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1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the band?
A. Hessian has had 2 other names, starting in 2002 as Madame Durant, a few years later changed to Utuk Xul Commands Worship, then from 2016 to present embracing the name of "Hessian". Even since the beginning, it has been a solo concept of mine (Laremy Wade, Founder/Composer/Guitarist/Drum Arrangements) where I have solicited the help of various guitarists (only on the demo), drummers, vocalists, producers, visual artists, and record labels throughout the last two decades.to create a monolithic entity that emcompasses this occult experimentation with a range of extreme underground music structures and influences. Hessian has very particular ideas which are conveyed in the sound and presentation of the physical media. These concepts mainly stemming from an ancient spiritual call to rise and manifest this work for the occasion. We are very much ritualists.
2.Recently you have released an ep, musically how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?
A. The most recent self-titled ep released by Wormhole Death Records in Italy presents an aspect of Hessian where we the beginnings of more consistent themes, the solidifying of a ritual style, and the album's song structure is more refined along with the production. Brandon's (Vocalist and recording engineer of the ep) vocal and recording talent accents these concepts in the new ep. Previously, many Hessian recordings were done like field recordings in the rehearsal room with no multi track production as we are still big fans of UG lo-fi sound, so this was our main format usually. It was only for this ep that we decided to refine the music quality and see how far it would travel.. Our other releases on the various D.I.Y labels worldwide reflect this UG lo-fi sound and unbridled chaotic extreme metal experimentation. In general, a more serious, focused, refined, and professional approach.
3.The band also avoids the use of a bass guitar, what was the decision behind moving away from this musical instrument?
A. Like many other personal decisions, it was to heighten the raw and primal nature of the music's foundational ideas, giving it a scathing presentation of experimentation.
4.Some of your lyrics cover Occult themes, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in the dark arts?
A. I am a ritualist. For about 30 years now, I have been fully involved in this way of life and it is reflected in everything that I do. I have a number of published books worldwide relating to this type of work and has been the driving force to the presence of Hessian and the motivation to present the work at key cosmological and terrestrial events. Some that know me personally can testify to the endless works presented worldwide in this effort to avail the way of these old ones.
5.What are some of the other lyrical topics and subjects the band has explored so far with the music?
A. Other than occult themes, it would be various aspects of primal urges or the demiurge.
6.The band has also went through a few names, what was the cause of the name changes and what is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'hessian'?
A. The name changes are a sentiment of the ancient calling to transmute our awareness to the absolute ancestral obedience. The current name embodies the one that is the mercenary and loyalist of these cult like ways within the extreme metal pantheon.
7.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the ep cover?
A. Yes, it was created by a very talented gentleman that used to live in Belgium, but now lives in Indonesia and is an ancient Cathar based pictogram of a spirit rider of the dark Glyph. Every picture will always be a reference to our tireless work in this effort.
8.What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance?
A. In over 20 years, the band has never played a performance and there's probably a good chance that it will not happen in this lifetime. It would have to be an extremely mitigating circumstance. Hessian is not performative, we are the ritualists who manifest the medium to be consumed by the true celebrants who have been known to be solitary practitioners.
9.Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?
A. As of this moment, no. If the spirit calls for this, it may change, but there has been no sign given by the old ones.
10.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal?
A. At this juncture in time, we have received positive feedback from fans, other bands, and labels in every continent. While this approach is not for popularity, there are still many diehards who have been drawn from afar by the presence of the energy that we are currently maintaining. This sound is not for everyone and many stringent musicians will not understand the approach.
11.When can we expect a full length and also where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
A. There are currently compilations of EP's that basically would be considered full length releases, but I feel as though these have been catered and abridged for a reason that only the old ones will truly know. As for the sound and approach, it will definitely be more ritualistic and experimental in extreme music.
12.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
A. Definitely lot's of 80's and 90's metal and occult based music have influenced the approach from South American bands like Volcano, Mutilator, Sarcofago, Parabellum, Holocausto, and the rest of the UG Hordes worldwide there, but also some Scandinavian and European Black Metal in my beginnings. Now, listening to lots of very occult lo-fi and experimental materials. It has become my chosen taste.
13.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
A. "That which is manifest from the call of the ancient knows no boundaries."
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