1. Can you tell us a little bit about the band for those that have never heard of you before?
We are a Black Metal band from Athens, GR founded in 2009. The band was created by Funus (ex-Acrimonious), D (bass), and T (guitar). Our first self titled full length album has just finished and we are about to release it. The drum throne for the recordings had been taken by V (Embrace Of Thorns,Necrovorous).
2. How would you describe your musical sound?
We represent the dark side of music from our point of view. In any form can be possible. We don't have boundaries, so i think our musical style is the bringer of heretical sound and philosophy.
3. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the music?
The material universe is but a small part of overall reality, which encompasses many more fields and modes of consciousness. Our lyrics are bound with the awareness of other aspects of reality which can complete knowledge and maximal power in the universe.
4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the bands name?
HCR is a conioum speech, the fifth angel of Apocalypse who came on earth to poisoning the minds and souls of human kind. The arc of Death, rising from the gut of the Giant Sun and spews fire into a malevolent curse that putrefies all existence.
5. Has the band done any live shows or is this a studio project?
We haven't done any live shows yet, but we are not a studio project either. Our first priority this period is the release of "HERETIC CULT REDEEMER".
6. Currently you are unsigned, are you looking for a label and if so what kind of label do you feel that would be a perfect fit for the music?
Yes, we are looking for a label right now. Our criteria for the labels we are in touch, are the quality of their previous projects and the way they can approach our philosophy. It's a need to understand how we transform our beliefs into musical forms and art generally.
7. On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of black metal?
Untill now our two promo songs have been welcomed from many fans of the underground black metal scene. We hope this will spread like a disease!
8. Are there any other musical projects going on these days or is this a full time line up?
We have several projects running, but HCR are our first priority.
9. What direction do you see your music heading into on future releases?
We are continuously working and i think our new material is more complex and intelligent than ever before. We are the poimnion of Lizard creating art blessed by Him.
10. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
Venom , Bathory , Celtic Frost , old Mayhem, Possesed , Mortuary Drape ect. and any musical style it's dark and mystic. From the new wave, we are into bands like Deathspell Omega, Ascension and Funeral Mist.
11. How would you describe your views on Occultism?
For me, occultism power founds in the center of consciousness ,vibrating by the will. Every human being enters the world possessed with endless existence but the soul always is identified with the body. If you don't overcome your physical resurrection, the passage to other aspects of reality would clash. We have to "stretch" the material universe. Pull it towards to a magnetic force, so our needs to fruition. The ultimate being is self-made. That's our goal.
12. Any final words or thoughts before we wrap up this interview?
Listen to HCR and spread the word of heretic sound and philosophy.
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