The first full length of No Hand Path, entitled “An Existence Regained” is one of the most impressive Black Metal albums I’ve heard in quite a while. This new Greek Black Metal act delivers an innovative, yet aggressive and obscure form of Black Metal of the highest caliber. We contacted the band in order to know more about this upcoming act and its killer proposal. Ramin (vocals) kindly accepted to answer all our questions about this brand new album, the band’s future plans among some other topics… here are the results:

BB: First I would like to congratulate you for your killer album “An Existence Regained”. It’s been a while since the last time I heard such a powerful and innovative work… For those who haven’t heard to No Hand Path yet, how would you describe your music?

Hello and thank you for your interest and kind words. We too are really happy with the album and many people seem to have enjoyed it so far. For those not familiar with our music I’d say that they should check our stuff and find out for themselves, as we were never able to describe it really well. I would say that it’s really close to black metal.

BB: …By the way, can you tell us the meaning behind the name “No Hand Path”? Does this name have something to do with the esoteric concepts of “the left hand path” and “the right hand path”?

In a way, it is the denial of the left hand path, the right hand path and very organized/ patterned way of thought, call it religion, family or whatever you like. Every person should create their own path.

BB: Can you tell us about the band’s firsts years of existence?

Nothing really interesting here.. We created the band with Vassilis and Antonis (guitarists) and Haris (drums) and Sotiris (bass) helped us out in the recording of our first demo. After that, they became permanent members forming the line-up we have today. With this line-up we released our first Album called “An Existence Regained”.

BB: Your first demo “First Farewell” contained three tracks that will lately appear on “An Existence Regained”… Can you tell us a little about “First Farewell”? How you came up with this demo? How was the audience response?

The demo recording process served us mostly by providing us the experience we were lacking and the bonding with the rhythm section guys who were appearing as guests at the time. A small amount of copies was spread and the feedback was really encouraging. The good thing is that we were really satisfied with the outcome.

BB: After the recording of this demo No Hand Path remained silent for almost five years. What was the band doing during these years?

We were simply creating the Album. It took us so long to release it due to several factors including our lack of experience with DIY releases and the fact that the members of the No Hand Path live in three different countries…

BB: “An Existence Regained” is a beautifully complex album, both musically and conceptually. How you came up with the concept of this album? Can you tell us about it?

The album is about the “rebirth” of a human being and the evolution into a greater Self, after the denial of everything that keeps us enslaved. I think it’s a pretty simple concept that applies to the lives of most humans.

BB: How was the composition process of this album?

I’d say it all came naturally. Every idea was considered, most of them were rejected and every member of the band contributed in his way to the final result. The weird thing was that due to the huge distances between us, we did everything with the minimum rehearsals.

BB: Your new album has received very good reviews so far. Has this response fulfilled your expectations?

We really like our album, and that’s what matters the most. Having a great deal of good reviews makes us feel really good, but this isn’t the main point.

BB: Can you tell us what bands have influenced the sound of No Hand Path?

We are influenced by many different bands and music styles. Every member of the band has his own favorites. I really don’t want to name any particular metal bands names here though, because I think this would be restricting. We try to sound like “No Hand Path”.

BB: What bands are you listening to nowadays?

Hmm… Lately I’ve been enjoying the old Inquisition works again as well as a mini LP that I really like very much: Psalm II of Heresi. Also some Revenge (CAN) stuff and the latest albums of The One and Macabre Omen. You should certainly check those.

BB: What’s your opinion about the Black Metal scene in Greece as of today? Is there any underground band you would like to recommend to us?

There are many bands in the genre today. Some of them are really great, many of them are total crap and most of them are somewhere in the middle. Some bands I’d recommend are the fore mentioned The One and Macabre Omen, Agnes Vein, End, Bohemian Grove and Death Metalers Dead Congregation. There are many other worthy bands though.

BB: When can we expect a new work from No Hand Path (…and what can we expect from it)? Have you made plans for that yet?

There was a plan for a split 7’’ but I can’t tell anything for sure. Currently we are working on some new material without having planned what we want to do with it.

BB: Can you tell us about the future plans of the band?

There are no plans. We are just making some new stuff and we’ll see where it will get us.

BB: Thanks for taking the time in answering my questions. Is there anything else you would like to add? These last lines are all yours…

Thank you very much for your time and support, we really appreciate it. Keep digging for some decent efforts in metal, there are many hidden treasures. Whoever would like some more information/contact there is our webpage in www.nohandpath.net and our e-mail: nohandpath@gmail.com. Create your own paths.