Interview by Ali Williams
Necrofier are in that familiar pre-release purgatory where everything important is finished and everything annoying begins. When HEAVY caught up with Christian Larson (guitar, vocals), it was early, coffee was scarce on both sides of the planet, and the band’s third full-length was suddenly two weeks from release. No drama, no manufactured hype. Just the calm chaos of a band doing the work.
The bands latest record Transcend Into Oblivion -out now - , marks Necrofier’s first release on Metal Blade Records, following earlier releases with Season of Mist. Larson talks about it like someone who’s already emotionally moved on, not because it fell short, but because it was finished nearly a year ago. That distance has given the band clarity and allowed them to be confident in the songs, the mix, and the overall execution, even if revisiting the material now feels like reopening a time capsule from a previous headspace.
Originally conceived as a non-live studio project, Necrofier evolved quickly into a full touring entity, and the resume reflects it. US tours, major festivals, and shared stages with the likes of UADA and 1349 haven’t shifted the band’s core focus. They’re still firmly rooted in black metal, without getting distracted by the endless micro-labels that seem to appear every six months. Larson is refreshingly blunt about it. They know what they are, they know what they play, and they’re not interested in inventing a new genre name just to keep up with internet trends.
The album itself took a more layered approach than previous releases. Songs were written in advance, tracked across multiple studios, and refined with more breathing room than the band had previously allowed themselves. That extra time wasn’t about over-polishing, but control. It gave Necrofier the ability to think, adjust, and add texture without the pressure cooker environment of a single studio lock-in. The result, by Larson’s account, is a record that feels deliberate rather than rushed.
Visuals played a larger role this time too. Multiple music videos were shot with both long-time collaborators and new creatives, blending live performance footage with subtle narrative and animated elements. Nothing overcooked. Just enough to complement the songs without distracting from them.
Away from the album cycle, Larson comes across as a lifer. Someone who’s been in doom bands, punk bands, death metal bands, and everything in between. His vinyl collection, stacked somewhere behind him on the call, mirrors that history. Old punk, classic metal, country records, black metal staples. Records he’s owned since he was fifteen and still spins, not museum pieces collecting dust.
Touring plans are in motion but intentionally unannounced. Europe is on the horizon, the US will follow, and Australia has been discussed, if not yet mapped. There’s no false certainty offered, just the quiet confidence of a band that knows momentum doesn’t need to be shouted about to be real.
Necrofier sound like a band comfortable in their lane, uninterested in chasing novelty, and focused on longevity rather than noise. With their third album about to land and a bigger platform beneath them, they’re not reinventing themselves. They’re sharpening what already works.
And honestly, that restraint might be the most telling thing of all.
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