We had the incredible honor of talking to Rose and Ost from Hämatom, the day after they headlined Wacken Open Air this year with a spectacular show.

Benedetta

I’m here today with the spectacular Hämatom. How are you doing, guys?

Hämatom

We are fine. No, I’m not fine. I’m really… I’m dead. I’m bloody dead, really. It’s my bad. The aftershow party was too long.

Benedetta

Your show was something completely mind-blowing. It was the best Hämatom show of all times. I became your fan very recently because I think that the first show I was supposed to attend was Rock the Lakes 2023. And unfortunately, that was cancelled. But then I started following you guys and you have been just leveling up and always raising the bar of your live shows. And you are simply outstanding. Like, there is no band in the world like you are. So, thank you for your art because you are just spectacular. Here you have outdone yourselves. I have goosebumps thinking about yesterday. That was something just so incredible. And you put so much passion and effort in your shows. You have fun, we have fun. That’s the best thing. How was performing on the anniversary year for Wacken?

Hämatom

It’s a huge honour. Because Wacken is one of the most iconic metal festivals in the world. And being part, it’s a pleasure for us. It makes us feel special.

Benedetta

Do you think that the life of an artist is a lonely life?

Hämatom

We played more than 600 shows until now. A lonely life? I don’t know. Back then I started to play music, to learn guitar just for live playing. I didn’t think about it that I go to a studio and record an album or songs or something like that. Just for playing live. For kids, the most important thing in my life. I love it. I had a few moments yesterday when I was standing on the stage. Looking in the eyes of 80.000 people. I said, “The last 35 years were exactly for this moment.” That’s the reason why we are so disruptive. Because we celebrate it after the show.

Benedetta

Do you think that we will ever have equality between men and women in metal?

Hämatom

That would be a great idea because we need to support each other. There’s enough place on the world stages for everyone of us. I hope. It will happen, but I’m not so agreeing. Because I think more male artists play instruments. Especially in metal music. So, it’s not so easy to say, “Okay, we will equal“. But I would love it.

Benedetta

Guys, thank you so much. for taking the time to do this game and this interview with me. Is there anything else that you want to add to the readers?

Hämatom

We are very happy for this. You were great.