Its a conspiracy...

The Process hail from my homeland, Scotland and play hardcore so dark, you will think you are being possessed by the god from below himself...RFC


For the uninitiated describe the musical intent of the Process ?

To instruct the intelligent, to unveil the higher knowledge. To commune with the like minded and to awake those who slumber in base metal existence. To transmit the music of the spheres.

How did the Process come about ?

A treatise was nailed to the door of a dwelling place of Brother Jamie, who at the time resided in Tubingen, and upon reading this his whisper on the air was heard and received by Brother Jason. A golden trumpet announced the arrival of The Process to Brothers Finch and Tommy. One night I was awoken by creature whose wings had eyes and an invitation was delivered to me. All five of us convened at the Chemical Wedding and here we are.

Recently Brother Tommy has decided to concentrate on meditation and as a result, though his spirit will always be with us, Brother Andy has joined us on bass and Brother Finch has moved to guitar.

I know you have been a band for quite a while now, what has been the motivation to keep going ?

To awake the world. To enter the third age of Elias.

What are your views on the current, for want of a better word, trend of bands to go for a darker more "cleveland" themed sound ?
I personally see it as a positive thing to a certain extent but do you see it as a good thing ?

Positivity can be found in darkness. Our sound is one created by forces outwith our boundaries of perception. We are willing instruments for their needs, dark or otherwise.

Do you see yourself fitting in with these type of bands ?

The Process have brethren in all places. Certainly when we play with like minded people there is a kinship.

I know you have fairly recently released your LP 'Rosenkreuz' and the Rot In Hell split, have these releases turned out the way you wanted ? Is there anything you would have done differently ?

The need to record is one we accept but not one which we truly believe is necessary. If humanity would embrace the ancient knowledge they have somehow forgotten then they would be able to hear the music of The Process incessantly vibrating in the spheres.

Both the releases you refer to are very pleasing and Brothers Bri Doom and Tommy did exemplary jobs as did Brother Beautiful Steve and Brother Bloody Chris. We are also very proud to have shared a record with our Brothers Rot in Hell. A vinyl release of Rosenkreutz will be available soon if the roses beneath the cross arise as foreseen.



What lies in the future for the Process ?

We travel to Japan in November to embrace the knowledge of the East. We record four new track in December for a possible split with our Brothers Tombs. In our next year we plan to travel the West Coast of Vinland with our Brothers Iron Lung.

I know that you have members doing a few side projects, does this affect the Process in being able to play shows or write new material ?

Side projects do not affect The Process, neither does the geographical location of The Process. We can convene at any given moment, our muse can link us wherever we are.

Has the band gone in the direction you saw it going at its beginning ?

We have no control over the direction that we take. Despite having the Mason’s word and second sight, the powers that guide us through the Hermetic arts and allow us to free the spark of creativity are not ones that can be easily influenced or controlled.

What plans/direction do you see the Process taking in the future ?

We will explore the nature of our polar homeland, our journey to the centre of the earth, our victory over the sun.

How has the UKHC "scene" changed since the Process' inception ?

The Process became. Venimus, Vidimus, Vicimus.

Do you see a place for the Process in todays "scene" ?

As leaders and followers, but mostly as instructors. We are the nourisher.

What bands sounds have shaped your view's on hardcore ?

Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Man 2 Man meets Man Parrish.

What would be your ideal 3 bands for the Process to play with ? And at what place in time would you play ?

Frankie Goes to Holywood, The Smiths, Morbid Angel. Salford Lads Club 1984.

What is your favourite show that the Process have played ?

Municipal Waste, Boston, Lincolnshire. 2004 or thereabouts.

Famous last words ?

All's well that begins well and has no end/ the world will perish but there is no end to us!