Agarwaen Interview: The Murder Trend, Asylum Metal & The Dark Side of Trauma

Finnish Asylum Metal band Agarwaen joins KillerTube to discuss their new concept album THE MURDER TREND. Founder and vocalist Anthony Hodju dives deep into the dark story behind the album, exploring trauma, abuse, cults, violence, and the terrifying ways victims can become monsters. We also discuss the origins of "Asylum Metal", performing at Tuska Festival, touring Europe, theatrical live shows, horror influences, and one of the wildest recording stories you'll ever hear involving a chainsaw and a Christmas ham. The Murder Trend releases July 3, 2026 via Over The Border Records. In this interview: • The story behind The Murder Trend • How victims become monsters • The origins of Asylum Metal • Touring Europe and playing Tuska Festival • Why Anthony became the band's vocalist by accident • Horror films, King Diamond and theatrical influences • The future of Agarwaen • The infamous Christmas ham chainsaw recording session Follow Agarwaen: https://www.agarwaen.com Album pre-order link https://overtheborderrecords.bandcamp... Subscribe for more interviews, reactions, reviews and heavy music content. #Agarwaen #TheMurderTrend #AsylumMetal #metalinterview #heavymetal #extrememetal #conceptalbum #finnishmetal