wanted to convey came through in the music. The bleakness and coldness you mentioned were intentional, reflecting the emotional struggles and darker themes I was exploring at the time. The riffs and melodies, while heavy, were also meant to communicate a sense of vulnerability and rawness. The album is a reflection of what I was feeling during its creation, an honest exploration of pain, loss, and the search for meaning. Each track carries that sentiment, and it’s rewarding to know that listeners are connecting with the feelings embedded in the music. The heartfelt creativity behind the album comes from a place of personal experience and the desire to share those emotions in a way that resonates with others. I’m grateful that the work is being received with such appreciation.

V: 2025年你有什么新工作吗？你能向大家透露一些信息吗？

Do you have any new work coming up in 2025? Can you reveal some information to the group?

M: 是的，我最近一直在想这件事。我非常期待2025年的下一步。动机就在那里，现在我只是在等待合适的灵感来罢工。我想继续探索推动我工作的相同主题和概念，特别是围绕情感斗争、存在主义反思和人类体验。然而，这一次我计划更进一步，将技术进步和我在录音、混音和母带制作方面获得的知识结合起来。我觉得我在捕捉声音和创造氛围的方法上已经有所进步，我很高兴能将其应用于新材料。还有很多我想尝试的东西，我很想看看它会把我带到哪里。请注意因为我相信2025年将带来更精致、更有影响力的东西。

Yes, I’ve been thinking about it recently. I’m definitely looking forward to what’s next in 2025. The motivation is there, and now I’m just waiting for the right inspiration to strike. I want to continue exploring the same themes and concepts that have driven my work, particularly around emotional struggles, existential reflections, and the human experience. However, this time, I plan to take it a step further by incorporating the advancements in technology and the knowledge I’ve gained in terms of recording, mixing, and mastering. I feel like I’ve evolved in my approach to capturing sound and creating atmosphere, and I’m excited to apply that to new material. There’s a lot more I want to experiment with, and I’m eager to see where it takes me. Keep an eye out, because I believe 2025 will bring something even more refined and impactful.

V: Blood of Artemis是一支经典乐队，我将永远支持和追随你，我希望通过这次采访有更多的中国歌迷会关注和支持你的乐队，在这次采访结束时你有什么想对你的中国歌迷说的吗？

Blood of Artemis is a classic band, I will always support and follow you, and I hope that through this interview more Chinese fans will pay attention to and support your band, is there anything you would like to say to your Chinese fans at the end of this interview?

M: 非常感谢你的支持和赞誉！这对我来说意味着整个世界，尤其是知道即使在中国也有歌迷与音乐联系在一起。对于所有的中国粉丝，我只想感谢你们对Blood of Artemis的信任。你的支持是火燃烧的动力，也是我继续创作的动力。尽管我们可能相隔数英里，但音乐有着令人难以置信的力量将我们所有人联系起来，我很感激你是这段旅程的一部分。请留意Blood of Artemis中的更多内容，因为我们还有更多内容要分享。我真的很感激你们的奉献精神，迫不及待地想看看我们对音乐的共同热情将带我们走向何方。保持坚强，保持真诚，我希望很快能再次与你们所有人联系。非常感谢。

Thank you so much for your support and kind words! It means the world to me, especially knowing that there are fans out there, even in China, connecting with the music. To all the Chinese fans, I just want to say thank you for your belief in Blood of Artemis. Your support is what keeps the fire burning and drives me to continue creating. Even though we might be miles apart, music has the incredible power to connect us all, and I’m grateful that you’re part of this journey. Keep an eye out for more from Blood of Artemis, as we have much more to share. I truly appreciate your dedication and can’t wait to see where our shared passion for music takes us. Stay strong, stay true, and I hope to connect with all of you again soon. Thank you!

Blood of Artemis乐队主要作品：

Blood of Artemis - All Hope Is Broken（2024）

Blood of Artemis乐队官方Facebook网站：https://www.facebook.com/BloodOfArtemisDoom/