INTERVIEW: SADISTIC GOATMESSIAH: No Gods, No Fascists: The Underground Strikes Back

From the depths of Germany’s blackened underground rises Sadistic Goatmessiah, a band that embodies the essence of DIY defiance, sonic brutality, and political awareness. Their new album Violence is not just a collection of songs—it’s a statement of resistance against conformity, fascism, and the sterilization of art. In this interview, the band speaks candidly about autonomy, rebellion, and the power of community, revealing how chaos and conviction merge in their music, their aesthetics, and their stance against right-wing ideology. Sadistic Goatmessiah reminds us that true Metal isn’t nostalgia—it’s revolution.

1. Thank you for taking the time to speak with us today. Your new album, Violence, is intense and provocative. Could you start by sharing what the title represents for you and how it reflects the themes you explore in your music and lyrics?

I chose this title because of the raw nature of our music. It’s simply rough, fast and evil. Our lyrics are mostly about death and hell so the title came in very naturally. It is what you get, pure fukkin Violence!

2. Sadistic Goatmessiah has consistently embraced a DIY approach. How has this influenced not only the production of Violence, but also your artistic choices in terms of artwork, aesthetic, and overall presentation?
It gives us freedom to do whatever we like and we advanced in our know-how over the years, especially in recording and mixing. Whenever we need something we first check if we can do it by ourselves, learn how to do it or ask friends if they could help. Maybe that’s not always the fastest way but to us it’s the best. There are not so many boundaries when you are connected to the DIY community.

3. Many of your tracks feature vivid, often extreme imagery. How do the lyrics, visuals, and music interact to create the overall atmosphere, and what role does creative freedom play in shaping this experience?
I have a quite solid vision of what Sadistic Goatmessiah is about. So everything I write for this band has to fit in. It is shaped by all the old Black Metal bands like Venom, Sabbat, Hellhammer, Beherit, Blasphemy etc. but always given an extra of my own creativity to that. It always starts with the classics for the base, but then I started throwing in some clean vocals or high-pitched screams, punkish parts or melodies for example. I think by listening to a lot of different kinds of Rock music to get inspired, I’m not limiting myself and only thinking in boxes. That’s how I want to add something to Black Metal.  

4. The underground metal scene thrives on autonomy and community. How has engaging with this scene affected your approach to collaboration, your audience, and the ways you challenge norms in music and art?
Being deeply rooted in the active underground scene gave us a lot of chances to play music to different kinds of people. From die-hard Metalheads, to Punks and in general to people who are interested in alternative music. That supports us in our understanding of the DIY scene and made a lot of friends over the years. For us it is important to leave our boundaries. For creativity it is deadly to only play your own shitty city for the same 15 people every now and then. You need to exchange with other people and musicians to boost your own horizon. We are proud to be part of that special underground scene! 

5. Your sound is intentionally raw and aggressive, yet it’s tightly controlled in terms of composition and atmosphere. How do you balance this tension between chaos and structure, and what does it say about your philosophy as a band?
This is the way Black Metal should be! I mean I love chaotic stuff like War Metal and Grindcore but for Sadistic Goatmessiah it is always that I need some Heavy/Speed Metal vibe to fit in my vision.

6. DIY is often more than a method—it’s a statement. How do you see your work on Violence reflecting ideas about independence, resistance, or alternative approaches to music outside mainstream structures?
It’s the mentality of the underground. We don’t need the big players and their money! We only need each other, some time and energy! The underground is so well connected that you can play tours outside of your own country. Sure you won’t come home with any money in your pockets but with the best feeling, new impressions, new friends and fans. That is what counts! 

7. Artwork, stage presence, and sonic texture are all key to your identity. How do these elements communicate aspects of your philosophy that words alone cannot?
It’s an organic thing that finds together. Sure you can play some evil music but if you don’t feel or understand it, you just pretend it or you are a poser! It wouldn’t fit us to just come on stage with casual clothes and then play evil Metal. Some people may think it’s over the top or outdated to go for the full spikes and leather but they can just f.o.a.d.! 

8. Looking back at your evolution since 2012, how have your aesthetic, lyrical themes, and DIY approach shaped each other, and how have they influenced your growth as a band?
We gained knowledge about how to handle recordings, merch, touring and songwriting over time. You can hear a maturing process over the years, from sound and production, to how I write music. You can hear a change from our first demo to the first album without changing what Sadistic Goatmessiah is. 

9. The underground metal scene can be a space for reflection, rebellion, and solidarity. In what ways do you see your music and philosophy engaging with these social or community aspects?
Metal should always be rebellion and against the bourgeois and normal people. They are drifting more and more to conservative bullshit and right-wing beliefs… We need free spaces and a place for the youth where you can be creative and find out what you want to do in your life. Those spaces are threatened by right-wing politics. The metal community should stand in solidarity with those places and the youth so that the scene can grow and evolve and not just live in the past and dream about the old days.

10. Thank you again for sharing your insights. As you continue to explore boundaries in music, art, and philosophy, what can fans expect next from Sadistic Goatmessiah?
We will play a lot of shows and bring violence to small clubs and festivals. So keep an eye open, maybe we are coming for you!