Well, we are coming back next year with a few exclusive shows. For example we will be the headliners of Wacken Open Air and we'll do a live video there, but we will continue with a few live shows so, then we'll see, we'll take it from there.

How come you chose this humble name for the new project?

I didn't want to call it 'Abbath' so...

I thought it was a brilliant idea. It was Demonaz's idea and while I was struggling to find a name, I didn't want to call it Abbath even though it's kind of a solo project and of course not Immortal because it's not Immortal but a solo project. Demonaz suggested the name I and I thought it was just great! He also came with the name Immortal back then! So, yes, it's cool and I think that this name. I, really symbolizes things; it's like a column!

Yes, well, it really works off with these guys you know. They are really dedicated to the project and they really wanted to participate on my shits, you know. They have done a great job and their signature is on this album.

Yes, we are working together very well. There is a situation like I'm the boss, but there is also democracy when we work.

Demonaz is always there![Laughs] I asked him whether he wanted to write some lyrics for the new project, if he liked some of the songs, but he liked all the shit and he wanted to write lyrics for the whole album. So, we seem to be like a good team off Immortal as well!

What were the impressions from the Hole In The Sky Festival in August which was also the first appearance of I?

People liked it. I was struggling a bit on stage because I was suffering from an infection and after a couple of songs I was in a lot of pain and it was difficult to do a lot of stuff on stage, but I had to be focused until the show was over. We also didn't have a very good sound on stage because we didn't have a sound check so it was...well, it has been better! But, we did the best we could under that situation and the audience seemed to like it.

Actually, when I composed that song, there wasn't any intention to make it sound like Bathory but it ended up like that. So, Demonaz, when he listened to it, he told me that this could be a pretty cool dedication to Quorthon if he could also write the lyrics in his spirit, as he too is a big fan of Quorthon's writing. So he did a fantastic job with that as well.

Why? Because it's I!

[Laughs]No, I'm just kidding. Well, that's Immortal and we don't want to mix up those too. It's like showing a different side of us; we are more like warriors on this one, not demons!

[Laughs]Yeah, whatever!

In what ways do you believe your music has progressed through this album?

It's like we are on a balance point with this one. We have searched the golden past, but we have also opened new doors and made something fresh for this new era. That's generally my opinion and I think that many people agree with it. A lot of people are actually waiting for this album

We haven't planned any tour or anything with I, but I would love to come to the Rockwave Festival with Immortal, although there aren't any offers from its organizers, but anyway, I would like to come as soon as possible to Greece 'cause I really like it there and I also have some friends there.

The curiosity of men has become our fate!

[Laughs]Yeah, and see you in Hell!

[Laughs]Ok, seriously now, I would like to tell our fans that read Metal Temple to be patient; we will come to Greece for sure! As long as I live, I have my health, I will come!