Stigmata Diaboli

1. Hello Thorn, you are the only one in this project, yet you create in two other ones, each of them very different. 
Tell us, where does your project come from, how often do albums come out, and what do they talk about? Are they different, or do they share something in common?

- Hails! That's right, I'm working on two completely different projects besides Stigmata Diaboli: Painful Insomnia and Slavia. All three projects individually constitute a part of my soul,
and each is incredibly important to me. There's no better or worse one, more or less priority. Together, they form a whole, complementing each other perfectly in my mind.
In short, each tells a different story. Slavia is an emotional return to the roots of our ancient Slavic ancestors, Painful Insomnia is a brutal desire to express myself
and my emotions, and Stigmata Diaboli is a dark and aggressive meditation on the evil ingrained in us.

2. You released your last album in 2024 – when will the next one be out, and how was the last one received by the masses of fans and the media?

- It's really hard to call my album "Przeistoczenie" a major commercial success. 
I don't have the support of any record labels. I work alone, but despite this, I have a small following, and they haven't disappointed me this time either. 
I've prepared dozens of CDs, and they've all ended up in good hands. 
I received several photos of my album as a token of appreciation, along with some lovely comments, which is very encouraging. There were also a few positive reviews. 
However, the biggest surprise was the number of views on my YouTube channel. Eight thousand views from a channel with only thirty subscribers is a very good result indeed.

3. The obvious question – what are your lyrics about, and what do you want to tell us with them?

- The lyrics are simply the dark side of the human psyche. They are inspired by certain events from my past and the past of all humanity.
At times, they also touch on pagan deities, which often serve as inspiration for me. I have never denied our human dark nature.
I accept both the good that resides within us, and the evil that, if properly channeled, can serve as a shield for ourselves.

4. Webzines, zines, music magazines, or websites – what attitude do they (sorry for the word) have towards your music? 
How are the reviews compared to your own expectations? (I know it’s similar to question 2, but please try to expand on it differently).

- I've been working with a few people, you could say on a regular basis, for a long time. I can count on their support and help with promotion. 
However, I realize I'm just a drop in the ocean. There are plenty of bands, both good and very good, so I don't worry too much about competition or achieving success. 
I simply record new material, post it online, and think about the next one. I do this solely for my own satisfaction.
In the past, I've ended up in a few inappropriate places, with people who received something from me, promised support, and then disappeared. 
I have a few reliable contacts, and I'm glad they're still with me. As I mentioned, I have my own small but very stable following, and I wouldn't trade them for anything.