We spoke with Eirini of Absinthe Green about her debut album Of Love and Pain. She talked about the journey behind the record, the experiences that shaped it, and what it means to stand as a woman in heavy music today.

Reuel

Hello Eirini! I’m very happy to talk with you! How are you doing?

Absinthe Green

Thank you, I’m very happy to be here too! I’m doing well, a bit exhausted but in the best possible way. It’s been a whirlwind since the release of Of Love and Pain, and I’m trying to absorb it all. Between rehearsals, upcoming shows, and press, I barely sleep, but it’s all for good things

Reuel

Your debut album, Of Love And Pain, has recently been released! This is a huge milestone for any musician. What does crossing this bridge feel like for you as an artist?

Absinthe Green

It feels like breathing after holding your breath for a very long time. I have written a lot of music for other people and was involved in different projects through the years, but this is different. Of Love and Pain is more than just a debut, it’s a culmination of everything I’ve lived, lost, and survived. For years, these songs existed only in my head and heart, haunting me. To finally release them into the world is both freeing and terrifying, because this album is me, unmasked. But crossing that bridge also means I’ve built something that will outlive me, and that’s a humbling feeling.

Reuel

This is a brilliant and beautiful way to put it. What are the emotions you hope people will end up feeling after they listen to Of Love And Pain?

Absinthe Green

I want them to feel seen. Whatever they are going through, grief, love, rage, hope, I want the music to speak to that. This album lives in the space between contradictions: where beauty and brutality coexist, where love bleeds into pain, and pain into growth. If someone listens and feels less alone in their chaos, then I’ve done my job. Music has always been my lifeline; I hope it becomes that for someone else, too.

Reuel

How would you describe Absinthe Green’s music to our readers who haven’t had the chance to listen to your music yet?

Absinthe Green

Imagine a cinematic storm, melodic yet fierce, emotional yet untamed. It’s a fusion of rock, dark pop, and alternative metal, layered with emotion and storytelling. I build each song like a small universe, unpredictable, dramatic, but honest. Absinthe Green is not about fitting into a genre; it’s about giving sound to duality, to what it means to be human; fragile and furious, broken and beautiful at the same time.

Reuel

What was your favorite part of the process of creating your debut album and releasing it? And what was your least favorite?

Absinthe Green

My favorite part was watching the songs come alive in the studio. I worked with the legendary Hiili Hiilesmaa, and having him breathe his magic into my vision was unforgettable. I feel like we have built something that feels eternal. Another favorite moment was shooting all the music videos for the album, every one of them a ritual in itself. The least favorite part? The waiting. The endless technical delays, the post-production details that drive perfectionists like me insane. I’ve learned patience the hard way, but I still hate it.

Reuel

What musicians can you credit as the ones who inspired you, as a person or an artist?

Absinthe Green

There are so many, so it’s veery difficult to answer. Beethoven remains my eternal muse, proof that creation can outlive time itself. His music is rebellion wrapped in grace, and that duality resonates deeply with me.

Reuel

In a parallel universe where people sense music with their taste buds rather than ears, what food would Absinthe Green taste like?

Absinthe Green

I love this question! Absinthe Green would taste like dark chocolate with chili bittersweet, rich, and dangerous. A mix of elegance and burn. The kind of flavor that surprises you, maybe even hurts a little, but you can’t stop tasting it again.

Reuel

What are your feelings about the way women are represented in heavy music today, and what do you think can be done to promote more inclusivity and support for female musicians?

Absinthe Green

Things are better than they used to be, but we still have a long way to go. The industry often frames women through stereotypes, either hypersexualized or desexualized — rather than simply as artists. We are creators, not archetypes. What we need is not “female-fronted” as a genre, but equality in the perception of artistry. Change begins with visibility: more women behind the console, on stage, producing, mixing, running festivals. We lift each other by collaboration, not competition. Music is not gendered. It’s human.

Reuel

Brilliant! Thank you for your time, Eirini, and for this interview! Is there anything else you’d like to add?

Absinthe Green

Thank you. I just want to say to anyone reading this — keep creating, even when it hurts. Especially when it hurts. Pain can be alchemy if you let it transform you. And to everyone who has listened to Of Love and Pain, thank you for giving these songs a home inside your own hearts. This journey has just begun.