Akhlys - an occult black metal entity from the USA for interview 

I'm obsessed with all this guys work. Proper genius.

This guy is so well spoken and chill. Love this band

This guy is one of the greatest when it comes to creating music, I absolutely love his style.

Akhlys has become one of my favorite bands in the past few years, it's literally dread and disaster put to musical form. In other words, shits fire 🔥

This is much beyond any interview I've seen (not that many though) - not only the guest is extremely interesting, knowledgeable and with the ability to convey thoughts with clarity and depth, but Mr Rauta does excellent job with steering the dialog just right - with short, concise questions, and never interrupting the guest (rare and really appreciated skill). And I am happy, because I'm new to Akhlys and this video is going to make my path of discovery so much better and certainly more informed. Thank you! :) (also, my musical discovery was Scorpions -> Metallica -> Sepultura... and then I knew who I am ;)

Naas Alcameth is the real deal, I'm honored to have talked to him a handful of times online about philosophy and occult stuff. Amazing intellect and one of the most talented musicians alive

Akhlys is such a great and unique Band, I was lucky enough to see them live 2 times in Germany this year and again for a 3rd time next month.

TFW the hat man appears at the foot of my bed and tells me to buy the new Akhlys album

Enjoyed this, thanks! Naas comes across as an intriguing thinker, musician and person, and Rauta, you were an excellent interviewer. I am mezmerized by their latest, House of the Black Geminus, and it was cool to get insight into the mind behind it.

I met Naas some months ago at Colombia on a tour we were having along with my band. Great guy and wonderful musicians. All the best for Akhlys and fvck cancel culture in metal

Great interview Rauta! As Naas said at the end of the video, excellent questions. I especially liked the question about using fast drum parts in this type of musical theme (dreams/nightmares). This was one of the factors that most captivated my attention in Akhlys's discography. I mean, of course, the occult and dreamlike theme of the compositions surprised me at first sight, but the whole "sinister/menacing atmosphere" that the compositions generated in me was what hooked me to the band's sound. I really liked the use of vocals and drums to emphasize that feeling of "anxiety and dread/impending fear" that episodes of sleep paralysis can generate, which is something that I had the pleasure (or displeasure haha) to experience in my own life. It was extremely terrifying haha Moreover, I could easily listen to Naas talk about these themes all day, as these topics are of great interest to me. I lost count of the number of times I listened to the interview that Naas gave to the Iblis Manifestations Podcast. A great podcast by the way. And again, great interview Raaaauta! haha

Thank you for having him on here. That's wonderful. Nighbringer indeed effected a dream of mine while I was listening to Of Keys and Crossbones. I will never forget it.

Knowledgeable and in-depth conversation, therefore much more than an interview...

Funny when you listen to an interview, with someone many miles from where you are from, but they have the exact same journey of musical discovery as you. Down the finding the exact bands you did, in exactly the same order. 😎 Not just the music, but the dreams and Dred, and nightmares, inner dimensions and darkness. That's also where it all began for me as well. I grew up in Canada, this gentleman grew up in the states, yet we have the same story. 😂 Amazing. These are the things which metal brotherhood are built upon. Absolute reliability.

Nice nice, was waiting for this interview to happen!

Finding another gem via Rauta. It was interesting to hear about his oneiric music and interests. Great interview.

Excellent interview. I’m gonna check them out.🤘

Interesting interview. Thanks Jerry!

Perhaps THE most intelligent, well-spoken, and intriguing figure in all of extreme metal today

Great interview, as expected!

Great to see this out!

What a smart, down to earth guy. I’d drink a beer with him 🍻

Awesome interview!

12 out of 10 mister Rauta and definitely the best interview you did this year!!! This is fascinating to listen to...

Great interview Rauta! I've had the pleasure of getting to know him once upon a time and he's solid. Really enjoyed this, thanks!

Indeed superb interview. Naas is my favourite artist, so I'm always interested in interviews with him. Definitely looking forward to new albums by his projects.

Such an in-depth and eye-opening interview from Rauta - well, once again! It's always very cool to see journalists who have done their home lessons well instead of asking some generic and lame questions that don't interest anyone - not any REAL artists (which Naas is 100% all about), that's for sure! So, thanks, Jerry, for sharing this interview with all of us mortals here... Much respect!👍

Checked out Akhlys for the first time during spring last year, before watching them at the Imperium festival in Norway (which was their first ever European show apparently). Such a great band. Great and insightful interview!

Honored to posses The Dreaming I - LP. What a Great band and musicians. I tried to promote them a decade ago but nobody batted an eye. Well... it's their loss!

Ok this might be the best interview you've ever done. Naas seems like a very sharp and deep guy. I've had a good conversation myself with Seth from SepticFlesh (great live show), and he is very much into studying philosophy. I'm sure they would have much to talk about.

Akhlys is definitely a band that comes into a conversation as darkest band on this planet alongside Morbid Angel, Watain, Deathspell Omega and early releases by Mgla. Great interview

A love all the bands he is apart of absolutley amazing stuff he puts out..

Amazing interview!

Great interview and great to hear that he's working on a new album. Fuck cancel culture.

Great interview! Hails from Sweden.🤘🏻

Great video Rauta!

Solid dude. I'm happy to see him here. Excellent episode.

I've got em both, Chris! I love that show!

one of the most unique metal bands in the world right up there with Meshuggah, Ulcerate, Imperial Triumphant i think Akhlys is right up there with the rest of these bands for how unique they really are.

I saw akhlys live in june. It was really nightmarish. I loved it

amazing interview

43:26 I completely agree and love this message!

His projects are not my cup of tea but I've always like the guy. Very devoted individual, excellent interview Jerry!

Great interview

This might be the most interesting BM interview I've seen in years.

In the late 90s-early 2000s, American Black metal really only had bands like Demoncy and Inquisition carrying the torch. Most of our contributions to the international metal scene came from the NY and FL death metal bands like Incantation and Deicide. We were almost an international mockery at that point. I’d talked to some of the Full Moon Production guys when I was living in Colorado and they were taking pre orders for Nightbringer’s debut record. I handed them cash and my mailing address when I was at Gathering of Shadows (2007 or 08 maybe?). Eventually, Death and the Black Work showed up. Incredible record. Some years later they were working with Ajna Offensive and Blood Music (who made Perturbator famous) for a bit. Seeing Kyle work with and develop his solo projects has been incredible.

Great interview where a brilliant band.

great questions! keep it up! hails from germany \m/

Dude knows what he is talking about, Akhlys hits the soul differently

Can't imagine trying to be a metal band let alone a black metal band in the US these days. With all those threats to venues etc. I wouldn't be suprised even if your band can stay clear of non sense you might still get dragged down by not being able to play gigs due to cancellations or shit like that. Even staying anonymous has backfired hard on bands in the past years due to money and copyright shit.. What a time to be alive! Thanks for the interview Jerry.

Much respect to both guys. Both very knowledgeable. Nightbringer is absolute beast and always have been. Akhlys is the same!! Never settle down with quality. Rather have one good record than 9 mediocre. The again I’d rather have 9 good records and 40 more.

I'm not into this band but this is really a great interview Rauta and Naas. Rauta asked a ton of really wonderful questions that allowed Naas to open up and go into many directions. This is interview is a perfect study in how to conduct an interview.

It’s not that often I hear black metal that actually scares me and has a lasting effect on me but Akhlys has that talent it’s actually terrifying to listen to, and you can actually hear the hatred in the vocals it’s really effective

I like that he mentions a more hypnotic experience during a live show. Personally, I appreciate that much more than engaging with the audience. Both have their perks, though, I won't deny that.

Great band!

One of the best from the US his bands are just killer

7:00 Man I love Rauta ,he questions most interesting questions and goes to the band core. Mainly interviewers dont like metal and ask stupid boring questions "whats your schedule" "ar u excited about your album" like fak off.

6:11 Amen brother!!!

I feel a real connection to the aspects of him having cold meat industries and cyclic law influences as well as the spiritual aspects.

I got into akhlys thanks to rauta 🤘🤘

I didn’t know about any of the “cancel culture” nonsense surrounding Akhlys. I noticed they are playing in Israel during fall 2023 which is clearly the last thing a band with genuine NS influence would ever do.

Thanks RAUTA good bande Hail 🖤🖤🖤🖤🤘🤘

F*ck yes 🤘🤘 love Ahklys

"Frantic Whirlwind Of Terror" Chefs Kiss*

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH yeah yeah...

They were supposed to play here in Australia last year with Taake, and you guessed it, cancelled.

I was the guitarist in his other band Nightbringer

Remember your last lucid nightmare?!😉 I love this music.

Drastus + Akhlys would be so evil! \m/

How many people do you run into like Naas? These people have incredible art and we must revere them. Sure his art is inspired from those who came before, but hell... I think hes living up to his task

Best thing he did was Excommunion

Please do an American tour with *VALE OF PNATH* *BEHEMOTH* *ROTTING CHRIST*

Gutted their visit to Aus got cancelled.

I might be a bit late but Akhlys is fucking awesome. The sound is super sinister but with great production and if you are open minded for sound this just hits the nerve. I dont really care about the political stuff, just enjoying the sound and vibe!

Fuck. Yes.

You have the nightmare artist Beksińsk and nightmare black metal artist Akhlys.

Dude writes some good music......all his projects

In Tallinn they performed in the most LGBT friendly bar and everybody was cool, cuz we're cool in here :)

Could you write out the philosopher recommendations?

Harmittaa näiden missaaminen, olikohan Vantaalla, missä esiintyivät. Todella raskasta soundia jätkillä, arvostan.

Airline lost his gear twice!! Sounds deliberate! Julius Evola is the culprit from Barnes and Noble special orders! Lololo

It is necessary to study the occult experience of Neanderthals, or Cro-Magnons, or Australopithecines, or cyanobacterial mats and archaea

Kyle is one of the most genuine bm musicians out here today. Again US showing the world how it's done

Usted ya es un Abad?😮

Total support for his projects, Kyle IS THE GUY! And f@ck the cancel culture muppets

ah, Akhlys, the blackened black metal band

Named my first child (girl) Akhlys because of the Dreaming I.

I think a lot of the cancel culture stuff is honestly nothing new from what we’ve seen in the past. People have always found the most ridiculous things to be outraged by. I mean at one point Elvis was threatened with being arrested simply for shaking his hips on tv. People also thought bands like Black Sabbath or Twisted Sister were corrupting the youth and a danger to the “community.” Everyone believes it’s worse now because everyone basically live online now. The loudest voices now are the smallest of every group out there. It’s just a way for people for forge sides, and sow hatred against each other. Remember everyone, people in power would rather have us hating each other of small things to “cancel” each other keeps us weaker, because people are always stronger together.

I wonder if they do birthday parties 💀

gore grind never let you listen this,seriosly

Naas gets shit because he is w_height

Lots of yeahs in there! nice interview, i m sure he likes hexentanz, i m trying to find the french black metal band that he mentions but i couldnt, can someone spell if for me here?

Theirs a larger overlap with Catholicism and Black Metal than you would expect, especially in regards to death and the depiction of such topics. I have been to churches in Venice where a popes bones are on display and similar things exist in other places. When it comes to politics, I am a bit torn as I can understand why people would find him questionable. One quick search of the company he keeps, complete with clearly esoteric and obviously questionable symbols, or of the people he supports admires, would definitely raise questions for anyone, yet at the same time just now I am seeing people accuse him of being a Nazi and fascist, which seems absolutely ludicrous based on what evidence does exist, and I know he could never please these subhumans because they simply want to point fingers to feel some sense of moral hierarchy due to their low intelligence and, I am sure he would agree, weaker spiritual selves. Still, it seems that it should not be an issue to state clearly that one does not support such ideological nonsense as racial hierarchy or fascism, and I don't understand the debate around this even though as I said, it'll never be enough for those who have already falsely decided they are morally superior.

Don't want to delete/edit my comment but....AGHAST!!! Holy fuck if you don't know Aghast correct your mistake immediately!! I have always said they are are Black metal as anything by Dark Throne, if not more so. Holy shit such a great album and nothing else will ever come close!!