Blasphemy interview - veterans of war metal & powerlifting skinheads

Blasphemy is probably the most extreme cult act ever to come from Canada. Not only a powerful combination of early death and black metal, but also one of the creators of war metal and big powerlifting guys, Blasphemy surely made their mark already in the 1980s. This interview was conducted at Steelfest 2024 in Finland, May 2024.
Host: Jerry Kurunen
Video & photo: Arto Soini Photography
Edit: Minttu Loimu
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[@tomaszjargunna4564]

BLASPHEMY and early BEHERIT: the essence of raw and chaotic brutality.

[@michaelmartins177]

SARCOFAGO

[@sam.n7762]

For those who doesn't know there almost NO interviews excising from Blasphemy. This one is HISTORICAL!!!

[@RautaMetal]

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[@translucent_nick]

In fact, this is the second ever filmed published interview, done in person with the guys, not via Skype or something I mean, in Europe, after that old one, done in March of 1993, while on tour with Gorguts : I'm taking about that cult short one found on the "666 on calling death" documentary.

[@bff6434]

Yes

[@dalazo]

Jerry is a real one and is thankfully also reconised as such. Hail Rauta! Always look forward to listen to some interviews during work or just chilling in the evenings.

[@RautaMetal]

Thanks for your words mate.

[@n3crowarlvck]

You can’t have a real gym session without Blasphemy. Legendary 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@RautaMetal]

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[@Wo1926]

“He works 7 days a week… and I watch TV 7 days a week!”

[@Katechon1349]

It's so weird to actually hear Caller of the Storms talking, thanks so much for this!

[@RautaMetal]

My pleasure!

[@albatrossyglossy]

When Black Winds didn't excitedly/tweakingly interrupt 😂😂 what legends!

[@coreyrapoza5959]

Watch his interview with Yosuke of NWN! He actually interviewed both of these guys separately

[@morbid66666]

"Some kids eat cheerios for breakfast,we ate fucking steroids"

[@RautaMetal]

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[@antichriconoclast]

Excellent interview! Blasphemy interviews are always great. Cool to hear the support for the Paraguayan and South American bands as well!

[@RautaMetal]

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[@skottcoucill8343]

Amazing they're still active. Black Metal Gods.

[@pookiebearv2859]

South America pushed the death, black war metal sound out in the 80s

[@MrAaronbathory]

I would include Obsessed By Cruelty as well.

[@pookiebearv2859]

@@MrAaronbathorySodom is definitely a influential band but by mid 80s Latin America were a ahead on the extreme side when European bands were playing thrash we had blast beats and low tone guitars with the popular sound that’s now known as black metal😊

[@MrAaronbathory]

@@pookiebearv2859 Yep, those bands were influenced by Sodom is my point.

[@off6848]

Demoncy USA

[@pookiebearv2859]

@@MrAaronbathory not all a band like parabellum and some other Latam bands were influenced by hardcore punk and early nwobhm Sodom came in mid 80s by then but they definitely influenced everyone in the scene

[@ramingr]

NS people of the scene digging Blasphemy is something I find really funny 😂 Legendary band for sure!

[@necro.daemoness666]

What's wrong with them liking a good Band? It's Leftists that actually cry about Blasphemy, who do you think was calling them Skinheads? It sure wasn't the National Socialists.

[@necro.daemoness666]

Blasphemy Is also from a Country with a Woketard problem, I said what I said.

[@BleedingCarrot]

@@ramingr Caller of the Storms might be black, but he has an Aryan heart

[@pablotepa13]

@@BleedingCarrot Legendary pasta from the NWN! forum days.

[@Easun36]

@@BleedingCarrot If you told him that he'd kick your ass, and Black Winds would help him. Blasphemy hate nazis and racists.

[@mvd3517]

Joe Rogan interviews war metal band in Finland 🇫🇮

[@RautaMetal]

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[@PlutoTheGod]

15:33 LOL how can you not love this man

[@davidricardogarciamoya9642]

Very good interview!!!!!!! With the legendary Blasphemy band!!!!!!!!!

[@RautaMetal]

Thanks 💪

[@davidricardogarciamoya9642]

@@RautaMetal you are welcome. Take care!!!!!

[@RautaMetal]

@davidricardogarciamoya9642 💪

[@andrewjackson2843]

Fuck yeah! The first definitive Canadian Black Metal band. Before them was just a few thrash/speed metal bands that were on the verge but not quite there yet(Voor, Witches Hammer, Slaughter, etc.)

[@bloodthrone1]

Great interview Jerry. I saw Blasphemy once & Caller of the Storms nearly ripped my arm off after I shook his hand 😂

[@RautaMetal]

🙏💪

[@sinisterking6009]

Following this Channel since the early days and i always was so astonished how fast it grew seeing bigger bands and most importantly cult bands and "uneasy" bands (who are not all known for doing interviews) talking and hang around. Trvly impressive Jerry 🤘🏾

[@RautaMetal]

Thanks for your words. I guess good deeds dont go unpunished, right?

[@robertg305]

Homeboy!

[@sinisterking6009]

@@robertg305 😄🤙🏾

[@sinisterking6009]

@@RautaMetal trve that

[@carloschong2795]

Thank you for this interview Rauta! I watched it as soon as it came out. Now I’m watching it for a second time :))

[@RautaMetal]

Glad you liked it!

[@robertg305]

I keep coming back to this. Rauta done brought us a legendary interview!

[@RautaMetal]

Glad you like it!

[@NeoCasceres]

23:51 the fallen demon of coke

[@illoc]

😂

[@TheTrueMattiMan]

Most coked out guy in Hyvinkää at that time

[@fviannotta]

14:43 this interview is simply perfect.

[@NeoCasceres]

lol pure black metal demon on coke

[@RautaMetal]

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[@RippinToons]

@@fviannotta hording of evil drips

[@EmmaAska]

These guys are so humble and down to earth, while some other bands that have been around for only a few years and play rockstars. Thank you Jerry for this great interview. I could sit and listen to them for days. Cheers!

[@TimberWolf44]

Damn, Caller of Storms had a hard time getting his words in; they were cutting him off left and right, which made me laugh. Great interview, killer legendary band! Hail the Cult of Ross Bay!

[@karlhaikara1629]

Congratulations on getting these guys on this interview id love to see a part 2 one day! Absolutely killer interview. Poser killing legends

[@RautaMetal]

Thanks!

[@lexbeltran1354]

It was funny when Black Winds said, "aren't you in Blood Chalice?" Anyway, great interview Jerry! 🤘🔥🤘

[@RautaMetal]

Yeah. Especially since I did the BC interview in 2018. 💪

[@kissterio]

My favorite Canadian crackheads:)

[@sabbathgoat4248]

Great interview! It was awesome to see them at Steelfest!

[@RautaMetal]

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[@thomgwarrior]

"You can bring your shovel, and your goat bones, and have a pretty good time"

[@RobHellfire666]

YES!!!! I CAN'T WAIT to watch this!!!! Phenomenal score Jerry!!! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@TrevorDann-sg4eg]

@@RobHellfire666 Gerry with a G buddy guy

[@RobHellfire666]

@@TrevorDann-sg4eg Really?

[@Easun36]

@@TrevorDann-sg4eg He's talking about the channel owner, not about Black Winds.

[@TrevorDann-sg4eg]

@@Easun36 OOooohhh Ok, 🤘🏻

[@RautaMetal]

Gerry = Black Winds; me = Jerry the channel owner & host

[@weezlewubs]

Love these guys. From a northern British Columbia community called Prince George and always proud to mention Blasphemy as western Canadian metal icons. Even checked out Ross Bay cemetery when I had the chance because of them. There was so much mystique surrounding these guys growing up its so cool to hear them speak on a podcast here and there. Thanks Rauta! Im a half Finn and need to check out the old country one day and some good shows!

[@RautaMetal]

Cheers!

[@psychicvacuum555]

Hell yeah. Not many metal bands out this way, especially in northern BC (I'm in McBride). These guys are local(ish) legends for sure! Do you know of Gyibaaw? They're the only metal band from PG that I've heard. Cheers 🤘🤘

[@weezlewubs]

@@psychicvacuum555 oh right on! Ive been through McBride and used to know a relative of the Rich Boyz towing company out there if you know em haha. Yes! Havent seen Gyibaaw in several years but used to be a regular in our scene here. I'll admit ive fallen out of touch with a lot of our local bands. Life gets busier as you get older haha. These days i'll leave town to see a larger show now and then.

[@Visceral_overtures_666]

The man brings class man. Awesome stuff brother as always.

[@Nattskog]

Killer interview!

[@_____oo1159]

Well done Sir ! I salute you for this interview. Thank you !

[@RautaMetal]

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[@aliaksandrzmrocny1888]

Fuck that was a trip for sure, thanks for making this one. Definitely going into vaults of cult video recordings defining the genre.

[@RautaMetal]

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[@guyincognito9919]

Yes!!! Saw the notification and was on it like lightening! Ross Bay Cult!!! Thank you Rauta! 🤘👹🤘

[@RautaMetal]

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[@isaacvaldez9563]

Rauta never disappoints with the interviews

[@RautaMetal]

Thank you!

[@TERGENIS]

Legendary! I remember buying 'Fallen Angel Of Doom'at a small local recordstore back in the early 90's. I was overwhelmed by such hard and harsh sound! Still an album to get used too. Which is fine with me.

[@draugarnatt3816]

You just gotta love the Blasphemy guys. Great interview man!

[@RautaMetal]

Thanks!

[@DeathcrusherBlackenedBurningSk]

Gerry Black Winds Master of War mentioning my band Infaustes. So thankful with you GOD OF WAR. ETERNAL LOYALTY TO BLASPHEMY BLACK METAL SKINHEADS 666

[@PlutoTheGod]

What’s your favorite blasphemy memory? “I think we might have killed some people along the way in bar fights”

[@RautaMetal]

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[@RobHellfire666]

@@PlutoTheGod That part cracked me up, big time!!! 😂

[@robertg305]

Sup Devil!

[@kmartgoth8313]

Ritual or Emperor of the Black Abyss

[@robertg305]

Leave The Homeboy sighting confirmed! The streets are no longer safe on Rauta’s block lol!

[@ivanooze8500]

Legends!! Hope to see them live one day

[@RautaMetal]

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[@ioansergiu0]

I would say that Rauta is the No1 metal journalism on the planet but, actually, Jerry is the best explorer of the depths of extreme metal ocean! Congratulations for your work and good luck and many more to come!

[@RautaMetal]

Thank you very much for your words. I am sure there are a lot better metal journalists than Rauta, but I'll do my best to offer you some cool interviews.

[@notyaboi2781]

Blasphmey doesnt need anything new. Why ruin their legacy? Why be another metallica and not know when to quit?

[@erikavaccari]

Legends. Fallen angel of doom is still one of my favourite raw black essential albums. Cheers Jerry! 🥂🍹🍻

[@JB-wh9ux]

Why didn’t Black Winds mention the fifth attack this time brah brah?

[@PlutoTheGod]

The second I saw this posted I thought of you hahaha

[@JB-wh9ux]

@@PlutoTheGodJB and Black Winds is a legendary partnership, mmmmmmhmmmmmm

[@robertg305]

Der Sponger!

[@PlutoTheGod]

@@robertg305 all the regular maniacs in attendance, sup devils!

[@Count_Apollyon5]

​@@robertg305 sup Devils

[@jonirissanen3038]

That wos great interview!!

[@RautaMetal]

Thank you 💪

[@albertmarkethinkpr1325]

Awesome interview Jerry! Hail Blasphemy !

[@RautaMetal]

Cheers 💪

[@Easun36]

AMAZING interview. This is by far the best BM channel when it comes to interviews, in my humble opinion. Impressive.

[@RautaMetal]

Thank you, sir. Glad you like it. However I don't strictly limit myself to black metal nor even call Blasphemy pureblood black metal.

[@Easun36]

@@RautaMetal True, which makes it even better! Bands like Blasphemy are the EPITOME of BM imo. Never was a big fan of the norsecore style.

[@RautaMetal]

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[@Gargoyale]

“Are you one of the Blood Chalice guys” 😂

[@heresjohnny999]

You always get interviews nobody else can get Ruata, interview was as chaos as their music haha 🤘

[@RautaMetal]

Thanks!

[@petermoes1668]

Thanks Rauta. Great interview

[@RautaMetal]

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[@trents.b6903]

Legendary workouts with blasphemy and angelcorpse.

[@RautaMetal]

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[@vladimirpolitov7769]

Great interview Jerry! Blasphemy rules!

[@RautaMetal]

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[@Drewcifer]

Badass. Great interview.

[@RautaMetal]

Thanks 💪

[@Homeboy_Metal_Productions]

I knew you were going to be somewhere in the comments.

[@Drewcifer]

@@Homeboy_Metal_Productions I enjoy interviews with rare guests, especially when the audio is good. For whatever reason it's like striking oil to find quality interviews with interesting bands on this site hah.

[@TMothibi]

The legends... I wish they had more albums

[@SuicidalGrind]

Great interview, these guys seem very cool

[@RautaMetal]

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[@warzone3104]

Thanks to Brazil, today we have live Blasphemy shows recorded on DVD with excellent images and sound quality.

[@lewisb85]

I always thought of blasphemy of being like a black metal cro mags, just because of their size etc, both bands were influential to me in different ways. I remember seeing a picture of them and thinking that, I wasn't into the Norwegian aesthetic or lifestyle but loved the music.

[@megatedassaultituary6783]

Cro-mags is a cool reference, I liken them to Impaled Nazarene a lot haha because of the imagery. Very awesome unique bands. Im pretty sure Blasphemy guys are Cro-mags fans too.

[@translucent_nick]

Hails, Cheers, and Thanks for this interview ! Ross Bay Cult Eternal !

[@douglasquaid7550]

Awesome.

[@I_L2878]

As always, nice interview! Though I was laughing a bit at your remark about no one in the nordic scene being interested in healthy lifestyle in the 90's, when the guy just talked about tren and other sh1t and "eating steroids for breakfast". I know you were referring to the lifting part, not necessarily to juicing, but at that moment it was pretty hilarious. 😄

[@RautaMetal]

Yeah, a bit of irony there 😀💪

[@xurguthfeliks]

damn black winds knows his compounds

[@xmikeborealx]

Absolute metal gods. Caller of Storms one of my favorite guitar players.

[@breedingthespawn7880]

Awesome interview with Blasphemy 👍

[@RautaMetal]

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[@eddymetal]

Sick fucking interview. Talk about authentic! Well done, as always, Jerry. Thanks for this!

[@RautaMetal]

My pleasure 💪

[@Homeboy_Metal_Productions]

Jerry delivering the goods as always.

[@RautaMetal]

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[@SafetyPropaganda]

Was back stage with the blasphemy guys in Osaka and genuinely one of the only extreme bands that has an aura of dangerousness around them

[@necro.daemoness666]

Finally a Legendary Band from my Country. 🇨🇦

[@RobHellfire666]

Indeed!! Canada has played a huge role in every major music movement from the early days of punk, to the beginning of metal, speed metal, thrash, black, war, death etc etc . We Canadians know how to rock! 😎

[@RautaMetal]

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[@tomaszjargunna4564]

Isn't Voivod the most recognizable metal band from🇨🇦? Cheers from🇵🇱

[@RobHellfire666]

@@tomaszjargunna4564 yeah! 😎 And these day's Archspire are making huge waves. Especially if you like tech death.. 😎

[@necro.daemoness666]

@@tomaszjargunna4564 I meant In Black Metal / War Metal.

[@todessehnsucht]

"He works 7 days a week. I watch TV 7 days a week!" Black Winds is such a character lmfao

[@KMKimo]

Beyond legendary, the originals!!!!!

[@RautaMetal]

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[@ReanimatorsMutilations]

Nice of Mr. Svenning from Mallrats to interview Blasphemy

[@RautaMetal]

lulz

[@robertg305]

Rare to see an interview with these guys!

[@RautaMetal]

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[@sentientafterbirth]

@@robertg305 and it's always a trip! 🤣

[@simoantere7283]

Great interview. By the way, was there a Hellbutcher interview coming up as well?

[@RautaMetal]

Thanks. No Hellbutcher interview this time.

[@kirkkopalovaroitus4192]

Jerry the topdog of bm channells🖤🖤🖤🇫🇮hail rauta kiitos hyvää veliii🙌

[@RautaMetal]

Ole hyvä

[@kirkkopalovaroitus4192]

@@RautaMetal 🙌💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮

[@VinlandicSoul]

Bro went to hangout with Euronymous and discovered South American war metal instead. And as they say, the rest is history 🫡

[@sam.n7762]

yeah fucking amazing. 666

[@ReanimatorsMutilations]

The blasphemy demo was already out by then

[@ancestralspirits521]

Thats an awesome Black on Black/Grey Demoniac shirt. I've never seen that done before. I might have to press some of them.

[@notyaboi2781]

You mean diocletian?

[@PlutoTheGod]

Black Winds is so funny he’s got the weirdest mannerisms dude is leaning so far back 😂

[@RobHellfire666]

@@PlutoTheGod Right!!?? Like shaking his head from side to side, sticking out his tongue 😂 WTF was that about??? I could tell Black winds needed another beer at 17:00 But nobody grabbed him one..😡 Seriously, all that talking and you can't wet the guy's throat??? Come on man!! WTF @Jerry???? Jerry got a second beer... 😒

[@ancestralspirits521]

@@RobHellfire666 Drugs probably. People I used to hang with that shall remain unnamed used to party hard with these dudes back in the day. I think maybe years twisted on drugs and working and traveling has taken its toll. I might be completely full of shit though.

[@RobHellfire666]

@@ancestralspirits521 The "traveling, drugs, etc etc thing is a possibility but honestly I don't think that's it.. I seriously think it's that Black winds just doesn't give a F. He does exactly what he wants, when he wants.. He's intelligent and street smart, and still a huge guy. He doesn't have to cave to anyone, ever. And he knows it.. 😎 As far as the "leaning back, looking up" thing goes, there is a story to that, and a reason he does it (I've been told) but I'm not privy to that kind of information.. But, It's intentional and purposeful. 😎

[@RautaMetal]

@RobHellfire666 I think we all were handed one drink before the interview and my first one wss some almost empty one before we started.

[@RobHellfire666]

@@Leave_The_Hall_69 Reading comprehension really isn't your thing huh?? 🙄

[@sozhran]

Great interview! BW is such a character, and Caller is much mellower than I expected.

[@RautaMetal]

Great guys both! Was truly good times with them. 💪

[@prsgrind8794]

RESPECT!

[@RautaMetal]

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[@mandu6665]

They fucking ruled in Bangkok a few years back. Great dudes and still underground as fukk. Legendary band.

[@kmartgoth8313]

One of my all time favorites

[@TheGrimoireMovement]

Rauta had supreme metal credential in order to secure this interview. Much respect.

[@RautaMetal]

Thx

[@andymudhoney]

Legends!

[@RautaMetal]

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[@samusvikerness661]

These guys are fucking awesome. What a great look and knowledge of the early days. Man looks like Black Winds had a bad drip there at 14:45. Lol. Did they do a cut and he went and did a huge line?

[@Wu-uf4dy]

Thanx for this!

[@spencergrady5501]

Caller of Storms, shooting the breeze. Word up!

[@norsecelt]

I’ve played a number of shows with Blasphemy back in the day.

[@RautaMetal]

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[@ericr8048]

Been a big fan of Blasphemy for a long time. Never have seen the band live and likely never will, as they can't get into the U.S. apparently. Maybe I will be able to afford to travel elsewhere and catch a show at the same time, but that isn't likely at this time. One more studio album from Blasphemy would be cool, but I imagine it is a daunting thing from the band's perspective since Fallen Angel, Gods of War, and the Blood Upon the Altar demo have been this body of work for decades now. A new album would most likely get the "yeah, I guess it's okay, but the demo is where it's at" response. To be fair, the Blood Upon the Altar demo is one of the best metal demos of all-time, in my opinion. I would also like to see Caller of the Storms interviewed by himself. I am curious if he still has that Ibanez from the Fallen Angel days.

[@RautaMetal]

Damn, you're unlucky with them then I guess, since we have had Blasphemy in Fiinland past 15 years like 3 times. Regardng Caller interview, I don't know if it would happen since bands pretty much decide themselves how they want to do it.

[@AkisKapranos]

16:06 Dodheimsgard's latest album starts playin' in the background.

[@MaxGasm666]

Canadian legends 🇨🇦💪🏻

[@RautaMetal]

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[@kevinabraham9502]

Absolutely phenomenal band. They really influenced the underground war and black metal scene here in LA! Amazing that black winds mentioned Infaustes from South America! I been speaking and befriended the lead vocalist and bassist of the band and saw her evolution of starting Infaustes to where they are now. Saw the post of Black Wind, wearing their shirt too! Super proud of them reaching these heights!

[@RautaMetal]

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[@blackpopepaul]

True legends 🤘🏻

[@starzkream]

Utter legends.

[@Carranque-cb5pf]

23:50 when the preworkout takes effect

[@RobHellfire666]

"There were bands out WAY before us." Yeah, by about 5-6 years! 😂 Not like 15-16 years!! FFS , metal was only 5-6 years old (steaming from 1980) by the time Blasphemy was birthed into this world. 😎 UNHOLY from the very inception. 🔥⛓️💀🕯️

[@HELLYEAH1313]

Hails to Blasphemy. War Metal elites. Love that band.

[@salvadorguerra7584]

Great interview, Gerry was fucking loaded!Haha

[@650AFTERHOURSOC]

The fith attack!

[@user-zc7ib5ov3b]

This interview is totally underground! No of a fucking black soul knows about this one - yet!

[@RautaMetal]

Yeah. Its not out yet. Next week tho..

[@VinylGoo666]

Great interview as always

[@RautaMetal]

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[@Mykethepsych]

That necklace is sick

[@ScottishT.Warriorman]

Hails Blasphemy!!!