Band: Salien Country: United States Genre: Black Metal
Salve! Introduce yourself.
Hail! I am SALIEN. On man, bleak, raw, black metal project. Focused on bringing to light the destructive nature of the three major Desert Death Cults. As well as creating a space for the constant screaming/noise in my head. Think of black metal as a frequency to cancel out said screaming.
Tell us a little about your background? Where did you come from and where are you going?
I come from the desert of the southwest United States. I came from here and will probably stay here. Ive been to many places. Living anywhere brings its own sets of problems. I know the problems here.
Will there be a sequel?
Absolutely! I am working on something currently. The plan is to release by the end of the year. This is my outlet. I will make this music until my fingers can no longer play guitar. Then I will make dungeon synth I suppose. Until the day I die.
What are your thoughts on people/crowds?
Not much for people. I spend most of my time outside of my job, in isolation. I do not enjoy the interactions of people really. I don’t understand sports, clubs, going out. In my youth I developed terrible habits to fit in. I know the error of my ways.
About religion and its influence on humanity?
Destructive as I mentioned before, to the unique black flame that we all carry. I do not believe super-rational concepts should be taught to anyone under the age of 18. Our brains aren’t fully developed until we are 25. Susceptible to influence. I spent the first 18 years of my life shackled to Mormonism. I know what control is.
What do you think of the Devil?
I identified with LaVeyan satanism for a long time. Theres nowhere to go. Modern Luciferianism has caught my eye. The concept of Apotheosis, becoming. Breaking the bonds of this prison we call reality.
What is Salien?
It is short for satansalien. I was a DJ in my youth, with that moniker salien. Its been a part of my musical identity for a long time. I intend on running with it.
Are there any concerts?
Currently no. I wrote and recorded all the music myself. I have not ventured out to find any musicians to help with it. Honestly it wasn’t a thought when I made the music. It was all an outlet for the screaming in my head. I wouldn’t mind playing live, with the right people.
Did you record the demo in a creative impulse or was it a planned effort?
Both actually. I decided about 3 years ago I was going to do this. I kept practicing and working on things, saying I wasn’t ready. Then I just decided to learn as I write. So this is a pseudo planned idea that was thrust forward with raw creativity.
Tell us about the content of the songs, because given the limited run and the lack of publicly available lyrics, it can only be judged by the track titles.
Despair. Rage. Pain. Loss. I never really thought about making the lyrics public. This was an exercise for me. There are some lyrics published on the special insert of my physical demo CD. Go to band camp for that one.
What about the new ones? (Decay of Ancient Orders)
Not sure what is meant or how to answer this question.
What things inspire you? (Books, music, films, etc.)
Horror movies. Slow burn kind of stuff. Lavey’s works. Micheal Fords. Currently reading through some luciferian books.
I like black metal. Most of it. Symphonic and melodic not so much but still do. I avoid most other music. Maybe The Cure if im in a mood.
What irritates you?
Humanity. I’m tired of this rat race of self absorbed know it all humans. Let me be my own weird self away from it all.
Any final words for those who have read your?
All hails to those who have listened to my music. I never was expecting anything close to the reception I have received. Ave Satanas.
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August 2026
