Azazel interview - A legendary Finnish black metal act at Steelfest 2022

Azazel is an old Finnish black metal band that among others pioneered the early 90's with their Satanic black metal. Azazel is also a band of controversy: goofiness and drunkenness among others. Check out this interview done at Steelfest 2022.
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Interviewer: Jerry Kurunen
Camera: Arto Soini
Editing: Minttu Loimu
Photos: Elsa Wellamo
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[@bloodthrone1]

I got drunk just from watching this video 😂

[@RautaMetal]

:D

[@nordich852]

🤣🤣

[@venusblackmoon6543]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Zwartezwaanstudio]

😁

[@Transylvanian_Werewolf98]

😂😂

[@iglumajor]

These guys are a cornerstone of Finnish culture!

[@JuhaSalm]

Hear hear 👹

[@fvkthsstm8524]

Being Finnish and speaking to each in English lmao!! Finland has the best a black metal bands

[@pinkyellowblue007]

These men exemplify the ideal

[@Kondziorek55]

"Why do you hate punk?" Satanachia: "I don't know" How can you not like this man 🤣

[@RautaMetal]

Precisely!

[@Sacriphyx]

Respect to Rauta to be able to get this interview together. Didn't seem easy.

[@RautaMetal]

Thanks!

[@jerekarppinen]

Jerry must feel like a kindergarten teacher. Amazing effort.

[@RautaMetal]

😀 Sometimes

[@1389RawBlackMetal]

Now i understand what i kind of idiot i was when i drink every day. 20 years of my life i dont remember. I drink everything. Every kind of alcohol, fuck worst girl, drink piss. I dont remember any black metal gigs... 3 days i was on perfect bm festival in Serbia. Darkness rising fest. On that fast play: Horna, Sargeist, Behexen and many good bands. 3 days we drink and 3 days i was drunk. People like that when i was naked and only i have boots. I destroy my live gigs because i was dead. Now i see everything totaly different. 2 years past without alcohol. Now i start with better life. And now i am not interesting for people.

[@RautaMetal]

Don't worry: I am sure you are more interesting now. And for different reasons.

[@1389RawBlackMetal]

@@RautaMetal Thanx man.

[@mikeviolate666]

I'm a long term heavy drinker as well dude and have many regrets due to the over use of the drug that is alcohol. Life is a journey and you're past is part of you. But doesn't define you. Hail true metal , my metal brother \m/

[@RautaMetal]

Well said!

[@vanitazazas]

Most legendary interview by the most legendary band ever!

[@RautaMetal]

Thanks for your words!

[@Mrcopperjohnson]

Rauta I'm so proud with this video. Since I met Satanachia thanks to the documentary "Loputon Gehennan Liekki" (2008) I have always been interested in knowing more about Satanachia and I am very happy to see him speak in English for the first time in an interview. The contribution is greatly appreciated, greetings from Mexico amigo.

[@RautaMetal]

Glad you liked the interview. Thanks!

[@valerkand9270]

Azazel! What a great surprise! Idimmu seems like the only one with common sense in this band Reminds me of Pickle from Dethklok

[@andypaulsibakoff9816]

Idimmu is probably the most sane person in the Finnish scene, not to mention he's brought Root, Anal Cunt etc to perform in Finland - hail to Immu!

[@buddypng31]

Very interesting interview. These guys are some real characters

[@villevuorialho590]

Yup.. very evil,I guess. Honestly one of the nicest guys you will ever meet

[@antoine7040]

Genuine people. Like it or not they don't seem to be playing a role.

[@jaydoe6]

"Worship you satan?" :D Oh man this is some legendary shit. Mänttä black metal war ain't no joke!

[@kramalerav]

*”Mänttä black metal war ain’t no joke!”* Hakuna Matata!

[@testadilatta701]

incredibly nice guys, proud to have azazel's first ep

[@Weltschmerz1523]

I know for sure this one is going to be great even before watching it! Thanks Jerry!!

[@RautaMetal]

My pleasure!

[@thecosmicpallbearer]

These guys really know how to write some good black metal, and I love that they own that show. Fantastic interview as always Rauta, keep 'em rolling.

[@RautaMetal]

Cheers!

[@jangebrt1006]

The effort you've put in arranging this interview deserves praise and it was worth it. The Barathrum interview has now a tough competitor for the most entertaining band chat on your channel xD

[@RautaMetal]

Hah, thank you man! Do you mean Barathrum interview or that Jesus crew video where Barathrum main man was part of?

[@jangebrt1006]

@@RautaMetal I've meant the proper interview with Sova and two other guys. But wasted Sova trying to argue about crucifixion with that missionary was hilarious as well.

[@belladonnajoey]

And your question : "what about antichristian piss?" 😂😂😂 CULT

[@Negativenblack777]

This will be in my top 10 must watch KZbin videos of all time. I didnt think you could top the Tom Fisher interview but this one did (for different reasons). When the video starts you know it is going to be classic and you held it together the whole time. Amazing job. Thank you and Great Work

[@scottinthedark]

Rauta u legend another legendary interview thanks

[@RautaMetal]

Thank you man!

[@andysorgslott2934]

Only from Finland can come a band like this :D

[@bellstat8285]

Awww fuck yeah, I've been waiting for this one!

[@RautaMetal]

Great. I hope you like it.

[@armasikonen5734]

Thank you for amazing interview!

[@RautaMetal]

My pleasure!

[@abhibhatt72]

Azazel should tour the US. I didn't know if they are funny, but Lord seems to be moody and serious too. I would not make funny comments around them as I don't know what response I will get. They are legit and needs to be respected. Thanks for the interview.

[@RautaMetal]

Cheers!

[@cehaem2]

He's just a short fat guy.

[@sam.n7762]

totally agree. hail satan!

[@MrAlexisblack]

KIller interview !! Definitely , Lord Satanachia is an interesting character . This one was a difficult one glad no body vomited during the interview . Hails Rauta !

[@erikavaccari]

Hey Jerry😎 you conducted very well this interview,you were patient and understanding. I always feel bad when I see people so wasted. However they are a good band and the bond between them is strong. Idimmu brings balance with is higher form of spirituality. Cheers 🥂

[@RautaMetal]

Grazie!

[@slaythembeforeme]

There is no higher form of spirituality than Lord Satanachia!

[@erikavaccari]

@@slaythembeforeme ahahah I'm dead🤣

[@slaythembeforeme]

@@erikavaccari RIP 💀

[@erikavaccari]

@@slaythembeforeme 🤘🏻😎

[@Finn-gx6ir]

that was the best interview i watched, horna, archgoat was great too, finish black metal is very great like children of bodom, thank u rauta it has been 3 days and i cannot stop watching this interview, please if you can rauta do more

[@RautaMetal]

My pleasure - glad you liked it.

[@turpasauna]

I think Satanachia/Miikka has social anxiety. That's the reason he drinks before/during the gigs.

[@RautaMetal]

That's what others think about him, too.

[@marvet2662]

It reminds me the star wars bar scene... Anyway great shoot interview as always..

[@RautaMetal]

Haha! I love Star Wars. Thanks!

[@DPatillo]

Why cut it so short? This should have been 1hr long. These guys are hilarious.

[@RautaMetal]

Well, I don't know how many would have wanted to watch 60 mins of this. But maybe some day we do part 2. Who knows.

[@Pablo-ye3bt]

As drunk as usual which is good,nice to see this underground crew in good shape

[@Lonewolf668]

Such funny dudes! What a shame i didn't know this band before.

[@RautaMetal]

Better late than never!

[@synERROR]

The best band ever. True black metal. Hail Lord Satanachia!

[@DahmerJ17]

Rauta delivers once again!! Thanks..

[@RautaMetal]

My pleasure

[@dimifisher7942]

One of my really favorite black metal bands is Impaled Nazarene, I hope you get to interview them some day

[@RautaMetal]

I have asked a couple of times but they have declined. Even though I did one in Finnish with them in 2016

[@romualdmorvan1168]

it would be fine and interesting

[@ChristinaEarlymorn]

13:53 is such a sad part to be fair 😭

[@zackearl3200]

Deff hit a nerve

[@ChristinaEarlymorn]

​@@zackearl3200correct

[@MrBako666]

if you are in a bad mood watch it, it will change everything :)

[@destroyerow]

Jerry, you have really a lot of great interviews but this is the best one yet. I wish it was in Finnish with English subtitles so they could express themself more. Few words here and there, kinda got lost in translation 😀

[@RautaMetal]

Thanks man. And I get your point about subs, but unfortunately nobody has volunteered to do those for free, so there's that...

[@zetsushoren]

Jerry: *asks anything* Satanachia: "...I don't know" 😂😂god i love Satanachia

[@RautaMetal]

Haha!

[@planet2-4687]

What an interview! Legendary for sure

[@marshallore6869]

Good band! I think you conducted the interview well, Jerry.

[@RautaMetal]

Thanks!

[@viliperkele]

Rauta, you should do interviews about Finnish bands in Finnish. Not all of these guys can tell you about themselves or their music in English. You would get a lot more out of these interviews if the guys were allowed to speak in their native language.

[@RautaMetal]

I know what you mean, but the channel language is English so they would not reach a bigger audience. That's why they are not done in Finnish. And before you suggest: so far nobody has volunteered to do the subtitles for free :)

[@douglasquaid7550]

Cool band, great interview.

[@RautaMetal]

Thanks!

[@ilves6664]

Thanks for this Rauta.

[@RautaMetal]

My pleasure!

[@spencergrady5501]

Good to see Black Sabbath are still going strong.

[@karllux-d6g]

It's everybody's gain if these guys stay more sober, before and during the gig. When they are attuned, it's impressive OSFBM all the line.

[@jonirissanen3038]

Great interview, hail azazel!!!

[@comfylain]

I like how around 5 minutes in an absolutely beautiful girl comes to sit down, then leaves just as randomly.

[@RautaMetal]

Benefits of playing in a band.

[@TheTrueMattiMan]

That was their dancer on stage

[@nomi.8658]

Because I hate god, I hate Jesus Christ My mother was religion and (s)he believed in Jesus Christ, she died. Maybe.

[@Pussymistic]

I would love to watch show like Trailer Park Boys with Azazel guys!

[@Mgla__]

TPB is Azazel but black metal version. Julian, Ricky, Lahey, from left to right :D

[@eugenemclemmont4045]

@@Mgla__ They need Abbath in the band as well.

[@Bladeandchain]

boringness between do and not do is also why i drink as well

[@wadethemercenary.3730]

The greatest alcoholic metal band ever!! Hail Azazel!!

[@ducatista695]

Thanks Jerry. Great interview. You have a lot of patience.

[@RautaMetal]

Thanks, and yes I do, usually.

[@hijackbyejack1729]

the Seth Putnam of black metal?

[@Alex_Christcrusher]

Very nice band, thanks for another interview, Jerry. Also a question for you. Have you ever thought of doing a video series on your personal CD collection? Or vinyl collection, whatever

[@RautaMetal]

My pleasure. I guess I could do a video of it. But dunno if it'd be very interesting

[@petrirantanen]

@@RautaMetal I'd be interested and I'm sure others would as well

[@RautaMetal]

Ok! Noted.

[@claytonbjork5687]

Hilarious stuff...I only have one of their albums and it's good..must check the new one soon

[@Axeheavy322]

I’m drunk after watching this

[@LordKoehler]

Funny, great interview.

[@RautaMetal]

Thanks!

[@torbjornomalm]

The best interview I've ever seen/heard. As a finnish-speaking person I can relate to both the drunkness ja muut 🤘

[@RautaMetal]

Thanks!

[@gdsnuff]

Great interview! Hail Azazel!

[@TommysVinylnaut]

Azazel rules! Best video that I watched in long time.

[@RautaMetal]

Thanks!

[@too--late]

🤘👹🤘 Lord Satanachia, Idimmu, Raakalainen, we love you all! (and also the gogo dancer 😛)

[@matthewvoss7365]

I love their outfits.

[@stefanpanea5236]

better than a written sketch

[@kirkkopalovaroitus4192]

Jeaah thanks jerry🤘azazel haastis viihdyttävää niinkuin aina🇫🇮

[@myllikanninza]

Raakalainen is like zen master old kung fu movies

[@dkt2365]

Satanachia fucking around with his fly made me die laughing.

[@RautaMetal]

:-D

[@theshadowman0174]

Lord Satanachia is much calmer here than in that documentary I saw him in.

[@RautaMetal]

Yeah

[@gigatywing3483]

Lmao they didn't disappoint

[@luxilahtinen7597]

Well, Azazel is Azazel... eh, what else is there to be expected really? They absolutely do have their own important spot in the Finnish underground BM scene for sure; otherwise, the scene would be just a tad boring, I guess. We need a band like Azazel is. Long live the drunken Finnish Black Metal madness!! And all the hails to the heavenly angels... (er...), I meant, Azazel, of corpse, too! \,,/

[@RautaMetal]

Hails! And fully agreed once again

[@zachary1966]

Kiitos haastattelusta Jerry, ja bändin kavereille myös - thanks! Viimeisin Azazel-älppy sisältää oikein hyvää matskua, tykkään!🤘😎

[@RautaMetal]

Tattis!

[@Control_denied]

Azazel, the legend😭😭😭😭

[@satanicboxer562]

Yet another fantastic finish blackmetal band.I have The dark night of satanachia album and are always looking for more from them.

[@BlizWar]

HAIL AZAZEL! Mahtava haastattelu!

[@RautaMetal]

Kiitos!

[@rytkosenjussi]

Blood on ice. Fuck yeah!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@HerrRFDurzaSinister]

Legendary.

[@innerabyss6877]

excellent interview, good old data. How always a pleasure to see your content, Salud Rauta!

[@RautaMetal]

Thank you!

[@renanurday9957]

Hehehe interesting interview but weird, I almost understand Lord Satanachia or whatever... (yes I know Azazel many years ago) because of a friendo He have the EP on vinyl back in 95, but I can barely understand him, when you questioned him about the norwegiam scene he answered bathory, and the other guy I dont understand any Word he said, the drummer seem to be a nice guy, very friendly, but I think that Satanachia is very stange and possessed (by alcohol) nice interview as always Rauta........ Cheeeers🍻🍻🍻from Peruuuuu

[@paskapaavo]

This will be epic. I watch this later...

[@RautaMetal]

Grab some snacks & drinks to go with it!

[@kaparuahizz]

Hyvä Miikka!!😃

[@ambersimon2346]

This is my favorite interview ever. “NO ANGELSSS!”

[@hextatik_sound]

Fuck yeah!

[@bdawg3942]

Thy Serpent one day? Messy Finnish metal heads 🤣👍. I would love too have a beer with them 👍

[@RautaMetal]

Who knows. Gotta ask Thy Serpent guys some day.

[@michagorecki8893]

First you get the impression that the guy's on the right is the most sober one of the bunch but then he starts to talk XD

[@hinweg5320]

How long lasts his hangovers the days after?

[@MetalHeartsOfSteel]

Until he drinks again.

[@RautaMetal]

I think MetalHeartsOfSteel is correct here.

[@BigotSmalls1488]

how do the lyrics get written? "I dont know.." Why do you hate god? "Because I hate god" fucking legends

[@KevinOrtega1980]

Jerry, this has tons of be very fun for you on this interview 😂very well Sir 🤘🏼

[@RautaMetal]

Thanks man! Sometimes good fun is needed in metal, too.

[@KevinOrtega1980]

Absolutely agreed, can’t be serious all of the time 😊

[@patrickbertlein4626]

Punk was a bigger influence on black metal than Black Sabbath was, it always amazes me how more do not get this. But also just like black metal, punk was commercialized and turned into a joke. But the real punk, GBH, Discharge, Gism, these are the bands that directly influenced everyone from Celtic Frost to Dark Throne.

[@RautaMetal]

Yes, of course. "Boomers" know this :)

[@SkullOfTheAbyss]

Gamma spiral. Muh influences. Ghey.

[@patrickbertlein4626]

@@SkullOfTheAbyss Huh?

[@patrickbertlein4626]

@@RautaMetal Thinking back, I don't think I have ever heard of a black metal band citing Sabbath as a direct influence. Ever.

[@RautaMetal]

Me neither

[@GUOMENTAREVIEWS]

Kortti lähti ku katoin tätä 5min

[@RautaMetal]

😀

[@goaterrorritualust]

Azazel! Their music is so beautiful! Finnish Black Metal!

[@soilesiirtola9577]

Great interview!!:D

[@glenwright1980]

The irony of hating punk whilst wearing a Mentors shirt.

[@kaudsiz]

Lord Satanachia is the Elvis of black metal 🤘☹️

[@RautaMetal]

I am pretty Sure Elvis had more ladies and did more movies than what Satanachia could :D

[@Avertia]

14:20 🥺

[@robertstickler5232]

Very very nice guys and a very funny inteview

[@huzztv18]

Rauta great patience and really focused great job

[@RautaMetal]

Thx

[@TrueNecroBlackDeathMetal]

BEST. FINNISH.BM. BAND. EVER.

[@KD666999]

Do youremember the live where they were so drunk ?

[@gorzunggore2592]

it was fantastic

[@RautaMetal]

Of course! 2017 or so.

[@gorzunggore2592]

@@RautaMetal it reminded me of Skitsystem in Poland 🤣 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4aVaJygZa2ko5Y

[@RautaMetal]

😀

[@KD666999]

XD

[@loboahriman7680]

I love Azazel and, tbh, they were not that bad performance wise on that "disaster" gig. Just a bit "wobbly" Any other band were they THAT drunk would not be able to play at all.

[@0pTic4lZagg3]

'He he play guit-- qųeətar"

[@IssyC1968]

Thats a shame about Eetu, what a pity cos you all played really well that day. :( xx

[@DominionCraft]

they are all comedians lol