Hateful, obscure and extreme Metal is what this Brazilian unholy quartet has been spreading since their formation under the name Darkest Hate in 1999.  In 2005 the band released their first full length opus called “Satanik Annihilation Kommando” under the German label Ketzer Records; this annihilating statement of hate gained a respectable number of followers around the world. Now the band is about to release their second full length assault called “The Aftermath” in September 2007. So, as anticipation to this forthcoming album we decided to contact the band and talk about their past and future… here’re the results.

BB: First I would like to thank you for giving us this interview. Can you tell us what is Darkest Hate Warfront doing nowadays?

Alex Käffer: It's a pleasure to reply your Interview and spread Darkest Hate Warfront for all your readers! Nowadays, our new CD, The Aftermath is being mastered by the Producer/Engineer Andy Classen at Stage One Studio (Germany), and it will be out next November by Ketzer Records (Germany). Besides, we are rehearsing for our upcoming shows in September with Gorgoroth and Belphegor.

BB: I understand you were formed under the name of Darkest Hate… Why you decided to change the band's name for your first full length?

Alex Käffer: Just because we found another band named "My Darkest Hate", and we thought the name will cause confusion.

BB: Can you tell us about the band beginnings?

Alex Käffer: The band was a project, formed by Mantus, who also played with me in Mysteriis. Mantus decided to found DHW to show an extreme side which he couldn't perform in Mysteriis. DHW released some DEMOS and the full lenght Satanik Annihilation Kommando by Ketzer Records. Afterwards, with the end of Mysteriis, we recorded a new album as a real band.

BB: Many people have called you a War Black Metal band, how would you define the sound of Darkest Hate Warfront?

Alex Käffer: These people are not wrong. But, nowadays our music sounds a little bit different from the beginning. In our new CD we have influences in a range from Thrash Metal to Finland Hardcore, including a Hardcore song called "Granada" sung in Portuguese! But, the Darkest Hate Warfront's audience shouldn't be worried about it! Our music continues extreme and full of blast beats. I believe that the best form to define our sound is simply just call it extreme music.

BB: Your album titles and even the band's name are clearly inspired by war… What means WAR for you? 

Alex Käffer: Ignorance. That means WAR for me. But, this is the single manner to fight for our rights and for our country.

BB: Many war-inspired metal bands have connection with NS ideologies. Is Darkest Hate Warfront connected somehow with this ideology?

Alex Käffer: Absolutely not. We're not a political band. We're not involved with politic movements. We just sing about the war. And this sometimes causes a bad impression. Definitively we're not a NSBM band, we're just an extreme metal band.

BB: What's your opinion about the NSBM movement and its rising in South America?

Alex Käffer: I believe in the liberty of speech. Each person has the rights to have your own opinions and ideals. I don't recriminate anyone, as I don't like to be recriminated. And about the NSBM rising in SA, I have nothing to say, because I don't take part on it.

BB: Can you tell us a little about the concept behind your debut album "Satanik Annihilation Kommando"?

Alex Käffer: It's an extreme album, full of hate and the lyrics about war and destruction!

BB: According to your website your forthcoming album, "The Aftermath", will be released in a couple of months… is this album complete already?

Alex Käffer: as I said before, the Aftermath is being mastered by Andy Classen, and it will be out next November by Ketzer Records (Germany).

BB: Judging by new album title (the same title the closing track at "Satanik Annihilation Kommando" has) is easy to think that this album will continue in the same path that its predecessor… Can we expect any change or progression in comparison with "Satanik Annihilation Kommando"?

Alex Käffer: The thematic is the same from S.A.K. But the music is more complex and diversified. This happened because we are now, 5 people who have different influences and likes, and we took this opportunity to mix it all and create "The Aftermath"!

BB: Can you tell us a little about the composition and recording process of "The Aftermath"?

Alex Käffer: "The Aftermath" was all composed during our rehearsals, by everyone, bringing your own influences, which becomes more interesting. The album was recorded here, in Rio de Janeiro, at HR Estudio, between November/2006 - June/2007. Everything was perfect.

BB: Since the release of "Satanik Annihilation Kommando" many people has been waiting for your next opus… Why have you taken so long to release this brand new album?

Alex Käffer: DHW was a project. This took so long, just because we have to rehearse all together! Every one in the band had to be satisfied, and when this happened, we decided to record a new CD. This waiting will be over, and I am the most anxious to see this available!

BB: For those who haven't seen you playing live yet, can you describe how your live shows are?

Alex Käffer: Chaotic, insane, fast, aggressive and extreme!

BB: By the way, you will be sharing stage with Gorgoroth and Belphegor soon… How do you feel about that?

Alex Käffer: This will be a unique opportunity. We are fans from both bands and it will be an honour to share the stage. Besides that, we'll have the chance to show our music for a great audience!

BB: Can we expect you to play some material from "The Aftermath" at these shows?

Alex Käffer: At these shows, we're going to perform 5 new songs. The public could have a preview how will be "The Aftermath".

BB: Every day new Black Metal bands rise around the world counting with internet resources like mp3, myspace, etc… the whole elitistic aura that have surrounded Black Metal by years seems to be fading… but, in the other hand, the internet makes promotion much easier… What's your opinion about this masification of Black Metal?

Alex Käffer: I don't think that any style of music must be hidden in drawers or tapes. We want show our music to everybody that have interest on it and the Internet has this function. In an artistically manner, I believe and respect those who like to preserve their music their public. This is not the case of Darkest Hate Warfront, just because we don't consider DHW as a Black Metal band. We consider ourselves as an Extreme Metal band.

BB: What do you think the future of Black Metal will be?

Alex Käffer: In my opinion, Black Metal and the extreme music, will always be Underground. The style has reached the top in 90s. In the future, only the real fans of BM will follow their favourite bands, and anyone who do their music with honesty and emotion will have your own space and public.

BB: Thanks once more for your time, is there anything else you want to add to this interview?

Alex Käffer: I want to thank you for this opportunity, and tell you without works as yours the underground could not survive. Congratulations for your Webzine, and thanks once again to help us to reach more and more people! We hope as soon as possible to play in Chile, and I hope all too that our appreciators of our music must be satisfied with our upcoming CD.