With MINOTAURI, the idea is more riff-based the hard way, ya know? Also, my vocals are nothing nice or beautiful. I like hard sounds and I think there`s no point to sound radio-friendly or nice when playing Doom Metal. A mix of HELLHAMMER, CELTIC FROST, DEATH ROW (PENTAGRAM), SAINT VITUS, WITCHFINDER GENERAL and SABBATH - that`s the recipe.
Ari Honkonen / Minotauri interview, Metal Temple, 2007
MINOTAURI released their eponymous debut album on this day in 2004.