Blackened Horde: How did the band get started? How did you meet and how long have you been together?
Dave: Well Jason the bass player and I met back in 89′ and had a few bands together, before forming Morta Skuld. In 1990 we met the other Jason (guitarist) and in late 91′ met Kent the drummer to finalize the line-up we’ve been together since.
Blackened Horde: How would you describe your music?
Dave: Kinda groove death metal with a lot of brutal mid temp riffs.
Blackened Horde: What are your biggest musical influences?
Dave: My musical influences I would have to say are Morbid Angel, Carcass, Death and mostly recently Meshugga.
Blackened Horde: Who if, if any do you consider the bands idols?
Dave: I can only speak for myself but as for who I idolize probably Chuck from Death, Nick from Paradise Lost and Karl of Bolt Thrower (R.I.P.) that come to mind.
Blackened Horde: What made you want to be in the band? And if you weren’t in the band what would you want to be doing now?
Dave: I wanted to express myself myself and tell people my views of life and how I felt society has become so fucked. But mostly cause my family said it couldn’t be done. I think I’d like to be in or involved with a record label or recording studio something with music.
Blackened Horde: What are some of your favorite bands that are really popular today?
Dave: Carcass, Death, Morbid Angel, Paradise Lost, Forbidden, Broken Hope, Oppressor.
Blackened Horde: How many demos/albums do you have? Tell me about them.
Dave: We have done 3 demos and now to date 3 albums released in Europe not US but hopefully soon, you can get stuff from us if you write.
Blackened Horde: If you could play with any band who would it be and why?
Dave: I couldn’t say cause we have played almost most of the bands you can play with, but it would probably be Paradise Lost in Europe or Napalm Death in the states.
Blackened Horde: Who writes the majority of the music?
Dave: Jason O’Connell the other guitar player, I’d say probably 80% and then the rest of us add our little stuff in here and there.
Blackened Horde: Who has been the favorite band you’ve played with? Why?
Dave: I would say Morbid Angel because those guys fuckin’ kill especially with Eric in the band. I love watching them and it was a great show.
Blackened Horde: Where did you get the band name from?
Dave: From Greek Mythology.
Blackened Horde: Describe what the band is like live?
Dave: I really cant cause when I see us I’m my own worse critic and I get like I could have done that better or I was sloppy or whatever.
Blackened Horde: If you are gonna do any kind of video what would be in it?
Dave: I have no clue, I’m looking touring first then worry about video.
Blackened Horde: Are there any tour plans made, if so tell me about them?
Dave: Hopefully soon in 96′.
Blackened Horde: Where do you think the band will be in 20 years from now?
Dave: I’m hoping a lot bigger and more popular than we are now. At least live on playing and least afford some of the things I need for myself and my daughter.
Contact them at:
Morta Skuld
P.O. Box 37413
Milwaukee, WI 53237