Interview with Pete Devine of Pete’s Rock News and Views (https://petesrocknewsandviews.com)
PD: How would you describe yourself or your band as an artist?
Bilwis: Im Bilwis and I run this Black Metal project by myself and start in 2020.
PD: Can you tell us briefly about your background – i.e. where you’re from, how you came to make music, etc.
Bilwis: I live in Nordrhein – Westfalen, in the west of Germany. I start to play guitar when I was 16 and influenced by bands like Dissection or Death.
PD: Who and what inspires you to make music, both in terms of musical and other influences? What do you like to write about in your songs?
Bilwis: I write about some old fairytales and legends. I try to do something different beside the classic black metal lyrics.
PD: What are your aspirations as an artist?
Bilwis: The whole life, nature and some other artists for sure.
PD: What is the proudest moment in your music career so far?
Bilwis: The new Album “Hameln”
PD: Promoting one’s music is such a challenge these days, especially with so many new artists emerging from bedrooms in the day of the home studio. How is that going?
Bilwis : Like you say, everyone can release a record or music these days very quick and easy, without a label. On the one hand is it good for sure, so everyone can start directly and don`t need a huge company in the back. But the magic behind a record or an artist is gone in many cases and your career is very short.
PD: And how do you book and promote your live shows and tours? Any performances coming up?
Bilwis. Bilwis is just a studio band at the moment.
PD: What do you think about downloading music online? What about streaming sites like Spotify?
Bilwis: I stream a lot of musioc. But when I discover a new band, I still buy the record.
PD: What song do you wish you’d written and why?
Bilwis: Dissection – Nights Blood
PD: Is there anything you don’t like about the music industry, which you would change if you could?
Bilwis: Im very satisfied with my situation. Cause I can do everything by msself and with Northern Silence, I have the best label for Bilwis in my back.
PD: So, what are you working on at the moment?
Bilwis: Im just collecting some new ideas for the next record.
PD: Where can we learn more about you and buy your music/merch online?
https://northernsilenceproductions.bandcamp.com/
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